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Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

The original Raspberry Pi can take more credit than any other for getting cheap single board computers into the hands of makers, and it’s yet to be dethroned. Four generations and seven years running,...

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Adafruit PyPortal

The Adafruit PyPortal makes it simple to take a touchscreen and connect it to the Internet. You can use it to stream whatever data you might like — pictures of cats, a stock ticker, the number of...

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C.H.I.P. vs Pi Zero: Which Sub-$10 Computer Is Better?

Now there are two capable, sub-$10 computers for Makers — the $5 Pi Zero and the $9 C.H.I.P. — we compare the specs of each. The post C.H.I.P. vs Pi Zero: Which Sub-$10 Computer Is Better? appeared...

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Meet ESP32, New Big Brother to IoT Board ESP8266

The hottest board over the last year has been ESP8266, and it's possible Espressif may repeat that success with their new ESP32 board. The post Meet ESP32, New Big Brother to IoT Board ESP8266...

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Familiarize Yourself with These 7 Dev Board Features

Get an overview of all the features of a typical dev board. The post Familiarize Yourself with These 7 Dev Board Features appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers.

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How to Develop a Sellable Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) Product

Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) is a great bluetooth solution for your electronics product even if energy use isn't a factor. The post How to Develop a Sellable Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) Product appeared...

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Realtek RTL8710 Could Challenge the Popularity of the ESP8266

The ESP8266 has been the go-to Wi-Fi module for makers since its release, but the RTL8710 is cheaper and faster. The post Realtek RTL8710 Could Challenge the Popularity of the ESP8266 appeared first...

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Particle Jumps Into Mesh Networking With Three New Boards (And Lower-Cost LTE)

Meet the new Argon, Boron, and Xenon boards. The post Particle Jumps Into Mesh Networking With Three New Boards (And Lower-Cost LTE) appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers.

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Top Tips to Tighten Security on Your Homebrew IoT Projects

Lock it down! Protect yourself and your IoT projects with these easy-to-implement tips. The post Top Tips to Tighten Security on Your Homebrew IoT Projects appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and...

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17 Fun Projects for New Boards from Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Micro:Bit, and More

When a new board drops, makers around the planet immediately start hacking new projects with it. Here are 17 fun projects to try on fresh hardware. The post 17 Fun Projects for New Boards from...

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SparkFun RedBoard Edge

We’ve gotten so used to the Arduino layout it seems beyond question. You’ve got connections on both sides of the board, ready to be at the heart of an octopus-nest of cables. Great for prototyping....

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TinyFPGA BX

Let me just out and say it: I love this little board. Will you? Here’s the key question: Are you excited to learn a whole new skill, one that will open up entire new avenues in how you build circuits,...

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Teensy 4.0

Looking at the specs of the Teensy 4.0 sent me back to my time in Akihabara, Japan circa 1999. Polished CD players catch the sun in every main street shop window, but just a block into the backstreets...

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JacoBurges TouchPad 4.1

With the spread of Arduino and related hobby microcontrollers, we’ve started to see a new kind of gadget emerging: the Hackable. Hackables are gadgets that do something right out of the box, but their...

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Adafruit PyGamer

Adafruit has a knack. They have a knack for writing great getting-started guides for their boards. And they have a knack for turning out boards with so many inputs and outputs included, you often...

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Adafruit PyRuler

Answer me this: Is your workshop magical? Does every tool have a second use? A third? Do things light up and draw the eye just because they can? No? Carry on. Nothing to see here. Ignore the rainbow...

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Arduino Nano Every

Arduino makes a return to their breadboard-friendly Nano line with the cheap, basic, Arduino Nano Every. Countless makers have put together their first electronics with this board’s larger cousin, the...

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Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

The original Raspberry Pi can take more credit than any other for getting cheap single board computers into the hands of makers, and it’s yet to be dethroned. Four generations and seven years running,...

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Adafruit PyPortal

The Adafruit PyPortal makes it simple to take a touchscreen and connect it to the Internet. You can use it to stream whatever data you might like — pictures of cats, a stock ticker, the number of...

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Boards Guide 2024: Boards Are Back

From Make: Vol. 87: New evolutions in dev boards make this a metamorphic period for Makers. The post Boards Guide 2024: Boards Are Back appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers.

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