microcontrollers
CircuitPython 10.2.1 Released: Bugfixes and MagTag 2025 Display Boost
CircuitPython 10.2.1 lands with crucial display crash fixes, improved MagTag 2025 support, and refreshed frozen modules across the stable ports.
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Renter-Safe DIY Smart Curtains with ESP32, AS5600 & Home Assistant
An ESP32, an AS5600 angle sensor, and clever 3D-printed gears turn ordinary curtains into a removable, renter-safe smart-home upgrade.
electronic modules
M5Stack Cardputer Mesh Kit: $48 Pocket LoRa & GNSS for Off-Grid Fun
Add LoRa long-range radio and GNSS positioning to M5Stack's pocket-sized Cardputer for $48 - a handy tracker, off-grid messenger, and field tool.
esp32
Build a $30 FPV RC Car With Seeed XIAO ESP32-S3 Sense
Turn a Seeed XIAO ESP32-S3 Sense into a $30 first-person-view RC car with onboard camera, Wi-Fi streaming, and a fully 3D-printable chassis.
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Build a $60 Hackable Mini Drone Powered by the XIAO ESP32-S3 Board
Seeed's ESP-FLY is a $60 hackable mini drone powered by the XIAO ESP32-S3 - fully programmable, repair-friendly, and small enough to fly indoors.
esp32
ESP32 Bluetooth Device for Claude
This guide looks at a maker-focused ESP32 project that connects to Claude over Bluetooth Low Energy. It covers what the hardware buddy does, how…
project guides
Tips For Debugging Microcontroller Projects Like A Pro
Stuck on a bug? Here’s a field-tested checklist to go from “why won’t it boot” to “it works!” - fast. Get a debugging toolkit…