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Category: DIY Projects

DIY project write-ups by makers building with parts from Circuitrocks. Hardware list, code, and build photos.

Build a Handheld GPS Compass on the Adafruit Feather RP2350
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Build a Handheld GPS Compass on the Adafruit Feather RP2350

Turn a Feather RP2350, a 9-DoF IMU, and a GPS module into a pocket navigator that draws a live compass rose and never needs…

Ann Arandia Jun 15, 2026
AR4 Mark 5: This Open-Source 6-Axis Robot Arm Is Finally Done
diy projects

AR4 Mark 5: This Open-Source 6-Axis Robot Arm Is Finally Done

Chris Annin's open-source AR4 6-axis robot arm just got its final Mark 5 revision, swapping in Hall effect sensors and shipping a fresh build…

Ann Arandia Jun 14, 2026
Build Your Own ESP32 Walkie-Talkies With ESP-NOW
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Build Your Own ESP32 Walkie-Talkies With ESP-NOW

A pair of XIAO ESP32S3 boards plus ESP-NOW make 3D-printed walkie-talkies that hold a voice link past 200 meters, no Wi-Fi or cell signal…

Ann Arandia Jun 13, 2026
diy projects

Weekend Build: A Pocket GPS Compass on the Feather RP2350

Spend a weekend building a pocket GPS compass: a Feather RP2350, PA1010D GPS, and a 9-DoF IMU draw a live, tilt-aware heading on a…

Ann Arandia Jun 12, 2026
diy projects

Adafruit Feather Builds: A GPS Compass and a Pocket Game Console

A GPS compass that always points you home and a Feather-powered handheld game console — broken down into stackable, weekend-friendly maker builds.

Ann Arandia Jun 11, 2026
Build a $30 Arduino DJ Controller With 3D-Printed Jog Wheels
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Build a $30 Arduino DJ Controller With 3D-Printed Jog Wheels

A maker built a full two-deck DJ controller for about $30 using an Arduino Pro Micro, 3D-printed jog wheels, and clever shared copper-rail wiring.

Ann Arandia Jun 3, 2026
Modular 3D-Printed Desk Organizer With Snap-Together iPhone Stand
3d printing

Modular 3D-Printed Desk Organizer With Snap-Together iPhone Stand

Free MakerWorld files turn a 3D printer into a custom desk organizer with iPhone stand, pen holder, and snap-in modular tray for any layout.

Ann Arandia May 29, 2026
RP2040 Wristwatch Tells Time With a Vintage VU Meter Needle
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RP2040 Wristwatch Tells Time With a Vintage VU Meter Needle

Meet the one-needle wristwatch that pairs a vintage VU meter with a Raspberry Pi RP2040 to show time, date, and day across printed analog…

Ann Arandia May 23, 2026
Cyber-Deco Lamp: A 3D-Printed Mashup of Cyberpunk and Art Deco
3d printing

Cyber-Deco Lamp: A 3D-Printed Mashup of Cyberpunk and Art Deco

A 413mm cyberpunk-meets-art-deco lamp prints in pieces on a Bambu A1 Mini, snaps together, and lights up with a simple USB LED kit.

Ann Arandia May 22, 2026
AkiraConsole: ESP32-S3 Handheld for Hacking, RF, and Retro Gaming
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AkiraConsole: ESP32-S3 Handheld for Hacking, RF, and Retro Gaming

Meet the AkiraConsole: an ESP32-S3 handheld packing LoRa, sub-GHz, NFC, and a 2.8-inch LCD for hardware hacking, RF testing, and retro gaming on the…

Ann Arandia May 21, 2026
Build a Modular Raspberry Pi 5 Cyberdeck with a Sliding Screen
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Build a Modular Raspberry Pi 5 Cyberdeck with a Sliding Screen

Tired of glued-shut laptops? One maker built a fully repair-friendly cyberdeck around a Raspberry Pi 5, with a sliding screen and swappable batteries.

Ann Arandia May 19, 2026
Soldering Tool Stand V2: A 3D-Printable Workbench Organizer for Makers
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Soldering Tool Stand V2: A 3D-Printable Workbench Organizer for Makers

A free 3D-printable organizer that gives your soldering iron, tools, spool, and stray components a tidy permanent home on your workbench.

Ann Arandia May 17, 2026
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