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5 easy ESP32 projects for absolute beginners to try this weekend (Jun 5 - 7)

Nailing the basics.
CNX Software

LichtBit’s open-source ESP32 Art-Net/sACN NeoPixels controller can drive up to 2,720 RGB LEDs

Dutch hardware designer LichtBit has launched a fully open-source ESP32-based Art-Net/sACN NeoPixels LED strip controller designed for large-scale lighting installations and custom stage design. Built ...
ExtremeTech

Modder Combines the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Switch 2 Into a Single Console

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Geeky Gadgets

Arduino Uno Q Beginners Guide 2026 : Run Vision, Voice Projects, Apps & More

What if you could combine the simplicity of Arduino with the power of a Linux-based processor, all in one compact device? Enter the Arduino Uno Q, a new development board designed to handle everything ...
Electronic Design

Qualcomm’s Acquisition of Arduino Creates a New Vibe—AI and Signal Processing on the UNO Q

Arduino is being acquired by Qualcomm subject to regulatory approval for an undisclosed sum. Qualcomm Arduino introduces a new UNO form factor board, the Arduino UNO Q, which features both a STM32 MCU ...
BGR

5 Ways To Repurpose Old CD And DVD Players

You might think that CD players and DVD players have had their run, but as it turns out, they are absolute goldmines for DIY projects. Pop one open and you'll find stepper motors, laser assemblies, ...
TechRadar

I tried the CrowPi3, and found it was a superb learning platform based on Raspberry Pi

Elecrow's latest learning platform, the CrowPi3, supports the newest Raspberry Pi 5 and twenty-eight expansion boards. Its small volume, IPS display, and handy case will make it a hit among the ...
CNX Software

Arduino launches Nano Connector Carrier and seven Modulino expansion nodes

The Arduino Nano Connector Carrier is a compact add-on board designed for the Arduino Nano boards to allow easy connection to Qwiic, Grove, and Modulino expansion modules. The company also announced ...
SlashGear

Getting Started With Arduino: A Guide For Beginners

Fascinated with electronic projects and want to build your own? Arduino boards can most definitely help with that. These microcontroller boards are designed to send and receive data to and from the ...
SlashGear

10 Of The Best Arduino Projects You Need To Try

Arduino has certainly made its mark in the world of DIY electronics, providing an accessible platform for a wide range of creative and interactive projects. Known for its user-friendly hardware and ...
Electronics Weekly

Universal(ish) Arduino grbl opto-coupler interface also works with logic-level pwm

In adding an alternative cutter drive motor (‘spindle’) to an existing cnc machine, an electrically isolated pwm to analogue converter is needed. The machine uses a ‘grbl’ controller, which has an ...