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Category: DIY Projects

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

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

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
diy projects

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
diy projects

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
3d printing

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
3D Printed Soldering Tool Stand V2 Brings Order to Your Bench
3d printing

3D Printed Soldering Tool Stand V2 Brings Order to Your Bench

Tired of a chaotic soldering corner? This 3D printable Tool Stand V2 gives every iron, spool and stray component its own dedicated home on…

Ann Arandia May 16, 2026
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