diy projects
The PocketMage: An Open-Source ESP32-S3 E Ink PDA Goes Live
Meet the PocketMage: an open-source ESP32-S3 pocket PDA pairing a dual E Ink and OLED display for distraction-free writing, notes, and light coding.
esp32 & esp8266
RTK GPS on a Budget: Centimeter Accuracy with an ESP32 Rover
Standard GPS is off by 15 feet. See how an ESP32 rover and an affordable RTK kit hit half-inch accuracy for capstone and robotics…
esp32 & esp8266
FGRFMesh Brings Open Sub-GHz Mesh Networking to ESP32 & STM32
Crowded Wi-Fi pushing you out? FGRFMesh is an open 868 MHz mesh platform for ESP32 and STM32 that makes sub-GHz networking refreshingly hackable.
microcontrollers
CircuitPython 10.3.0 Alpha 3 Adds USB Audio to Your Boards
CircuitPython 10.3.0-alpha.3 turns ESP32 and RP2350 boards into USB mics and speakers, adds a resampler, and lands an I2S input stream worth testing.
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…
esp32 & esp8266
Q8botOne: A Palm-Sized Open Source Quadruped Robot Ships Soon
Q8botOne is a palm-sized open source quadruped robot that walks, trots, and jumps right out of the box - no parts-sourcing marathon needed to…
uncategorized
Espressif Reveals CoreBoard and Korvo Dev Kits for ESP32-S31
Espressif's new dual-core RISC-V ESP32-S31 lands with two dev kits: the networking-focused CoreBoard and a camera-and-LCD Korvo board for HMI builds.
robotics
How an ESP32 Turned a LEGO WALL-E Into a Real Working Robot
A maker stuffed an ESP32, Arduino Nano, and custom 3D-printed gears into a LEGO WALL-E set to build a fully drivable robot controlled by…
microcontrollers
M5Stack StopWatch Dev Kit Crams ESP32-S3 Into a Smart Pocket Watch
M5Stack's $45 StopWatch Dev Kit squeezes an ESP32-S3R8, AMOLED touchscreen, 6-axis IMU, RTC, mic and speaker into a pocketwatch-sized maker board.
microcontrollers
CircuitPython 10.2.1, CERN’s Free KiCad Library & RP2040 PIO Simulator
CircuitPython 10.2.1 just dropped with crash fixes, CERN open-sourced 17,000 KiCad parts, and a slick RP2040 PIO simulator joined the lineup.
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.
uncategorized
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.