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Ben posted [Maps of Ursula K. Le Guin #ArtTuesday](https://blog.adafruit.com/2025/11/18/arttuesday/)

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Ben posted Maps of Ursula K. Le Guin #ArtTuesday

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Map of Gethen, The Land Hemisphere from The Left Hand of Darkness courtesy of Ursula K. Le Guin Literary Trust “The first thing I did was sit down and draw a map. I saw and named Earthsea and all its islands. I knew almost nothing about them, but I knew their names. In the ...

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Anne Barela posted Raspberry Pi is the new home for Blockly

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Raspberry Pi is the new home for Blockly

The Raspberry Pi Foundation is the new home for Blockly, the leading open source library for visual programming. Formerly at Google, Blockly can be found in Scratch, MakeCode, Adafruit IO and some versions of Python. Our vision is for Blockly to continue to be the standard visual programming interface that makes coding accessible to all. We are committed to maintaining Blockly as an open source project, and to working collaboratively with the community of developers and educators. Read more on the Raspberry Pi Foundation Blog. Via LinkedIn.

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Programming, Raspberry Pi

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Anne Barela posted Arduino partners with M5Stack on the compact Arduino Nesso N1 dev kit

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Arduino partners with M5Stack on the compact Arduino Nesso N1 dev kit

Arduino, fresh from acquisition by Qualcomm and the launch of its Arduino UNO Q single-board computer, announced another new development kit. This time it’s a compact all-in-one device for Internet of Things (IoT) projects powered by the Espressif ESP32-C6 microcontroller: the Arduino Nesso N1, designed in collaboration with Chinese manufacturer M5Stack. The device features an Espressif microcontroller, in this case the single-core 20MHz ultra-low-power RISC-V Espressif ESP32-C6, behind a display: a 1.14″ touchscreen, which acts as input alongside user-programmable buttons. Inside the casing is a generous 512kB of static RAM (SRAM), 16MB of NOR flash, inertial measurement unit (IMU), infrared ...

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arduino, displays, ESP32-C6, internet of things, LoRa, Matter, radio, stemma

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M5stack, Nesso N1

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Anne Barela posted Hearing the world using Azure OpenAI, Python and Raspberry Pi #AssistiveTechnology @raspberry_pi

Anne Barela

Hearing the world using Azure OpenAI, Python and Raspberry Pi #AssistiveTechnology @raspberry_pi

Marco Gerber wanted to build a small device, helping visually impaired people understand their surroundings. The result was a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W connected to sensors and audio. Python does the work on the Pi and Azure in the cloud. The fundamental concept is to develop a device that you can point at your surroundings and receive an audio description of your environment, a point-and-shoot kind of device. As the goal of the device is to help visually impaired people, I have to consider physical aspects like haptic feedback as well. I used a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W ...

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assistive technology, audio, Raspberry Pi, Zero

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Accessability, Azure, viaually impared

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Anne Barela posted Minos VII is an operating system for ESP32 Xtensa microcontrollers

Anne Barela

Minos VII is an operating system for ESP32 Xtensa microcontrollers

Minos VII introduces a novel, fully integrated software-hardware stack for multi-peripheral embedded devices based on the ESP32 microcontroller. This invention leverages the ESP32’s Xtensa cores to interface with diverse inputs and outputs, including camera via parallel interface, USB for data transfer, keys for user input, and stylus-compatible touch via GPIO/ADC. A lightweight real-time operating system (RTOS) kernel orchestrates interrupts and resource allocation across the stack. See more on GitLab.

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ESP32, Operating System, RTOS

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Takara posted From the Adafruit Learning System: 32x32 Square Pixel Art Animation Display

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From the Adafruit Learning System: 32×32 Square Pixel Art Animation Display

This is a square pixel display that uses an 32×32 RGB matrix display. It’s powered by the Feather RP2040 and RGB Matrix FeatherWing. This runs CircuitPython and the Matrix Portal Library to play animated sprite sheets on the display. Check out the guide from the Ruiz Brothers!

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adafruit learning system

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adafruit learn guide, ArtTuesday, pixel art

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Stephanie posted It’s Time for Adafruit’s November Sale - Use Code GeeThx15 for 15% Off!

Stephanie

It’s Time for Adafruit’s November Sale – Use Code GeeThx15 for 15% Off!

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Shop our annual 15% off site wide* sale this weekend with code GeeThx15 and give yourself time to savor this holiday season. The code is valid from Wednesday, November 19th through Monday, November 24th at 11:59 PM EST. We cannot retroactively apply the discount after your order has been ...

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Ben posted World Toilet Day 2025: We'll Always Need the Toilet

Ben

World Toilet Day 2025: We’ll Always Need the Toilet

Today is World Toilet Day! Celebrate this global day to bring safe managed sanitation services to everyone. The theme for 2025 is We’ll Always Need the Toilet Key messages you should know on World Toilet Day 2025 We’ll always need the toilet. No matter what lies ahead, we will always rely on sanitation to ...

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Kelly posted JP’s Product Pick of the Week 11/18/25

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JP’s Product Pick of the Week 11/18/25

This week’s Product Pick of the Week from the inimitable JP is the Adafruit E-Ink Bonnet for Raspberry Pi. Click play to learn more about this E-Ink Display and how to use it. Want more JP’s Product Pick of the Week?! Tune in every Tuesday at 4pm ET and 1pm PT on Youtube LIVE, Twitch, ...

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Stephanie posted Look Busier Than You Already Are With Busy Simulator

Stephanie

Look Busier Than You Already Are With Busy Simulator

We’re all busy with our day to day lives and responsibilities, but sometimes that’s just not enough. Be even busier with Brian Moore‘s Busy Simulator! Just click on an app to get repeating app notifications and use the slider bar to change the frequency of notifications.

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Stephanie posted Look Busier Than You Already Are With Busy Simulator

Stephanie

Look Busier Than You Already Are With Busy Simulator

We’re all busy with our day to day lives and responsibilities, but sometimes that’s just not enough. Be even busier with Brian Moore‘s Busy Simulator! Just click on an app to get repeating app notifications and use the slider bar to change the frequency of notifications.

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Anne Barela posted Microprinting a billion digits of Pi using gold on sapphire

Anne Barela

Microprinting a billion digits of Pi using gold on sapphire

Josh Levine shows that one can print extremely tiny text using the same techniques that are used to make semiconductor chips. So tiny that you can fit one billion digits of Pi on a 5 inch square plate. You can’t see the digits because they so tiny, but they are all there (I’ve checked). 40,000 digits per row * 25,000 rows. So many tiny digits. Each pixel in the 3×5 font is 750 nanometers x 750 nanometers. At the limits of visible light wavelengths. Check it out in the post here.

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math, projects, science

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etching, microprinting, pi

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Anne Barela posted Has an experimental IBM PC/AT BIOS been found?

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Has an experimental IBM PC/AT BIOS been found?

Vintage Computer Federation Forums Member GearTechWolf obtained two pairs of EPROMs labeled “IBM” in plain dot-matrix, one showing part numbers (and “© IBM CORP 1981,1985”). Looking at the code within, it was obvious they were ROM chips for an IBM Model 5170 OC/AT machine. But not one of the three known released between 1984 and 1985. In this yet-unknown revision, both of the date stamps within the BIOS image (03/08/85 and 02/14/85) place it in-between revisions 1 and 2. So for the sake of convenience (read: laziness), I’ll be stunningly original and refer to it below as “rev. 1.5”. Could this be the code ...

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vintage computing

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5170, BIOS, IBM, ibm pc-at, pc/at, Skyrocket

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Anne Barela posted Dealing with IPv6 and out-of-order packets

Anne Barela

Dealing with IPv6 and out-of-order packets

Zak Kemble posts a new blog explaining a glitch in some internet protocol version 6 routing schemes. A condition can develop that appears as multiple random out of order (OOO) packets. There are many reasons why OOO packets can occur, such as network congestion, but these events were happening frequently – even when streaming a 192 kbps MP3 over the gigabit internet connection. Per RFC4448 section 4.6: … The first nibble of the Ethernet header is the first character of the destination MAC. Also the first nibble of the IP header is the version. The router incorrectly assumes that if ...

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Networking

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IPv6, MAC address, troubleshooting

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Anne Barela posted Making easily removable mods for the Casio F-91W watch

Anne Barela

Making easily removable mods for the Casio F-91W watch

Node on n-o-d-e.net has been working on some new Casio F91W modifications. Something I’ve been trying to figure out for a while is how to change the watch face of the F91 without having to remove the acrylic and fiddle with it. From experience I know it’s super easy to scratch and mess up. I set about designing a clipping mechanism that simply snaps on, allowing you to instantly change the face to whatever you want. The overall size is not too bulky, and I intentionally followed the angles and feel of the F91 so it blends in decently. There ...

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clocks & watches, modding, Upcycling

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add-ons, Casio, mods, watch

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Zay posted Make Fake EL Wire #WearableWednesday

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Make Fake EL Wire #WearableWednesday

Sometimes it may seem as if there’s just not enough EL wire to go around. Well, here’s a great little project for just those occasions, from CMoz via Instructables: What did I make? A wibbly wobbly LED filament strip that easily and quickly lights up….. This can be added quickly to your: bags, clothes, wrists, ...

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Noe Ruiz posted REMINDER: Show and Tell tonight with Noe and Pedro

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REMINDER: Show and Tell tonight with Noe and Pedro

Hey folks, Pedro and I will be hosting tonights Show and Tell. Hope to see your there! The biggest and longest running worldwide online Show and Tell LIVE! Today, 11/19/2025 at 7:30pm Eastern. – video. To show and share a project at 7:30pm Eastern today, view the chat or in discord https://adafru.it/discord and look for the ...

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Anne Barela posted Reverse engineering and modifying a child's digital camera

Anne Barela

Reverse engineering and modifying a child’s digital camera

Jeroen Domburg at SpriteMods was frustrated that the toy camera their toddler had booted up into a non-touchscreen menu and needed to be set to camera mode to take pictures, hard for a little one. Looking to help, Jeroen looked to reverse engineer the camera’s firmware. An unknown Chinese microcontroller provided a great deal of trouble but things were not dire, as most consumer items like these have very little engineering incorporated. Check out the process used and the results in the post here.

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cameras, reverse engineering, Upcycling

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camera, toddler, toy

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Anne Barela posted A loose wire on the containership Dali leads to hitting the Key Bridge

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A loose wire on the containership Dali leads to hitting the Key Bridge

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Tuesday that a single loose wire on the 984-foot-long containership Dali caused an electrical blackout that led to the giant vessel veering and contacting the nearby Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, which then collapsed, killing six highway workers. At Tuesday’s public meeting at NTSB headquarters, investigators said the loose wire in the ship’s electrical system caused a breaker to unexpectedly open — beginning a sequence of events that led to two vessel blackouts and a loss of both propulsion and steering near the 2.37-mile-long Key Bridge on March 26, 2024. Investigators ...

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history

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bridge, crash, Dali, investigation, NTSB

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Anne Barela posted Drawing voxels in a solid clear medium

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Drawing voxels in a solid clear medium

James Brown (on Mastodon) demonstrates how a laser can draw voxels (3D pixels) in a clear medium like glass. I learned my lesson from the previous displays, and this time wrote the simulator before writing the actual driver code. It allowed me to quickly catch a flipped axis which I can believe would have otherwise taken me days to figure out. Check out the posts and video on Mastodon

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displays, lasers

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display, laser, voxel

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Ben posted Robots That Build Large Structures from Voxel Blocks (Using Adafruit Hardware)!

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Robots That Build Large Structures from Voxel Blocks (Using Adafruit Hardware)!

Sharing is caring, two bots pass Voxel Blocks between each other, via Miana Smith Miana Smith and a team at MIT designed this robot system for building large scale structures. The bipedal bots maneuver special lattices to build larger structures. Loaded up with voxel cubes the robots are almost cute, reminiscent of worker bees ...

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brent posted ICYMI - Adafruit IoT Monthly: Dial-Up WiFi, MIDI Juggling Balls, and more!

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ICYMI – Adafruit IoT Monthly: Dial-Up WiFi, MIDI Juggling Balls, and more!

ICYMI (In case you missed it) – the IoT Monthly Newsletter from AdafruitDaily.com went out this morning! If you missed it, subscribe now! – You’ll get one newsletter each month. The next newsletter will be out in a month, and being subscribed is the best way to keep up with all things Internet of Things. There is no spam, no selling lists, and ...

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Takara posted Tuning Out Excessive Motion Noise When Controlling Robotic Devices #WearableWednesday

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Tuning Out Excessive Motion Noise When Controlling Robotic Devices #WearableWednesday

Photos by David Baillot/UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a wearable system that enables people to control machines using everyday gestures even when on the move. You can read more about their research published in Nature Sensors. The technology could enable patients in rehabilitation ...

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Pedro posted Magic Candy Cane #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Magic Candy Cane #3DThursday #3DPrinting

3dPrintInPlace shares: Looks like a regular candy cane — until you break it apart! Snap it, click it back together, and watch the magic happen 🎩✨ This articulated 3D print is super satisfying to fidget with and prints completely support-free. Perfect for the holidays download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1943673-magic-candy-cane Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at ...

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Ben posted From the mail bag...

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From the mail bag…

From the mail bag! I just wanted to thank your team for an excellent experience for a first time customer. I was recommended your site by a fellow guitar pedal builder while looking for some frequently out of stock rotary switches. They were easy to find on your site, and you offered some great looking ...

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Pedro posted Staghorn fern board #3DThursday #3DPrinting

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Staghorn fern board #3DThursday #3DPrinting

user_1429391176 shares: The hardware on the staghorn fern board uses flat head M8 Allen screws and nuts. A nameplate can be hung at the bottom, suitable for staghorn fern varieties that grow to form a crown on a board! (The top right corner version will be released later) download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1916313-awesome-staghorn-fern-board_perforated_bottom-name Every Thursday ...

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Pedro posted Mario Power Up Spinner Fidget #3DThursday #3DPrinting

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Mario Power Up Spinner Fidget #3DThursday #3DPrinting

OUAeroEngr shares: Super smooth and quiet spinner. Which power up are you going to pick? The fire-flower will require a multiple AMS configuration. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1907359-mario-power-up-spinner-fidget Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed ...

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Pedro posted Flexi Dino Skeleton Dilophosaurus #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Flexi Dino Skeleton Dilophosaurus #3DThursday #3DPrinting

FlexiLAB1 shares: The head should be printed with support structures. To make them easier to remove, I recommend increasing the Z-distance of the supports from the standard 0.2 mm to 0.22 mm. The .3mf file already contains very good print settings, so feel free to use them. With these settings, the supports should be easy ...

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Pedro posted Printable Zipper #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Printable Zipper #3DThursday #3DPrinting

wrenc shares: Original model by @ftobler Originally wanted to make a rigid chain, but the zipper was just around the corner, so this is why this exists. Printed in PLA. You do need a 2 drops of glue to assemble the slider. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1914809-printable-zipper Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The ...

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Pedro posted Hinged Case for Ultrasonic Sensor #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Hinged Case for Ultrasonic Sensor #3DThursday #3DPrinting

zidnorclover shares: original model by ConnorPritch_3339490 Print settings (example) Raft or Brim: None Supports: No Layer height: 0.2 mm Infill: 100 % Screw hole is 4mm diameter. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1913595-hinged-case-for-ultrasonic-sensor-hc-sr04 Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. ...

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Pedro posted SKADIS Shelf Modlight Clip Mount #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

SKADIS Shelf Modlight Clip Mount #3DThursday #3DPrinting

JayKanicke shares: This bracket allows for effortless mounting of a Modlight (Amazon Link) to the popular IKEA SKADIS pegboard shelf. The design utilizes M3 brass threaded inserts for heat-setting, ensuring a stable, reusable, and professional attachment. It is easy to print and provides perfect lighting for your workspace or hobby corner. Turn your SKADIS shelf ...

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Pedro posted IKEA SKADIS Pegboard USB Device Storage Type-C #3DThursday #3DPrinting

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IKEA SKADIS Pegboard USB Device Storage Type-C #3DThursday #3DPrinting

ParkerLLF shares: Can store two Type-C devices and three USB-A port devices, with an appropriate fit for easy access download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1916761-ikea-skadis-pegboard-usb-drive-organizer-type-c Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with ...

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Ben posted Adafruit Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2025

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Adafruit Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2025

Our team ships fast but the skies get crowded this time of year. With our early sale and clear shipping guidelines we hope to help you get ahead with time to spare; and avoid any holiday meltdowns. We’ve laid out our shipping deadlines for the 2025 season. Order early, build happy, and sleep tight. Adafruit ...

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Takara posted Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania's Stories of Resistance

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Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania’s Stories of Resistance

via the Morris Arboretum & Gardens and Woodmere Art Museum If you’re in the Philly area tonight, Pennsylvania’s Lenape Nation will be hosting an evening telling stories of their resistance and culture at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens and Woodmere Art Museum tonight! In honor of Native American Heritage Month, you are invited to join the Morris Arboretum & Gardens and Woodmere Art Museum for an evening welcoming Indigenous voices with “Stories of Resistance” from the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania. Attendees will hear stories of Lenape history, language, culture, and horticultural wisdom, and will be treated to drumming and singing ...

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holiday

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AINAHM, NAHM, Native American Heritage Month

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Pedro posted Articulated Skeleton Grinch #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Articulated Skeleton Grinch #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Every week we’ll 3D print designs from the community and showcase slicer settings, use cases and of course, Time-lapses! This Week: Articulated skeleton Grinch By 3Dcutes makerworld.com/en/models/1956311-articulated-skeleton-grinch Bambu X1C PolyMaker PLA 02hr 08mins X:60 Y:40 Z:59mm .2mm layer / .4mm Nozzle 10% Infill / 1mm Retraction 200C / 60C 13g 230mm/s Every Thursday is #3dthursday ...

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Anne Barela posted Repairing a Monroe L-200X mechanical calculator

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Repairing a Monroe L-200X mechanical calculator

Andrew Dorey spotted a mechanical calculator for sale on eBay and decided to bid on it to see up close how they work. The calculator I purchased is a Monroe model L-200X machine. The photos in the eBay listing showed some wear and tear that you would expect from a machine that is at least 60 years old but it looked mechanically sound with no big dents or missing parts. The machine arrived with the top movable carriage stuck and the reset handle would not rotate in either direction. The side crank handle was also buckled and would not turn. ...

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calculators, Repair, reverse engineering

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calculator, mechanical, repair

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Pedro posted eInk Slow Movie Player #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

eInk Slow Movie Player #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Build a slow movie player with Adafruit’s E-ink bonnet and a 7.5in monochrome e-ink display Guide: learn.adafruit.com/eink-slow-movie-player This project was inspired by Tom Whitwell’s slow-movie project. Our build features a custom 3d printed enclosure designed to fit the Adafruit Bonnet, a 7.5in e-ink display and a Raspberry pi 5. The Adafruit e-ink bonnet makes it ...

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Anne Barela posted Making a Z80 simulator on XCORE.AI with VGA output

Anne Barela

Making a Z80 simulator on XCORE.AI with VGA output

Over at the Design good stuff to throw against the wall blog, there is a new tribute to the Z80 microprocessor. I have been collecting old Z80 related chips for a SBC build. So far I have Z84C15 IPC and a Z84C00 device on hand, but not tested. The only 5V SRAM I have is AS7C1024. This device is power hungry so I decided to port a Z80 simulator to a 32-bit microcontroller SBC instead. The target is to have a SBC that can run Z80 code built by SDCC compiler and have a VGA port to display on VGA ...

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microprocessors, Video

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simulation, XCORE.AI, Z80

naive galeBOT Nov 20, 2025, 4:15 PM

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Noe Ruiz posted 3D Hangouts – E-Ink Movie Player, Apple IIe and Skeleton Grinch #3DThursday

Noe Ruiz

3D Hangouts – E-Ink Movie Player, Apple IIe and Skeleton Grinch #3DThursday

This week @adafruit we’re checking out JP’s e-ink slow movie player guide. Prototyping an Apple IIe inspired enclosure for the Fruit Jam. This week’s time lapse features an articulating skeleton of the grinch. E-ink Slow Movie Player Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/eink-slow-movie-player E-ink Bonnet https://www.adafruit.com/product/6418 Fruit Jam: https://www.adafruit.com/product/6200 Timelapse Tuesday Articulated skeleton Grinch By 3Dcutes https://makerworld.com/en/models/1956311-articulated-skeleton-grinch#profileId-2102568 https://youtu.be/y6kEgaxXxNY Community ...

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Pedro posted Cat-Shaped Desk Hook - Cable Holder #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Cat-Shaped Desk Hook – Cable Holder #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Mech3DPrinting shares: Cute cat-shaped desk hook, ideal for hanging keys, cables, headphones, light mugs, or small accessories. Its compact and charming design adds a decorative touch to your workstation, bedroom, or office, making the environment tidier and more pleasant. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1923390-cat-shaped-desk-hook-cable-holder Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing ...

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Jessie Mae posted Seraphon – Looks like fabric #3DPrinting #3DThursday

Jessie Mae

Seraphon – Looks like fabric #3DPrinting #3DThursday

HpInvent shared this print on makerworld Meet Seraphon, the newest addition to the family – a phone stand that plays tricks on your eyes. At first glance, it seems soft, draped, and foldable – as if a piece of fabric was gently thrown over an invisible frame. But look again, and you’ll realize it’s all ...

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Pedro posted V-Slot Mounted Pi case for Ender #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

V-Slot Mounted Pi case for Ender #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Remixed by Hapata shares: Adjusted for different Pi Versions accounting for different USB locations download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1926357-v-slot-mounted-pi-case-for-ender-3 Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and ...

naive galeBOT Nov 20, 2025, 7:41 PM

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John Park posted John Park's Workshop back 12/4/25

John Park

John Park’s Workshop back 12/4/25

There will be no John Park’s Workshop today as preparations are being made for the Adabox Unboxing coming up in December, and next week is Thanksgiving, so see you in a couple weeks! Join maker John Park in his workshop each week as he builds, demos, hacks, and mods projects live on air! “John Park’s Workshop — LIVE” is the place to see creative projects come to life, as John uses a wide variety of tools and techniques to make everything from video game controllers to synthesizers to LED dance shoes to coffee robots, using digital fabrication, hand and power ...

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livestream

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Travis posted NEW PRODUCT: Adafruit ENS161 MOX Gas Sensor - STEMMA QT / Qwiic

Travis

NEW PRODUCT: Adafruit ENS161 MOX Gas Sensor – STEMMA QT / Qwiic

NEW PRODUCT: Adafruit ENS161 MOX Gas Sensor – STEMMA QT / Qwiic _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ sniff sniff … do you smell that? No need to stick your nose into a carton of milk anymore, you can build a digital nose with the ENS161 Gas Sensor, a fully integrated MOX gas sensor. This is a very fine air quality sensor from the sensor experts at ScioSense, with I2C interfacing so you don’t have to manage the heater and analog reading of a MOX sensor. It combines multiple metal-oxide sensing and heating elements on one chip to provide more detailed air quality signals. The ENS161 is ...

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New Products

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air quality, eco2, ENS161, gas, MOX, New Product, sensor, TVOC

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Jessie Mae posted Christmas Lantern #3Dprinting #3DThursday

Jessie Mae

Christmas Lantern #3Dprinting #3DThursday

Kann_Nix_PrintDesign shared this print on MakerWorld! Here we have a Christmas lantern for decoration We have three sizes for you, 53 cm, 45 cm and 27 cm high The lanterns are easy to assemble, for the knob and the windows we used a few drops of superglue. Learn more! Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at ...

naive galeBOT Nov 20, 2025, 8:51 PM

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Travis posted NEW PRODUCTS: Smarti Pi Touch Pro 3 for Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 - Small & Large

Travis

NEW PRODUCTS: Smarti Pi Touch Pro 3 for Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 – Small & Large

NEW PRODUCTS: Smarti Pi Touch Pro 3 for Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 – Small & Large _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ The SmartiPi Touch Pro 3 is a versatile enclosure designed for the Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 and is compatible with Raspberry Pi models 3, 4, and 5. It features interchangeable large and small back covers, creating a spacious internal cavity to accommodate HAT boards or custom components. A dedicated space beneath the display also allows for mounting the Raspberry Pi camera. This is the Small 25mm deep cover: This is the Large 45mm deep cover: For Raspberry Pi 5 users, a built-in side switch ...

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New Products

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cases, New Product, raspberry pi, Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2, Smarti Pi

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Angelica posted NEW PRODUCT - ESP32-H2-MINI-1 Module - 4MB Flash

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NEW PRODUCT – ESP32-H2-MINI-1 Module – 4MB Flash

NEW PRODUCT – ESP32-H2-MINI-1 Module – 4MB Flash ESP32-H2-MINI-1 is a powerful, generic Bluetooth® Low Energy and IEEE 802.15.4 combo module that has a rich set of peripherals. This module is an ideal choice for a wide variety of application scenarios related to Internet of Things (IoT), such as embedded systems, smart home, wearable electronics, etc. At the core of this module is ESP32-H2, a 32-bit RISC-V single-core CPU that operates at up to 96 MHz. You can power off the CPU and make use of the low-power coprocessor to constantly monitor the peripherals for changes or crossing of thresholds. ...

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ESP32, New Products

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bluetooth low energy, ESP32, ESP32-H2, new products, Wireless Module, wireless modules

naive galeBOT Nov 20, 2025, 9:15 PM

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Pedro posted Mira's gok-do from kpop demon hunters #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Mira’s gok-do from kpop demon hunters #3DThursday #3DPrinting

dustydumptruck shares: our take on mira’s gok-do from kpop demon hunters! this uses 2 of the light sticks we use on our toppers. so i guess this is a topper and bottomer in one! this is the short verison which is about as tall as my 4 year old. The bottom handle requires a color ...

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Angelica posted NEW PRODUCTS - SmartiPi Touch Pro 3 for Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 - Large + Small

Angelica

NEW PRODUCTS – SmartiPi Touch Pro 3 for Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 – Large + Small

NEW PRODUCTS – SmartiPi Touch Pro 3 for Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 – Large + Small The SmartiPi Touch Pro 3 is a versatile enclosure designed for the Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 and is compatible with Raspberry Pi models 3, 4, and 5. It features interchangeable large and small back covers, creating a spacious internal cavity to accommodate HAT boards or custom components. A dedicated space beneath the display also allows for mounting the Raspberry Pi camera. This is the Large 45mm deep cover, but we also offer SmartiPi’s smaller 25mm deep cover. For Raspberry Pi 5 users, a built-in side switch ...

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enclosures/cases, New Products

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enclosure, enclosures, new products, pi case, pi cases, raspberry pi case, Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2, Smarti Pi, SmartiPi, touchscreen

naive galeBOT Nov 20, 2025, 10:15 PM

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Ben posted rumi light stick soul sword #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Ben

rumi light stick soul sword #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by dustydumptruck on MakerWorld: This is our take on the sword at the end that jinu’s soul gets transferred into and helps the demon hunters defeat gwi-ma! Download the files and learn more Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from ...

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Pedro posted Projector Angle Adjuster #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Projector Angle Adjuster #3DThursday #3DPrinting

LetsHenne shares: This Projector/Beamer angle adjuster helps you setting the perfect angle for your beamer, especially when the beamer often gets moved. Angles of up to 90° are supported. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1941303-projector-angle-adjuster-v3 Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from ...

naive galeBOT Nov 21, 2025, 12:16 AM

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Ben posted Flexible Pipe to Cable Gland Connector #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Ben

Flexible Pipe to Cable Gland Connector #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by jikulec on MakerWorld: A collection of modular adapters designed to transition from flexible conduit glands to standard cable glands. Each adapter can be used as a panel-mounted or standalone unit, providing a sealed and reliable cable pass-through for electrical or mechanical installations. The system is designed with compatibility in mind, allowing you to ...

naive galeBOT Nov 21, 2025, 1:15 AM

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Pedro posted IKEA Skådis Oval Shelf #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

IKEA Skådis Oval Shelf #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Lenteh shares: These oval shelves are perfect for displaying or storing lightweight items on your IKEA Skådis board – like small tools, clips, pens, or decorative objects. They match the smooth, minimal look of my Oval Bin series for a clean and unified setup. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1928245-ikea-skadis-oval-shelf-9-sizes Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at ...

naive galeBOT Nov 21, 2025, 1:15 PM

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Kelly posted Twixie : a Cute 3-D Printed LED Hourglass That Feels Real

Kelly

Twixie : a Cute 3-D Printed LED Hourglass That Feels Real

Super cute build from maker Indian maker Dishit (aka clumsypanda) up on Instructables. For my first Instructables project, I wanted to bring that magic into the modern world: to build a clock that blends the timeless beauty of an hourglass with the precision of contemporary electronics. See more project details here.

naive galeBOT Nov 21, 2025, 3:09 PM

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Stephanie posted What to Make with nOOds

Stephanie

What to Make with nOOds

Our favorite food when hacking on code or electronics is a hot bowl of noodles – and around NYC, these are often called ‘noods’! What we’ve got here are flexible LED noodles in different lengths and colors. Not good for eatin’, but excellent for cool lighting effects! Our nOOds are made of dozens of micro LED diodes that are bonded together on an ultra-flexible metal backing, then coated in colorful silicone for protection. Comes one per pack. Add some mini, noodle-y neon bling to your miniature sets, dioramas, dollhouses, mini-verses, what have you! These look and feel like what we ...

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adafruit learning system, adafruit learning technologies

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adafruit learning system, adafruit learning technologies, noods

naive galeBOT Nov 21, 2025, 3:28 PM

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Anne Barela posted Did Qualcomm kill Arduino for good?

Anne Barela

Did Qualcomm kill Arduino for good?

Charlie Schick at the Molecularist blog reviews the Qualcomm acquisition of Arduino and the subsequent change in terms and conditions and a new privacy policy. Schick dives into what Qualcomm got wrong, and what might still be salvaged, drawing from community discussions across maker forums and sites. What should have happened and how to still save it Qualcomm dropped legal boilerplate on the community with zero context and let people discover the contradictions themselves. That’s how you destroy trust overnight. Qualcomm should have announced the changes in advance. They should have given the community weeks, not hours, to understand what’s changing and why. They should have ...

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arduino, open source, open source hardware

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Acquisition, community, legal, policy, Qualcomm

naive galeBOT Nov 21, 2025, 3:53 PM

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Anne Barela posted Converting a rotary phone into a meeting handset @Stavros

Anne Barela

Converting a rotary phone into a meeting handset @Stavros

Stavros on the Stavros’ Stuff blog wanted a phone to use for online meetings so one could slam the phone down to make a point. The phone I used is an old Siemens rotary phone. The good thing about these old phones is that nothing is soldered to anything else, which makes it possible to modify them without making any permanent changes to the phone. An RP2040 microcontroller board was used to send keystrokes from the phone to a computer and a USB soundcard provided the audio. Claude helped write the code. Check out the project in the post here.

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RP2040, telephony, Upcycling

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meetings, modification, phoone

naive galeBOT Nov 21, 2025, 5:15 PM

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Jessie Mae posted Dracula's Tower - A 3D Printed Puzzle Box

Jessie Mae

Dracula’s Tower – A 3D Printed Puzzle Box

3D Printy shared this video on Youtube! This is Dracula’s Tower, a new 3D printed puzzle box just in time for Halloween! All the required files to make your own are available to download. Printables – http://printables.com/model/296319 Thangs – http://thangs.com/file/413377

naive galeBOT Nov 21, 2025, 7:14 PM

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Anne Barela posted The enshittification of Arduino begins? Qualcomm starts clamping down @itsfoss2

Anne Barela

The enshittification of Arduino begins? Qualcomm starts clamping down @itsfoss2

Sourav Rudra at It’s FOSS writes how the new Arduino Terms of Service introduces perpetual content licenses, reverse-engineering bans, and widespread data collection. When Qualcomm announced its acquisition of Arduino in October 2025, the tinkerer and maker community watched nervously. Large corporate acquisitions rarely end well for open platforms after all, and enshittification is something that often follows. Qualcomm has quietly made some massive changes to Arduino’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, marking a clear departure from the platform’s founding principles. According to Adafruit, the new policies introduce sweeping user-license provisions, broaden data collection (particularly around AI usage), and embed long-term account data retention, all while integrating user information ...

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arduino, maker business

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Zay posted A Smart Aquarium Powered by Raspberry Pi @Raspberry_Pi #PiDay #RaspberryPi

Zay

A Smart Aquarium Powered by Raspberry Pi @Raspberry_Pi #PiDay #RaspberryPi

When you leave town, it’s always a hassle to track down someone to take care of your cat or your dog. But what about our finned friends who live in aquariums? They don’t just need to be walked and fed, their entire environment needs to be carefully controlled. Here’s an idea for a smart aquarium ...

naive galeBOT Nov 21, 2025, 8:13 PM

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Anne Barela posted Makers slam Qualcomm for tightening the clamps on Arduino @theregister

Anne Barela

Makers slam Qualcomm for tightening the clamps on Arduino @theregister

Qualcomm quietly rewrote the terms of service for its newest acquisition, programmable microcontroller and SBC maker Arduino, drawing intense fire from the maker community for grabbing additional rights to user-generated content on its platform and prohibiting reverse-engineering of what was once very open software, writes The Register. In a level of open criticism that’s unusually frank for Microsoft’s corporate-friendly business-networking site, hobbyist electronics vendor Adafruit published a stinging assessment of the rewritten terms and conditions for Qualcomm’s new subsidiary Arduino, saying that “the changes mark a clear break from the open-hardware ethos that built the platform.” The New York-based open-source electronics vendor ...

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arduino, maker business

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arduino, Qualcomm, The Register

naive galeBOT Nov 21, 2025, 9:07 PM

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Ben posted UK Couple Heat Home with Raspberry Pi Data Cluster #piday #raspberrypi

Ben

UK Couple Heat Home with Raspberry Pi Data Cluster #piday #raspberrypi

Terrence and Lesley Bridges’ garden shed holds more than tools. As part of an experimental program the couple have a mini data-center to help heat their home. The HeatHub system runs off electricity paid for by the end user and the Bridges get to recycle the excess heat generated. Win-win? Via BBC: The HeatHub was developed by Thermify and is part of UK Power Networks’ SHIELD project, which aims to come up with innovative ways for low-income households to transition to net zero. Thermify co-founder and CEO Travis Theune says the Bridges’ HeatHub will eventually be part of a “remote ...

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Raspberry Pi

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naive galeBOT Nov 21, 2025, 11:15 PM

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Takara posted Tiny Space Invaders on the Raspberry Pi Pico 2

Takara

Tiny Space Invaders on the Raspberry Pi Pico 2

photo via tinajackson on Reddit tinajackson on Reddit shared this cool miniature Space Invaders powered by a Pi Pico 2 and displayed on a tiny SSD1306 OLED. Check out the full post and source code on GitHub. I’ve been playing with a Raspberry Pi Pico 2 and had a spare SSD1306 OLED display plus an ...

naive galeBOT Nov 22, 2025, 1:15 AM

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Jessie Mae posted Make A Magical Mistletoe #AdafruitWeekendProject

Jessie Mae

Make A Magical Mistletoe #AdafruitWeekendProject

Make Mistletoe that lights up when you’re under it. with this Adafruit Magical Mistletoe tutorial The magic comes from a motion sensor, Trinket and LED sequins. When motion under the mistletoe is sensed, the berries light up! If you like soldering and crafting, this intermediate project is for you. We’ll be using a Trinket and a motion sensor, so ...

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Jessie Mae posted Make A Magical Mistletoe #AdafruitWeekendProject

Jessie Mae

Make A Magical Mistletoe #AdafruitWeekendProject

Make Mistletoe that lights up when you’re under it. with this Adafruit Magical Mistletoe tutorial The magic comes from a motion sensor, Trinket and LED sequins. When motion under the mistletoe is sensed, the berries light up! If you like soldering and crafting, this intermediate project is for you. We’ll be using a Trinket and a motion sensor, so ...

naive galeBOT Nov 22, 2025, 3:15 PM

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Stephanie posted Learn about Yellowstone and Large Igneous Provinces from PBS Terra

Stephanie

Learn about Yellowstone and Large Igneous Provinces from PBS Terra

In this episode of Weathered from PBS Terra Michael Poland, Scientist-in-Charge at Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, Alexa Van Eaton, Physical Volcanologist at Cascades Volcano Observatory, Leif Karlstrom, Earth Scientist at University of Oregon and Michael Rampino, Geologist at New York University discuss Earth’s volcanic history, global die-offs and more.

naive galeBOT Nov 22, 2025, 5:15 PM

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Jessie Mae posted Every Doctor Who Title Sequence EVER | 1963 - 2025

Jessie Mae

Every Doctor Who Title Sequence EVER | 1963 – 2025

Doctor Who shared this video on Youtube! Every theme tune variation. Every name change. Every title sequence. We’re taking a look at them all! Think we missed any? Let us know in the comments below! Welcome to the Doctor Who Channel! Step inside the TARDIS and embark on an epic journey through time and space. ...

naive galeBOT Nov 22, 2025, 7:15 PM

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Zay posted 3I/ATLAS Through NASA’s Lenses #SpaceSunday

Zay

3I/ATLAS Through NASA’s Lenses #SpaceSunday

Hot on the heels of strange interstellar object Oumuamua, our solar system is now being visited by strange comet 3I/ATLAS. If only it had a snappier name, more people might be working hard to prove that this new object is alien in origin. NASA, of course, is on the case. Here’s more from NASA: NASA ...

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Zay posted Terminal Boredom: A Japanese Short Story from 1984 #SciFiSunday

Zay

Terminal Boredom: A Japanese Short Story from 1984 #SciFiSunday

George Orwell, writing in the 1940s, set his warning of authoritarianism in 1984. In some ways, 1984 was as much about his present as it is about the world’s future. Oddly, William Gibson published Neuromancer in 1984. Even more than Orwell’s great book, Gibson’s vision crystalized the future in cyberpunk neon — but Gibson was ...

naive galeBOT Nov 22, 2025, 9:15 PM

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Ben posted Tracking Individual Monarch Butterflies

Ben

Tracking Individual Monarch Butterflies

Monarch butterflies roosting in a tree image via Mike Budd/USFWS Monarch butterflies weigh less than a gram, putting any tracking device on one would overburden the insect. But BlūMorpho (“solar-powered transmitter operating at 2.4 GHz (Bluetooth frequency), allowing detection by both dedicated wildlife receivers and everyday smartphones.”) changes that. Project Monarch is a collaborative ...

naive galeBOT Nov 22, 2025, 9:49 PM

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Kelly posted Adafruit Weekly Editorial Round-Up: Adafruit’s November Sale, AdaBox022, & more!

Kelly

Adafruit Weekly Editorial Round-Up: Adafruit’s November Sale, AdaBox022, & more!

ADAFRUIT WEEKLY EDITORIAL ROUND-UP We’ve got so much happening here at Adafruit that it’s not always easy to keep up! Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered. Each week we’ll be posting a handy round-up of what we’ve been up to, ranging from learn guides to blog articles, videos, and more. It’s Time for Adafruit’s November Sale – Use Code GeeThx15 for 15% Off! New Guide: AdaBox 022 eInk Slow Movie Player Catch up with us on our blog, in our learn system, or on YouTube.

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Adafruit Blog, Adafruit Video

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Adafruit Blog, adafruit learn system, Weekly Editorial Round-Up

naive galeBOT Nov 22, 2025, 11:15 PM

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Takara posted From the Adafruit Learning System: PyPortal Astronauts in Space

Takara

From the Adafruit Learning System: PyPortal Astronauts in Space

Display the current number and names of human astronauts in space on your PyPortal display! Using CircuitPython, the PyPortal wirelessly grabs the data needed from the open-notify.org API and then turns the JSON data into a total “in-space” count! All on an attractive space background image. Touch the PyPortal’s touch screen to display the names ...

naive galeBOT Nov 23, 2025, 1:15 AM

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Takara posted Harnessing Excretion for Science

Takara

Harnessing Excretion for Science

Mathilde Poyet works on bacterial samples from around the world at the Global Microbiome Conservancy. Credit: J. Knight/Global Microbiome Conservancy via Nature Nature shares how researchers harness pee and poo for science. The implications of research into human waste span several scientific disciplines. Amid a global fertilizer shortage, some scientists (and farmers) are looking to ...

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Takara posted Harnessing Excretion for Science

Takara

Harnessing Excretion for Science

Mathilde Poyet works on bacterial samples from around the world at the Global Microbiome Conservancy. Credit: J. Knight/Global Microbiome Conservancy via Nature Nature shares how researchers harness pee and poo for science. The implications of research into human waste span several scientific disciplines. Amid a global fertilizer shortage, some scientists (and farmers) are looking to ...

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Zay posted Rudy Rucker on William Gibson's Sprawl Trilogy #SciFiSunday

Zay

Rudy Rucker on William Gibson’s Sprawl Trilogy #SciFiSunday

William Gibson’s Sprawl Trilogy is comprised of the novels Neuromancer, Count Zero, and Mona Lisa Overdrive. In the 1980s these books created , a new way to imagine the future that we now call cyberpunk, an aesthetic that has only increased in power. Some might say that our we now live in a crystalized cyberpunk ...

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Zay posted Rudy Rucker on William Gibson's Sprawl Trilogy #SciFiSunday

Zay

Rudy Rucker on William Gibson’s Sprawl Trilogy #SciFiSunday

William Gibson’s Sprawl Trilogy is comprised of the novels Neuromancer, Count Zero, and Mona Lisa Overdrive. In the 1980s these books created , a new way to imagine the future that we now call cyberpunk, an aesthetic that has only increased in power. Some might say that our we now live in a crystalized cyberpunk ...

naive galeBOT Nov 23, 2025, 1:15 PM

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Ben posted Happy Fibonacci Day! #Math #1123

Ben

Happy Fibonacci Day! #Math #1123

Tiled squares representing the Fibonacci sequence image via Romain on Wikipedia Today is Fibonacci Day! Celebrated 11/23 because it represents the start of the sequence. Via PopSci: The poetry of mathematics manifests everywhere in nature, but few numerical patterns are more common than the Fibonacci Sequence. First described in 1202 by mathematician Italian Leonardo Bonacci ...

naive galeBOT Nov 23, 2025, 3:15 PM

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Stephanie posted NYPL's Best Books of 2025

Stephanie

NYPL’s Best Books of 2025

image via NYPL November is almost over which means alll the year in review content is a blink away. If you’re looking for a new book for yourself or your kid we highly recommend NYPL’s Best Books of 2025. NYPL librarians are top notch and we are so lucky they’re around! Through December 31, ...

naive galeBOT Nov 23, 2025, 5:15 PM

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Jessie Mae posted Magical 3D Prints for Christmas

Jessie Mae

Magical 3D Prints for Christmas

Marc3DP shared this video on Youtube! Discover the magic of 3D printing this holiday season! 🎄✨ In this video, I showcase festive 3D printing ideas to add joy and creativity to your Christmas celebrations. Merry Christmas 🎁💫 See more!

naive galeBOT Nov 23, 2025, 9:15 PM

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Ben posted Beehive Simulation Desk #piday #raspberrypi

Ben

Beehive Simulation Desk #piday #raspberrypi

Different colors represent different types of Bee, via Full Stack Woodworking Honey bees are industrious engineers and Full Stack Woodworking is a fan. The YouTube Chanel custom built this honeycomb led desk. There are over 1,000 addressable LEDs painstakingly installed in a honeycomb pattern. Each LED simulates the activity of a bee including Queen, ...

naive galeBOT Nov 23, 2025, 11:00 PM

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Takara posted 2025 National Book Awards Winners

Takara

2025 National Book Awards Winners

Check out this year’s winners of the National Book Awards.

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Takara posted 2025 National Book Awards Winners

Takara

2025 National Book Awards Winners

Check out this year’s winners of the National Book Awards.

naive galeBOT Nov 24, 2025, 2:45 PM

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Ben posted Shipping Alert: Adafruit Closed on Thanksgiving 2025

Ben

Shipping Alert: Adafruit Closed on Thanksgiving 2025

Adafruit will not be shipping orders Thursday November 27, 2025 in observance of Thanksgiving. Expedited orders placed after 11 AM EST on Wednesday 26, won’t go out until Friday. Other delays may occur, please allow extra time for your orders. AND Don’t forget to get your orders on time for the holiday season! Adafruit Holiday ...

naive galeBOT Nov 24, 2025, 3:15 PM

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Stephanie posted Meet the Mega Tree, a 12ft DIY Christmas Tree

Stephanie

Meet the Mega Tree, a 12ft DIY Christmas Tree

The Stock Pot is taking Christmas yard decor to the next level this year and we’re here for it. Check out 2025’s mega tree over on thestockpot.net: As the tree grows taller, the base naturally widens, which can make the light strings spread too far apart and look sparse. To get the density right, I ...

naive galeBOT Nov 24, 2025, 3:35 PM

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Anne Barela posted KipKay's sneaky geocache build

Anne Barela

KipKay’s sneaky geocache build

KipKay on YouTube writes: After many years, I’m getting back into Geocaching. If you don’t know what that is, go to geocaching.com. It’s an electronic hide and seek game, and this is one of hundreds of sneaky containers that you’ll find geocaching. Check out the video below:

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Makers, materials, projects

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naive galeBOT Nov 24, 2025, 3:56 PM

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Anne Barela posted Digital echoes: open bus behavior on a compact Macintosh

Anne Barela

Digital echoes: open bus behavior on a compact Macintosh

While Thomas was working on Snow, a vintage Macintosh emulator, there was an interesting conflict in expectations of applications with regards to open bus behavior on these systems. Thomas looks to explain what open bus behavior is, how a compact Macintosh (the 128K, 512K, Plus, SE and Classic) behave and how this affects some applications. This is easy to observe on a Mac using the Microbug debugger which is built into all the compact Macs and can be invoked by pushing the ‘programmers key’ or ‘interrupt key’ on the side of the machine. When the debugger pops up, you can ...

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emulation, vintage computing

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Anne Barela posted Spider art or survival? 🕷️ The mystery of Cyclosa's fake spiders

Anne Barela

Spider art or survival? 🕷️ The mystery of Cyclosa’s fake spiders

Wildlife Messengers on YouTube published a video purporting to show how two species of Peruvian spiders spin their webs such that it mimics a larger spider. For years, anecdotal accounts hinted at this phenomenon, but now, for the first time, we’re sharing the scientific evidence and detailed observations of how these spiders craft their “doppelgängers.” See the video below – it will be interesting if, through more scientific study, this is confirmed.

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science

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naive galeBOT Nov 24, 2025, 5:11 PM

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Anne Barela posted Laptop displays in the era of MS-DOS

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Laptop displays in the era of MS-DOS

Over on DOS Days, they have a great description of the types of laptop displays were used when Microsoft’s MS-DOS was used on older, less svelte laptops of the era. These days we take it for granted that our modern laptops have color high-resolution screens. Back when manufacturers were trying to make the IBM PC or compatible more transportable and lightweight, installing a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) miniature monitor into a case made it preventatively heavy. CRTs were relatively cheap despite their weight, so it was an obvious choice to use tiny CRTs in their luggable machines. The first portable ...

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displays, vintage computing

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Jessie Mae posted 3D printed Glasses for bringing in the New Year!

Jessie Mae

3D printed Glasses for bringing in the New Year!

The holidays are upon us and the New Year will be here before you know it. Greenyl shared this 3D print on Thingaverse! A trendy and humorous accessory:Glasses to celebrate the New Year 2026! – 3D Design Learn more!

naive galeBOT Nov 24, 2025, 5:34 PM

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Anne Barela posted What is Libretro and how can it help retro graphics displays?

Anne Barela

What is Libretro and how can it help retro graphics displays?

Greg Kennedy still wants to use a Pentium 4 machine to provide emulation of older systems/games. But there are issues: “It has a particular problem, which is that the motherboard is saddled with the pathetic i740-based “Intel 3D Graphics” system from 2001.” Many emulators also can be built as a “RetroArch core”, which means the emulation guts are contained in a library, and the I/O is supposed to be handled by the “frontend” application instead. The interface between these is something called “Libretro”. Since the emulators communicate in a standardized way, and I supply the video output, could I write a ...

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emulation, graphics, vintage computing

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emulation, graphics

naive galeBOT Nov 24, 2025, 5:51 PM

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Anne Barela posted The Kawaiicon hacker conference installed an air quality monitoring system

Anne Barela

The Kawaiicon hacker conference installed an air quality monitoring system

At New Zealand’s Kawaiicon cybersecurity convention, organizers hacked together a way for attendees to track CO2 levels throughout the venue—even before they arrived. Kawaiicon’s work began one month before the conference. In early October, organizers deployed a small fleet of 13 RGB Matrix Portal Room CO2 Monitors, an ambient carbon dioxide monitor DIY project adapted from US electronics and kit company Adafruit Industries. The monitors were connected to an internet-accessible dashboard with live readings, daily highs and lows, and data history that showed attendees in-room CO2 trends. Kawaiicon tested its CO2 monitors in collaboration with researchers from the University of Otago’s public health department. “That’s awesome,” ...

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Matrix Portal, Sensors

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air quality, CO2 meter, co2 sensor

naive galeBOT Nov 24, 2025, 8:01 PM

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Anne Barela posted It's hard to build an oscillator @lcamtuf

Anne Barela

It’s hard to build an oscillator @lcamtuf

The lcamtuf’s thing Substack focuses on oscillators: circuits that switch on and off. There’s an old electronics joke that if you want to build an oscillator, you should try building an amplifier. One of the fundamental criteria for oscillation is the presence of signal gain; without it, any oscillation is bound to decay, just like a swing that’s no longer being pushed must eventually come to a stop. …let’s try to construct an oscillator that’s easy to understand, runs well, and has a predictable operating frequency. Further, let’s do it without peeking at someone else’s homework. Check out how the ...

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Analog, Digital, Electronics

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op-amp, oscillators, transistors

naive galeBOT Nov 24, 2025, 8:21 PM

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Anne Barela posted Send sensor data to Telegram using an ESP32

Anne Barela

Send sensor data to Telegram using an ESP32

Clovis Fritzen shows how to send sensor data to Telegram, using an ESP32 microcontroller Arduino code to create a weather station. Data can be sent as frequently as one wants to a Telegram APP, via WiFi. There are a handful of layers to this project. First of all, it will read ENS160 + BME280 sensors, then use MQTT to send data (over WiFi) to Adafruit.io services. All of that is done using a Xiao ESP32-C6, which is one of the WiFi capable models of ESP32. ENS160 is an environmental sensor, packing multi-gas sensors, even having an internal heating element. It is capable of sensing (for example) ...

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adafruit.io, ESP32-C6, Sensors

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naive galeBOT Nov 24, 2025, 8:46 PM

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Anne Barela posted EEVblog - RIP Arduino, a new terms and conditions deep dive

Anne Barela

EEVblog – RIP Arduino, a new terms and conditions deep dive

Dave Jones is no stranger to taking a close look at the electronics industry and letting his audience know what’s up from Down Below. In a recent episode, Dave looks at the purchase of Arduino by Qualcomm and their quiet changes in Arduino usage terms and conditions that moves Arduino away from their Open Source roots. See the video below:

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arduino, maker business

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arduino, Qualcomm

naive galeBOT Nov 24, 2025, 9:18 PM

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Anne Barela posted New puzzles: Bioluminescence and Ocean Tapestry

Anne Barela

New puzzles: Bioluminescence and Ocean Tapestry

Over at the Nervous System, they regularly release new puzzles – this year the new puzzles feature art by Franz Anthony, a scientific illustrator. Bioluminescence ($60 with 141 coral cut pieces) and Ocean Tapestry ($120 with 436 pieces in wave and coral cut) are in their shop now. Bioluminescence: this wooden jigsaw puzzle celebrates nature’s glowing organisms. The vibrant artwork created by scientific illustrator Franz Anthony showcases light-making organisms: bobtail squid, sea pens, mushrooms, hatchet fish, and dinoflagellates. Cut in our signature Coral style, this puzzle contains 141 wooden pieces, including 7 whimsies shaped like bioluminescent and biofluorescent life. Ocean ...

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Puzzles, science

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puzzles, sea creatures

naive galeBOT Nov 24, 2025, 9:42 PM

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Anne Barela posted Zork I, II, and III go Open Source

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Zork I, II, and III go Open Source

Microsoft states they are preserving a cornerstone of gaming history that is near and dear to their hearts. Microsoft’s Open Source Programs Office (OSPO), Team Xbox, and Activision are making Zork I, Zork II, and Zork III available under the MIT License. Their goal is simple: to place historically important code in the hands of students, teachers, and developers so they can study it, learn from it, and, perhaps most importantly, play it. Beneath that world of words was something quietly revolutionary: the Z-Machine, a custom-built engine. Z-Machine is a specification of a virtual machine, and now there are many Z-Machine interpreters that ...

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Ben posted The Quantum Quest for a Perfectly Random d20 #DnD #Gamer #RNG

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The Quantum Quest for a Perfectly Random d20 #DnD #Gamer #RNG

Most random number generators aren’t actually random. Standard computers are only capable of generating Pseudo-random numbers: numbers that appear random but are in fact predictable. To get truly random you might need to get quantum. The SciShow dives into the world of randomness: Have you ever wanted to put your virtual d20 in “dice jail” after an unlikely series of truly terrible rolls? Does Spotify’s latest shuffle algorithm not seem random enough to you? This episode is all about RNGs and random number generation — why we don’t always want true randomness, and how we can get truly random ...

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Adafruit Learning System posted Reindeer Solder Kit by Phyx #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

Adafruit Learning System

Reindeer Solder Kit by Phyx #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

The Reindeer Solder Kit by Wim Van Gool and Phyx is a Christmas-themed kit (sold via Lectronz) that assembles a small PCB reindeer with a red flickering LED nose, slide switch, and CR2032 battery holder. Welcome to the step-by-step guide for assembling your Reindeer kit. Gather your supplies and get to it! This kit is built around 1 red flickering LEDs, a switch and a CR2032 battery (which is not included, get yours here). The guide walks through step-by-step soldering: breaking the PCB from the panel, soldering the battery holder and slide switch, mounting and trimming the LED, attaching legs and ...

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adafruit learning system, holiday, kits, PCB

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Anne Barela posted Arduino’s new terms of service worries hobbyists ahead of Qualcomm acquisition @arstechnica

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Arduino’s new terms of service worries hobbyists ahead of Qualcomm acquisition @arstechnica

Scharon Harding at Ars Technica writes about the change in the Arduino Terms of Service after acquisition by Qualcomm. “Why is reverse-engineering prohibited… for a company built on openly hackable systems?” Some members of the maker community are distraught about Arduino’s new terms of service (ToS), saying that the added rules put the company’s open source DNA at risk. Arduino updated its ToS and privacy policy this month, which is about a month after Qualcomm announced that it’s acquiring the open source hardware and software company. In response to concerns from some members of the maker community, including from open source hardware distributor and manufacturer Adafruit, Arduino posted ...

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Anne Barela posted Pico-100BASE-TX: RP2040/RP2350 bit-banged 100 MBit/s Ethernet @raspberry_pi

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Pico-100BASE-TX: RP2040/RP2350 bit-banged 100 MBit/s Ethernet @raspberry_pi

The Pico-100BASE-TX library allows a microcontroller to stream out data with around 11 MByte/s from a RP2040 or RP2350 MCU using the PIO to bit-bang a 100 MBit/s Fast Ethernet connection. It is somewhat similar to Pico-10BASE-T, which implemented TX-only 10 MBit/s Ethernet. Ideally use a pulse transformer with proper matching circuitry, or at least the 47 + 470 Ohms resistors as seen here. In my experiments I directly connected the two GPIOs to an old ethernet cable and it worked with most devices I’ve tested – only do that at your own risk. You also could use some old Ethernet switch ...

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Networking, Pico, Pico 2, Raspberry Pi, RP2040, RP2350

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Takara posted From the Adafruit Learning System: Hacking Holiday Animatronics

Takara

From the Adafruit Learning System: Hacking Holiday Animatronics

The typical holiday animatronic will contain inputs, such as buttons and light/motion sensors, and outputs, such as motors, lights, and speakers. Learning to identify the parts of your animatronic will aid you in transplanting your own control system. Check out the guide from John Park and make your own this holiday season!

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Stephanie posted Making a Lamp with Glass Fuses

Stephanie

Making a Lamp with Glass Fuses

This little light from Huy Vector is giving steampunk meets… tron? Regardless of my read, this project looks very very cool. Check out the build materials here

naive galeBOT Nov 25, 2025, 1:45 PM

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Ben posted New York Botanical Garden Digital Resource: Plantways of the Lenape People

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New York Botanical Garden Digital Resource: Plantways of the Lenape People

Fraxinus nigra Marshall aka The Black ash is used to make baskets and brooms. Image via Keith Kanoti, Maine Forest Service, Bugwood.org New York City is the homeland of the Lenape, the traditional name is Lënapehòkink. The NYBG shares this resource of Lenape plantways, foodways and plant medicines . The lands that traditionally comprise Lënapehòkink ...

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Kelly posted How To Fix A Typewriter And Your Life

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How To Fix A Typewriter And Your Life

(image via Bremerton Typewriter Company) The New York Times recently published a rather moving and inspiring piece about The Bremerton Typewriter Company, which was established in 1947. The piece highlights how transformative it is to find meaningful work, to dedicate yourself to a real craft, and how sharing that with someone else can be uplifting and sustaining all at once. After a few months, Lundy noticed typewriters stacking up faster than Mr. Montgomery could repair them. Business had surged after the article. “Can I help?” Lundy asked one day. Mr. Montgomery said yes. Lundy started coming after his facilities job, ...

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Anne Barela posted ICYMI Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter: Python Still #1, a Pi Business Card, New Python 3.15 beta and More!

Anne Barela

ICYMI Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter: Python Still #1, a Pi Business Card, New Python 3.15 beta and More!

If you missed this week’s Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter, here is the ICYMI (in case you missed it) version. To never miss another issue, subscribe now! – You’ll get a terrific newsletter each Monday (which is out before this post). 12,311 subscribers worldwide! The next newsletter goes out in a week and subscribing is the best way to ...

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Stephanie posted Smooth Technology at The Intel Experience TODAY!

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Smooth Technology at The Intel Experience TODAY!

Smooth Technology has told us there’s an “absurdly massive” LED wall. Do we need any more reasons to adjust our plans? Ignore your holiday plans and join us this Tuesday 11/25 for a screening and performance of two original song-and-dance-and-LEDs pieces created for Intel by Smooth Technology. We’ll be employing a whole litany of modern ...

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Anne Barela posted Boost Windows 11 dev performance with Docker Volumes

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Boost Windows 11 dev performance with Docker Volumes

Erich Styger recently upgraded from Win10 to Win11. And development performance suffered. Dev Container in VS Code uses docker-based environments. This enables me using a full-featured development environment, with isolated dependencies. This is especially very useful for development in the embedded systems space. There I have to use many different SDKs, toolchains and libraries. Using Dev Containers is super easy. But file I/O operations with building etc/is not that great. The solution is to use a Docker Volume with VS Code and Dev Container. I have measured a full build (build output folder deleted first, 10 measurements for an average time): Build locally ...

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Anne Barela posted Making a stainless steel infinity cube

Anne Barela

Making a stainless steel infinity cube

mitxela.com is back to milling in a new London Hackerspace. The Brass Infinity Cube is great, in fact over time it got a little better because my original complaint, that it was too heavy, went away as my hand muscles got stronger. The only real downside to the thing is the brass gets a mucky residue if you play with it long enough. I’m not sure if it’s sweat reacting with it, or something else, but it means that after fiddling you need to wash your hands. Making it out of solid stainless steel should solve this. Brass is famously easy to ...

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materials

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naive galeBOT Nov 25, 2025, 4:28 PM

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Anne Barela posted Canva Affinity and Kicad 9: making custom footprints for panel graphics

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Canva Affinity and Kicad 9: making custom footprints for panel graphics

Over at AUDIODiWHY, they wanted to make professionally created front panels, surrounding knobs with neat divisions. Using the built-in graphics tools in Kicad 9 didn’t get me far, but found I could import graphics into Kicad as footprints, then add them to PCB’s used as front panels on a silkscreen layer. Elton at Otter Mods, the resident Kicad expert in my geeky tech group, described a better way: Use Affinity Designer to create SVG formatted files, then import the files into Kicad as footprints. Finally, place the graphic footprints onto your front panels. This is essentially the way many folks make PCB art with KiCad. This ...

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art, PCB

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art pcb, pcb art, vector graphics

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Anne Barela posted What's the deal with Euler's identity? @lcamtuf

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What’s the deal with Euler’s identity? @lcamtuf

The lcamtuf’s thing blog looks at perhaps the most famous equation in pop mathematics: Euler’s identity (above, first). The equation is deemed profound because it combines not one, not two, but five “special” mathematical constants: e, π, 0, 1, and the imaginary unit i. The identity is a special case of an equation known as Euler’s formula (above, second). There are multiple “easy” proofs of Euler’s formula you can find on YouTube, but they all involve sleight of hand: they make unobvious assertions about infinite series and function derivatives, or rely on a circular definition of complex numbers. I don’t have a proof ...

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math

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Anne Barela posted f32, an extremely tiny ESP32-C3 board on a USB-C connector

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f32, an extremely tiny ESP32-C3 board on a USB-C connector

The f32 is an ultra-compact ESP32 development board designed to mount directly behind a USB-C receptacle. The PCB measures just 9.85 mm x 8.45 mm. It’s powered by the ESP32-C3FH4 microcontroller and was created primarily for research and as a bit of a stress test for the ESP32, since it intentionally ignores many standard design guidelines. I started this project for some personal research and also a fun learning experience. I had always wanted a project that used 01005 components ever since I had accidentally ordered some years ago. Whatever you choose to use it for, please note that this design ...

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Jessie Mae posted Build A Ball Drop with Adafruit Feathers and NeoPixels!

Jessie Mae

Build A Ball Drop with Adafruit Feathers and NeoPixels!

Since 1907, the Times Square Ball has been an annual spectacle that signals in the New Year. Commonly referred to as the ball drop, this 12-ft diameter glowing geodesic sphere descends from a flagpole at 11:59pm and takes 60 seconds. The ball itself has been redesigned over the years to reflect the latest in lighting technology. ...

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Jessie Mae posted Build A Ball Drop with Adafruit Feathers and NeoPixels!

Jessie Mae

Build A Ball Drop with Adafruit Feathers and NeoPixels!

Since 1907, the Times Square Ball has been an annual spectacle that signals in the New Year. Commonly referred to as the ball drop, this 12-ft diameter glowing geodesic sphere descends from a flagpole at 11:59pm and takes 60 seconds. The ball itself has been redesigned over the years to reflect the latest in lighting technology. ...

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Anne Barela posted NVMe2K - an NVMe driver for Windows 2000

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NVMe2K – an NVMe driver for Windows 2000

NVMe2K -is an NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) storage controller driver for Windows 2000, targeting both x86 and Alpha AXP platforms. It is implemented as a SCSI miniport driver that provides NVMe device support for Windows 2000. It uses the ScsiPort framework to integrate NVMe solid-state drives with the Windows 2000 storage stack. It’s licensed under a BSD-3-Clause license. See the source code and more information on GitHub.

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Operating System, software, vintage computing

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NVMe, Windows 2000

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Anne Barela posted A custom ESP32-S3 dev board assembly

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A custom ESP32-S3 dev board assembly

Chris Greening finally had some time to assemble ESP32-S3 dev boards. See the video below and more in the post here.

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naive galeBOT Nov 25, 2025, 7:31 PM

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Anne Barela posted Arduino criticized for user monitoring and patent shielding @OpenSourceForU

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Arduino criticized for user monitoring and patent shielding @OpenSourceForU

Apurba Sen at OpenSourceForU writes yet another article on Arduino’s updated terms of service. The updates introduce restrictions and monitoring policies that the open source community fears will undermine the brand’s hackable origins as Qualcomm prepares to take over. Arduino is under pressure from the maker and open source community after introducing controversial updates to its Terms of Service (ToS) and privacy policy, just one month after Qualcomm announced that it is acquiring the company. Makers argue that the new rules threaten Arduino’s open source DNA and future hackability. Arduino responded through a blog post insisting that the restrictions apply ...

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arduino, maker business, open source, open source hardware

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arduino, open source, Qualcomm

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Anne Barela posted The Translation Machine - art inspired by bees #ArtTuesday

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The Translation Machine – art inspired by bees #ArtTuesday

Artist Daric Gill is back with another interesting piece: “The Translation Machine” is a sound installation & interspecies co-creation with honeybees. A set of wooden hexagonal tubes acts as acoustic chambers for speakers that play recordings through honeycomb that cling to the inside of amplifying horns. When triggered by motion, the sculpture plays recordings taken from my global travels, with the volume increasing as the viewer gets closer to the honeycomb. This is achieved using an artist-programmed microcontroller, a passive infrared sensor, & sonar sensors housed in a hexagonal box at the sculpture’s center. The piece includes several Adafruit parts. Check ...

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John Park posted JP's Product Pick of the Week -- 4pm Eastern TODAY! 11/25/25 @adafruit #adafruit #newproductpick

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JP’s Product Pick of the Week — 4pm Eastern TODAY! 11/25/25 @adafruit #adafruit #newproductpick

Come on by for JP’s Product Pick of The Week ! A new product pick will be revealed. The show airs at 4pm ET / 1pm PT, TODAY! Check out the livestream right here inside this product page you won’t want to miss it because there will be a HUGE DISCOUNT during the show! Tune in for: John Park’s latest product pick Learn how to use it Live Demo The live video will also be on YouTube LIVE, Twitch, Periscope (Twitter) and Facebook. LIVE TEXT CHAT IS HERE in the Adafruit Discord chat! Come on into the chat to participate in ...

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Anne Barela posted Qualcomm rewrote Arduino's TOS, and the community is not taking it well @TechSpot

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Qualcomm rewrote Arduino’s TOS, and the community is not taking it well @TechSpot

Alfonso Maruccia over on TechSpot weighs in on the Terms of Service changes Arduino has made after being acquired by Qualcomm. When Qualcomm announced its acquisition of Arduino in October, the move was met with lukewarm enthusiasm. Since then, the UK chip designer has implemented significant changes to Arduino’s terms of service, prompting concerns within the community that the moves could effectively signal the end of the platform’s open-source ethos. Key updates reportedly include a perpetual license on any code or board designs uploaded by users, surveillance-style monitoring of AI features, and a prohibition on research into potential patent infringements. ...

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arduino, maker business, open source

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Anne Barela posted Shimano Di2 to Zwift Click v2 remote control mod

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Shimano Di2 to Zwift Click v2 remote control mod

Brian Dorey modified a Shimano Di2 road shifter to control virtual shifting in Zwift and a smart trainer using Zwift Click v2 controllers. The controllers are mounted next to the stem on the handlebars, which are easily accessible when riding with your hands on the tops of the bars, but when holding the hoods or drops, it is not possible to change gear without changing hand location, which is difficult when sprinting. The trainer bike is set up with some basic 9-speed road shifters from an old bike, and they are not connected to the rear derailleur as the cassette ...

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Anne Barela posted Using Windows USB devices and debug probes inside Docker Dev Containers

Anne Barela

Using Windows USB devices and debug probes inside Docker Dev Containers

Erich Styger writes: Docker or Development Container are great for isolation. And they work very well with things outside which are TCP/IP based. But most debug probes are USB only. Docker container don’t work well with USB. In Remote Debugging with DevContainer and VS Code, I showed how to use USB based debug probes. I demonstrated using them with an IP connection. In this article I show how Windows USB devices can be used from a container, with the help of usbipd. It took me a while to get usbipd working with Windows, WSL and VS Code Dev Containers. But now I have ...

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USB

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Ben posted 1D RGB Gaming

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1D RGB Gaming

davidhuanglab on threads has been creating some fun 1D Games. With simple button layouts and a single strand of addressable LEDs they have managed to create a bunch of different games like Pac-man, Lava Stealth, Pong and more! See more on Instagram, Threads and YouTube You can make your own 1D Arcade System with the ...

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Anne Barela posted The Raspberry Pi Official Magazine – Issue 160: Christmas Gift Guide @rpimagazine

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The Raspberry Pi Official Magazine – Issue 160: Christmas Gift Guide @rpimagazine

The Raspberry Pi Official Magazine – Issue 160: Christmas Gift Guide In this issue: Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat, and we’re nervously waiting to see whether we’re on the nice list or the naughty list. If we have been good this year, we very much hope Santa’s reading this issue of the magazine, in which we run through the most festive Raspberry Pi-themed gifts imaginable. Test your medium term memory with our Big Quiz of 2025 Be amazed by a working motion scanner inspired by the film Aliens Train an artificial intelligence model to learn the difference between ...

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Anne Barela posted Christmas lights: designing patterns – The Raspberry Pi Official Magazine – Issue 160 @rpimagazine

Anne Barela

Christmas lights: designing patterns – The Raspberry Pi Official Magazine – Issue 160 @rpimagazine

The Raspberry Pi Official Magazine – Issue 160 discusses making Christmas lights and designing patterns: Last month we looked at different forms of WS2812B LEDs (also known as NeoPixels) that you can get to make Christmas lights. Now let’s take a look at how to use them. We’re not going to dwell on the particular software too much – there are libraries available for just about every language you’re going to come across, and you can control them on Raspberry Pi, Pico, or most other platforms that you can physically access a GPIO on (we’ll use CircuitPython on Pico, but ...

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holiday, NeoPixels, Pico

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neopixels, Raspberry Pi Pico

naive galeBOT Nov 25, 2025, 11:15 PM

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Takara posted Red Earth Tree Fest in OKC

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Red Earth Tree Fest in OKC

Oklahoma is home to 39 federally recognized tribal nations and Red Earth is celebrating participating tribes’ distinctive and diverse cultures with this year’s Tress Fest. Each tree is decorated with handcrafted ornaments and art objects. Red Earth celebrates the holiday season with a decidedly Native Twist during the 11th Annual Red Earth TreeFest scheduled November ...

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Takara posted Red Earth Tree Fest in OKC

Takara

Red Earth Tree Fest in OKC

Oklahoma is home to 39 federally recognized tribal nations and Red Earth is celebrating participating tribes’ distinctive and diverse cultures with this year’s Tress Fest. Each tree is decorated with handcrafted ornaments and art objects. Red Earth celebrates the holiday season with a decidedly Native Twist during the 11th Annual Red Earth TreeFest scheduled November ...

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Stephanie posted Give them what they really want this holiday season, an Adafruit Gift Certificate!

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Give them what they really want this holiday season, an Adafruit Gift Certificate!

Know someone who loves electronics but isn’t sure where to get started? Want to buy the perfect gift but don’t know exactly what it is your Maker friend needs? Just a fan of Bruce Yan’s incredible design? Give an Adafruit Gift Certificate! Our gift certificates are available at 5 different price points. Send one of ...

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Anne Barela posted KiDoom: running DOOM on KiCad PCB traces

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KiDoom: running DOOM on KiCad PCB traces

Michael Ayles does a technical deep-dive into rendering the classic 1993 shooter DOOM using real copper traces and component footprints. What if DOOM’s walls were actual PCB traces? What if enemies were QFP-64 chips and health packs were SOT-23 transistors? KiDoom answers these questions nobody asked, bringing the iconic first-person shooter to KiCad’s PCB editor using authentic electrical components as the rendering medium. The result: a fully playable (10-25 FPS) technical demonstration where component complexity directly reflects gameplay significance. Demons are intimidating 64-pin packages. Ammo clips are humble 3-pin parts. And every frame creates a legitimate PCB design that could ...

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gaming, Kicad, Programming, software

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Doom, kicad

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Jessie Mae posted JP’s Product Pick of the Week 11/25/25 @adafruit @johnedgarpark #adafruit #newproductpick

Jessie Mae

JP’s Product Pick of the Week 11/25/25 @adafruit @johnedgarpark #adafruit #newproductpick

If you missed this week’s livestream of John Park’s Product Pick of the Week, not to worry, here’s the video. This week’s pick is the RP2040 Feather ThinkInk for 24-pin E-Paper Displays! Watch the video to find out about the RP2040 Feather ThinkInk for 24-pin E-Paper Displays, how to use it, a live demo, and more. Want more JP’s Product Pick of the Week?! Tune in every Thursday at 4pm ET and 1pm PT on Youtube LIVE, Twitch, Periscope (Twitter) and Facebook. LIVE TEXT CHAT IS HERE in the Adafruit Discord chat! Catch previous editions on YouTube and don’t miss ...

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Adafruit Video, New Products

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Noe Ruiz posted 3D Hangouts Returns Next Week

Noe Ruiz

3D Hangouts Returns Next Week

Hey folks, 3D hangs will return next week on Wednesday Dec 3rd, 2025 at 11 am ET. If you’ve missed last weeks livestream, you can watch it here or on YouTube. Until then, remember to make a great day! This week @adafruit we’re checking out JP’s e-ink slow movie player guide. Prototyping an Apple IIe ...

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Anne Barela posted Adafruit Capacitive Touch HAT – The Raspberry Pi Official Magazine – Issue 160 @rpimagazine

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Adafruit Capacitive Touch HAT – The Raspberry Pi Official Magazine – Issue 160 @rpimagazine

The Raspberry Pi Official Magazine – Issue 160 features the Adafruit Capacitive Touch HAT. While simple push-button switches are often used as inputs for Raspberry Pi projects, capacitive touch sensors are a more versatile alternative. They enable you to turn any conductive item into a touch switch by wiring it up, such as cutlery, conductive fabric/thread, copper tape, and even pieces of fruit. Featuring twelve touch sensors, the Capacitive Touch HAT is based on the MPR121 chip (also available on STEMMA QT / Qwiic breakout boards) that makes it with analogue inputs. You do need to solder the supplied 20×2 ...

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Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi 3, Raspberry Pi 4, Raspberry Pi 5, Sensors

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Anne Barela posted An electronic drum business card – The Raspberry Pi Official Magazine – Issue 160 @rpimagazine

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An electronic drum business card – The Raspberry Pi Official Magazine – Issue 160 @rpimagazine

The Raspberry Pi Official Magazine – Issue 160 features a CircuitPython-based business card that you can play drums on. Want to drum your name into someone’s memory at a network event? Then Sergey Antonovich has you covered. The embedded systems engineer has reinvented the age-old business card by turning it into a playable electronic drum kit – and we’d hazard a guess that this one won’t end up languishing forgotten in someone’s pocket. He turned to the Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller. “It’s inexpensive and it uses external QSPI flash which is large enough for multiple stereo drum samples,” he says. ...

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CircuitPython, music, RP2040

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business card, Drums

naive galeBOT Nov 26, 2025, 5:15 PM

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Jessie Mae posted Giant LEGO Top Hat #3DPrinting

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Giant LEGO Top Hat #3DPrinting

Cynthia shared this print on Thingiverse! We didn’t feel like putting our giant lego skeleton away after Halloween, so we put a top hat on her for Thanksgiving. The hat is mine but the buckle and strap are from this fantastic hat planter. If the skeleton-in-a-top-hat isn’t your vibe, you may also want to see ...

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Anne Barela posted Banamera – The Raspberry Pi Official Magazine – Issue 160 @rpimagazine

Anne Barela

Banamera – The Raspberry Pi Official Magazine – Issue 160 @rpimagazine

The Raspberry Pi Official Magazine – Issue 160 features Banamera, an image generation and editing front end to Google Nano Banana. Despite the constant errors in AI generated images, the software behind AI is getting better all the time. Actually, that’s wrong – it’s not despite the errors, it’s because of the errors. AI isn’t actually intelligent; it’s just recognizing patterns. More data equals better results. One of the more recent image editors is Google’s Nano Banana, the abilities of which have pleasantly surprised maker Nick Bild. And in true maker fashion, Nick has designed and built his own machine ...

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Artificial intelligence, cameras, projects, sound, Zero

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AI, banamera, editing, images, nano banana

naive galeBOT Nov 26, 2025, 6:02 PM

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John Park posted REMINDER: SHOW and TELL 11/26/2025 with @johnedgarpark #ShowandTell @adafruit

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REMINDER: SHOW and TELL 11/26/2025 with @johnedgarpark #ShowandTell @adafruit

The biggest and longest running worldwide online Show and Tell LIVE! 11/26/2025 at 7:30pm Eastern. Video. Hosted this week by John Park

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Zay posted LumiDial: 72 LED Wristwatch #WearableWednesday

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LumiDial: 72 LED Wristwatch #WearableWednesday

If you’ve ever had the impulse to learn how to design a PCB, then maybe this project will inspire you. Over on Instructables, taifur has a project called LumiDial, a 72 LED wristwatch based around a PCB tiafur designed himself. Here’ store from Instructables: LumiDial is a custom-built wristwatch that blends classic analog style with ...

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Ben posted Hip Hip Parade, Kermit and Fozzie at the 1978 Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Hip Hip Parade, Kermit and Fozzie at the 1978 Thanksgiving Day Parade

Go behind the scenes with a parade report from with Kermit the frog and Fozzie the bear. Learn all the parade secrets from 1978. Happy Thanksgiving! Here at Adafruit we love puppets. We are puppets: Cappy, Hans and Connie, Minerva, and obviously the one and only AdaBot, to name a few. We make puppets! MP3 Playback in CircuitPython with Lars the Sloth Puppet By John Park Animatronic Fizzgig MonsterM4sk Puppet By Erin St Blaine Micro:Bit Puppet “Text Message” System! By Jen Fox Chinese Dragon Puppet with Motion-Reactive Flame Effect By Erin St Blaine

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circuit playground, history

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muppet, parade, puppet, thanksgiving

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Takara posted Arduino TFT Display for Motorcycle Riding Directions and Notes

Takara

Arduino TFT Display for Motorcycle Riding Directions and Notes

Follow your own path while cycling with this cool project from clif_barnes shared shared on instructables. Happy Riding! The intent of this project is to be an alternative to GPS directions when my wife and I are riding our Can Am Rykers (look up Can Am Ryker…they’re a blast!). At times, a GPS device can ...

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Takara posted Arduino TFT Display for Motorcycle Riding Directions and Notes

Takara

Arduino TFT Display for Motorcycle Riding Directions and Notes

Follow your own path while cycling with this cool project from clif_barnes shared shared on instructables. Happy Riding! The intent of this project is to be an alternative to GPS directions when my wife and I are riding our Can Am Rykers (look up Can Am Ryker…they’re a blast!). At times, a GPS device can ...

naive galeBOT Nov 27, 2025, 12:45 AM

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John Park posted SHOW and TELL 11/22/26 with @johnedgarpark #ShowandTell @adafruit

John Park

SHOW and TELL 11/22/26 with @johnedgarpark #ShowandTell @adafruit

The biggest and longest running worldwide online Show and Tell LIVE! 11/26/2025 at 7:30pm Eastern. Video. Hosted this week by John Park

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Ben posted From the Archives: NeoPixel Matrix Snowflake Sweater #AdafruitLearningSystem #WearableWednesday

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From the Archives: NeoPixel Matrix Snowflake Sweater #AdafruitLearningSystem #WearableWednesday

Create a tacky sweater controlled by your phone! It’s easy to put together this Bluefruit and NeoPixel matrix circuit to display snowflakes in a sweater, and control the animation and color using the Adafruit Bluefruit LE Connect app for iOS or Android. For this project you will need: Flexible 8×8 NeoPixel matrix Feather 32u4 Bluefruit ...

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Pedro posted Ikea Infinite Pegboard #3DThursday #3DPrinting

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Ikea Infinite Pegboard #3DThursday #3DPrinting

emperor_guu shares: no supports, requires screws for fixing, easy to assemble, minimalist, printable on all models download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1941106-ikea-infinite-pegboard Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, ...

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Pedro posted Ikea Infinite Pegboard #3DThursday #3DPrinting

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Ikea Infinite Pegboard #3DThursday #3DPrinting

emperor_guu shares: no supports, requires screws for fixing, easy to assemble, minimalist, printable on all models download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1941106-ikea-infinite-pegboard Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, ...

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Ben posted From the mail bag...

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From the mail bag…

From the mail bag! Santa just delivered my Adabox 022. Just what I wanted! Happy holidays to all the good folks at Adafruit!

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Pedro posted Wicked - Glinda's Bubble Wand #3DThursday #3DPrinting

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Wicked – Glinda’s Bubble Wand #3DThursday #3DPrinting

kieranrealist shares: This is my version of Glinda’s Bubble Wand from the Wicked movie series. It’s over 90cm (36″) tall and includes LED’s on the inside of the orb so that the “bubble” tips of the wand can light up. I made it for my wife for Halloween this year, basing the design on stills ...

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Pedro posted Minecraft stackable Cactus #3DThursday #3DPrinting

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Minecraft stackable Cactus #3DThursday #3DPrinting

PorovozBoris shares: Bring a piece of the Minecraft desert to life with this modular 3D-printable cactus 🌵 Each segment connects seamlessly, allowing you to stack and extend it to any height — just like in the game! download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1934744-minecraft-stackable-cactus-no-ams Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has ...

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Pedro posted Ikea Skadis Minifig Display Bracket #3DThursday #3DPrinting

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Ikea Skadis Minifig Display Bracket #3DThursday #3DPrinting

user_1530461953 shares: Display your minifigs on an Ikea Skadis pegboard with no visible brackets or mounts! This snaps to the back of the minifig’s legs and slides into the pegboard hole. Simply rotate it 90 degrees to lock it in place. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1941680-ikea-skadis-minifig-display-bracket Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY ...

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Pedro posted Apple 42Keys Wireless KEYBAORD #3DThursday #3DPrinting

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Apple 42Keys Wireless KEYBAORD #3DThursday #3DPrinting

newtlekim shares: I made a custom keyboard using 3D printing, a custom PCB, and an ESP WROOM 32. It’s a 40% layout keyboard with 42 keys. There’s a full build video below — if you’re interested, feel free to follow along and make your own! download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1929987-42keys-wireless-keybaord Every Thursday is #3dthursday here ...

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Pedro posted Moku - Modular Desk System - Base Rail #3DThursday #3DPrinting

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Moku – Modular Desk System – Base Rail #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Collecticraft shares: Welcome to Moku, a new modular desk organization system designed in collaboration with my friend SabreDesign (@SabreDesign)! This is the foundation of the system: the Base Rail. The Moku system is inspired by Japandi design, featuring a unique fluted texture and an organic, wavy profile that allows you to mix and match modules ...

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Pedro posted Moku - Modular Desk System - Base Rail #3DThursday #3DPrinting

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Moku – Modular Desk System – Base Rail #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Collecticraft shares: Welcome to Moku, a new modular desk organization system designed in collaboration with my friend SabreDesign (@SabreDesign)! This is the foundation of the system: the Base Rail. The Moku system is inspired by Japandi design, featuring a unique fluted texture and an organic, wavy profile that allows you to mix and match modules ...

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Pedro posted Skeleton Christmas Ball Creepy Holiday Ornaments #3DThursday #3DPrinting

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Skeleton Christmas Ball Creepy Holiday Ornaments #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Mad_Power Mad_Power shares: Unique and unsettling Christmas decoration: a skeletal version of a Christmas bauble, 3D printed. Ideal for those who love gothic, dark, or alternative styles, it adds an original and mysterious touch to the festivities. Perfect for themed trees or as a decorative ornament for the home throughout the year. download the files ...

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Pedro posted Grinch lego #3DThursday #3DPrinting

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Grinch lego #3DThursday #3DPrinting

3DMakerSpace shares: Bring some festive cheer to your collection with this Grinch figurine – a fun and naughty print for the holiday season! This Grinch features the classic blocky style you know and love, complete with his mischievous grin, festive red Santa suit, and bright green charm. Perfect as a desk decoration, holiday display, or ...

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Stephanie posted Native American Heritage Sites in NYC

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Native American Heritage Sites in NYC

image by Daniel Thurber for Untapped Cities For Indigenous Peoples Day in 2023 Untapped New York published a guide to Native American heritage sites: Today, many sites across the city take their name from Lenape words, such as Gowanus and Canarsie, but there are few markers of the Lenape’s history in New York. Organizations ...

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Pedro posted Little Red Truck #3DThursday #3DPrinting

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Little Red Truck #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Every week we’ll 3D print designs from the community and showcase slicer settings, use cases and of course, Time-lapses! This Week: Little Red Truck 2.0 By MPG71_2023 makerworld.com/en/models/1903989-little-red-truck-2-0 Bambu X1C PolyMaker PLA 03hr 08mins X:56 Y:108 Z:48mm .2mm layer / .4mm Nozzle 10% Infill / 1mm Retraction 200C / 60C 55g 230mm/s Every Thursday is ...

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Pedro posted Screw measuring tool: M2-M10 #3DThursday #3DPrinting

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Screw measuring tool: M2-M10 #3DThursday #3DPrinting

andres_SLB shares: If you want the imperial or USA system version here I have another model After seeing multiple models of metric screw measuring tools, I decided to design my own This tool allows measuring screws from M2 to M10 with a length of 4 to 100 mm There are 3 print models/profiles download the ...

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Pedro posted Screw measuring tool: M2-M10 #3DThursday #3DPrinting

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Screw measuring tool: M2-M10 #3DThursday #3DPrinting

andres_SLB shares: If you want the imperial or USA system version here I have another model After seeing multiple models of metric screw measuring tools, I decided to design my own This tool allows measuring screws from M2 to M10 with a length of 4 to 100 mm There are 3 print models/profiles download the ...

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Jessie Mae posted Modular Christmas Tree Building Blocks #3Dprinting #3DThursday

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Modular Christmas Tree Building Blocks #3Dprinting #3DThursday

sistagull shared this print on MakerWorld Create your own Christmas magic with these modular 3D-printed stacking blocks! This set lets you build a fully customizable mini Christmas tree, unique ornaments, or whatever festive creation you can imagine. Each block fits neatly on top of the next, allowing you to mix colors, reorder layers, or design ...

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Pedro posted Puzzle Maze Box – Xmas Edition #3DThursday #3DPrinting

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Puzzle Maze Box – Xmas Edition #3DThursday #3DPrinting

DocLex shares: This 3D-printed Christmas tree combines decorative plug-in elements with an integrated labyrinth maze box. Inside, there is a hollow space, ideal as creative packaging for money or small gifts. The labyrinth is intentionally not designed to be extremely difficult – an adult can solve it in a few minutes. A festive mix of ...

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Jessie Mae posted Minecraft TNT furniture handle knob drawer #3Dprinting, 3Dthursday

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Minecraft TNT furniture handle knob drawer #3Dprinting, 3Dthursday

RianesS shared this post on MakerWorld Give your furniture a unique, blocky character with this 3D-printed Minecraft-inspired furniture knob. Designed to resemble the iconic cubic style from the game, it’s perfect for drawers, cabinets, and kids’ room furniture — or for any gamer who wants a creative touch in their space. This model is designed ...

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Jessie Mae posted Happy Thanksgiving 2025!

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Happy Thanksgiving 2025!

The folks here are Adafruit would like to wish each and every one of you a Happy Thanksgiving! We would also like to thank you for the support – we’re excited to keep growing with you. To celebrate Thanksgiving this year we wanted to focus on all that we’re thankful for, so we asked our team to share! You can see their responses below. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Adafruit! thankful for my family, my health, my job and my dogs! I’m thankful for family, friends, and the people who keep working hard to build community and make ...

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Pedro posted Led lamp LEP #3DThursday #3DPrinting

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Led lamp LEP #3DThursday #3DPrinting

den.3.den shares: Decorative LED lamp in the form of power lines with brightness adjustment. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2036220-led-lamp-lep Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and ...

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Ben posted Dual Level Planter #3DThursday #3DPrinting

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Dual Level Planter #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by Patric Ederer on Printables: This stylish planter redefines modern home decor with its clean lines and dual-level structure. Download the files and learn more Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects ...

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Pedro posted Cartoon Mouse Themed Chair #3DThursday #3DPrinting

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Cartoon Mouse Themed Chair #3DThursday #3DPrinting

user_1981409975 shares: The chair is very sturdy and can be used by adults download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1290337-mickey-chair-chair-and-mini-mickey-mouse-chair Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and sculptures, ...

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Ben posted the launcher snowball thrower #3DThursday #3DPrinting

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the launcher snowball thrower #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by trispace on MakerWorld: This is the best and fastest snowball launcher ever 3d printed it will dominate all snowball fights it can fire at up to 30m/s and has an accurate range of about 50-60 meters (depending on how good you are at throwing with it) if you want to fire at 30m/s, ...

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Pedro posted Creeper minecraft ornament #3DThursday #3DPrinting

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Creeper minecraft ornament #3DThursday #3DPrinting

marek1036 shares: Creeper minecraft ornament Print settings 0,2mm layer 3 walls 10% infill no supports for color print use “split to parts” function in slicer and change filament for eyes and mouth or open 3mf file where its already splited download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2036971-creeper-minecraft-ornament Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D ...

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Ben posted Buy Brooklyn For Black Friday #BuyBlackFriday #BlackOwnedFriday

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Buy Brooklyn For Black Friday #BuyBlackFriday #BlackOwnedFriday

BLK MKT Vintage Limited Edition Holiday Wrapping Paper Today, for Black Friday, we are going to highlight local Brooklyn businesses. Stay tuned to the Adafruit Blog for a spotlight small business you can support! Kicking things off is BLK MKT Vintage an antique and collectable dealer with their own book! BLK MKT Vintage is ...

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Stephanie posted Visit BierWax for Vinyl and Craft Brews

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Visit BierWax for Vinyl and Craft Brews

image via BierWax BierWax is helmed by Level 1 Cicerone Chris Maestro. Which means you can expect the best pint while listening to 1 of 5,0000 LPs: With over 5,000 vinyl records and a finely curated tap-list, we provide the ideal venue for music and beer aficionados to marry those pursuits, amid a “golden-age ...

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Jessie Mae posted A Starter List (70 and Counting!) of Black-Owned Businesses in Harlem

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A Starter List (70 and Counting!) of Black-Owned Businesses in Harlem

thecuriousuptowner shared this list that was updated this year! Looking for Black-owned restaurants and other businesses you can support in Harlem today and every day? Happily, there are many. As a starting point, here’s a list of 70—and counting—terrific spots. If you don’t have time to visit them all, be sure to check their website ...

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Jessie Mae posted Subscribe to the Adafruit Youtube channel! #Youtube #AdafruitLearnSystem

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Subscribe to the Adafruit Youtube channel! #Youtube #AdafruitLearnSystem

Are you subscribed to the Adafruit Youtube channel? If you’re not already subscribed, click here! http://adafru.it/subscribe . It’s a free and easy way to keep up with our newest episodes. Here’s some of what we’re up to. Electronics Show and Tell Wednesdays 7:30pm Electronics show and tell every Wednesday at 7:30pm ET. Adafruit Ask an ...

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Ben posted CAFÉ CON LIBROS #BuyBrooklyn #BlackFriday

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CAFÉ CON LIBROS #BuyBrooklyn #BlackFriday

Located Brooklyn’s Crown Heights, Café Con Libros is an Afro-Latine, Woman and Veteran owned Intersectional Feminist community bookstore and coffee shop: Inspired by the Toni Morrison quote “If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it” owner and founder Kalima DeSuze, MSW opened Café con Libros as an intersectional feminist bookstore and coffeeshop in Brooklyn, NY. In 2015, Kalima became serious about moving her ideas into action. She asked, “what/where do I spend the most amount of money?” It was clear: books and travel. And, not just any book; ...

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Takara posted Je T’aime Patisserie #BuyBlackFriday #BlackOwnedFriday

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Je T’aime Patisserie #BuyBlackFriday #BlackOwnedFriday

If you’re in Bed-Stuy, check out Je T’aime Patisserie for yourself. You won’t regret it. Je T’aime Patisserie is a Black-owned bakery and women-led business in Brooklyn, offering the best French pastries, including croissants, macarons, and savory pastries. We’re proud to serve the community with high-quality, artisanal French pastries made fresh daily. Our bakery is ...

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Jessie Mae posted New Years Eve Project! 3D Printed Ball Drop #CircuitPython

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New Years Eve Project! 3D Printed Ball Drop #CircuitPython

New Years Even Ball Drop on Adafruit Learn System Code and CAD on GitHub Using Circuit Python in this project was an excellent decision as it allowed us to make adjustments quickly so we could fine tune the ball drop with synchronized audio. The Adafruit Feather ecosystem is heavy in this project. The Tripler FeatherWing ...

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Jessie Mae posted 3D print a New Years Eve Cookie Cutter Set

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3D print a New Years Eve Cookie Cutter Set

TeamOliva shared this holiday print on thingiverse! I was going to wait on posting my New Years Cookie Cutter Set until after Christmas. Doh !!! This set includes two (2) Champagne glasses, two (2) Fireworks cookies, and a Confetti cookie. The Confetti Cookie will require 2 pieces, sandwiched together, so that you can fill the ...

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Stephanie posted The Hive is a Beehive Simulation Desk

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The Hive is a Beehive Simulation Desk

Full Stack Woodworking built a corner desk with 74 laser cut hexagonal frames, 44 of which light up! Check out the build video on YouTube

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Jessie Mae posted The Practical Special Effects of Harry Potter Wands

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The Practical Special Effects of Harry Potter Wands

Adam Savage’s Tested shared this video on Youtube! For all the prop collections we’ve seen come through Propstore, this is the first time Adam takes a close look at the hand props of the Harry Potter movies. We start with Adam’s favorite prop from those films: the hero Nimbus 2001 racing broom. From there, Adam ...

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Ben posted Joys of a Jailbroken Kindle

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Joys of a Jailbroken Kindle

Probably not the best use of an e-reader, you can play Tetris and other games on a Jailbroken device, image via YouTube Open up the potential of a kindle with this how-to from Dammit-Jeff on YouTube. Obviously Amazon isn’t happy about this so they are constantly working on patches and fixes. As of last month ...

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Ben posted Joys of a Jailbroken Kindle

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Joys of a Jailbroken Kindle

Probably not the best use of an e-reader, you can play Tetris and other games on a Jailbroken device, image via YouTube Open up the potential of a kindle with this how-to from Dammit-Jeff on YouTube. Obviously Amazon isn’t happy about this so they are constantly working on patches and fixes. As of last month ...

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Takara posted A Christmasy Fantasy & Sci-Fi Book List

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A Christmasy Fantasy & Sci-Fi Book List

Back in 2021, Julia Kitvaria Sarene shared their SFF Christmas book list on Fantasy Faction. In the Northern Hemisphere the weather is getting cold, the trees are bare, snow is in the air (or at least I wish it was!) and it is slowly coming—Christmas is just around the corner! As a full on Christmas ...

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Takara posted AI Agent VideoCAD Learns to Use CAD to Create 3D Objects From Sketches

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AI Agent VideoCAD Learns to Use CAD to Create 3D Objects From Sketches

image via MIT MIT engineers have developed a new AI model that can use CAD software to create a 3D version of a 2D sketch. With VideoCAD, the team is building toward an AI-enabled “CAD co-pilot.” They envision that such a tool could not only create 3D versions of a design, but also work with ...

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Stephanie posted 2025 Holiday Nostalgia Rides Start Today!

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2025 Holiday Nostalgia Rides Start Today!

image via NY Transit Museum Sundays in December mean nostalgia train rides! Take the train on the F line from 2 Av–Houston St and on the Q line at 96 St– 2 Av. Here’s more from NY Transit Museum: Take part in one of the city’s most beloved holiday traditions! Running every Sunday in ...

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Takara posted From the Adafruit Learning System: CPX Unicorn Christmas Stocking

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From the Adafruit Learning System: CPX Unicorn Christmas Stocking

Give the gift of curiosity this year with a Circuit Playground Express. The young imagineer in your home will be delighted to wake up on Christmas morning and find a brand new Christmas stocking that sings her favorite Christmas songs and lights up in her favorite colors. This is a great project to do with ...

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Kelly posted Adafruit Holiday Gift Guide Sale! Use code AdaBright for 15% off featured items

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Adafruit Holiday Gift Guide Sale! Use code AdaBright for 15% off featured items

The merry making continues! Use the code AdaBright for 15% off in stock items from our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide from Monday, December 1st – Sunday, December 7th at 11:59 PM EST. Some restrictions apply. This code is only applicable to products featured in our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide shown under Sparkly and Bright, Fruit ...

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Stephanie posted Blooming Mechanical Flower

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Blooming Mechanical Flower

Huy Vector’s blooming wire flowers are so delicate and lovely. I shaped a few copper wires, micro LEDs, and a tiny controller into this ever-blooming mechanical flower — a glowing light sculpture that moves and breathes with color. Soft, flowing animations make the petals look alive, turning simple materials into a calming piece of desk ...

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Anne Barela posted Ban-Rays: glasses to detect cameras in smart-glasses

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Ban-Rays: glasses to detect cameras in smart-glasses

Peter Whiting is building a pair of glasses that detects if a person near you is wearing smart-glasses. I’m experimenting with 2 main approaches: Optics: classify the camera using light reflections. Networking: Bluetooth and WiFi analysis. So far fingerprinting specific devices based on Bluetooth (BLE) is looking like easiest and most reliable approach. The picture (above) is the first version, which plays the Legend of Zelda ‘secret found’ jingle when it detects a BLE advertisement from Meta Raybans. Check out the details in Peter’s GitHub repository.

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Anne Barela posted 1GB Raspberry Pi 5 released at $45 as memory-driven prices rise

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1GB Raspberry Pi 5 released at $45 as memory-driven prices rise

To offset the recent unprecedented rise in the cost of LPDDR4 memory, Raspberry Pi is announcing price increases to some Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 products. These largely mirror the increases that we announced in October for our Compute Module products, and will help us to secure memory supplies as we navigate an increasingly constrained market in 2026. They are also announcing the immediate availability of a new 1GB version of Raspberry Pi 5. This brings the platform, with its quad-core 2.4GHz Arm Cortex-A76 processor, dual-band WiFi and PCI Express port, to a price of $45. There are also price increases ...

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Anne Barela posted Making a quieter air purifier

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Making a quieter air purifier

Casual Physics Enjoyer over on Substack shows a typical DIY air purifier – they are often built to help reduce disease transmission at lower cost compared to commercial units. But, they are loud. And so people turn them off. I’m not aware of a formal study that has measured the noise of an air purifier against its usage, but there’s probably a relationship – based on observing how people in my house interact with the CR box. The standard DIY Corsi-Rosenthal box uses a Lasko box fan. As of now, it’s pretty loud, even on its lowest setting. They are trying ...

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Takara posted Artificial Tendons for Muscle-Powered Robots

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Artificial Tendons for Muscle-Powered Robots

images via via MIT MIT researchers have developed rubber band-like tendons for robots using hydrogel. The development makes these biohybrid robots faster and stronger for certain tasks. All these future scenarios are motivating Raman and others to find ways to pair living muscles with synthetic skeletons. Designs to date have involved growing a band of ...

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Stephanie posted MinuteEarth Presents All the Cats, Explained

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MinuteEarth Presents All the Cats, Explained

Cats are great. We’re big fans. MinuteEarth breaks down the feline family in this video over on YouTube And while we’re in cat mode, don’t miss this PBS Eons video on cat domestication

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Kelly posted Digitial-Analog Desk Clock (Alarm Clock)

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Digitial-Analog Desk Clock (Alarm Clock)

Beautiful clock build from maker Edison4k. Integrating modern technologies with natural aesthetics, I have designed an Analog Alarm Clock with an E-Paper display to show weather forecasts, entirely driven digitally. That means, in theory, it should not experience any clock drift! I initially intended to use this as an alarm clock on my nightstand so I added a LED Noodle and latching RGB button (indicating alarm is active) dimmable by the Encoder, to see in the dark. See full project details here on Instructables!

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Anne Barela posted FlashESP puts the ESP32 Arduino IDE in your browser for free @xdadevelopers

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FlashESP puts the ESP32 Arduino IDE in your browser for free @xdadevelopers

FlashESP essentially puts the Arduino IDE in your browser, making it easy for you to build, flash, and monitor, all from the one window. You can develop, build, and flash to your ESP32 without needing to install any software on your computer. FlashESP is entirely free, and I met its developer at this year’s Maker Faire Shenzhen. While the tool is already capable of quite a lot currently, the developer intends to build PlatformIO and ESP-IDF support into it as well, and already has functioning pipelines for PlatformIO when it comes to automatic building and deployment. It’s not available yet, ...

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Anne Barela posted A holographic 7-segment clock

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A holographic 7-segment clock

mosivers on Instructables makes a clock where the digits are holograms. This is the real deal! It is not based on POV, cheoptics, Pepper’s ghost or similar pseudoholographic methods. This 7-segment display uses real transmission holograms based on holographic plates from Litiholo. The segments appear to float in midair about 1cm behind the holographic plates. After surfacing from my deep dive into scratch holograms I wanted to move on to real hologram making. Thanks to a colleague from work who is a major hologram fan I ordered the hologram kit by Litiholo and started experimenting. The goal was always to make a ...

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Stephanie posted SciShow's Quest for a Perfectly Random d20

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SciShow’s Quest for a Perfectly Random d20

Learn about random number generation and true randomness in yet another great video from SciShow on YouTube Talking D20 with RP2040 PropMaker Feather Automatic Dice Roller 3D Printed D20 Molds

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Adafruit Learning System posted NEW LEARN GUIDE: Raspberry Pi Video Looper 2 #Raspberry Pi #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

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NEW LEARN GUIDE: Raspberry Pi Video Looper 2 #Raspberry Pi #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

This guide documents an updated version of the Pi Video Looper app from this outdated guide. The old version of the app does not support the Raspberry Pi 4 & 5 or the latest versions of Raspberry Pi OS. The new one, Pi Video Looper 2, is updated for the latest full versions of Raspberry Pi OS and has been successfully tested on Raspberry Pi 4 & 5 hardware. Do you need a simple way to display seamless looping video files, like in an art exhibit or digital sign? Check out this Raspberry Pi video looper project to learn how ...

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Liz Clark posted NEW GUIDE: Adafruit ENS161 MOX Gas Sensor #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

Liz Clark

NEW GUIDE: Adafruit ENS161 MOX Gas Sensor #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

sniff sniff … do you smell that? There’s no need to stick your nose into a carton of milk anymore, you can build a digital nose with the ENS161 Gas Sensor, a fully integrated MOX gas sensor. This is a very fine air quality sensor from the sensor experts at ScioSense, with I2C interfacing, so you ...

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Liz Clark posted NEW GUIDE: Adafruit ENS161 MOX Gas Sensor #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

Liz Clark

NEW GUIDE: Adafruit ENS161 MOX Gas Sensor #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

sniff sniff … do you smell that? There’s no need to stick your nose into a carton of milk anymore, you can build a digital nose with the ENS161 Gas Sensor, a fully integrated MOX gas sensor. This is a very fine air quality sensor from the sensor experts at ScioSense, with I2C interfacing, so you ...

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Zay posted Painting With Selective Electroplating #MusicMonday

Zay

Painting With Selective Electroplating #MusicMonday

The image above was created through the process of selective electroplating. An electrical current is used to bond material from a solution to a conductive object. This layer of metal or alloy can be a range of thicknesses, from a few microns to several tenths of a millimeter. If you’re very careful, you can use ...

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Zay posted Painting With Selective Electroplating #MusicMonday

Zay

Painting With Selective Electroplating #MusicMonday

The image above was created through the process of selective electroplating. An electrical current is used to bond material from a solution to a conductive object. This layer of metal or alloy can be a range of thicknesses, from a few microns to several tenths of a millimeter. If you’re very careful, you can use ...

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Ben posted ENCODED - Indigenous Artists Reclaim The Met’s American Wing #ArtTuesday #ChangetheStory

Ben

ENCODED – Indigenous Artists Reclaim The Met’s American Wing #ArtTuesday #ChangetheStory

Cass Gardiner in collaboration BirdxBird, “Skoden Warriors” (2025) over Jerome B. Thompson’s “The Belated Party on Mansfield Mountain” (1858); If you don’t have time to visit you can use the Amplifier AR app and view some of the works on your desktop through your phone. Tour the MET like never before. This is an ...

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Anne Barela posted TheFlightWall shows flight information of planes going by your window

Anne Barela

TheFlightWall shows flight information of planes going by your window

TheFlightWall is an LED wall by Aaren Stade which shows live information of flights going by your window. This is an open source version (Apache License 2.0) with some basic guides to the panels, mounting them together, data services, and code. The professional versions are at theflightwall.com. It uses an ESP32 microcontroller and 20 16×16 LED panels. Software is via platformio. Read more on GitHub and see more on Instagram.

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phillip torrone posted GIVING TUESDAY: THE CYBERCIRCUS OF CHARITY

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GIVING TUESDAY: THE CYBERCIRCUS OF CHARITY

It is me, pt, your friendly neighborhood signal freak on the edge of the algorithm, publishing a zine at the moment. I am off, from work, sorta! However, this is important. The calendar screamed Tuesday, but not just any Tuesday. No … this is still Giving Tuesday, the holy mashup of guilt, generosity, and the last gasp of goodwill before capitalism comes hurtling down your chimney wrapped in Amazon boxes. What Is Giving Tuesday? Charity in the Time of Clicks and Chaos Giving Tuesday began in 2012 as a global day of generosity. It is the positive counterbalance to the ...

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Takara posted Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo

Takara

Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo

Enjoy animals, activities, lights, treats, and more this holiday season at the Bronx Zoo. New York’s family-favorite holiday tradition returns, as millions of lights and hundreds of illuminated animals spread across six lantern trails. Holiday Lights is a festive night out with friends and family as we celebrate wildlife and enjoy immersive light experiences, hands-on ...

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Anne Barela posted 3D printing a life-sized LEGO castle @hacksterio

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3D printing a life-sized LEGO castle @hacksterio

YouTuber Nate From the Internet is 3D printing a life-size replica of the 1984 LEGO set King’s Castle, set number 6080—all 664 pieces, only 20x the size! …many of the blocks are too large to produce in a single print. In these cases, they are printed in several segments, then attached with a system of interlocking rails. Once assembled, these pieces are clicked together with the standard (but much larger) studs and tubes we all know and love. Before getting to the printing and assembling work, Nate had to individually design each unique piece. Now that is some serious commitment ...

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Jessie Mae posted How X-rays see through your skin TED-Ed

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How X-rays see through your skin TED-Ed

Originally discovered by accident, X-rays are now used about 100 million times a year in clinics around the world. How do these magic eyes work? Ge Wang details the history and mechanics of the X-ray machine and CT scanners. Lesson by Ge Wang, animation by Pink Kong Studios. View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-x-rays-see-through-your-skin-ge-wang

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Liz Clark posted REMINDER: SHOW and TELL 12/3/2025 with @blitzcitydiy #ShowandTell @adafruit

Liz Clark

REMINDER: SHOW and TELL 12/3/2025 with @blitzcitydiy #ShowandTell @adafruit

The biggest and longest running worldwide online Show and Tell LIVE! Today, 12/3/2025 at 7:30pm Eastern. – video. Hosted this week by Liz Clark.

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Zay posted Air Slide Whistle with NeoPixels! #WearableWednesday

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Air Slide Whistle with NeoPixels! #WearableWednesday

Have you ever watched an air guitar competition? Watching strangers enthusiastically do something in public that we generally only do in private is a wonderfully intimate, exuberant experience. But does an air whistle outdo an air guitar? You be the judge. Here’s more from o.c.2799 via Insstructables: The slide whistle is a musical instrument often used ...

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Ben posted Using the Slamtec RPLIDAR on a Raspberry Pi

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Using the Slamtec RPLIDAR on a Raspberry Pi

Map in all directions! Dave Astels shares how to use a 360 degree LIDAR system like the RPLIDAR from Slamtec with the Raspberry Pi Instead of taking a step-and-read approach, the RPLIDAR drives the rotating scanner with a DC motor, continuously taking readings and making note of the scanner’s angle with each one. Because of ...

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Takara posted Reindeer Antlers #WearableWednesday #3DPrinting

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Reindeer Antlers #WearableWednesday #3DPrinting

dadhoc shared this print back in 2013 but it’s still so cute and festive. Happy printing and happy holidays! Slide a bit of string or thin elastic through the holes in the bottom to add antlers to your head. I had to bribe my reindog to model these with treats. But they look better on ...

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Liz Clark posted LIVE NOW! SHOW and TELL 12/3/2025 with @blitzcitydiy #ShowandTell @adafruit

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LIVE NOW! SHOW and TELL 12/3/2025 with @blitzcitydiy #ShowandTell @adafruit

The biggest and longest running worldwide online Show and Tell LIVE! Right now! 12/3/2025 at 7:30pm Eastern. – video. Hosted this week by Liz Clark.

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Liz Clark posted LIVE NOW! SHOW and TELL 12/3/2025 with @blitzcitydiy #ShowandTell @adafruit

Liz Clark

LIVE NOW! SHOW and TELL 12/3/2025 with @blitzcitydiy #ShowandTell @adafruit

The biggest and longest running worldwide online Show and Tell LIVE! Right now! 12/3/2025 at 7:30pm Eastern. – video. Hosted this week by Liz Clark.

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Pedro posted Projector Multipurpose legs #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Projector Multipurpose legs #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Tunantero shares: Multipurpose legs. They adjust in height and angle. Perfect for adjusting the angle of projectors. (The legs in the photos have been attached with thick double-sided tape.) A slightly curved section is included for easier attachment to projectors with curved surfaces. download the files on: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7191322 Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! ...

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Pedro posted Multimeter Probe Hand #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Multimeter Probe Hand #3DThursday #3DPrinting

awelshman shares: a multimeter probe extra hand ,i used 15%infill multi meter 1 is more flexable download the files on: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7188590 Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, ...

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Pedro posted Flexible Pencil Clicker #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Flexible Pencil Clicker #3DThursday #3DPrinting

bigovereasy shares: As a mechanical switch, I use an Outemu blue switch (a clone of Cherry MX). download the files on: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7193780 Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed ...

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Pedro posted Wooden railway crossing IKEA, Lidl, Brio compatible #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Wooden railway crossing IKEA, Lidl, Brio compatible #3DThursday #3DPrinting

schreinerman shares: Wooden railway crossing, A3, 72mm, IKEA, Lidl, Brio compatible download the files on: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7185594 Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and sculptures, so each ...

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Pedro posted Jointed Dinosaur #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Jointed Dinosaur #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Robot3dart shares: This is a dinosaur model that requires manual assembly. download the files on: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7199259 Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and sculptures, so each ...

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Pedro posted Flexi Tarantula Spider Christmas Edition #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Flexi Tarantula Spider Christmas Edition #3DThursday #3DPrinting

FlexiLAB1 shares: Flexi Tarantula as an exclusive Christmas Edition All legs and the body are flexible. Glue the hat firmly with adhesive download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2035526-flexi-tarantula-spider-christmas-edition Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics ...

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Pedro posted Bow Christmas Reindeer Antler Headband #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Bow Christmas Reindeer Antler Headband #3DThursday #3DPrinting

user_4172702670 shares: recommended that children scale down by 80% Create the perfect headband to match Christmas outfits Using metallic and silk colors can best showcase its vibrancy and beauty download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2051624-bow-christmas-reindeer-antler-headband Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from ...

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Ben posted JP’s Product Pick of the Week 11/25/25 @adafruit @johnedgarpark #adafruit #newproductpick

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JP’s Product Pick of the Week 11/25/25 @adafruit @johnedgarpark #adafruit #newproductpick

If you missed this week’s livestream of John Park’s Product Pick of the Week, not to worry, here’s the video. This week’s pick is the Adafruit Feather STM32F405 Express! Watch the video to find out about the Adafruit Feather STM32F405 Express, how to use it, a live demo, and more. Want more JP’s Product Pick ...

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Pedro posted Ikea Pegboard Xiaomi Thermometer/Hygrometer #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Ikea Pegboard Xiaomi Thermometer/Hygrometer #3DThursday #3DPrinting

user_888234880 shares: I tried several pegboard accessory models for the Xiaomi thermometer/hygrometer, but none were quite satisfactory, so I made one myself while practicing modeling. The size fits perfectly, and the appropriate thickness won’t deform under pressure download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2051636-ikea-pegboard-xiaomi-thermometer-hygrometer-2 Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has ...

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brent posted UPDATED GUIDE: Adafruit Fruit Jam #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

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UPDATED GUIDE: Adafruit Fruit Jam #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

We’ve updated the product guide for the Adafruit Fruit Jam to make it compatible with our WipperSnapper firmware. If you haven’t tried WipperSnapper, but have a Fruit Jam handy, this is a great chance to do so! First, you’ll want to upgrade the AirLift firmware on the Fruit Jam using a new process we developed last week to make it easier! Then, head over to set up and install WipperSnapper on your Fruit Jam. Read the updated guide here >>>

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Pedro posted Viper Nightmare Before Christmas #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Viper Nightmare Before Christmas #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Every week we’ll 3D print designs from the community and showcase slicer settings, use cases and of course, Time-lapses! This Week: Articulated Attic Viper By Its_Donnie makerworld.com/en/models/2022499-articulated-attic-viper-hinged-jaw Bambu X1C PolyMaker PLA 21hr 21mins X:145 Y:141 Z:18mm .24mm layer / .4mm Nozzle 10% Infill / 1mm Retraction 200C / 60C 112g 230mm/s Every Thursday is #3dthursday ...

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Noe Ruiz posted 3D Hangouts – AirPod earrings, Apple IIe case and Viper nightmare #3Dthursday

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3D Hangouts – AirPod earrings, Apple IIe case and Viper nightmare #3Dthursday

3D Hangouts – Airpod earrings, Apple IIe case and Viper nightmare https://youtube.com/live/2AbtABW-AYI?feature=share This week @adafruit we’re prototyping new projects. Noe is finalizing an Apple IIe inspired enclosure for the Fruit Jam. Pedro is designing Airpod earring add-ons. For shop talk we’re looking at POG for making CircuitPython powered keyboards. This week’s time lapse features an ...

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Adafruit Learning System posted New Guide: Hang out your washing reminder - Adafruit IO + Vibration switch #WipperSnapper #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

Adafruit Learning System

New Guide: Hang out your washing reminder – Adafruit IO + Vibration switch #WipperSnapper #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

You can use the IoT friendly Adafruit FunHouse board, combined with a fast-vibration switch, to set up an a smart washing machine timer, triggered by the spin cycle, and never forget to hang out your clothes again! Get a notification at a set time after the spin cycle is detected, along with being able to glance at the onboard display for details. Get reminders until the washing is hung out, signified by pressing one of the onboard buttons (or remotely), updating the display message and stopping the notification routine. Although not required, you can setup a “Start Cycle” button action ...

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Adafruit IO, adafruit learning system, adafruit.io, displays, wippersnapper, wippersnapper, wippersnapper

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Pedro posted AppleWatch Charger Stand #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

AppleWatch Charger Stand #3DThursday #3DPrinting

pork3D shares: This refined Apple Watch charging stand features a clean, vertical ribbed texture and a smooth rounded dome that holds your watch securely while it charges. Designed for support-free 3D printing, the model prints in one piece and offers a snug fit for the Apple Watch charging puck. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2035217-applewatch-charger-stand-fine-by-pork3d-com Every ...

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Jessie Mae posted ikea skadis pegboard drawer accessory #3Dprinting #3DThursday

Jessie Mae

ikea skadis pegboard drawer accessory #3Dprinting #3DThursday

ZQQDESIGN shared this project on MakerWorld The small drawer features rounded corners, adopting the same design language as my other storage boxes—simple, user-friendly, and smooth to open and close. It is suitable for storing various small parts. It can either be hung on a pegboard or used independently. During assembly, the inner drawer needs to ...

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Jessie Mae posted Glass Cutting Jig #3DPrinting #3DThursday

Jessie Mae

Glass Cutting Jig #3DPrinting #3DThursday

user_1794000671 shared this print on MakerWorld! Simple glass bottle cutting jig for making unique glass tumblers!! Download files: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2052138-glass-cutting-jig#profileId-2214950 Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and ...

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John Park posted John Park's Workshop -- LIVE TODAY 12/4/25

John Park

John Park’s Workshop — LIVE TODAY 12/4/25

It’s JOHN PARK’S WORKSHOP — LIVE! — Coming up at 4pm ET / 1pm PT Today! LIVE TEXT CHAT IS HERE in the Adafruit Discord chat! CircuitPython Parsec Tool Tips Learn Guide Recap Retro Gear and more! The live video will be on Youtube LIVE, Twitch, Periscope (Twitter) and Facebook. Join maker John Park in his workshop each week as he builds, demos, hacks, and mods projects live on air! “John Park’s Workshop — LIVE” is the place to see creative projects come to life, as John uses a wide variety of tools and techniques to make everything from video ...

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Pedro posted Articulated Gingerbread Cookie Dragon #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Articulated Gingerbread Cookie Dragon #3DThursday #3DPrinting

user_4140035952 shares: Feel free to use it as you wish for personal and commercial use. The only thing you CAN NOT do is to distribute or sell the model as your own! If you need assistance, reach out! I will be glad to help you! download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2051893-articulated-gingerbread-cookie-dragon Every Thursday is #3dthursday here ...

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Ben posted SmartVase #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Ben

SmartVase #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by Lololecroco on MakerWorld: Discover a unique flower pot, specially designed for multi-material 3D printing. Its organic design, combined with an elegant wood-filament outer structure, makes it a truly modern decorative piece. But this pot is not just an aesthetic object: it features an intelligent irrigation system using internal channels that distribute water evenly ...

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Pedro posted 2026 Super Glasses #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

2026 Super Glasses #3DThursday #3DPrinting

piervania shares: Print these cute glasses to celebrate the new year 2026! With your BambuLab it only takes 25 minutes and the model fits all heads! download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2036876-2026-super-glasses Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, ...

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Adafruit Learning System posted New Learn Guide: eInk Slow Movie Player

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New Learn Guide: eInk Slow Movie Player

Create a beautiful incredibly slow eInk movie player and luxuriate in the composition of each and every frame of your favorite movies. 24FPS? No way, let’s play it back at 24 frames per hour instead. Or, any timing and frame interval you like. This project is a slight modification of Adafruit friend Tom Whitwell’s SlowMovie project (which in turn was inspired by Bryan Boyer’s “Creating a Very Slow Movie Player” essay. We’ll use the same basic code and design, adjusting it to work with the Adafruit eInk Bonnet and 7.5″ Monochrom UC8179 eInk display, and the CircuitPython EPD library. All running on a ...

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Ben posted christmastree bottle cap #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Ben

christmastree bottle cap #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by Dud311 on MakerWorld: Simply pop it on your bottle! For now without a gasket so it is not water tight, but it only drips out a little if it is lying on it side. bottle cap christmas edition #2 christmas tree: be advised if you choose to colour the spheres randomly it requires ...

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Pedro posted Corner-Mount Auto-Locked Towel Holder #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Corner-Mount Auto-Locked Towel Holder #3DThursday #3DPrinting

mekatrobot shares: Corner-Mount Auto-Locked Towel Holder Here’s a versatile print-in-place Auto-Locked Towel Holder designed to securely grip towels on cabinet corners or edges—perfect for bathrooms, kitchens, or any tight space where traditional hooks fall short. The model draws inspiration from classic wooden hangers with a locking ball mechanism spotted on Pinterest, reimagined for easy 3D ...

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Stephanie posted What to Make with Circuit Playground Bluefruit

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What to Make with Circuit Playground Bluefruit

Circuit Playground Bluefruit is our third board in the Circuit Playground series, another step towards a perfect introduction to electronics and programming. We’ve taken the popular Circuit Playground Express and made it even better! Now the main chip is an nRF52840 microcontroller, which is not only more powerful, but also comes with Bluetooth® Low Energy ...

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John Park posted John Park's CircuitPython Parsec: Using Microplot to Plot Data

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John Park’s CircuitPython Parsec: Using Microplot to Plot Data

#circuitpythonparsec Plot data on a display in CircuitPython using the uPlot library. code example To learn about CircuitPython: https://circuitpython.org

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Jessie Mae posted Fusion 360 Tutorial – Sketching with Constraints

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Fusion 360 Tutorial – Sketching with Constraints

In this tutorial we’ll take a look at some of the basics of using a 2-point rectangle. Using collinear, coincident and midpoint constraints to make sketches that are centered with the grid. These are the fundamentals of making parametric designs. Layer by Layer CAD Tutorials Playlist: • Layer by Layer – CAD Tutorials

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Jessie Mae posted Subscribe to the Adafruit Youtube channel! #Youtube #AdafruitLearnSystem

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Subscribe to the Adafruit Youtube channel! #Youtube #AdafruitLearnSystem

Are you subscribed to the Adafruit Youtube channel? If you’re not already subscribed, click here! http://adafru.it/subscribe . It’s a free and easy way to keep up with our newest episodes. Here’s some of what we’re up to. Electronics Show and Tell Wednesdays 7:30pm Electronics show and tell every Wednesday at 7:30pm ET. Adafruit Ask an ...

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brent posted The Best Gifts for Building Your Future IoT Projects, According to Our Adafruit.IO Team

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The Best Gifts for Building Your Future IoT Projects, According to Our Adafruit.IO Team

If there’s one thing Adafruit Engineers know, it’s about how to make your projects simpler, better, and more fun. Whether you are starting your adventure with building IoT projects, or a seasoned veteran maker who knows the difference between an ESP32-S2 and an ESP32-S3, we’ve asked our team of engineers/designers/developers who work on our free IoT Platform, Adafruit IO, to round up their favorite products for the holiday season. My favorite product is definitely the MagTag. E-Ink still feels like magic to me, and the MagTag has loads of buttons, sensors, and LEDs. It works great with WipperSnapper, and allows ...

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Ben posted Cloud-init on Raspberry Pi OS #piday #raspberrypi

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Cloud-init on Raspberry Pi OS #piday #raspberrypi

From from Paul Oberosler on RaspberryPi.com As some of you may have already noticed, the latest Raspberry Pi OS release based on Debian Trixie now includes cloud-init. This marks the beginning of a transition away from our legacy first-boot customisation system based on the firstrun.sh script. Cloud-init is a cross-platform, distribution-agnostic tool used to ...

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Takara posted Installing the LGPIO Library on the Raspberry Pi

Takara

Installing the LGPIO Library on the Raspberry Pi

PiMyLifeUp shares how to install the LGPIO library on your Pi! The LGPIO library is a popular C library that helps Linux computers communicate with GPIO pins like those on your Raspberry Pi. It has many features that have made it a popular choice for those who want to interact with devices via these pins. ...

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Jessie Mae posted A Brief History of Bicycle Engineering

Jessie Mae

A Brief History of Bicycle Engineering

Via Wikipedia: The first means of transport making use of two wheels arranged tandemly was the German draisine dating back to 1817. The term bicycle was coined in France in the 1860s Beau Janzen shared this video on Youtube: This video explores some of the challenges in designing early bicycles and how concepts such as ...

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Ben posted CostCo Receipt Analyzer

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CostCo Receipt Analyzer

How much did you spend on bulk cheese at CostCo last year. I’m sure some (many….most?) would rather not know. Reddit User u/ViKoToMo used ankurdave’s beancounter GitHub script to neatly pull and organize all of their Costco receipts. Script that automates receipt download: https://github.com/ankurdave/beancount_import_sources/blob/main/download/download_costco_receipts.js HTML file that renders the dashboard. https://pastebin.com/3iYVsV8m Step ...

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Ben posted CostCo Receipt Analyzer

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CostCo Receipt Analyzer

How much did you spend on bulk cheese at CostCo last year. I’m sure some (many….most?) would rather not know. Reddit User u/ViKoToMo used ankurdave’s beancounter GitHub script to neatly pull and organize all of their Costco receipts. Script that automates receipt download: https://github.com/ankurdave/beancount_import_sources/blob/main/download/download_costco_receipts.js HTML file that renders the dashboard. https://pastebin.com/3iYVsV8m Step ...

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Stephanie posted Graphical Current Analyzer With Adjustable Voltage Source 2.0

Stephanie

Graphical Current Analyzer With Adjustable Voltage Source 2.0

image via electronstogo on Instructables Over on Instructables user electronstogo shared their improved “cheaper, smaller, and simpler” graphical current analyzer: The ZK-4KX, with its display of current and voltage in the old version, is actually a redundant component. Current and voltage are already shown in the display above the diagram, so it is sufficient ...

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Stephanie posted Graphical Current Analyzer With Adjustable Voltage Source 2.0

Stephanie

Graphical Current Analyzer With Adjustable Voltage Source 2.0

image via electronstogo on Instructables Over on Instructables user electronstogo shared their improved “cheaper, smaller, and simpler” graphical current analyzer: The ZK-4KX, with its display of current and voltage in the old version, is actually a redundant component. Current and voltage are already shown in the display above the diagram, so it is sufficient ...

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Jessie Mae posted Turning 3D Print Waste into New Filament!

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Turning 3D Print Waste into New Filament!

CNC Kitchen shared this video on Youtube! I tried to make new filament from the multi-color purging poop of my Bambu Lab printers, and it wasn’t straightforward. Let’s find out more! Learn more!

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Zay posted What About Those Weird Signals from Space? #SpaceSaturday

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What About Those Weird Signals from Space? #SpaceSaturday

This isn’t quite a Carl Sagan Contact situation, where astrophysicists recive signals from outer space embedded with the design for a transdimensional vehicle, but the signals coming from ASKAP J1832−0911 are certainl strange and certainly unprecedented. Here’s more from 404 Media: It’s tempting to look at these clockwork signals from [ASKAP J1832−0911] and imagine advanced alien civilizations ...

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Zay posted What About Those Weird Signals from Space? #SpaceSaturday

Zay

What About Those Weird Signals from Space? #SpaceSaturday

This isn’t quite a Carl Sagan Contact situation, where astrophysicists recive signals from outer space embedded with the design for a transdimensional vehicle, but the signals coming from ASKAP J1832−0911 are certainl strange and certainly unprecedented. Here’s more from 404 Media: It’s tempting to look at these clockwork signals from [ASKAP J1832−0911] and imagine advanced alien civilizations ...

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Stephanie posted Explore US Surface Geology with Cooperative National Geologic Map

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Explore US Surface Geology with Cooperative National Geologic Map

Does loading this map take significant memory? Or course it does. And of course it’s worth it to quit every other app to explore this map, via flowing data. This map shows the regional geology that is exposed at Earth’s surface. It serves as a unique overview and introduction to the Nation’s geology. For a ...

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Jessie Mae posted How Coins Are Made - Inside U.S. Coin Factory

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How Coins Are Made – Inside U.S. Coin Factory

Beyond Facts shared this video on Youtube! The US Mint makes 10 billion coins every year. It’s a remarkably efficient operation, with machines capable of sending out tens of thousands of coins a minute. These coins are survivable enough to withstand extreme heat and pressure in the manufacturing process, only to sit on the shelves ...

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Takara posted Adafruit Weekly Editorial Round-Up: Adafruit Holiday Gift Guide Sale, Viper Nightmare Before Christmas, & more!

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Adafruit Weekly Editorial Round-Up: Adafruit Holiday Gift Guide Sale, Viper Nightmare Before Christmas, & more!

ADAFRUIT WEEKLY EDITORIAL ROUND-UP We’ve got so much happening here at Adafruit that it’s not always easy to keep up! Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered. Each week we’ll be posting a handy round-up of what we’ve been up to, ranging from learn guides to blog articles, videos, and more. BLOG Adafruit Holiday Shipping Deadlines ...

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Takara posted Christmas Soundboard with NeoTrellis M4

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Christmas Soundboard with NeoTrellis M4

This guide shows you how to build your own soundboard. Soundboards are commonly used for sound effects or to select various pieces of dialog on command, though this one features a set of open-source holiday audio clips for bountiful fun and mischief this holiday season. This project uses the NeoTrellis M4 to create a soundboard ...

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Ben posted Celebrate Computer Science Education Week 2025 #CSEdWeek #CSPowersAI

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Celebrate Computer Science Education Week 2025 #CSEdWeek #CSPowersAI

#CSEdWeek kicks off today! From December 8-14 celebrate with fun projects and activities like Hour of Code (recently rebranded as hour of AI) to encourage coding in the classroom. Computer Science Education Week serves as an annual push to engage K–12 learners in computer science, support fairness and inclusion in the field, and recognize ...

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Stephanie posted 3D Printed Christmas Tree

Stephanie

3D Printed Christmas Tree

Instructables user gzumwalt made this 3d printed tree inspired by their father: Of the many, many things regarding electronics my father taught me, one of the more unusual was using a phono plug and jack as a “slip ring”. While slip rings are indeed commercially available, I thought it would be fun to use his ...

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Anne Barela posted Making a CHIP-8 emulator

Anne Barela

Making a CHIP-8 emulator

Tobias V. Langhoff has written a guide to making a CHIP-8 emulator. CHIP-8 was created by RCA engineer Joe Weisbecker in 1977 for the COSMAC VIP microcomputer. It was intended as a simpler way to make small programs and games for the computer. Instead of using machine language for the VIP’s CDP1802 processor, you could type in hexadecimal instructions (with the VIP’s hex keypad) that resembled machine code, but which were more high-level, and interpreted on the fly by a small program (the CHIP-8 emulator/interpreter). CHIP-8 soon spread to other computers, like the Finnish Telmac 1800, the Australian DREAM 6800, ...

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Anne Barela posted Cracking $200 software protection in a day with xcopy

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Cracking $200 software protection in a day with xcopy

celeste (@vmfunc) on ud2.rip spent a day analyzing enigma protector – a $200 commercial software protection system used by thousands of vendors. RSA cryptographic signatures, hardware-bound licensing, anti-debugging, VM-based code obfuscation. serious enterprise security theater. I noticed the protected installer extracts a completely unprotected payload to disk. xcopy /E "C:\Program Files...\product" .\crack\ That’s the entire crack. Copy the installed files. They run on any machine. no keygen needed, no binary patching, no cryptanalysis. $200 protection defeated by a command that shipped with MS-DOS 3.2 in 1986. This is a case study in why threat modeling matters more than fancy cryptography, and why ...

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privacy, Programming, reverse engineering, software

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Anne Barela posted Porting PalmOS to Fisher-Price Pixter devices from the 2000s

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Porting PalmOS to Fisher-Price Pixter devices from the 2000s

Dmitry Grinberg posts about the Fisher Price Pixter: Fisher-Price (owned by Mattel) produced some toys in the early 2000 under the Pixter brand. They were touchscreen-based drawing toys, with cartridge-based extra games one could plug in. Pixter devices of the first three generations (“classic”, “plus”, and “2.0”) featured 80×80 black-and-white screens, which makes them of no interest for rePalm. The last two generations of Pixter (“color” and “multimedia”) featured 160×160 color displays. Now, this was more like it! Pixter was quite popular, as far as kids’ toys go, in USA in the early 2000s. A friend brought it to my attention a year ...

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Operating System, reverse engineering

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PalmOS, Pixter, porting

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Anne Barela posted The effectiveness of one-shot decompilation with Claude

Anne Barela

The effectiveness of one-shot decompilation with Claude

Chris’ Blog has been experimenting with ‘one-shot’ decompilation, leveraging Claude’s headless mode in a continuous loop. The results have been surprisingly positive. ‘One-shot’ in this context means that Claude follows the prompt and exits. You hand it a function; it tries to match it, and you move on. The lack of a human-piloted feedback loop allows for significantly more throughput. I’ve left Claude for 8+ hours unattended and it will happily process functions trying to find matches. It does come with some risk, however. We’ve all seen LLMs go off the rails. Without a human present to intervene, you may ...

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machine learning, reverse engineering, software

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Claude, decompilation, LLM

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Jessie Mae posted Stranger Things Composers Break Down the Show's Music #MusicMonday

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Stranger Things Composers Break Down the Show’s Music #MusicMonday

Vanity Fair shared this interview on Youtube! The composers of the hit Netflix show Stranger Things, Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein, break down the music of the show. Kyle and Michael talk about how they were approached by the Duffer Brothers to score the show, the biggest influences on their music, and the differences between ...

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brent posted The Adafruit IoT Monthly Newsletter for December 2025 is out THIS WEEK, Subscribe Now!

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The Adafruit IoT Monthly Newsletter for December 2025 is out THIS WEEK, Subscribe Now!

The IoT Monthly newsletter is the best place to catch up on the latest news about the Internet of Things. We cover everything from projects to new protocols to industry news. 7000+ readers and growing! This newsletter is only sent to your inbox once per month – don’t miss your chance to catch the December 2025 recap issue later this week – you can cancel anytime – try our spam-free newsletter today! Sign up now >>>

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Kelly posted Plant Pal

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Plant Pal

Cool clock/planter combo from Victoria-based company Mini Matter that uses our Adafruit SSD1306 and Adafruit GFX libraries. Traditional pot plants are large, unsightly and quite rudimentary. I wanted to change this by creating a new, modern version that’s functional and also practical. Something that doesn’t just hold a plant but also holds useful information! Designed with personality and functionality in mind, Plant Pal uses a NodeMCU and an OLED Display to not only display the current time, but also express your plant’s current feelings! It has an integrated temperature and soil-humidity sensor to monitor your plant’s health, and a modular ...

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3D printing, clocks & watches, community, Sensors

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Anne Barela posted Printing Cambridge Z88 graphics on a printer via a BASIC patch

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Printing Cambridge Z88 graphics on a printer via a BASIC patch

Ben Ryves has a number of older computers that can print, but no printer for them. Quite often these computers require a serial printer, and so when a Serial 8056 printer popped up on eBay for around a tenner I picked it up. This is a thermal printer that takes fax paper rolls, so it seemed like a safe bet as far as consumables go (no need to source awkward cartridges, ink ribbons or spark paper) and the listing claimed it was intended for the Sinclair QL. Find out how Ben got graphics printing from the Cambridge Z88 onto the ...

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retro, reverse engineering, vintage computing

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Cambridge Z88, printer, thermal printer

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Anne Barela posted OpenSpand - an expansion board for Sinclair ZX81, Timex Sinclair 1000, or clone

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OpenSpand – an expansion board for Sinclair ZX81, Timex Sinclair 1000, or clone

Maker and vintage computing enthusiast Adam Klotblixt has designed OpenSpand, a Raspberry Pi RP2350-powered add-on for Sinclair’s classic ZX81 microcomputer — delivering additional RAM, SD card storage, high-resolution graphics, sound output, joystick connectivity, and more. “The OpenSpand is an all-in-one expansion solution for Sinclair ZX81 computers and clones. Functionally very similar to ZXpand+, with more and extended functions, since the hardware design and software are open source, everything can be changed and expanded by others, making this a future-proof ZX81 expansion. It is relatively cheap and easy to build. Others will hopefully find it easy to expand the functionality.” More ...

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Hardware, Raspberry Pi, RP2350, sound, Video, vintage computing

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expansion card, sinclair zx81, Timex

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Anne Barela posted Making large smashed glass coasters #ArtTuesday

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Making large smashed glass coasters #ArtTuesday

On Ed Nisley’s The Smell of Molten Projects in the Morning blog, Ed’s been making decorative coasters from smashed glass. They all fit inside a 165 mm square, with the conformal perimeter disguising the outline. I printed the frame with blue PETG-CF. A heating pad keep the coaster at a uniform 85 °F, slightly warmer than the epoxy instructions recommend, cured overnight with a wonderfully shiny surface. Check out the process on the blog post here.

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3D printing, art, Upcycling

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3D printing, coasters, glass, recycling

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Ben posted The Problem With Modern Christmas Lights

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The Problem With Modern Christmas Lights

A classic four color array of filament Christmas lights, via Technology Connections Has the light emitting diode ruined the charm of Christmas lights? The limitations of incandescent light framed an aesthetic for generations. A soft filtered glow has mostly been replaced by bright saturated light. Technology Connections airs annual grievances and offers some relief in ...

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Angelica posted NEW PRODUCT - Adafruit BMP585 Ported I2C / SPI Temperature and Pressure Sensor - STEMMA QT

Angelica

NEW PRODUCT – Adafruit BMP585 Ported I2C / SPI Temperature and Pressure Sensor – STEMMA QT

NEW PRODUCT – Adafruit BMP585 Ported I2C / SPI Temperature and Pressure Sensor – STEMMA QT Bosch has been a leader in barometric pressure sensors, from the BMP085. BMP180, BMP280, BMP388, BMP390… now we’ve got the next generation, the Adafruit BMP585 Precision Barometric Pressure and Altimeter Breakout. As you would expect, this sensor is similar to its earlier versions but even better. The BMP585 has better precision than ever, which makes it excellent for environmental sensing or as a precision altimeter. It can even be used in either I2C and SPI configurations. The BMP585 is the next-generation of sensors from Bosch and is the upgrade to the BMP2xx ...

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New Products, Sensors

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Takara posted From the Adafruit Learning System: RGB Matrix Dreidel Game

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From the Adafruit Learning System: RGB Matrix Dreidel Game

Build your own electronic dreidel game, complete with a servo motor and festive music, to celebrate Hanukkah. To play, drop chocolate coins into the slot at the top of the matrix. The RGB matrix will spin the dreidel while playing the classic dreidel song. If you roll gimel, you win! All of the chocolate coins ...

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Takara posted From the Adafruit Learning System: RGB Matrix Dreidel Game

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From the Adafruit Learning System: RGB Matrix Dreidel Game

Build your own electronic dreidel game, complete with a servo motor and festive music, to celebrate Hanukkah. To play, drop chocolate coins into the slot at the top of the matrix. The RGB matrix will spin the dreidel while playing the classic dreidel song. If you roll gimel, you win! All of the chocolate coins ...

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Stephanie posted Metal Casting with 3D Printed Pieces

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Metal Casting with 3D Printed Pieces

Chris Borge made a fantastic video showing their first attempt at metal casting over on YouTube

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Stephanie posted Metal Casting with 3D Printed Pieces

Stephanie

Metal Casting with 3D Printed Pieces

Chris Borge made a fantastic video showing their first attempt at metal casting over on YouTube

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Stephanie posted Celebrate #CSEdWeek with LEGO Education Activities #CSPowersAI

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Celebrate #CSEdWeek with LEGO Education Activities #CSPowersAI

image via LEGO Education LEGO Education has 2 activities for Computer Science Education Week, Sequences & Algorithms and Boolean Operators, and a Modeling Machine Learning activity celebrating the Hour of AI: Whether you’re new to teaching computer science or already a pro, Computer Science Education Week is the perfect time to dive into computer ...

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Ben posted Adafruit Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2025 – DEADLINES APPROACHING – Domestic Ground and International

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Adafruit Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2025 – DEADLINES APPROACHING – Domestic Ground and International

For domestic orders, please place all USPS Ground Advantage and Priority orders bye 11 AM EST Thursday, December 11 And UPS Ground orders by 11 AM EST Friday, December 12 Attention International Customers: Please place DHL Express orders by 11 AM EST Monday, December 15 There is no guarantee that international packages will arrive ...

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Kelly posted Cosy Qualia Projects

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Cosy Qualia Projects

Okay, it’s officially cold. Our teeth are chattering, we’re suddenly talking about windchill again, and we are lost in a sea of mismatched gloves and mittens. For some people, this means bundling up and ice-fishing, snow-shoeing, or talking about how many years in a row they’ve worn the same LL Bean snow boots. For the rest of us, tis the season to face the falling temperatures head on and embrace your inner indoor person. If you’re looking to not only embrace but also maximize hygge season, we recommend you check out the below learn system projects that feature our ...

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Anne Barela posted ICYMI Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter: DRAM Shortages Affect Board Pricing, New Linux, Switching from Arduino and More! #CircuitPython #Python #micropython @Raspberry_Pi

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ICYMI Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter: DRAM Shortages Affect Board Pricing, New Linux, Switching from Arduino and More! #CircuitPython #Python #micropython @Raspberry_Pi

If you missed this week’s Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter, here is the ICYMI (in case you missed it) version. To never miss another issue, subscribe now! – You’ll get a terrific newsletter each Monday (which is out before this post). 12,313 subscribers worldwide! The next newsletter goes out in a week and subscribing is the best way to ...

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Stephanie posted FAREwell, MetroCard

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FAREwell, MetroCard

image via New York Transit Museum FAREwell, MetroCard opens December 17, 2025 at the New York Transit Museum in Brooklyn. Tapping to pay is fine but will never ever beat the finesse required by a MetroCard. FAREwell, MetroCard tells the story of the iconic fare card that reshaped daily life for millions of New ...

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Anne Barela posted Diapasonix is a portable electronic instrument and MIDI controller

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Diapasonix is a portable electronic instrument and MIDI controller

Diapasonix is a portable electronic musical instrument and MIDI controller that is played similarly to a stringed instrument. It features a capacitive touchpad fretboard, I²S audio output, and a built-in synthesizer with chainable audio effects powered by the AMY synthesis engine. Its four-string, six-fret layout (24 touch points total) can be set up to match traditional stringed instruments like guitar, bass, ukulele, violin, double bass, banjo, and so on. Features Raspberry Pi Pico 2 (RP2350) as the central unit Capacitive touchpad fretboard with 4 strings and 6 frets AMY synthesis engine with 256 built-in presets (128 Juno-6 patches, 128 ...

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MIDI, music, Pico 2, Raspberry Pi, RP2350, Synthesizer

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Jessie Mae posted Artist Beppe Conti - What’s in a Lamp?

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Artist Beppe Conti – What’s in a Lamp?

Beppe Conti is an art director, designer and illustrator from Italy. Foscarini interviewed him for their What’s in a Lamp? series Via Foscarini.com Beppe Conti is an illustrator and visual designer from Turin, specializing in digital collage. Inspired by surrealism and the unconscious, his works merge organic elements, abstract visions, and references from different eras ...

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John Park posted JP's Product Pick of the Week -- 4pm Eastern TODAY! 12/9/25 @adafruit #adafruit #newproductpick

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JP’s Product Pick of the Week — 4pm Eastern TODAY! 12/9/25 @adafruit #adafruit #newproductpick

Come on by for JP’s Product Pick of The Week ! A new product pick will be revealed. The show airs at 4pm ET / 1pm PT, TODAY! Check out the livestream right here inside this product page you won’t want to miss it because there will be a HUGE DISCOUNT during the show! Tune in for: John Park’s latest product pick Learn how to use it Live Demo The live video will also be on YouTube LIVE, Twitch, Periscope (Twitter) and Facebook. LIVE TEXT CHAT IS HERE in the Adafruit Discord chat! Come on into the chat to participate in ...

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Zay posted PixelCraft Cube #ArtTuesday

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PixelCraft Cube #ArtTuesday

If you’ve ever wanted to have a bit of the Minecraft in your living room, here’s a project for you. The PixelCraftCube is a custom NeoPixel display inspired by Minecraft! Here’s more from tommanej via Instructables: The PixelCraft Cube is a fully custom interactive 3D NeoPixel display inspired by the aesthetic and interactivity of Minecraft. Built ...

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Ben posted Take Control of Spotify Wrapped with Python

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Take Control of Spotify Wrapped with Python

With Spotify’s Web API you can see all your “wrapped” data and create your own version of wrapped. Bobby Jack on How To Geek shows how some straight forward Python code can give you full control over year end review. Maybe no more kidzbop or Disney tracks sneaking into the top 10?…unless you are in ...

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Adafruit Learning System posted NEW LEARN GUIDE: Local Models for Translation, Speech, & Wardrobe on Pi 5 #Raspberry Pi #AdafruitLearningSystem

Adafruit Learning System

NEW LEARN GUIDE: Local Models for Translation, Speech, & Wardrobe on Pi 5 #Raspberry Pi #AdafruitLearningSystem

This guide documents experimentation with locally running edge AI models on the Raspberry Pi 5. Two basic projects are included that demonstrate how use Python to combine local LLMs with text to speech models. The models used, SmolLM3 and Piper TTS, are both multi-lingual. The projects focus on translation tasks in order to experiment with these capabilities. The models aren’t perfect and do sometimes go a little off a the rails. The capabilities that they unlock for Raspberry Pi 5 based projects are impressive none-the-less. Cloud based LLMs, translation, and TTS services would likely be faster and on average give ...

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adafruit learning system, Artificial intelligence, Audio, Edge Computing, machine learning, Raspberry Pi 5, sound

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EDGE COMPUTING, LLM, piper tts, raspberrypi5, translation, TTS, voice assistant, weather

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Takara posted Hyperallergic's List of the Best New York City Exhibitions of 2025

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Hyperallergic’s List of the Best New York City Exhibitions of 2025

Hyperallergic reviews the best exhibitions across NYC. It’s been a big year in New York City — and not just because we (thankfully) got a new mayor. New and updated museums are everywhere you turn: The Studio Museum in Harlem is back and better than ever after a seven-year sabbatical, and the Frick’s spent some ...

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Tim posted UPDATED LEARN GUIDE: Fruit Jam OS Screensavers #AdafruitLearningSystem

Tim

UPDATED LEARN GUIDE: Fruit Jam OS Screensavers #AdafruitLearningSystem

The Fruit Jam OS Learn Guide has been updated with a new page documenting how to configure and use screensavers inside of the OS. The flying toasters and fish tank screensavers, two classics from After Dark, have been implemented in CircuitPython and are built-in to Fruit Jam OS along with a few others. The guide also features information about implementing your own custom screensavers. Read more at Fruit Jam OS Screensavers

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adafruit learning system, CircuitPython, code, computers, Fruit Jam, HDMI, RP2350

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Takara posted NYPL TechConnect Classes #CSEdWeek

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NYPL TechConnect Classes #CSEdWeek

Join the New York Public Library for their TechConnect classes. The program runs throughout the year – expand on what you’ve picked up during CSEdWeek all year long! The New York Public Library‘s TechConnect program helps adults develop confidence in their computer skills and grow more comfortable in today’s digital world. TechConnect offers more than ...

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Stephanie posted Make a Pentatonic Laser Harp

Stephanie

Make a Pentatonic Laser Harp

image via Instructables Instructables user tommanej shared this accessible instrument, created by Jack Tommaney and Daniel Martin, that uses a Pico 2 W, CircuitPython and break beam sensors: The Laser Harp is an easily accessible music-making device which allows users of all mobility levels to make music using a pentatonic scale. Utilizing a Raspberry ...

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Anne Barela posted Putting ZX Spectrum Next on the internet #CircuitPython @Rasppberry_Pi

Anne Barela

Putting ZX Spectrum Next on the internet #CircuitPython @Rasppberry_Pi

Chris Garrett blogs about upgrading his Xberry Pi ZX Spectrum Next including a Pi Zero accelerator but says the ‘simple’ upgrade of getting it onto WiFi via an ESP8266 was not fun. Fully expecting the Pi Zero to be the thing that caused me trouble, I was shocked that not only my soldering had gone perfectly but also the flashing of the SD card. Getting the ESP01 module working via serial used some simple CircuitPython code. Check out the details in the post here.

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Raspberry Pi, vintage computing, WiFi, Zero

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ESP8266, Raspberry Pi Zero, upgrade, zx spectrum

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Takara posted JP’s Product Pick of the Week 12/9/25 Adalogger FeatherWing - RTC + SD Add-on For All Feather Boards

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JP’s Product Pick of the Week 12/9/25 Adalogger FeatherWing – RTC + SD Add-on For All Feather Boards

If you missed this week’s livestream of John Park’s Product Pick(s) of the Week, not to worry, here’s the video. This week’s pick is the Adalogger FeatherWing – RTC + SD Add-on For All Feather Boards! Watch the video to find out about the Adalogger FeatherWing – RTC + SD Add-on For All Feather Boards, how to use ’em, a live demo, and more. Want more JP’s Product Pick of the Week?! Tune in every Thursday at 4pm ET and 1pm PT on Youtube LIVE, Twitch, Periscope (Twitter), and Facebook. LIVE TEXT CHAT IS HERE in the Adafruit Discord chat! ...

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Anne Barela posted What to take to field review dinosaur bones

Anne Barela

What to take to field review dinosaur bones

Matt Wedel posts on the Sauropod Vertebra Picture of the Week blog his collection of items for a museum collections kit. When I visit a museum collection, I bring a specific set of gear that helps me get the photos, notes, and measurements that I want. All of this is YMMV — I’m not trying to predict what will work best for you, but to explain what has worked for me, and why. I’m reasonably happy with my current setup, but even after 28 years of museum visits, I’m still finding ways to improve it. The closest museums with extensive ...

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science

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Anne Barela posted Reason versus sentimental attachment for old projects

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Reason versus sentimental attachment for old projects

Maya Posch on Hackaday writes: We have probably all been there: digging through boxes full of old boards for projects and related parts. Often it’s not because we’re interested in the contents of said box, but because we found ourselves wondering why in the name of project management we have so many boxes of various descriptions kicking about. This is the topic of Joe Barnard’s recent video on his BPS.shorts YouTube channel, as he goes through box after box of stuff. There are the boxes with old projects, each of which are tangible reminders of milestones, setbacks, friendships, and so on. Sentimental stuff, ...

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development board, Electronics, projects

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parts, Sentimental

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Anne Barela posted video-transcriber: extract frames from videos and transcribe audio

Anne Barela

video-transcriber: extract frames from videos and transcribe audio

Romilly Cocking has released video-transcriber which extracts visually distinct frames from videos and transcribes audio using Whisper. It creates a portable zip file containing a markdown transcript with slide images. Features Smart slide detection – Uses perceptual hashing to capture only distinct frames, not every frame Audio transcription – Uses Whisper AI locally to transcribe speech to text Timeline merging – Associates transcribed audio with the corresponding slides Portable output – Generates a zip file with markdown and images that works anywhere It is coded in Python and it’s available under an open MIT license. See more on GitHub.

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documentation, python, Video

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python, transcription

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John Park posted REMINDER: SHOW and TELL 12/10/2025 with @johnedgarpark #ShowandTell @adafruit

John Park

REMINDER: SHOW and TELL 12/10/2025 with @johnedgarpark #ShowandTell @adafruit

The biggest and longest running worldwide online Show and Tell LIVE! 12/10/2025 at 7:30pm Eastern. Video. Hosted this week by John Park

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Ben posted Happy Birthday, Ada Lovelace 🎂🍰🎂🍰

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Happy Birthday, Ada Lovelace 🎂🍰🎂🍰

Today we celebrate our namesake and the first computer programer – Ada Lovelace!! The pioneering mathematician was born 210 years ago today. You can see we like to post about Ada. More from Britannica: Ada Lovelace, in full Ada King, countess of Lovelace, original name Augusta Ada Byron, Lady Byron, (born December 10, 1815, Piccadilly Terrace, Middlesex [now in London], England—died November 27, 1852, Marylebone, London), English mathematician, an associate of Charles Babbage, for whose prototype of a digital computer she created a program. She has been called the first computer programmer. Read more!

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ALD, ald, history, holiday, Women In STEM

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Angelica posted NEW PRODUCTS - 2.5mm (3/32") 4-Pole (TRRS) Audio Jack + Plug Terminal Blocks

Angelica

NEW PRODUCTS – 2.5mm (3/32″) 4-Pole (TRRS) Audio Jack + Plug Terminal Blocks

NEW PRODUCTS – 2.5mm (3/32″) 4-Pole (TRRS) Audio Plug + Jack Terminal Blocks One truth about working with audio is you always need the cable or adapter you don’t have in your toolbox. That’s why we love these terminal-block audio connectors so much. No soldering required! Use stranded or solid core wire and a small screwdriver to create custom wiring jigs. This is the 2.5mm (3/32″) 4-Pole (TRRS) Audio Plug Terminal Block. TRRS stands for Tip, Ring, Ring, Sleeve. It has four total pins – three signal and a ground as opposed to a more common stereo jack’s three. This type of connector is most often used in smartphones & ...

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components & parts, New Products

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audio jacks, audio plugs, new products, terminal block, terminal blocks, TRRS, TRRS jack

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Zay posted Beginner Project: Flashlight Wristwrap #WearableWednesday

Zay

Beginner Project: Flashlight Wristwrap #WearableWednesday

If you’re looking for a beginner project appropriate for young makers, here’s a great one. The project shows you how tomato a flashlight wristwrap! From karengertrude via Instructables: Flashlight wristwrap – it’s a great first project! You will learn how to enable the flow of electricity, and add small electronic components to your simple circuit ...

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Adafruit Learning System posted NEW LEARN GUIDE: eInk Literary Quotes Clock for MagTag #CircuitPython #AdafruitLearningSystem

Adafruit Learning System

NEW LEARN GUIDE: eInk Literary Quotes Clock for MagTag #CircuitPython #AdafruitLearningSystem

This clock runs on the MagTag and displays the time using quotes from books. Nearly every minute of the day has one or more quotes to choose from. The clock updates once per minute to display a quote that references the current time. The most relevant portion of the quote, the bit that references the current time, is rendered with outlined font to make it easier to find at a glance. The inspiration for this project was this Literary Clock made from an E-reader posted on Instructables by tjaap. There is also a website version of it created by Johannes ...

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adafruit learning system, books, CircuitPython, clocks, clocks & watches, ESP32-S2, literature, MagTag, WiFi

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adafruit magtag, books, clock, fiction, literature, ntp, wifi

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Adafruit Learning System posted Laser-Cut Layered LED Art Panel (Wood + Acrylic) with WLED #LED Strips #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

Adafruit Learning System

Laser-Cut Layered LED Art Panel (Wood + Acrylic) with WLED #LED Strips #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

Check out the latest tutorial from Erin St Blaine: Built a laser-cut multi layered art piece to hang on your wall with edge-lit acrylic layers that glow. Use addressable LEDs (NeoPixels) and a Mini Sparkle Motion controller to create gorgeous layered animations so your artwork is an ever-changing mosaic of color and light. From the ...

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brent posted ICYMI - Adafruit IoT Monthly: The 2025 Recap Issue!

brent

ICYMI – Adafruit IoT Monthly: The 2025 Recap Issue!

ICYMI (In case you missed it) – the IoT Monthly Newsletter from AdafruitDaily.com went out this morning! If you missed it, subscribe now! – You’ll get one newsletter each month. The next newsletter will be out in a month, and being subscribed is the best way to keep up with all things Internet of Things. There is no spam, no selling lists, ...

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Takara posted Improving Mindfulness with Audio-Augmented Wearable

Takara

Improving Mindfulness with Audio-Augmented Wearable

Researchers from Stanford’s SHAPE Lab and the Virtual Human Interaction Lab have developed a new device that consists of two microphones strapped to the wrists, which gather sounds produced by the hands and channel enhanced audio to earbuds. They believe the research can improve mindfulness and be used in clinical or therapeutic settings. To test ...

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Ben posted From the Archives: Hanukkah MakeCode Menorah Sweater #AdafruitLearningSystem #WearableWednesday

Ben

From the Archives: Hanukkah MakeCode Menorah Sweater #AdafruitLearningSystem #WearableWednesday

Designed around a sweater this project would also make for a good window display Menorah as well! Add NeoPixels and a Gemma M0 to your handmade Menorah sweater, and be the life of the party. Touch the center shamash candle to light all eight Hanukkah candles, and celebrate each magical night with your family and friends. This is an easy beginner project – just perfect for crafting together with your kids this Holiday season. There’s no soldering or sewing required. Use our drag-and-drop code, or dig in and learn to create your own colors and sequences. Make one for everyone ...

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adafruit learning system

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holiday, learn, sweater, wearable wednesday

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John Park posted SHOW and TELL 12/10/2025 with @johnedgarpark #ShowandTell @adafruit

John Park

SHOW and TELL 12/10/2025 with @johnedgarpark #ShowandTell @adafruit

The biggest and longest running worldwide online Show and Tell LIVE! 12/10/2025 at 7:30pm Eastern. Video. Hosted this week by John Park

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Pedro posted Minimalist C-Stand Laptop Dock & Desk Space Saver #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Minimalist C-Stand Laptop Dock & Desk Space Saver #3DThursday #3DPrinting

cipriani3design shares: Transform your cluttered workspace into a minimalist haven with this sleek C-Stand Laptop Dock. This design is perfect for docking your laptop vertically (clamshell mode) to save valuable desk space, while providing a convenient upper shelf for your phone, notebooks, external drives, or desktop accessories. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2067321-minimalist-c-stand-laptop-dock-desk-space-saver Every Thursday is ...

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Ben posted From the mail bag...

Ben

From the mail bag…

From the mail bag! I wanted to write you to tell you how satisfied I have been with your products, the shipping and order process. You guys really knock it out of the park.

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Pedro posted Winter car scraper #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Winter car scraper #3DThursday #3DPrinting

BuzzRun shares: Have you ever been flustered by a frozen windshield on your early morning commute? As a driver, you’ve probably experienced the frustration of a hastily bought plastic scraper breaking off. So this winter, I decided to print a solution myself with my 3D printer. This is a ‘car scraper’ that is much sturdier ...

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Pedro posted Christmas bow ornament #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Christmas bow ornament #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Goomol shares: Christmas bow ornament in single color. It has to be printed with supports which are rather easy to remove. Check out my other Christmas (and not only) models. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2067285-christmas-bow-ornament Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects ...

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Pedro posted Knitted Demogorgon – Multicolor Print #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Knitted Demogorgon – Multicolor Print #3DThursday #3DPrinting

lele_maker shares: Straight from the Upside Down with a cozy 80s twist, this is my knitted-style Demogorgon ready for your printer. Each part is split by color, so you can print it without AMS: just pick the right filament for every piece, print them separately, and glue everything together. It’s a cute-but-creepy monster for fans ...

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Pedro posted USB-C Tester Board Holder Case #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

USB-C Tester Board Holder Case #3DThursday #3DPrinting

TwinsMasterP shares: This is a custom 3D-printed enclosure designed to securely hold a standard USB-C tester board. It adds protection, keeps wiring tidy, and makes handling easier. 📦 Key Features Snug fit for standard USB-C tester boards (measure before printing) Minimal, clean design — small footprint, easy to install or carry Includes mounting features / ...

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Pedro posted Dog Poop Bag Dispenser #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Dog Poop Bag Dispenser #3DThursday #3DPrinting

noahchen shares: I have a lovely Shiba Inu. This container can be conveniently hung on the handle of the dog leash. When in use, you just need to pull out and tear off the poop bag. Previously, I printed several models from other people, but the lid and the hanging loop always broke easily. I ...

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Pedro posted Voronoi "Knight" - chess piece #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Voronoi “Knight” – chess piece #3DThursday #3DPrinting

GraFabLab shares: The knight from the Voronoi collection is an elegant fusion of dynamism and structure. Its curved horse’s head appears lifelike, almost as if it were about to move. The open lattice structure symbolizes freedom of movement and unpredictability—matching the knight’s unique jumping mechanism in the game. The figure appears light yet stable, as ...

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Pedro posted Angry Pufferfish - Pet Scratcher Cat Dog Itch-Rubbing Massager #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Angry Pufferfish – Pet Scratcher Cat Dog Itch-Rubbing Massager #3DThursday #3DPrinting

windko2025 shares: Cute Pufferfish Itch Scratcher: Features a round and plump angry pufferfish shape with round spikes designed specifically for pets, providing easy and super stress-relieving scratching! Stick it with double-sided tape or hot melt glue, and walls or table legs instantly transform into massage stations without damaging furniture. Let your furry friends enjoy adorable ...

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Pedro posted Christmas Tree Passthrough #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Christmas Tree Passthrough #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Every week we’ll 3D print designs from the community and showcase slicer settings, use cases and of course, Time-lapses! This Week: Christmas Tree Vortex Passthrough By RJ Design makerworld.com/en/models/884222-v3-series-christmas-tree-passthrough-w-base Bambu X1C PolyMaker PLA 2hr 10mins X:35 Y:35 Z:75mm .24mm layer / .4mm Nozzle 10% Infill / 1mm Retraction 200C / 60C 43g 230mm/s Every Thursday ...

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Kelly posted NYC Students Are Celebrating Computer Science Week

Kelly

NYC Students Are Celebrating Computer Science Week

Check out how NYC Public Schools are celebrating Computer Science Education Week, via The Morning Bell: One of the greatest parts of CS Education Week is getting to show students how computer science can solve everyday problems in their communities. In previous years, NYC students have created light-up holiday cards using paper circuits, developed apps that provided real-time data about MTA bus routes, and programmed algorithms that could be used send emergency alerts to non-English-speaking families. More details here.

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education, NYC

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computer science education week, nyc

naive galeBOT Dec 11, 2025, 3:15 PM

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Noe Ruiz posted New Guide! 4x12 Ortho Linear KMK Keyboard

Noe Ruiz

New Guide! 4×12 Ortho Linear KMK Keyboard

Build a 4×12 key ortho linear mechanical keyboard powered by the Adafruit KB2040 running CircuitPython. You’ll 3D print the enclosure to house the NeoKey ortho snap-apart PCBs and the Adafruit KB2040. Pog is an open source project that makes it easy to configure KMK (a user-friendly, feature-rich firmware for custom mechanical keyboards, built on CircuitPython) ...

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Anne Barela posted NanoBASIC UNO - a BASIC interpreter for Arduino UNO and other ATmega328Ps

Anne Barela

NanoBASIC UNO – a BASIC interpreter for Arduino UNO and other ATmega328Ps

Maker shachi-lab has released a BASIC interpreter designed for the Arduino UNO R3 and earlier and other development boards built around Microchip’s classic eight-bit ATmega328P and compatible AVR microcontrollers: NanoBASIC Uno. It is a modern reconstruction of the original BASIC interpreter written in 2012 for the STM8S platform, redesigned with a clean architecture and reimplemented for today’s MCU environments. The goal of this project is to provide a compact, practical BASIC environment for small microcontrollers, using only minimal memory. It also supports microcontroller functions with GPIO, ADC, PWM, TICK and INKEY. Except for AVR-specific string storage, the NanoBASIC core is largely ...

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arduino, microcontrollers, Programming, projects, vintage computing

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ATmega328P, BASIC, NanoBASIC

naive galeBOT Dec 11, 2025, 3:43 PM

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Anne Barela posted Making your own Raspberry Pi OS images using Imager 2.0

Anne Barela

Making your own Raspberry Pi OS images using Imager 2.0

Are you looking to distribute your own custom Raspberry Pi operating system image(s) through Raspberry Pi Imager? If yes, then Raspberry Pi has a new guide for you. They take a deep, technical look at how Raspberry Pi Imager discovers and lists operating system images, and how the repository JSON format works under the hood. With the release of Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0, a number of improvements have been made to the user interface, the imaging process, and internal configuration handling (for more details, see the Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0 announcement post). One of the more interesting changes is the updated JSON ...

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Operating System, Raspberry Pi, software

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CLOUD-INIT, imager, Raspberry Pi OS

naive galeBOT Dec 11, 2025, 4:15 PM

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Noe Ruiz posted 3D Hangouts – KMK Keyboard, Apple IIe Case,Bajoran earring and Vortex Tree #3DThursday

Noe Ruiz

3D Hangouts – KMK Keyboard, Apple IIe Case,Bajoran earring and Vortex Tree #3DThursday

This week @adafruit we’re publishing a guide for our KMK keyboard. Updates to the Apple IIe inspired enclosure for the Fruit Jam. Pedro is designing Airpod earring add-ons. This week’s time lapse features a christmas tree vortex passthrough by RJ Design. Keyboard Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/4×12-ortho-mechanical-keyboard NeoKey Ortho Linear Snap-Part PCBs: https://www.adafruit.com/product/5157 Adafruit KB2040: https://www.adafruit.com/product/5302 Fruit ...

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Anne Barela posted A real life ‘Nausicaä’ glider pilot takes to the skies @PhotoGhibli

Anne Barela

A real life ‘Nausicaä’ glider pilot takes to the skies @PhotoGhibli

In a piece of rather fascinating news, a real-life replica of the glider from the Studio Ghibli animated film Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind was flown for the last time last month, for now. The glider that Nausicaä famously rides is called Möwe, which is derived from the German word for gull. In the story, it is a remnant of a previously advanced empire called Eftal, which had been wiped out by the previous Daikaisho event 300 years earlier in the story. This glider has been the passion project of Kazuhiko Hachiya, who started the project back in 2003 and was flown for the first time ...

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animation

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airplane, Film, flight, nausicaa, Studio Ghibli

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Anne Barela posted Why Developers Still Flock to Python: Guido van Rossum on Readability, AI, and the Future of Programming

Anne Barela

Why Developers Still Flock to Python: Guido van Rossum on Readability, AI, and the Future of Programming

GitHub sat down with Python creator Guido van Rossum to discuss several modern developments in the industry. “The people now writing things for AI are familiar with Python because they started out in machine learning. Python isn’t just the language of AI. It enabled AI to become what it is today. That’s due, in part, to the language’s ability to evolve without sacrificing approachability. AI should adapt to us, not the other way around.” “Python is approachable because it’s designed for developers who are learning, tinkering, and exploring. Python’s future remains bright because its values align with how developers actually ...

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Artificial intelligence, python

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AI, guido van rossum, interview

naive galeBOT Dec 11, 2025, 5:15 PM

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Pedro posted Gift box with a prank function #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Gift box with a prank function #3DThursday #3DPrinting

user_2330680106 shares: Design Concept: A packaging box for small gifts, featuring a prank design, covered with screws, all of which must be unscrewed to remove the top cover. Additionally, a small hidden lock is designed on the top cover, requiring the decorative ribbon to be rotated to a specific angle to open. Simultaneously, a split ...

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Anne Barela posted Why is everyone switching (from Arduino) to MicroPython?

Anne Barela

Why is everyone switching (from Arduino) to MicroPython?

Kevin McAleer streams about MicroPython is becoming the language for learning and developing code on microcontrollers (I’d say this includes CircuitPython as a fork of MicroPython – ed.). He asks why is this, and what are the main differences from Arduino. See the video below from YouTube.

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arduino, CircuitPython, micropython, python

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Jessie Mae posted 1P BarTop Arcade #3Dprinting #3DThursday

Jessie Mae

1P BarTop Arcade #3Dprinting #3DThursday

Vince shared this post on Makerworld! Thanks for checking this project, I’ve only been building arcades for the last 6 months, so I’m pretty new to it. My goal was to make the build as easy as possible for myself, with no programming or soldering if possible. There’s a total of 127 printed parts, for around 170hr of Printing time. There’s a list of parts you will need in order to build a functional arcade using a mini pc and some other electronics. Download files: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2084556-1p-bartop-arcade#profileId-2252888 Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion ...

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3D printing

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Pedro posted The Modular Lantern #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

The Modular Lantern #3DThursday #3DPrinting

trusteddev shares: Welcome to The Modular Lantern, a fully stackable system of cross-compatible parts. The idea behind the system is simple — you can completely change the look of your lantern with the seasons, not just by the patterned inserts but also by picking different lantern components and attaching them to the core. This is ...

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Jessie Mae posted Christmas Benchy #3DPrinting #3DThursday

Jessie Mae

Christmas Benchy #3DPrinting #3DThursday

Kayson Prints shared this project on MakerWorld! Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and sculptures, so each Thursday we celebrate and highlight these bold pioneers! Have ...

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John Park posted John Park's Workshop off today

John Park

John Park’s Workshop off today

No show today while Adabox Unboxing preparations are underway! Join maker John Park in his workshop each week except for when his internet service provider suddenly decides the middle of the day on a Thursday is an excellent time to do a many hours long maintenance as he builds, demos, hacks, and mods projects live on air! “John Park’s Workshop — LIVE” is the place to see creative projects come to life, as John uses a wide variety of tools and techniques to make everything from video game controllers to synthesizers to LED dance shoes to coffee robots, using ...

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Pedro posted Snowball Belt Cartridge (& Snowball Press Mold) #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Snowball Belt Cartridge (& Snowball Press Mold) #3DThursday #3DPrinting

SimonMakerForge shares: I recently designed and tested the Snowball Belt Cartridge, a system modular snowball ammunition carrier built for fast-paced winter battles. It’s a compact cylindrical container that holds up to three 7 cm snowballs, keeping them neatly stacked and ready to deploy. Each unit features a rear rectangular slot designed to slide securely onto ...

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Tyeth posted UPDATED GUIDE: Adafruit 1.14" 240x135 Color TFT Breakout LCD Display #WipperSnapper #AdafruitIO #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

Tyeth

UPDATED GUIDE: Adafruit 1.14″ 240×135 Color TFT Breakout LCD Display #WipperSnapper #AdafruitIO #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

UPDATED GUIDE: Adafruit 1.14″ 240×135 Color TFT Breakout LCD Display. Say hello to our 1.14″ 240×135 Color TFT Display w/ MicroSD Card Breakout – we think it’s T–F–Terrific! It’s the size of your thumbnail, with glorious 240×135 high res pixel color. This very very small display is only 1.14″ diagonal, packed with RGB pixels, for making very small, ...

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Ben posted Snow ball maker #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Ben

Snow ball maker #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by ArlingtonDesigns on MakerWorld: This is my model for the Snowball fight Contest. If the snow is not very dense just pack it up into the mold. Thank you for checking out my model Download the files and learn more Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion ...

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Pedro posted Drill dust collecto to bootle or bag #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Drill dust collecto to bootle or bag #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Stary_Murchlak shares: Drill dust collector. Handy with a single-handed drill, for all types of dust-related work. Dust is collected in a bottle (1.5 liters or 0.5 liters of popular soft drink or mineral water) or, alternatively, in a bag that can be easily attached using any rubber band. An excellent, simple, and handy tool. download ...

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Ben posted Simple CNC Bit Holder for IKEA Skådis #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Ben

Simple CNC Bit Holder for IKEA Skådis #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by Raitis3D on MakerWorld: This is a simple and minimalist CNC bit holder designed specifically for the IKEA Skådis pegboard system. The back row is sized to accept any CNC bit packaging up to 13.8 mm, as the slot opening is 14 mm wide. This allows you to store the bits directly in their ...

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Ben posted Simple CNC Bit Holder for IKEA Skådis #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Ben

Simple CNC Bit Holder for IKEA Skådis #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by Raitis3D on MakerWorld: This is a simple and minimalist CNC bit holder designed specifically for the IKEA Skådis pegboard system. The back row is sized to accept any CNC bit packaging up to 13.8 mm, as the slot opening is 14 mm wide. This allows you to store the bits directly in their ...

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Pedro posted Tree Cake Star Topper #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Tree Cake Star Topper #3DThursday #3DPrinting

cornfedcreative shares: We all know them, we all love them, and we’ve all printed them as ornaments for our trees but now we can top that tree with one that has had a traditional spin put on it! The bottom has a cone shape hole you can put right on the top of your tree! ...

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Jessie Mae posted CS Cross Content Connections #CSEdWeek #CSPowersAI

Jessie Mae

CS Cross Content Connections #CSEdWeek #CSPowersAI

The California department of education shared this resource during computer science education week, via CALMSCS Explore this site to bring relevance to students by integrating computer science practices into your classroom, even if you don’t have a background in the field. Designed to spark creativity, the site offers lesson ideas that blend computer science practices ...

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Anne Barela posted Bring old calculators to your phone and computer with the PockEmul app

Anne Barela

Bring old calculators to your phone and computer with the PockEmul app

You certainly remember the programmable pocket computers and calculators that appeared in the late ’70s and had their golden age in the following decade. Many computer scientists today have made their first steps with them. Those who have turned to other passions, keep the memory of having lived the genesis of a science that has today invaded our lives. If you have not kept your vintage machine, or dream of typing on models that were inaccessible to you, PockEmul can satisfy your nostalgia by reliving these wonderful technological objects back inside your smartphone. tablet or desktop. The app and program ...

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calculators, vintage computing

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Stephanie posted What to Make with Adafruit NeoPixel Pebble & Dot Strands

Stephanie

What to Make with Adafruit NeoPixel Pebble & Dot Strands

We have all sorts of LED strips for a wide range of needs. Sometimes, attaching NeoPixel strips to your costume can be a struggle as the flexible PCBs can crack when bent too much. So how to add little dots of color? With NeoPixel Pebbles and Dots! Pick up a strand and get started with ...

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Anne Barela posted 3D printing: The Lighting-Up-Crotch Snowman!

Anne Barela

3D printing: The Lighting-Up-Crotch Snowman!

Tim discusses a classic JC Penney holiday figurine and a modern remake: My wife’s mom absolutely loves Christmas, and like many families, their Christmas is full of tradition. It just wouldn’t be Christmas without egg dish, Dead Thelma Neuboldt’s Merry Christmas Chicken in the ceremonial orange crock, a troll Christmas tree, new holiday jammies or 18 kinds of cookie. Among those traditions is a light-up table decoration, formally: Acrylics Aglow, Illuminating the Ice – from the JC Penney Home Collection …or informally, as my kids would gleefully announce whenever they saw it: It’s the lighting-up-crotch snowman! Illuminating the Ice features two ...

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3D printing, holiday, LEDs

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Ben posted Adafruit Holiday Shipping 2025 – THREE DAYS LEFT. UPS 3 Day, 2 Day and Next Day

Ben

Adafruit Holiday Shipping 2025 – THREE DAYS LEFT. UPS 3 Day, 2 Day and Next Day

You move at your own pace and we respect that, but time is running out. Don’t worry (too much) If you want to get your orders delivered by December 23, 2025 we still have our UPS expedited options. For delivery by Tuesday, December 23 Please place all UPS 3 Day orders by 11am ET Wednesday, ...

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Tyeth posted UPDATED GUIDE: Adafruit ESP32-S2 Reverse TFT Feather #AdafruitIO #WipperSnapper #Display #AdafruitLearningSystem #Adafruit #feather

Tyeth

UPDATED GUIDE: Adafruit ESP32-S2 Reverse TFT Feather #AdafruitIO #WipperSnapper #Display #AdafruitLearningSystem #Adafruit #feather

UPDATED GUIDE: Adafruit ESP32-S2 Reverse TFT Feather Welcome the Adafruit ESP32-S2 Reverse TFT Feather! It’s basically our ESP32-S2 TFT Feather but with the 240×135 color TFT display on the back-side not the front-side. That makes it great for panel-mounted projects, particularly since we’ve also got some space for 3 buttons to go along. It’s like ...

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Jessie Mae posted Fusion 360 Tutorial – Align and Capture Screws

Jessie Mae

Fusion 360 Tutorial – Align and Capture Screws

In this tutorial we’ll take a look at adding screws to designs using the align and capture position features in Fusion 360. Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/busy-box-interruption-sign/

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Zay posted Checking on a Raspberry Pi Model From the Terminal @Raspberry_Pi #PiDay #RaspberryPi

Zay

Checking on a Raspberry Pi Model From the Terminal @Raspberry_Pi #PiDay #RaspberryPi

Pop quiz: what Raspberry Pi model is shown in the picture above? If you know, that’s awesome, we wish we could give you a prize! But we are not allowed to do that at this time, unless you consider knowledge a prize, in which case, I can only offer you here a prize that you ...

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Pedro posted Macbook Cable Holder #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Macbook Cable Holder #3DThursday #3DPrinting

user_2572749469 shares: With this holder, you can attach the power cable of a MacBook to the 30W power adapter On request, I will upload versions for other power adapters if I get the dimensions download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2035179-macbook-cable-holder-30w Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication ...

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Ben posted Holiday Magic: Create Festive Animations with WS2812B LED Rings and Raspberry Pi Pico! #piday #raspberrypi

Ben

Holiday Magic: Create Festive Animations with WS2812B LED Rings and Raspberry Pi Pico! #piday #raspberrypi

Fun snowflake animations via YouTube Jon Durrant, aka Dr Jon EA, shows how you can create animations on a LED disc. The disc is essentially a series of concentric LED rings operating like one long strand. A little bit of wizardry and the help of a pico and it can display more like a ...

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Tyeth posted UPDATED GUIDE: Adafruit FunHouse #NoCode #Display #WipperSnapper #IoT #AdafruitLearningSystem #Adafruit @Adafruit

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UPDATED GUIDE: Adafruit FunHouse #NoCode #Display #WipperSnapper #IoT #AdafruitLearningSystem #Adafruit @Adafruit

UPDATED GUIDE – Adafruit FunHouse Whether it’s tracking the environmental temperature and humidity in your laundry room, or notifying you when someone is detected in the kitchen, to sensing when a window was left open, or logging when your cat leaves through the pet door, this board is designed to make it way easy to ...

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Takara posted Pi Pico Cyber Greeting Card #piday #raspberrypi @Raspberry_Pi

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Pi Pico Cyber Greeting Card #piday #raspberrypi @Raspberry_Pi

TomGoff shared this really cool cyber greeting card powered by a Pi Pico on instructables. Each year I host a soldering social at my local Hackspace, Norwich Hackspace (https://norwichhackspace.org). I try to come up with something different each year, the first year, in 2023, I developed PCB Christmas trees with an Atmel 328p microcontroller (Arduino ...

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Jessie Mae posted Layer by Layer – Snap Fit Case with Live Hinges

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Layer by Layer – Snap Fit Case with Live Hinges

Learn how to create snap fit cases with live hinges in Fusion 360. This case is designed to hold a reel of washi tape. Download CAD files https://www.printables.com/model/488617-snap-fit-case-for-washi-tape 3D Printing Projects Playlist: • 3D Printing Projects

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Zay posted Teaching Materials and Education Opportunities at CSEdweek #CSEdWeek #CSPowersAI

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Teaching Materials and Education Opportunities at CSEdweek #CSEdWeek #CSPowersAI

You can find some great teaching materials and education opportunities at CSEdweek! Inspire others to learn computer science Find out how you can inspire students and their families to learn computer science. Get all the resources out there to inspire kids to learn more, breaking stereotypes, and leaving them feeling empowered. Learn more!

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Stephanie posted Size of Life

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Size of Life

Neal.Fun is back with another very fun page, Size of Life, featuring illustrations by Julius Csotonyi, via Kottke.org. Visit Size of Life to compare, well, the different sizes of life, from DNA to Pando.

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Ben posted MTA Portal: Check Train Times Before Leaving the Apartment

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MTA Portal: Check Train Times Before Leaving the Apartment

I recently came across this NYC Realtime Subway Clock from Nook Woodworking . Its looks like a great product: well built, sleek, functional…and a bit pricey. This reminded of a project from a few years back to build your very own MTA Portal. It uses a 64×32 RGB Matrix and the Matrix Portal and ...

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Jessie Mae posted Circuit Playground Bluefruit NeoPixel Animation and Color Remote Control

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Circuit Playground Bluefruit NeoPixel Animation and Color Remote Control

The Circuit Playground Bluefruit has all kinds of features built in, including NeoPixels, an accelerometer, two buttons, alligator-clip-friendly pads and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). This project uses these features to create a wireless NeoPixel animation and color remote control using CircuitPython. CircuitPython is a version of Python designed to run on microcontrollers like the Circuit ...

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phillip torrone posted Nervous System: Where Nature Meets Code

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Nervous System: Where Nature Meets Code

Nervous System is one of those studios that really, really sits at “the intersection” as they say, of science, art, and technology. tl;dr here’s my pick for a shop and a specific thing, a Reaction Möbius necklace, for that special weirdo in your life that is hard to shop for… the friend who quotes obscure sci-fi between tarot pulls, or the cousin who only listens to music that sounds like a blender x saxophone. This is a cool brain loop they can wear on their chest like a future badge; it’s $100. Founded in 2007 by Jessica Rosenkrantz and Jesse ...

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3d printed jewelry, computational art, design systems, ethical manufacturing, future fashion, generative design, independent studios, math inspired objects, nerd gifts, science and art

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Zay posted Astronomers Have Found Tatooine #SpaceSaturday

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Astronomers Have Found Tatooine #SpaceSaturday

If there’s a bright center to the universe, Tatooine is the planet that it’s farthest from. That is not really true of the Tatooine-esque planet HD 143811. The planet orbits around twin stars, so if you ever end up there, you can for sure stare up at the twin suns and yearn soulfully for a life ...

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Takara posted NPR's 384 Book Recommendations of Titles Published in 2025

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NPR’s 384 Book Recommendations of Titles Published in 2025

While this list highlights 2025, you can click through the years and filters the offer to explore more than 4,000 recommendations from NPR staffers and critics.

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Takara posted From the Adafruit Learning System: Magical Mistletoe

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From the Adafruit Learning System: Magical Mistletoe

This holiday season, shed some light on your relationship with glowing mistletoe. The magic comes from a motion sensor, Trinket and LED sequins. When motion under the mistletoe is sensed, the berries light up! Check out the guide from Leslie Birch and make your own with these items in the Adafruit shop!

naive galeBOT Dec 14, 2025, 7:31 AM

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phillip torrone posted PRAY.IMG: Faith, GPS, and the Holy Ghost in a Transparent Circuit Board

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PRAY.IMG: Faith, GPS, and the Holy Ghost in a Transparent Circuit Board

PRAY.IMG does something really well, combining religion, art, and electronics (some behind the scenes). It is a handheld electronic artifact that asks a very old question, a question older than circuitry. And this uses very modern tools. For me, it asked, “What does faith look like in the era of Algorithmic Faith?” In an age where digital and divine intersect, the question remains timely, according to many podcasts I listen to. Even “Digital age” sounds old now. And what does faith look like when belief has coordinates, power draw, and firmware? You don’t got problems, you got old firmware. Update ...

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Zay posted Microchip Educational Module from NISE! #CSEdWeek #CSPowersAI

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Microchip Educational Module from NISE! #CSEdWeek #CSPowersAI

The National Informal STEM Educational Network has put together some great educational resources. Their Zoom into a Microchip video helps students “see the tiny wires and the crisscrossing patterns of the microchip’s circuits”! Here’s more from NISE: This zoom video explores the inner-workings of a microchip. We start with a digital camera and transition to ...

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Stephanie posted Finding Pigment Composition in Ink

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Finding Pigment Composition in Ink

image via Instructables user liewdavid12 Looking for a fun indoor project to keep young minds engaged? Instructables user liewdavid12 shared a chromatography experiment that uses markers, paper towels and a glass of water: In this experiment, we can find out what the pigments make up different colours of marker ink and why, turning boring ...

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Jessie Mae posted This is what happens in your brain when you can’t recall a word

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This is what happens in your brain when you can’t recall a word

TED-Ed shared this video on Youtube! Dig into what causes the tip of the tongue phenomenon, where your brain struggles to recall a word or term from memory. — You’re sure you know your 3rd grade teacher’s name— it’s like you’re hovering over it in your mind, but it just won’t materialize. Researchers call this ...

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Zay posted The Guardian's Best Science Fiction Books of 2025 #SciFiSunday

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The Guardian’s Best Science Fiction Books of 2025 #SciFiSunday

As 2025 comes to a close, lists begin to proliferate. The Guardian has thrown its hat in with a short, but deep list of some of the best science fiction books of 2025. Here’s more from The Guardian: There Is No Antimemetics Division qntm (Del Rey) Donald Rumsfeld once distinguished between things we know, things ...

naive galeBOT Dec 14, 2025, 8:15 PM

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Stephanie posted Adafruit Weekly Editorial Round-Up: CS Education Week, Mushroom Lights & More!

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Adafruit Weekly Editorial Round-Up: CS Education Week, Mushroom Lights & More!

ADAFRUIT WEEKLY EDITORIAL ROUND-UP We’ve got so much happening here at Adafruit that it’s not always easy to keep up! Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered. Each week we’ll be posting a handy round-up of what we’ve been up to, ranging from learn guides to blog articles, videos, and more. BLOG ⌨️ Celebrate Computer Science ...

naive galeBOT Dec 14, 2025, 11:15 PM

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Takara posted Wintery Speculative Fiction Books

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Wintery Speculative Fiction Books

The Boston Public Library shared 12 speculative fiction titles filled with holiday magic. December is on the horizon, bringing the magic of the holiday season with it. Cozy up with one of these twelve works of fantasy and science fiction themed around the winter holidays.

naive galeBOT Dec 15, 2025, 1:15 AM

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Zay posted All About the Legendary Science Fiction Magazine Locus #SciFiSunday

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All About the Legendary Science Fiction Magazine Locus #SciFiSunday

There are many legendary science fiction magazines: Asimov’s, Fantasy and Science Fiction, Analog, Galaxy. Some of those are still around, and some are gone, but Locus has held on for over 50 years, winning more than 30 Hugo Awards. Locus has such deep roots in the world fo science fiction that the Science Fiction Writers ...

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Ben posted Build an LED Switch Calendar for the New Year

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Build an LED Switch Calendar for the New Year

It’s almost 2026 so some of you might be shopping for a new calendar. FriendlyWire.com offers a twist on the traditional calendar. Every day flip an LED switch and watch the current build, great beginner project with some lessons along the way. The main idea of the calendar is simple: every day, we turn on ...

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Ben posted Adafruit’s Top Ten Blog Posts of 2025 #AdafruitTopTen

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Adafruit’s Top Ten Blog Posts of 2025 #AdafruitTopTen

ADAFRUIT’S TOP TEN BLOG POSTS of 2025 Tariffs, AI and Enshittification were on the tips of everyone’s tongues this year. Checkout the blog posts our readers most flocked to in 2025 10.) Tasks an ESP32 can handle better than a Raspberry Pi 9.) The enshittification of Arduino begins? Qualcomm starts clamping down @itsfoss2 8.) Fun ...

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Kelly posted Judgmental Santa Decides If You’re Naughty or Nice (With a Nerf Gun)

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Judgmental Santa Decides If You’re Naughty or Nice (With a Nerf Gun)

While I personally don’t believe in a punitive Santa, I still appreciate the humor and craft behind this Judgmental Santa build from maker donutsorelse: When computer vision first came out, I did what any normal person would do and made a life-sized judgmental Santa. It judged whoever/whatever it saw and decided if they were naughty or nice, with playful, thematic dialogue. It was fun, but where was the zazz? Fast forward 2 years, and this version of Santa can actually take action. If Santa deems someone nice, a robot arm reaches into a candy bowl and throws candy at them. ...

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naive galeBOT Dec 15, 2025, 3:13 PM

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Anne Barela posted Laying out the 404 Media Zine: Using WINE on Linux

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Laying out the 404 Media Zine: Using WINE on Linux

When 404 Media co-founder Jason Koebler, who spent years editing Ernie Smith’s writing for Motherboard, reached out about doing a zine, Ernie was absolutely in. The goal of the zine—to shine a spotlight on the intersection of ICE and surveillance tech—was important. Ernie writes: I just had two problems: One, I have decided that I no longer want to give Adobe money because of cost and ethical concerns about its business model. And two, I now use Linux pretty much exclusively (Bazzite DX, in case you’re wondering). The meme in the Linux community writes itself: “I would move over to Linux, but I ...

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emulation, linux, Publications

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linux, publishing, wine

naive galeBOT Dec 15, 2025, 3:36 PM

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Anne Barela posted Freeing a Xiaomi humidifier from the Cloud

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Freeing a Xiaomi humidifier from the Cloud

Swedish-German developer Steffen has just shared the source code for a new firmware they created that allowed them to free a new Xiaomi humidifier from the cloud. The story begins like any good narrative: a need for the protagonist to achieve a goal or overcome hardship — only here, it’s not some insurmountable, mythic odds; rather, a Xiaomi Mi Smart Antibacterial Humidifier. Steffen was looking for a humidifier that used the ESP8266 or ESP32 microcontroller since he could easily write custom firmware for those to work with ESPHome. First, you disassemble the Xiaomi Humidifier to access its internals, where the ...

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Hacks, internet of things, reverse engineering, Upcycling

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cloud, ESPHome, hacks, home assistant

naive galeBOT Dec 15, 2025, 4:39 PM

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Anne Barela posted Using a pan-tilt for a Raspberry Pi camera @murasametech @raspberry_pi

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Using a pan-tilt for a Raspberry Pi camera @murasametech @raspberry_pi

When using a Raspberry Pi camera for surveillance or observation, fixed-angle shooting often limits the field of view That’s where a pan-tilt mechanism using servos comes in handy. By moving the camera left-right and up-down, even a single unit can cover a wide area. In this setup, the key is the division of roles between video control and motor control. For camera control, we use the official Raspberry Pi libcamera library to stably handle shooting and exposure control. Meanwhile, servo control is handled by the Adafruit 16-Channel PWM / Servo HAT, which generates precise PWM signals via I2C. By separating ...

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cameras, Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi 5

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hat, pan-tilt, PWM, servo, Servo HAT

naive galeBOT Dec 15, 2025, 5:08 PM

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Anne Barela posted Christmas in the Command Line: an ASCII tree animation in Python

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Christmas in the Command Line: an ASCII tree animation in Python

Robert Hall has created an animated, festive ASCII art Christmas tree to display in the terminal, with blinking holiday ornaments and pulsing star. It’s coded in pure Python without dependencies and has ANSI color support. It runs in any command line interface (CLI) on macOS, Linux, and Windows. See more in the video below and MIT licensed code on GitHub.

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ANSI, art, ASCII, Christmas, command line, python

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phillip torrone posted Adelle Lin x One of Many: Journey of Hope Amulet Pin with Compact Ritual

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Adelle Lin x One of Many: Journey of Hope Amulet Pin with Compact Ritual

Some pins, jewelry, and objects are small enough to disappear onto a jacket lapel or a laptop bag strap, yet feel like they are quietly “working” all the time. A small metal charm that figuratively acts like a little bodyguard for your morale. The Journey of Hope Amulet Pin is my next pick … tl;dr this is my pick for a small, meaningful gift that is more than the physical thing. A $38 enamel amulet pin by Brooklyn-based artist Adelle Lin that blends ritual, design, and care. It is a wearable hope. I am calling a compact ritual, and this ...

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Zay posted A Modular Synth and Grand Piano Working Together #MusicMonday

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A Modular Synth and Grand Piano Working Together #MusicMonday

What happens when a great musician composes with a grand piano and a modular synth at the same time? Frap Tools has the answer. Hear the composition from Frap Tools: The voyage is coming to an end! Today Francesco guides us through a captivating electroacoustic piece that integrates the sound and articulation of an electric ...

naive galeBOT Dec 15, 2025, 8:22 PM

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Anne Barela posted Breadboard circuits on the back of an iPhone

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Breadboard circuits on the back of an iPhone

Arduinos, Raspberry Pis, and the like have made prototyping of electronic circuits so simple and convenient it can be done just about anywhere. But a lone designer named Kevin Yang has come up with an idea that could make prototyping ideas even easier and more portable. Yang has developed what he calls the Commi Board, which is essentially a breadboard that sticks to the back of a phone, using its powerful processor in place of a traditional microcontroller. Nick Bild on hackster.io writes: Commi Board attaches to the back of an iPhone like any other MagSafe accessory. Instead of embedding its ...

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Anne Barela posted iRobot files for bankruptcy

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iRobot files for bankruptcy

iRobot, the maker of the Roomba vacuum cleaner, filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday, saying that it would go private after being bought by Picea Robotics, its primary manufacturer. The company, which raised concerns about staying in business in March, filed for Chapter 11 protection in Delaware bankruptcy court as it grapples with increased competition from lower-priced rivals and new U.S. tariffs. New U.S. tariffs have also harmed the company, especially a 46% levy on imports from Vietnam, where iRobot manufactures vacuum cleaners for the U.S. market. The tariffs raised the company’s costs by $23 million in 2025, while making ...

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naive galeBOT Dec 15, 2025, 11:15 PM

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Takara posted Sound Reactive Paper Lanterns with LedFx

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Sound Reactive Paper Lanterns with LedFx

Create an array of paper lanterns and control them with sound. This guide uses a Feather ESP32 V2 loaded with the free, open source WLED software. WLED runs on the Feather, using WiFi to allow you to control the lights with your phone, PC, or any wifi-enabled device. This is a lot of fun, and ...

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Stephanie posted MoMA PS1 Admission to Become Free to All Visitors Starting January 1, 2026

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MoMA PS1 Admission to Become Free to All Visitors Starting January 1, 2026

Portrait of Connie Butler and Sonya Yu. 2025. Courtesy MoMA PS1. Photo: John Kim One of the best parts of being in New York is that there is always something to do. Now, one of the coolest places to spend a day will be offering free admission to all visitors! Here’s more from MOMA ...

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Kelly posted Adafruit’s Top Ten Learn Guides of 2025 #AdafruitTopTen

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Adafruit’s Top Ten Learn Guides of 2025 #AdafruitTopTen

Rain sensing umbrella stands, Piranha Pi Cams, Fruit Jam (& more) were big in 2025. Animating Animatronics by John Park LED Matrix Wall Arcade for Pico-8 by John Park Piranha Pi Camera by the Ruiz Brothers No-Code, No-Solder Monitoring For Perfect Bread by Ben Everard No-Code Rain Sensing Smart Desktop Umbrella Stand by Tyler ...

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Stephanie posted Make 3D Polygonal Crystal Art

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Make 3D Polygonal Crystal Art

image via Instructables user Rostislav48 Instructables user Rostislav48 designed this gorgeous faceted template: The polygonal shape is framed by a perfectly rounded ring, and it instantly makes you wonder: how is this even made? It’s just colored paper — and a very precise template — which is why it looks so balanced and surprisingly ...

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Anne Barela posted Making a compact USB-C Power Delivery dongle

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Making a compact USB-C Power Delivery dongle

David Johnson-Davies has built a small board that will deliver one of six fixed voltages from a USB-C power adapter that supports USB Power Delivery. It’s compact enough that you can put it in line with a USB-C cable, encapsulated in a small case or heatshrink tubing, and you can select the voltage by soldering a wire link or fitting a jumper in one of six positions. A green LED indicates when the output is active. For example, you could solder a cable to the board terminated in a standard power jack, set the voltage to 9V, and use it ...

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Anne Barela posted Seeing radioactivity: a sea of sparks

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Seeing radioactivity: a sea of sparks

Over at Maurycy’s blog, checks out radioactive decay and ionizing radiation. The alpha particle (helium nucleus) ejected when at atom decays carries around a picojoule of kinetic energy, which isn’t much, but is enough to produce a just about perceivable amount of light. For my alpha source, I used a 37 kBq Americium source from a smoke detector (glued to a stick for easier handling). Other options are old radium paint or pieces of uranium ore with surface mineralization. My scintillator is a square of plastic coated in ZnS(Ag) that came out of a broken alpha scintillation probe. The white coating ...

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science

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John Park posted GUIDE ALERT: ADABOX 022 Main Guide

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GUIDE ALERT: ADABOX 022 Main Guide

GUIDE ALERT! Have a look at the AdaBox 022 Learn Guide! Learn more about AdaBox here: https://www.adafruit.com/adabox/ #adabox Get ready to tune in for a special AdaBox 022 Unboxing take-over on Ask an Engineer! Join John Park on this Wednesday 12/17/2025 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT for the live unboxing of AdaBox 022

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Anne Barela posted Passive acoustic listening and building your own hydrophone

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Passive acoustic listening and building your own hydrophone

Whale songs were first noticed by accident, when analysts tracking Russian submarines at the height of the cold war heard cetacean interference instead. An engineer sent some recordings to Roger Payne, a biologist friend of his, who did something that proved pivotal: he played the hours-long recordings on his hi-fi at home, while he went about his day. A trendy topic in biology now is “passive acoustic monitoring,” the science of understanding ecosystems through their soundscapes. Modern machine learning is often used to analyze these long recordings and identify species, complexity and community health. At Dinacon 2025, Logan Williams ran ...

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science, Sensors, sound

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Hydrophone, passive, whales

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Anne Barela posted ICYMI Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter: MicroPython v1.27 Released, Model Context Protocol, and Much More! #CircuitPython #Python #micropython @Raspberry_Pi

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ICYMI Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter: MicroPython v1.27 Released, Model Context Protocol, and Much More! #CircuitPython #Python #micropython @Raspberry_Pi

If you missed this week’s Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter, here is the ICYMI (in case you missed it) version. To never miss another issue, subscribe now! – You’ll get a terrific newsletter each Monday (which is out before this post). 12,316 subscribers worldwide! The next newsletter goes out in a week and subscribing is the best way to keep up with all things Python for hardware. No ads or spam, no selling lists, leave any time. From the Editor: Welcome to the latest Python on Microcontrollers newsletter! Your intrepid editor, having dug out of the Midwestern US snow, has gathered a bountiful selection ...

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Adafruit Daily, CircuitPython, micropython, Newsletter, Programming, python, Python on Microcontrollers

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naive galeBOT Dec 16, 2025, 5:06 PM

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Jessie Mae posted

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DigiKey shared this video on Youtube! For robots that move around, one of the most difficult tasks is to identify surrounding objects, while also keeping track of their own position. This process is called simultaneous location and mapping and fortunately, we have a sensor technology that is perfectly built for this task. In this video, Zach dives into light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) which is the sensor technology found in self-driving cars, drones, and even some consumer robot vacuums. See more and learn how to measure distances using lasers withe the Garmin Lidar Lite Range Finder guide in the Adafruit ...

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Anne Barela posted Restoring a BBC Microcomputer – adding storage

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Restoring a BBC Microcomputer – adding storage

Andrew Dorey is restoring a vintage BBC Micro computer and has turned to upgrading its storage capacity. The BBC Micro was now in a state where it could be used as originally intended, yet there was one small issue. I didn’t have any way to load or save programs onto the computer, other than typing them in each time I turned it on. The options were tape, floppy, hard drive, networking, and SD card interface. After evaluating all of the available options, I decided to use two storage methods on my BBC Micro: a 5.25-inch floppy drive and an SD ...

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floppy, Upcycling, vintage computing

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Anne Barela posted New York factory activity unexpectedly contracts on shipments decline

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New York factory activity unexpectedly contracts on shipments decline

New York State manufacturing activity contracted unexpectedly this month, after reaching its highest level in a year in November, dragged by falling shipments as demand appeared to weaken. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Monday that its statewide manufacturing index of business conditions fell 22.6 points to minus 3.9 in December, pointing to contracting activity as it came in below zero. Manufacturing activity had risen the prior two months. A consensus of economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had expected the index to decline to a positive reading of 10.0. Read more on wsj.com and Bloomberg. (paywalls)

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Anne Barela posted Open hardware and software tools for Miele appliances

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Open hardware and software tools for Miele appliances

The FreeMDU project provides open hardware and software tools for communicating with Miele appliances via their optical diagnostic interface. It serves as a free and open alternative to the proprietary Miele Diagnostic Utility (MDU) software, which is only available to registered service technicians. Most Miele devices manufactured after 1996 include an optical infrared-based diagnostic interface, hidden behind one of the indicator lights on the front panel. On older appliances, this interface is marked by a Program Correction (PC) label. Until now, communication with this interface required an expensive infrared adapter sold exclusively by Miele, along with their closed-source software. The goal of FreeMDU is ...

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open source, open source hardware

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Liz Clark posted NEW GUIDE: Planetary Gear Dreidels #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

Liz Clark

NEW GUIDE: Planetary Gear Dreidels #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

‘Tis the season for holiday displays, but Hanukkah doesn’t always get the same kitschy, fun decor that other holidays do. In this project, you’ll build a planetary gear that rotates three dreidels using an STSPIN220 silent stepper motor driver and a KB2040 running CircuitPython. It’s giving Stu Pickles chaotic menorah energy from A Rugrats Chanukah Special. Read more ...

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Anne Barela posted An FPGA FMC 4x MIPI CSI camera breakout adapter

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An FPGA FMC 4x MIPI CSI camera breakout adapter

Gaurav Singh posts about making an FPGA FMC Connector LPC breakout carrier/adapter board to connect 4 MIPI Cameras to Xilinx Ultrascale+ FPGAs The breakout board PCB for an FMC connector which are widely used on high end FPGA boards. This breakout gives you 4x MIPI Camera Connections using just an LPC low pinout connection not needing any GTY or GTH or GTX or MGT connections and is FMC LPC ANSI/VITA 57.1 compliant. This board Has 4x 22Pin 0.5mm pitch 4 lane MIPI Camera Connector, same as the Raspberry Pi 5. It is compatible with all Raspberry Pi style cameras, both ...

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cameras, fpga, PCB, Raspberry Pi

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camera, CSI, MIPI, raspberry pi camera

naive galeBOT Dec 16, 2025, 8:37 PM

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Anne Barela posted Restoring a Tektronix vector graphics workstation from the 1970s #BattlestarGalactica

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Restoring a Tektronix vector graphics workstation from the 1970s #BattlestarGalactica

On the Just another electronics blog, they have dug out a vintage vector graphics workstation from the 1970s. In my mind, Tektronix is a brand that makes electronics lab equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. Turns out, they made quite a few terminals and a couple of computers! A good friend saw this one for sale local to him, and I poked him till he agreed on picking it up for me. Picking it up may be the wrong wording, this thing is big and heavy! It weights about 35kg and it’s nearly a meter long! The machine I got ...

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graphics, vintage computing

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battlestar galactica, crt, storage crt, tektronix, terminal, workstation

naive galeBOT Dec 16, 2025, 9:08 PM

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Anne Barela posted Cat superpower: opening doors

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Cat superpower: opening doors

Does your cat have superpowers? Rob Dobson’s can open a door just by looking at it (well walking close to it in reality, but he always looks where he’s going). If not then Rob has a massively over-engineered project to allow a cat to open a regular door. Ollie (our beloved moggy) is free to roam using an electronic cat flap. But unfortunately for Ollie the cat flap only gets him into the conservatory. And the conservatory is a useless glass box with bad insulation that was stuck to the side of our house when we bought it. When the ...

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projects, Sensors

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Angelica posted UPDATED PRODUCT - Adafruit LiIon or LiPoly Charger BFF Add-On for QT Py

Angelica

UPDATED PRODUCT – Adafruit LiIon or LiPoly Charger BFF Add-On for QT Py

UPDATED PRODUCT – Adafruit LiIon or LiPoly Charger BFF Add-On for QT Py As of December 12, 2025 – We added two breakout pads for the on/off switch for an external switch if desired. We also updated the PCB with Adafruit Pinguin to make a lovely and legible silkscreen. Is your QT Py all alone, lacking a friend to travel the wide world with? When you were a kid you may have learned about the “buddy” system, well this product is kinda like that! A board that will watch your QT Py’s back and give it the power and support to wander out ...

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batteries & power, QT Py BFF

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Adafruit QT Py, liion, lipoly, lipoly battery, new products, qt py bff

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Anne Barela posted Custom CNC making a workspace desktop with split keyboard slots

Anne Barela

Custom CNC making a workspace desktop with split keyboard slots

Peter Lyons has made another custom desktop on the CNC, with recesses for a split keyboard. I’m really happy with how it came out. I got the project finished up and installed over the Thanksgiving holiday break, and my wife painted two of the walls in my office – one has a logogram from the movie “Arrival“, and the other is a geometric pattern. All this adds up to make my office looking and feeling so much nicer now. Check out the video below and more in the post here.

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Keyboards

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CNC, desk, ergonomics, home office, keyboard

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Anne Barela posted Hacking the Supercon 2025 badge into a synthesizer

Anne Barela

Hacking the Supercon 2025 badge into a synthesizer

One of Justin Miller’s favorite parts of Hackaday Supercon, and probably of many attendees, is the badge hacking. This year’s badge (announcement, GitHub, schematic) was an extra bonus as I love small handheld computers. When I got up on Sunday, I had a strong idea: using the Shitty Standard Add-On port which is on the front of Supercon badges to add a quick bit of hardware and write a graphical synthesizer keyboard. We’ve got PWM-capable GPIO, we’ve got graphics, we’ve got a keyboard. And serendipitously, the diagonal spacing on the SAO header between GPIO pin 1 and a ground is pretty close to the pin spacing of a simple ...

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badge life, Hacks, Keyboards, micropython, music, Synthesizer

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badge, Hackaday Superconference, keyboard, sao

naive galeBOT Dec 16, 2025, 10:20 PM

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Anne Barela posted A heat blanket controller teardown - this is cool

Anne Barela

A heat blanket controller teardown – this is cool

On the electronupdate blog, they do a teardown of a heated blanket controller. This is NOT one of the old fashioned switched resistor jobs. It uses a lot of rather neat modern electronics! Interesting construction. Heated blankets are designed to be washed so much care was taken to create a tough reliable cable. Main circuit board based around a Holtek HT68F018 which controls two triacs to meter electricity into the heating wire. (The Holtek has) a whopping 64 bytes of RAM. Exactly what you want for an embedded safety critical controller. Prevents storage of state which complicates ensuring the controller ...

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Die Shot, reverse engineering

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teardown

naive galeBOT Dec 16, 2025, 11:00 PM

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Takara posted Holiday Jazz at MoMA

Takara

Holiday Jazz at MoMA

image via MoMA MoMA will be hosting a holiday jazz night this Friday, December 19th. Join us this holiday season for an evening of jazz performances. Plus, enjoy late-night access to exhibitions like Ruth Asawa: A Retrospective, Wifredo Lam: When I Don’t Sleep, I Dream, and New Photography 2025: Lines of Belonging, along with our ...

naive galeBOT Dec 17, 2025, 3:15 PM

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Stephanie posted Fungi and Plants Make Music in Bionic and the Wires

Stephanie

Fungi and Plants Make Music in Bionic and the Wires

Jonathan Paul Ross and Andy Kidd helm Bionic and the Wires, an artistic, musical and environmental project that involves connecting biosensors to fungi and plants to pick up bioelectrical variations and converting these signals into musical notes with the help of bionic arms. Here’s more from Bionic and the Wires: Bionic and the Wires challenge ...

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Anne Barela posted Making an outdoor cat shelter

Anne Barela

Making an outdoor cat shelter

Anthony Lieuallen has repurposed a chest of drawers to house a stray cat. When looking for more inspiration I found a commercial product, the Feralvilla and I like its design. The bottom-entry seems like it will do a great job keeping out the worst of the wind. Of course, using salvaged material means I have to tweak the design to work with what I’ve got. (After building the wood case,) I started insulating. About the cheapest material I could find was also pretty perfect: ¾” foam boards, precut for 16 inch stud bays, and I needed 13 to 15 inch ...

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projects, Upcycling

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cat, shelter, upcycling

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Ben posted Adafruit Holiday Shipping 2025 - Cutting It Close Now! UPS 2 Day and Next Day

Ben

Adafruit Holiday Shipping 2025 – Cutting It Close Now! UPS 2 Day and Next Day

Don’t hesitate if you want your gifts to arrive on-time. You’ve only got two shipping options left. For delivery by Tuesday, December 23 Please place all UPS 2 Day orders by 11 am ET Thursday, December 18 Please place all UPS Next Day orders by 11 am ET Friday, December 19 Stressed about holiday shipping ...

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Anne Barela posted Safely shutting down Linux on your single board computer

Anne Barela

Safely shutting down Linux on your single board computer

On the AUDIODiWHY blog, looks to answer the question You have a Linux single board computer or “SBC” (or any Linux host) as the basis of a cool DiWHY audio project; what is the best way to shut it down? But what if the Linux system is an appliance and someone yanks the power cable without issuing said command? Any habitual Linux user knows: bad idea. The file system will attempt to recover from an abrupt shutdown, and usually will, but every now and then: not as much. But–there must be a way to do this! There are Linux based routers, set top ...

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linux, power supply, Single Board Computers, software

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linux, SBC

naive galeBOT Dec 17, 2025, 4:48 PM

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Anne Barela posted OpenVINO™ AI plugins for Audacity

Anne Barela

OpenVINO™ AI plugins for Audacity

OpenVINO™ is a set of AI-enabled effects, generators, and analyzers for Audacity® supplied by Intel. These AI features run 100% locally on your PC — no internet connection necessary! OpenVINO™ is used to run AI models on supported accelerators found on the user’s system such as CPU, GPU, and NPU. Music Separation🎵 — Separate a mono or stereo track into individual stems — Drums, Bass, Vocals, & Other Instruments. Noise Suppression🧹 — Removes background noise from an audio sample. Music Generation & Continuation🎶 — Uses MusicGen LLM to generate snippets of music, or to generate a continuation of an existing snippet of music. ...

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Artificial intelligence, music, projects, sound

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Audacity, Intel, OpenVINO

naive galeBOT Dec 17, 2025, 5:10 PM

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Anne Barela posted Progress on the Adafruit Fruit Jam Moon Miner Game

Anne Barela

Progress on the Adafruit Fruit Jam Moon Miner Game

Dan Cogliano has made more progress on a new retro arcade game, “Moon Miner”, where you collect minerals from moons of the solar system. Added volcanos, animations, multiple missions, controller support and various improvements/fixes. Showing Neptune mission. Written in CircuitPython for the Adafruit Fruit Jam board. See more on BlueSky.

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CircuitPython, Fruit Jam, gaming, Programming, RP2350, software

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arcade, game, Moon Miner

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Jessie Mae posted How It's Made: Nutcrackers

Jessie Mae

How It’s Made: Nutcrackers

Science Channel shared this video on Youtube! This German company has been crafting character nutcrackers since 1928! Here’s a great LPD8806 project that we learned about from the Adafruit Forums!

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John Park posted ADABOX 022 UNBOXING LIVE on Ask an Engineer TONIGHT! 12/17/25

John Park

ADABOX 022 UNBOXING LIVE on Ask an Engineer TONIGHT! 12/17/25

Get ready to watch an AdaBox 022 Unboxing take-over on Ask an Engineer! Join John Park at 8pm ET / 5pm PT TONIGHT! Wednesday, 12/17/2025 for the live Unboxing of AdaBox 022 Live text chat in discord in the #livebroadcast channel, and we’ll have live video on Youtube, Twitch, and Facebook. Can’t wait to find ...

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Anne Barela posted DUELink is a new group of I2C modules compatible with STEMMA QT and Qwiic

Anne Barela

DUELink is a new group of I2C modules compatible with STEMMA QT and Qwiic

DUELink provides electronics innovation with ant ecosystem of smart electronic building blocks, allowing Engineers to prototype, Makers to create, and STEM Educators to inspire circuit-coders. Each DUELink building block module is a self-contained mini-computer with a scripting engine allowing it to run standalone or tether to your favorite hardware platform and coding language. You could be a seasoned developer using Python and JavaScript, or a beginner exploring with MicroBlocks’ drag-and-drop block-coding. DUELink makes programming circuits approachable and powerful. No matter if you need one module, or need daisylink of modules, DUELink tethers to a wide range of supported hardware devices: Raspberry Pi, BeagleBoard, Arduino, micro:bit, computers, phones, and beyond! The daisylink on DUELink works with other I2C module ecosystems, including Arduino Modulino, SparkFun Qwiic and Adafruit ...

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STEM, stemma

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DUELink, qwiic

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Anne Barela posted Monitoring alternating current with a microcontroller

Anne Barela

Monitoring alternating current with a microcontroller

Davide Gironi fabricates a through-hole adapter board for the SCT-013 CT series current transformer for AC measurement. I present a purpose-built adapter board for the SCT-013 series current transformer: through-hole PCB, configurable burden resistor to match the specific version of the SCT-013, and a conditioned output suitable for a microcontroller input. For the detailed logic of how the SCT-013 works in conjunction with a microcontroller, see my previous post. The SCT-013 (and similar split-core current transformers) provide a safe and convenient way to monitor alternating current without cutting the conductor. However, to interface this type of CT properly to a ...

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PCB, projects, test equipment

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current meter, Isolation, microcontroller, transformer

naive galeBOT Dec 17, 2025, 7:25 PM

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Anne Barela posted Oblast: a better Blasto game for the Commodore 64

Anne Barela

Oblast: a better Blasto game for the Commodore 64

Cameron Kaiser on the Old Vintage Computing Research blog discusses Blasto, a Milton Bradley game ported to the Texas Instruments 99/4A. And then talks about writing his own take on TI Blasto and souping it up. This project is the second one from my bucket list that I’ve completed. It took a couple years of work on it off and on, but it’s finally done, with faster action and animation, a massive number of procedurally generated screens, and fully configurable gameplay. I’ve christened it Oblast, and it’s free to play on your real Commodore 64 or emulator. For Oblast, I’ve concentrated ...

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gaming, software, vintage

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Blasto, commodore 64, game, Texas Instruments, TI 99/4A

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Anne Barela posted Touring the Pimoroni factory

Anne Barela

Touring the Pimoroni factory

Andy at Workshopshed recently organized a visit to the “Ultimate Maker Store”, Pimoroni. The staff led him upstairs to see the office area and meet one of the founders, Jon Williamson. Jon…showed me some of the commercial projects the team make and the design process they go through iterating different design ideas until the desired result is achieved. As they have access to laser cutters, 3D printers and PCB assembly on site they can rapidly develop prototypes. We discussed how different approaches such as injection molding can be used when the number of items to be produced is high as ...

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maker business

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Angelica posted NEW PRODUCT - Raspberry Pi 5 - 1 GB RAM

Angelica

NEW PRODUCT – Raspberry Pi 5 – 1 GB RAM

NEW PRODUCT – Raspberry Pi 5 – 1 GB RAM The Raspberry Pi 5 is the newest Raspberry Pi computer, and the Pi Foundation knows you can always make a good thing better! And what could make the Pi 5 better than the 4? How about a faster processor, USB 3.0 ports, and an updated Gigabit Ethernet chip with PoE capability? Good guess – that’s exactly what they did! The Raspberry Pi 5 is the latest product in the Raspberry Pi range, boasting 64-bit quad-core Arm Cortex-A76 processor running at 2.4GHz with built-in metal heatsink, USB 3 ports, dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless LAN, faster Gigabit Ethernet, ...

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New Products, Raspberry Pi 5

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raspberry pi, Raspberry Pi 5

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Noe Ruiz posted REMINDER: Show and Tell tonight with hosts Noe and Pedro

Noe Ruiz

REMINDER: Show and Tell tonight with hosts Noe and Pedro

Hey folks, just a reminder that Pedro and I will be hosting tonights Show & Tell, livestream starts at 7:30 am ET. Link to the streamyard will be posted in the Adafruit discord server. To show and share a project at 7:30pm Eastern today, view the chat or in discord https://adafru.it/discord and look for the ...

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Anne Barela posted A Shimano Di2 to Bluetooth keyboard remote control mod

Anne Barela

A Shimano Di2 to Bluetooth keyboard remote control mod

Brian Dorey modified the right side Shimano Di2 shifter and Zwift Click v2 remote controls to use with Zwift on a Tacx Neo 2T smart bike trainer. There are other online smart training apps which Brian sometimes uses including Rouvy and MyWhoosh which now support virtual shifting via keyboard controls. As I had not used the left Shimano Di2 shifter I decided to modify this to act as a Bluetooth keyboard and map the buttons to the keyboard commands required for each application. The mod uses a Seeed Studio Xiao, the Arduino IDE and an Adafruit software library. See the details in the post here.

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arduino, modding

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cycling, xiao

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Ben posted TamaFi: Tamagotchi-like WiFi Hunter #ESP32

Ben

TamaFi: Tamagotchi-like WiFi Hunter #ESP32

Keep this pocket monster happy, healthy and well fed with WiFi signals. This is version two from CifterTech. The goal was to have an updated version of the classic Tomagotchi that feels more alive by acting on its own. They already have more ideas for the next version so stay tuned: TamaFi is a modern ...

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Anne Barela posted ZX48K-Essentials: a modern version of Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48K computer

Anne Barela

ZX48K-Essentials: a modern version of Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48K computer

Tomek Szafrański posts on GitHub an updated Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48K computer board: A lot of hobbyists who nowadays collect, repair or mod Spectrum, might be tempted to create their own version – keeping the original idea/design that makes a Z80 system the Spectrum: ULA with its contended memory architecture, content of the ROM, original case and rubber keyboard but getting rid of all nonsenses where you could easily do better, even back then. It has to be said that this is not by any means revolutionary work. There are lots of similar projects and this one could easily be ...

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design and architecture, PCB, vintage computing

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redesign, zx spectrum

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Anne Barela posted GlowPoly: design 3D objects made from LED filaments

Anne Barela

GlowPoly: design 3D objects made from LED filaments

GlowPoly is an interactive LED path optimization for 3D polyhedra. Finds optimal electrical paths that minimize endpoints (vertices that have to be connected to a power supply) while maximizing edge coverage The code requires Python 3.10+ and is on GitHub.

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LEDs, nOOds, software

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Anne Barela posted Making a CH32V003 OLED screen oscilloscope

Anne Barela

Making a CH32V003 OLED screen oscilloscope

Osillyscope is Vlad Tomoiagă’s CH32V003-based OLED screen mini-oscilloscope. This is a small digital oscilloscope based around the CH32V003A4M6 RISC-V microcontroller. It uses an SSD1306 I2C OLED display and three pushbuttons for the user interface. Its purpose is to be an inexpensive, easy to build and pocket-sized tool for checking the presence, levels and waveform of an unknown signal. The hardware design focuses on simplicity and low-count bill of materials. The maximum achievable sample rate is 1.6MSa/s (the time base goes as low as 5us/div). This project proposes a frontend design which allows for a signal input range between -3.3V and ...

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projects, test equipment

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CH32V003, OLED, oscilloscope

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Anne Barela posted A festival of LED lights

Anne Barela

A festival of LED lights

GeekMomProjects on Mastodon shows colorful candles and a sculpture made from light emitting diodes (LEDs). Check out this project and other colorful projects on Mastodon.

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LEDs, NeoPixels

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holiday lights

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Anne Barela posted Raspberry Pi + Tailscale VPN & Exit Node Setup

Anne Barela

Raspberry Pi + Tailscale VPN & Exit Node Setup

This project is a beginner-friendly walkthrough by johnnyfivepi for setting up a Raspberry Pi as a secure, self-hosted VPN exit node using Tailscale — with clear command-line steps and privacy-focused configuration. How to install and configure Tailscale on a Raspberry Pi How to set up an exit node for secure remote browsing How to enable IP forwarding and firewall rules How to verify your connection is working Common troubleshooting tips and commands Requirements A Raspberry Pi 4 or 5 32-bit Raspberry Pi OS (Bullseye) Internet access and SSH/VNC setup A Tailscale account (free for personal use) Check out this CC 4.0 ...

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Security, software

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browsing, secure, software, Tailscale, VPN

naive galeBOT Dec 17, 2025, 11:31 PM

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Takara posted Studying Infant Motor Development with AI #WearableWednesday

Takara

Studying Infant Motor Development with AI #WearableWednesday

John Franchak, associate professor of psychology at the UC Riverside along with collaborators at USC and University of Georgia, are gearing up to research how infants develop motor skills in their everyday environments. The study will utilize wearable sensors and AI. The study will use AI to automatically track and quantify the types and amounts of movement that seven-month-old and nine-month-old infants engage in, such as sitting, crawling, and standing, within their home environments. It will also examine caregiving practices to determine how parents influence the opportunities infants have for physical activity. The study’s goal is to understand how daily ...

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wearables

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AI, wearable wednesday, Wearables

naive galeBOT Dec 18, 2025, 1:15 AM

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John Park posted ADABOX 022 UNBOXING LIVE on Ask an Engineer RIGHT NOW! 12/17/25

John Park

ADABOX 022 UNBOXING LIVE on Ask an Engineer RIGHT NOW! 12/17/25

JOIN US RIGHT NOW!! ( 8pm Eastern Time TONIGHT, 12/17/25) for the live Unboxing of AdaBox 022 We’ll have a Q&A, live demos, and more! Hurry! Don’t miss it!! Get ready to watch an AdaBox 022 Unboxing take-over on Ask an Engineer! Join John Park at 8pm ET / 5pm PT TONIGHT! Wednesday, 12/17/2025 for ...

naive galeBOT Dec 18, 2025, 6:15 AM

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Pedro posted Christmas tree star LED lamp #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Christmas tree star LED lamp #3DThursday #3DPrinting

JanYko shares: This is my 3D-printed Christmas tree LED star designed to bring a festive glow to your home. The model is hollow on the inside, allowing space for LED strips or small lights, so it can be easily modified into a decorative lamp or a shining tree topper. However, it also works perfectly as ...

naive galeBOT Dec 18, 2025, 6:45 AM

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Ben posted From the mail bag...

Ben

From the mail bag…

From the mail bag! Thank you for speaking out about changes in the Arduino terms of use. Open source is the life blood of the hacker community. I have purchased products from you specifically because of your excellent “Learn” section. Your Adafruit hardware fills gaps not filled by other sellers who obviously do not understand ...

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Pedro posted Stuffer Buddies #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Stuffer Buddies #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Applejax_Indust shares: Bring a little extra magic to your holiday décor with Stuffer Buddies 🎄✨ These adorable Christmas characters are inspired by classic stockings, but designed with a sturdy, solid base so they can sit happily on any shelf, table, or mantel—no hanging required! Each Stuffer Buddy features a generous opening at the top, perfect ...

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Pedro posted 67 Alarm Clock – Mini Elf Accessory #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

67 Alarm Clock – Mini Elf Accessory #3DThursday #3DPrinting

JerryK1990 shares: Designed by Sparky_theburnout 🔥 3D models with humor, character, and a little chaos. This mini 67 Alarm Clock is a fun little prop designed for elves, dioramas, Christmas setups, or any goofy Functional Nonsense display. It’s a single-color print with built-in details that look great right off the plate or painted for extra ...

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Pedro posted Floppy Stocking - Articulating Christmas Stocking #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Floppy Stocking – Articulating Christmas Stocking #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Bearded.Printer shares: Meet my next floppy installment! The floppy stocking! download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2081419-floppy-stocking-articulating-christmas-stocking Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and sculptures, so each Thursday ...

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Pedro posted Gingerbread House Pet bed #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Gingerbread House Pet bed #3DThursday #3DPrinting

valifq shares: Give your kitty a sweet holiday hideaway with the Gingerbread House Cat Bed — a cozy, customizable Christmas treat! This 3D-printed cat bed is shaped like a classic gingerbread house, complete with a chunky chimney, frosted roof edges, and plenty of space inside for your feline to curl up. The fun begins after ...

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Pedro posted Reindeer grabber #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Reindeer grabber #3DThursday #3DPrinting

spot5438 shares this great design for a Reindeer grabber download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2080139-reindeer-grabber Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and sculptures, so each Thursday we ...

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Pedro posted Swiffer attachment for old Lena Mini Balance Bike #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Swiffer attachment for old Lena Mini Balance Bike #3DThursday #3DPrinting

user_197017635 shares: This custom Swiffer attachment was designed to fit the old Lena mini balance bike. I created it to combine two things our toddler loves most: riding their little bike and helping with cleaning. 😊 With this simple add-on, kids can “help” clean the floor while having fun riding around. It easily mounts to ...

naive galeBOT Dec 18, 2025, 1:15 PM

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Pedro posted Santa’s Sleigh Planter Pot - Christmas Candy Bowl #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Santa’s Sleigh Planter Pot – Christmas Candy Bowl #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Crale shares: Get ready for the holidays with this festive Santa’s Sleigh Planter Pot! This model is designed to look like a classic sleigh, perfect for holding your Christmas flowers (like a Poinsettia) or serving as a decorative candy bowl for the holiday season. The design features a sturdy main container with a decorative “snow” ...

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Jessie Mae posted Adafruit’s Top Ten 3D Printed Projects of 2025 #AdafruitTopTen

Jessie Mae

Adafruit’s Top Ten 3D Printed Projects of 2025 #AdafruitTopTen

ADAFRUIT’S TOP TEN 3D PRINTING POSTS of 2024 Adafruit Parts on Github, Raspberry Pi Zero Designer Case, Multi-Purpose 6-Axis Articulating Robotic Arm and more! 3D Models of Adafruit Parts on Github Pi Cola – A Raspberry Pi 4 B Vertical Cooling Case #3DThursday #3DPrinting Articulated Shrimp #3DThursday #3DPrinting Raspberry Pi Zero Designer Case – Print ...

naive galeBOT Dec 18, 2025, 3:15 PM

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Pedro posted Bajoran Airpods #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Bajoran Airpods #3DThursday #3DPrinting

You can 3D print a Star Trek Deep Space Nine-inspired ear piece, designed as a lanyard for your wireless Bluetooth ear buds. Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/bajoran-airpods The piece is designed to sit over your outer ear and allows access to the touch controls on the Apple AirPods. Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D ...

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Anne Barela posted Hardware is the punk rock of tech

Anne Barela

Hardware is the punk rock of tech

Nate Padgett at informal discusses what’s happening in tech is similar to the resurgence in punk rock. I’m stoked to see a popular resurgence of punk rock and hardcore bands like Geese and Turnstile getting write ups in The Atlantic and performing Tiny Desk Concerts. When I was a young punk, that might’ve been considered selling out. Today I’m just happy to see punk keeping rock music alive. Something similar is happening in tech with hardware. With AI on the cusp of replacing most human functions at software-based tech companies, suddenly software people, investors, and “the suits” throughout the industry are turning on ...

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Hardware, music

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design, hardware, punk rock

naive galeBOT Dec 18, 2025, 3:40 PM

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Anne Barela posted China's AI chip ‘Manhattan Project’ to rival the West @reuters

Anne Barela

China’s AI chip ‘Manhattan Project’ to rival the West @reuters

In a high-security Shenzhen laboratory, Chinese scientists have built what Washington has spent years trying to prevent: a prototype of a machine capable of producing the cutting-edge semiconductor chips that power artificial intelligence, smartphones and weapons central to Western military dominance, Reuters has learned. EUV machines sit at the heart of a technological Cold War. They use beams of extreme ultraviolet light to etch circuits thousands of times thinner than a human hair onto silicon wafers, currently a capability monopolized by the West. The smaller the circuits, the more powerful the chips. Until now, only one company has mastered EUV ...

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Technology

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ASML, China, EUV, manufacturing, semiconductors

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Noe Ruiz posted 3D Hangouts – Bajoran Buds, Spinning Dreidels and Bulb Buddies #3DThursday

Noe Ruiz

3D Hangouts – Bajoran Buds, Spinning Dreidels and Bulb Buddies #3DThursday

3D Hangouts – Bajoran Buds, Spinning Dreidels and Bulb Buddies https://youtube.com/live/RqEFrxBOy_s?feature=share This week @adafruit we have special guest Liz Clark showcasing her latest project, planetary gear dreidels. Pedro published the Bajoran earbuds. Quick updates on the Apple IIe inspired enclosure for the Fruit Jam. This week’s time lapse features a Christmas light bulb ornament. Bajoran ...

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Ben posted Adafruit Holiday Shipping 2025 - It's GO Time. UPS Next Day

Ben

Adafruit Holiday Shipping 2025 – It’s GO Time. UPS Next Day

UPS Next Day was made for moments like this. Calling all last-minute shoppers: ORDER NOW! There is only one shipping option left that will guarantee a smooth landing. For delivery by Tuesday, December 23 Please place all UPS Next Day orders by 11 am ET Friday, December 19 Stressed about holiday shipping deadlines? Don’t forget to ...

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Pedro posted Steampunk Gas Torch ( usable with LED Tealight ) #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Steampunk Gas Torch ( usable with LED Tealight ) #3DThursday #3DPrinting

@heihei shares this great design for a Steampunk Gas Torch that uses an LED Tealight download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2096338-steampunk-gas-torch-usable-with-led-tealight Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, ...

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Jessie Mae posted SKADIS in bathroom - no drilling! Horizontal! #3DPrinting #3DThursday

Jessie Mae

SKADIS in bathroom – no drilling! Horizontal! #3DPrinting #3DThursday

Arkadiusz shared this print on Makerworld! Install the SKADIS tile in your bathroom without drilling. Purchase two sets of TISKEN suction cup hooks (703.812.75) and remove the hook part. Print out the hooks for the SKADIS tile. Install an M4 nut and attach it to the main part. Use the screws provided with the SKADIS ...

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John Park posted John Park's Workshop back after the holidays

John Park

John Park’s Workshop back after the holidays

Ho, Ho, Ho, we’ll be back after the holidays. If you celebrate, enjoy! Join maker John Park in his workshop each week except for when his internet service provider suddenly decides the middle of the day on a Thursday is an excellent time to do a many hours long maintenance as he builds, demos, hacks, and mods projects live on air! “John Park’s Workshop — LIVE” is the place to see creative projects come to life, as John uses a wide variety of tools and techniques to make everything from video game controllers to synthesizers to LED dance ...

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Zay posted The Moons of the Solar System #SpaceSaturday

Zay

The Moons of the Solar System #SpaceSaturday

Guess how many moons can be found in our solar system. Quick, now. It turns out that International Astronomical Union (IAU) officially recognizes 422 planetary moons. National Geographic has a tool to explore more than 200 of them. Here’s more from Astronomy Now: While our own moon remains an enduring symbol of human achievement, the ...

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Zay posted 10 Years of Astro Pi! @Raspberry_Pi #PiDay #RaspberryPi

Zay

10 Years of Astro Pi! @Raspberry_Pi #PiDay #RaspberryPi

Astro Pi has been flying through space for 10 years! Here’s more from the Raspberry Pi Foundation: At 11:03 on 15 December 2015, former ESA Astronaut Tim Peake launched from Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on a Soyuz rocket as part of his UK Space agency ‘Principia’ mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Two Raspberry ...

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Pedro posted Christmas Flower Crown | Poinsettia Pipin Xmas #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Christmas Flower Crown | Poinsettia Pipin Xmas #3DThursday #3DPrinting

pipin.world shares: The Pipin florist just got a new import of poinsettia flower, just in time for Christmas. The Poinsettia crown is a new addition to the pipin world florist range, featuring improvements base on the comments and feedback pervious lover of the first edition made, if you like to print the first one, here ...

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Pedro posted Build Plate Holder for AMS 2 Pro+HT storage unit #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Build Plate Holder for AMS 2 Pro+HT storage unit #3DThursday #3DPrinting

JJDeluxeDesigns shares: This is an extension for my AMS 2 Pro+HT Stackable gridfinity XL Storage unit. find it here: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1995911-ams-2-pro-ht-stackable-gridfinity-xl-storage-unit#profileId-2148463 It can hold 4 build plates and 2 smaller plates like the Vision Encoder and/or the cutting base plates. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2086211-build-plate-holder-for-ams-2-pro-ht-storage-unit Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing ...

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Ben posted Improved Ratchet Toothpaste Tube Squeezer V2 #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Ben

Improved Ratchet Toothpaste Tube Squeezer V2 #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by ScrappyCoco on MakerWorld: I’ve made a few modifications to my first toothpaste squeezer remix based on users feedback and this is what i came up with. Download the files and learn more Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from ...

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Pedro posted iPad Pro 13" LCARS Desk Mount #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

iPad Pro 13″ LCARS Desk Mount #3DThursday #3DPrinting

ScarfMeadow shares: iPad Pro 13″ LCARS Desk Mount – Bring a touch of 24th-century flair to your 21st-century workspace! This LCARS-themed desk mount turns your iPad Pro 13″ into a sleek, futuristic control console—perfect for productivity, creativity, or simply showing off your sci-fi style. Designed with smooth curves, bold interface motifs, and that unmistakable Starfleet-era ...

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Ben posted 2x2 Brick Hoodie Drawstring Bead #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Ben

2×2 Brick Hoodie Drawstring Bead #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by tree on MakerWorld: Add a touch of nostalgia to your hoodie or bag with this 2×2 Brick–style drawstring bead! Designed to resemble the iconic Brick 2×2 brick, this printable bead is perfect for customizing hoodies, backpacks, keychains, shoelaces, and more. Download the files and learn more Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! ...

naive galeBOT Dec 19, 2025, 1:15 AM

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Pedro posted Variable Flex-Force Clip #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Variable Flex-Force Clip #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Dals_Builds shares: A compact all-purpose clip with interchangeable spring rings that let you tune clamping strength from light to heavy. Durable, modular, and designed to adapt to whatever you’re holding. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2115667-variable-flex-force-clip Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects ...

naive galeBOT Dec 19, 2025, 5:15 AM

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Angelica posted Adafruit’s Top Ten New Products of 2025 #AdafruitTopTen

Angelica

Adafruit’s Top Ten New Products of 2025 #AdafruitTopTen

Adafruit’s Top Ten New Products of 2025 #AdafruitTopTen We did it! Another year! Here are our top ten new products of the year. 10. Adafruit Sensirion SHT45 Precision Temp & Humidity with PTFE Sensirion Temperature/Humidity sensors are some of the finest & highest-accuracy devices you can get. And finally, we have some that have a true ...

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Stephanie posted What to Make with Circuit Playground TFT Gizmo

Stephanie

What to Make with Circuit Playground TFT Gizmo

Extend and expand your Circuit Playground projects with our bolt on TFT Gizmo that lets you add a lovely color display in a sturdy and reliable fashion. This PCB looks just like a round TFT breakout but has permanently affixed M3 standoffs that act as mechanical and electrical connections. This is a great companion for ...

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Anne Barela posted Making a Raspberry Pi BabyCam #PiDay

Anne Barela

Making a Raspberry Pi BabyCam #PiDay

GitHub user Manfi21 posts a baby monitoring camera project. It uses a Raspberry Pi 4 running BabyCamOS. The project is licensed under GNU General Public License v3.0. See more on GitHub.

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cameras, python, Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi 4

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baby, baby monitor

naive galeBOT Dec 19, 2025, 4:18 PM

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Anne Barela posted A cloud replacement for vacuum robots enabling local-only operation

Anne Barela

A cloud replacement for vacuum robots enabling local-only operation

Valetudo is a cloud replacement for vacuum robots enabling local-only operation. It is not a custom firmware. You can think of it as a (quoting a user) “brain parasite” for the vendor firmware. Valetudo aims to be a generic abstraction, providing a responsive webinterface that allows control of the robot. It can be used on phones, tablets as well as your desktop computer. It provides a REST-interface with inbuilt Swagger UI as documentation. Additionally, it integrates with Home Assistant and other smart home systems using MQTT. It is open source under an Apache 2.0 license. See more on GitHub.

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internet of things, reverse engineering, robotics, software

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robot, vacuum

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Jessie Mae posted Subscribe to the Adafruit Youtube channel! #Youtube #AdafruitLearnSystem

Jessie Mae

Subscribe to the Adafruit Youtube channel! #Youtube #AdafruitLearnSystem

Are you subscribed to the Adafruit Youtube channel? If you’re not already subscribed, click here! http://adafru.it/subscribe . It’s a free and easy way to keep up with our newest episodes. Here’s some of what we’re up to. Electronics Show and Tell Wednesdays 7:30pm Electronics show and tell every Wednesday at 7:30pm ET. Adafruit Ask an ...

naive galeBOT Dec 19, 2025, 9:15 PM

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Ben posted Making a Shake-Activated Christmas Gift Box(Pi 4B-based) #piday #raspberrypi

Ben

Making a Shake-Activated Christmas Gift Box(Pi 4B-based) #piday #raspberrypi

You can only open this box with the right sequence of tilting and shaking! from DFRobot on Hackster.io: Christmas is coming, any ideas for Christmas gifts now? I was trying to seek online for a long time to find special and surprising gifts for my loved ones, but finally, nothing. It seems hard to discover ...

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Ben posted Making a Shake-Activated Christmas Gift Box(Pi 4B-based) #piday #raspberrypi

Ben

Making a Shake-Activated Christmas Gift Box(Pi 4B-based) #piday #raspberrypi

You can only open this box with the right sequence of tilting and shaking! from DFRobot on Hackster.io: Christmas is coming, any ideas for Christmas gifts now? I was trying to seek online for a long time to find special and surprising gifts for my loved ones, but finally, nothing. It seems hard to discover ...

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Jessie Mae posted Layer by Layer – Quick Tip: How to apply multiple Appearances

Jessie Mae

Layer by Layer – Quick Tip: How to apply multiple Appearances

We shared this video on Youtube! In this quick tip you can learn how to apply multiple appearances to faces in a model with a single body. Let’s Go! 7/14 segment LED display by O Miller https://grabcad.com/library/7-segment-and-dual-14-segment-displays-1 Check out more of our CAD tutorials!

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Stephanie posted Adafruit’s Top Ten Socials of 2025 #AdafruitTopTen

Stephanie

Adafruit’s Top Ten Socials of 2025 #AdafruitTopTen

While you can find Adafruit on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, Mastodon, Bluesky and LinkedIn, most of you are following along on Facebook, Instagram and X. Thanks, we like sharing all the things with ya! Let’s take a walk down memory lane and dig up what we experienced together this past year on Facebook, Instagram ...

naive galeBOT Dec 20, 2025, 3:15 PM

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Stephanie posted 3D Risk

Stephanie

3D Risk

image via Instructables user madkins9 Instructables user madkins9 made a 3D version of Risk that is played on a globe with magnetic pieces. Did we mention all the game pieces fit tidily in the globe’s base? I found out this year that my brother has gotten very into online Risk the past couple years. ...

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Jessie Mae posted Why is lead so dangerous to humans?

Jessie Mae

Why is lead so dangerous to humans?

Ted-Ed shared this video on Youtube! Lead is a metallic element that’s distributed across Earth’s crust. When it enters the human body, it can disrupt many critical processes that span various systems, producing a diverse set of symptoms. So, just how bad is lead for human health? And if it’s really that dangerous, how did ...

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Jessie Mae posted Why is lead so dangerous to humans?

Jessie Mae

Why is lead so dangerous to humans?

Ted-Ed shared this video on Youtube! Lead is a metallic element that’s distributed across Earth’s crust. When it enters the human body, it can disrupt many critical processes that span various systems, producing a diverse set of symptoms. So, just how bad is lead for human health? And if it’s really that dangerous, how did ...

naive galeBOT Dec 20, 2025, 9:45 PM

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Ben posted Super Simple Snow Globe with Circuit Playground Express & MakeCode

Ben

Super Simple Snow Globe with Circuit Playground Express & MakeCode

Use the Circuit Playground Snow Globe Kit and Make Code to whip up a magical snowscape this winter season! Follow along with Liz Clark on the Adafruit Learning System. Although people may have mixed feelings about snow, I think we can all agree that snow globes are pretty sweet. You can make one that’s even ...

naive galeBOT Dec 21, 2025, 3:15 PM

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Kelly posted Adafruit Weekly Editorial Round-Up: Adafruit’s Top Tens, Planetary Gear Dreidels, & More!

Kelly

Adafruit Weekly Editorial Round-Up: Adafruit’s Top Tens, Planetary Gear Dreidels, & More!

ADAFRUIT WEEKLY EDITORIAL ROUND-UP We’ve got so much happening here at Adafruit that it’s not always easy to keep up! Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered. Each week we’ll be posting a handy round-up of what we’ve been up to, ranging from learn guides to blog articles, videos, and more. Adafruit’s Top Tens 2025 Planetary ...

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Stephanie posted ARCANA Capsule is a Desktop Tarot Companion

Stephanie

ARCANA Capsule is a Desktop Tarot Companion

image via Instructables user ylin63 Instructables user ylin63 made ARCANA capsule to “bridge the physical and digital worlds”, making a digital Tarot deck that maintains your personal touch: It sits on your desk like a magical artifact. To use it, you simply press the little wing on the side. The device lights up with ...

naive galeBOT Dec 21, 2025, 7:15 PM

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Zay posted Writing Science Fiction for Kids #SciFiSunday

Zay

Writing Science Fiction for Kids #SciFiSunday

Hollywood has produced many great science fiction movies written for families: E.T., WALL-E, Star Wars, that sort of thing. These are movies designed to appeal to the whole family. But science fiction movies that are made specifically for younger children are few and far between. So how do you go about writing science fiction for children? ...

naive galeBOT Dec 22, 2025, 1:15 AM

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Zay posted How to Build a Generation Ship #SciFiSunday

Zay

How to Build a Generation Ship #SciFiSunday

Once upon a time, science fiction writer Harlan Ellison wrote a story called Phoenix Without Ashes, based on a TV show he created with Ben Bova. The story starts when Devon is exiled from the Amish community he has called home for his entire life. Once exiled, Devon discovers a metal passage that leads him ...

naive galeBOT Dec 22, 2025, 2:30 AM

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Ben posted Scaled Up Christmas Tree

Ben

Scaled Up Christmas Tree

Original LEGO Model with 3D printed tree in background from Ellis Ware Did you ever want to feel like one of The Littles assembling a LEGO Christmas Tree? Ruth Amos and Ellis Ware on YouTube achieved this specific goal and nabbed an equally specific Guinness World Record along the way. I love the concept ...

naive galeBOT Dec 22, 2025, 2:11 PM

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Anne Barela posted Disneyland Paris debuts next-gen robotic Olaf character

Anne Barela

Disneyland Paris debuts next-gen robotic Olaf character

Bruce Vaughn, President and Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Imagineering, and Natacha Rafalski, Présidente of Disneyland Paris, introduced at Disneyland Paris a next-generation robotic character representing Olaf, the beloved snowman from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen. From the way he moves to the way he looks, every gesture and detail is crafted to reflect the Olaf audiences have seen in the film — alive, curious, and unmistakably himself. Details from an arXiv paper show Olaf having at least three computers including a Jetson and a Raspberry Pi. Read more in the article here.

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computers, Raspberry Pi, robotics

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Aaeon, disney, disneyland, frozen, Jetson, olaf, robotics

naive galeBOT Dec 22, 2025, 2:33 PM

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Anne Barela posted Making a network attached storage server with Raspberry Pi 5

Anne Barela

Making a network attached storage server with Raspberry Pi 5

Michael Klements has built a low-power SSD NAS around a Raspberry Pi 5. The Pi 5 NAS offers flexible storage options, a stats display, and custom carbon fiber panels. It uses both 2.5-inch SATA SSDs and NVMe storage drives. I’ve used OpenMediaVault (OMV) as the NAS operating system, and I’ll run some real-world tests on the NAS to evaluate real-world performance across different drive options. Two carbon fibre side panels support the 2.5-inch drives and the acrylic base for the Pi stack. A clear acrylic top panel holds a fan above the Pi’s heatsink, with a carbon fibre accent piece ...

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computers, Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi 5

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NAS, NVMe, OLED, OMV, OpenMediaVault, SATA, storage

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Anne Barela posted A DIY wooden and 3D printed Advent Calendar

Anne Barela

A DIY wooden and 3D printed Advent Calendar

Erich Styger has spent weekends making a DIY Advent Calendar. While it lacks electronics, it does have 24 numbered canisters for daily items and a golden star on top. The tree and socket are made of pine wood, cut on a Shapeoko 4. The tree size is 40×50 cm. The 24 round cut-outs in the tree hold one round container each. The container number is printed with three different filaments: Prusament “Galaxy Green”, Prusament “Galaxy Red” and Prusament “Viva la Bronce”. The star is printed with Prusament PLA Blend “Viva la Bronce” color which is very close to ‘gold’ color. See ...

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3D printing, holiday

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Anne Barela posted A digital level teardown uncovers an innovative sensor

Anne Barela

A digital level teardown uncovers an innovative sensor

The electronupdate blog looks at an AliExpress digital level…. a super useful tool in the workshop, especially for setting blade angles on a table saw. Digital levels (tilt gauges) of this class are always built around a MEMS accelerometer. This one, however is unique! Seems to be constructed with a small glass container with the MEMs glued on the bottom. The only part I can find on the Memsic website that matches is a “thermal accelerometer”. Unlike a traditional MEMs design which uses a bit of CMOS silicon with many fingers (to create a capacitance difference) as a proof mass….. ...

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reverse engineering, Sensors

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CMOS, level, mems, Memsic

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Stephanie posted How Does Disney Install 20 Holiday Icon Trees in One Night?

Stephanie

How Does Disney Install 20 Holiday Icon Trees in One Night?

Go behind the scenes with Disney Unscripted and follow along as the Holiday Services crew installs 20 highly decorated trees overnight: Discover how Walt Disney World Resort transforms into a holiday wonderland overnight. In this exclusive behind-the-scenes look, watch as Disney Holiday Services cast members work tirelessly to install dozens of iconic Christmas trees across ...

naive galeBOT Dec 22, 2025, 4:53 PM

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Ben posted Shipping Alert: Adafruit Not Shipping Orders on Christmas Day December 25, 2025

Ben

Shipping Alert: Adafruit Not Shipping Orders on Christmas Day December 25, 2025

🎄Adafruit will not be shipping orders this Thursday December 25, 2025. Expedited orders placed after 11am ET Wednesday December 24 will not go out until Friday December 26. 🪩Adafruit is also closed for New Years on Thursday January 1, 2026 Particularly around the holidays, pickup and delivery times are subject to change. Please allow extra time for your orders to process and ship. For last minute gifts send a GIFT CERTIFICATE.

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featured, holiday

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holiday, holiday shipping, shipping

naive galeBOT Dec 22, 2025, 5:15 PM

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Jessie Mae posted Artemis Science: Visualizing NASA’s Next Lunar Flyby

Jessie Mae

Artemis Science: Visualizing NASA’s Next Lunar Flyby

NASA Goddard shared this video on Youtube! NASA’s Artemis missions are sending astronauts to explore the Moon for the first time in over fifty years. In early 2026, four Artemis II crew members will fly by the lunar far side at an altitude of approximately 3,000 to 9,000 miles, testing the Orion capsule and venturing ...

naive galeBOT Dec 22, 2025, 6:05 PM

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Kelly posted Fitness-Focused Projects from the Adafruit Learn System

Kelly

Fitness-Focused Projects from the Adafruit Learn System

It’s the end of December and pretty much all of us are doubling down in glutton town in some way or another. From Saturnalia to SantaCon, it’s just been this way for thousands of years. That being said, eventually the New Year comes and we feel that familiar itch to recalibrate, reinvent, or merely reign in some of the damage from the prior month’s merriment. We’ve put together some of our favorite fitness-focused projects from the Adafruit Learn System below for those of you who plan to (eventually, probably) get making and get moving in 2026. PyLeap ESP32-S3 TFT ...

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adafruit learning system

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adafruit learn system

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Zay posted Where We're Going, We Don't Need Strings: DIY Stringless Digital Guitar #MusicMonday

Zay

Where We’re Going, We Don’t Need Strings: DIY Stringless Digital Guitar #MusicMonday

Is a guitar still a guitar with no resonance chamber? That’s an electric guitar. What about no strings? That’s trickier. Here’s more from synthopia: The Quadwave is a streamlined, next-generation digital guitar MIDI controller that lets you play sounds no guitar or bass can. There are no strings to tune, no moving parts to break ...

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Zay posted Where We're Going, We Don't Need Strings: DIY Stringless Digital Guitar #MusicMonday

Zay

Where We’re Going, We Don’t Need Strings: DIY Stringless Digital Guitar #MusicMonday

Is a guitar still a guitar with no resonance chamber? That’s an electric guitar. What about no strings? That’s trickier. Here’s more from synthopia: The Quadwave is a streamlined, next-generation digital guitar MIDI controller that lets you play sounds no guitar or bass can. There are no strings to tune, no moving parts to break ...

naive galeBOT Dec 22, 2025, 11:15 PM

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Takara posted New Orleans Musicians' Favorite Christmas Songs

Takara

New Orleans Musicians’ Favorite Christmas Songs

Irma Thomas; Big Freedia; Tarriona “Tank” Ball Sean Gardner/Getty Images; Nelson Cosey; Josh Brasted/Getty Images for Essence via NPR Christmas sounds different across the globe. While some may be singing carols, somewhere else may be crooning to jazz, and elsewhere may be enjoying a parranda. NPR shares what musicians from NoLa listen to this time ...

naive galeBOT Dec 23, 2025, 2:37 PM

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Ben posted Sense HAT advent calendar

Ben

Sense HAT advent calendar

A fun Christmas coding project using the Sense HAT from Raspberry Pi: Count down to Christmas with your Sense HAT! Your digital advent calendar will display a new image each day between 1 and 24 December. Learn more!

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Raspberry Pi

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piday, raspberry pi

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Anne Barela posted ICYMI Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter: Year End Special, Cheat Sheets, Internet of Things, Projects and More! #CircuitPython #Python #micropython @Raspberry_Pi

Anne Barela

ICYMI Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter: Year End Special, Cheat Sheets, Internet of Things, Projects and More! #CircuitPython #Python #micropython @Raspberry_Pi

If you missed this week’s Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter, here is the ICYMI (in case you missed it) version. To never miss another issue, subscribe now! – You’ll get a terrific newsletter each Monday (which is out before this post). 12,321 subscribers worldwide! The next newsletter goes out in a week and subscribing is the best way to keep up with all things Python for hardware. No ads or spam, no selling lists, leave any time. From the Editor: Welcome to the latest Python on Microcontrollers newsletter and Happy Holidays to all. This is the last newsletter of 2025 with the next issue ...

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Adafruit Daily, CircuitPython, micropython, Newsletter, Programming, python, Python on Microcontrollers

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circuitpython, icymi, MicroPython, Newsletter, python, raspberry pi, SBC

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Stephanie posted 3D Print a Cookie Launcher to Level Up your Cookie Tin

Stephanie

3D Print a Cookie Launcher to Level Up your Cookie Tin

I don’t think this cookie launcher would be able to put away after the holiday season in my household. The Skjegg shared this ridiculously fun build over on YouTube Need cookies for your tin? Make this roller for textured cookies!

naive galeBOT Dec 23, 2025, 3:56 PM

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Anne Barela posted Chaos after the WSJ let Claude AI run their office mending machine

Anne Barela

Chaos after the WSJ let Claude AI run their office mending machine

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) let Anthropic’s Claude AI run a vending machine in the newsroom as an experiment. “It ordered a live fish and a PlayStation 5. Users convinced it to set all the prices to zero (free). It offered to buy stun guns, pepper spray, cigarettes and underwear.” Profits collapsed. Newsroom morale soared. See the video below and the article (paywalled). Via X.

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Artificial intelligence

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Anne Barela posted Google to merge Chromebooks with Android

Anne Barela

Google to merge Chromebooks with Android

Google has been coasting along with its Android tablets and Chromebooks for years, playing second fiddle to the bigger players in the game. But the company has a new card up its sleeve: the upcoming merger of its two platforms into something entirely new. Word on the street is that it’s called Aluminium OS. Ever since the failed launch of the Pixel Slate back in 2018, which was Google’s first attempt at integrating ChromeOS and Android, onlookers have been wondering what the future of these platforms would be. At Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit in September, Google confirmed that ChromeOS and Android will merge; Google’s hardware chief, Rick Osterloh, ...

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android, computers

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Chrome, chromebook

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Anne Barela posted One small change in battery design could reduce fires

Anne Barela

One small change in battery design could reduce fires

Lithium-ion batteries are found in everything from smartphones to cars, and while they are generally very safe if stored and charged correctly, there are thousands of documented cases of them catching fire. Lithium-ion batteries contain flammable electrolytes — liquid solutions of lithium salts dissolved in organic solvents that allow the electric charge to flow. The batteries can become unstable under certain conditions, such as physical damage like piercing, overcharging, extreme temperatures or manufacturing defects. When things go wrong, a battery can heat up and catch fire very rapidly, undergoing a dangerous chain reaction called a “thermal runaway.” A team of ...

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batteries & power

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batteries, fire, lipo

naive galeBOT Dec 23, 2025, 5:11 PM

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Anne Barela posted Building a fully working BMO from Adventure Time (yes, it can play DOOM)

Anne Barela

Building a fully working BMO from Adventure Time (yes, it can play DOOM)

User Dani0072009 on Reddit posts about making a fully working BMO from Adventure Time. The core of the system is the Adafruit ItsyBitsy ESP32, which is ideal in many ways. For example, it has an enable pin that allows the board to be put into a low-power state, which is very useful for battery-powered operation. In addition, it is small, compact, and has excellent power consumption characteristics. It also includes 2 MB of PSRAM, which is essential for running Doom (to be honest, it’s still a bit tight…). …fitting everything in required a lot of trial and error. The largest component ...

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ESP32, gaming, ItsyBitsy, projects

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Adventure Time, BMO, Doom

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Anne Barela posted Reverse engineered Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5

Anne Barela

Reverse engineered Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5

Tube Time on GitHub posts: This is the reverse engineered schematic and layout for a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5. It’s not meant to be fabricated–critical signal integrity parameters aren’t correct, it’s not 100% faithful to the original, the footprints aren’t a perfect match, and the bill of materials is not reverse engineered. You also won’t be able to obtain most of the chips since they are custom for this design or only available to large customers, not through a distributor. Why? I needed to solve some design issues with a project that uses one of these modules, but the ...

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Compute Module, Raspberry Pi, reverse engineering

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Jessie Mae posted NASA’s Roman Space Telescope: Widening Our Gaze

Jessie Mae

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope: Widening Our Gaze

NASA Goddard shared this video on Youtube! The NASA Astrophysics fleet of spacecraft has an impressive range of capabilities. What is the next step in exploring the cosmos? The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA’s upcoming flagship mission, will take Hubble’s resolution and widen its infrared view to more than 100 times the coverage in every single image. Roman is a survey telescope that can peer through the Milky Way’s obscuring dust, and see faint, distant galaxies. Roman’s rigid design allows it to scan large regions of sky very quickly. Hubble would take 1,000 years to observe what Roman can ...

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science

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NASA, space

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Zay posted Science and Art: A History #ArtTuesday #ArtTuesday

Zay

Science and Art: A History #ArtTuesday #ArtTuesday

Science is inseparable from art. The very idea of perspective changed painting forever. Here’s more on science and art from The Overview: The Mona Lisa is probably the most obvious and popular example of science art. Leonardo da Vinci, who made discoveries in natural sciences, anatomy, engineering, and physics, was a master in translating scientific ...

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Anne Barela posted From sketch to product in days with vibe coding and rapid mechatronics

Anne Barela

From sketch to product in days with vibe coding and rapid mechatronics

Pierre-Louis Soulié writes about prototyping hardware at software speed — marrying vibe coding with rapid mechatronics to turn ideas into working robots in days, not weeks. The premise: vibe coding hasn’t reached hardware yet In software, you can spin up a dev server, tweak a few lines, and “feel” your product evolving in real time. Call it vibe coding: short, playful loops that privilege momentum over ceremony. In hardware, the folklore says you can’t do that — parts, prints, shipping delays, long lead times. At Fable Engineering, we don’t buy that story. We build like we’re coding: tiny loops, constant feedback, and ...

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Artificial intelligence, design and architecture, Hardware, Programming, projects, Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi 5, robotics, software

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Anne Barela posted ESP-DASH: a real-time, on-device dashboard for IoT devices

Anne Barela

ESP-DASH: a real-time, on-device dashboard for IoT devices

ESP-DASH is the 5th-gen fast library to create a real-time, on-device dashboard for your devices / projects based on ESP32, RP2040+W and RP2350+W microcontrollers. The library includes charts, display cards, interactive buttons and many more components to create a perfect dashboard which is accessible locally via your IoT device’s IP. ESP-DASH does not require any kind of internet connection, everything is stored locally. ESP-DASH Lite (OSS) is licensed under General Public License v3 (GPLv3). See more on GitHub.

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ESP32, internet of things, Pico, Pico 2, Raspberry Pi, RP2040, RP2350, software

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Anne Barela posted Zephyr vs FreeRTOS: How to choose the right RTOS for your Embedded Project

Anne Barela

Zephyr vs FreeRTOS: How to choose the right RTOS for your Embedded Project

Shawn Hymel takes a look at real time operating systems for hardware focusing on Zephyr and FreeRTOS. Every time I mention Zephyr, I inevitably get a few responses along the lines of “just use FreeRTOS.” I admit, FreeRTOS is amazing, but it might not be the right tool for the job. In the rest of the post, I’ll analyze each to hopefully help give you a better idea of what kinds of jobs each is better suited for. The first question you should be asking is if you even need a real-time operating system (RTOS). I covered this in a ...

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Operating System, robotics, RTOS, software, Zephyr

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naive galeBOT Dec 23, 2025, 9:05 PM

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Tim posted NEW LEARN GUIDE: Greeting Card Maker for Fruit Jam #CircuitPython #AdafruitLearningSystem

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NEW LEARN GUIDE: Greeting Card Maker for Fruit Jam #CircuitPython #AdafruitLearningSystem

This Fruit Jam app lets you design printable greeting cards. The text and image on the front of the card, as well as the text inside the card are all customizable. If your card is in celebration of one of the winter holidays, you can use the include snowflake designer to make a geometric snowflake for the front of your card. If snowflakes not your style? No problem, the image on the front can be a custom SVG or PNG image file instead. It can also easily adapt to cards for any occasion by omitting or changing the emoji that ...

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naive galeBOT Dec 23, 2025, 9:23 PM

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John Park posted NEW GUIDE ALERT: Sparkle Motion Christmas Tree Lights

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NEW GUIDE ALERT: Sparkle Motion Christmas Tree Lights

I needed some extra holiday spirit in the workshop, so here’s a quick Sparkle Motion NeoPixel strand Christmas Tree! Here’s the Learn Guide to make your own (in case you’ve got some spare NeoPixels and a Sparkle Motion on hand). The Sparkle Motion board running WLED makes it easy to set up great looking lighting and animation, plus, there’s no soldering involved, just plug and play your way into the holidays. Read more at Sparkle Motion Christmas Tree Lights

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naive galeBOT Dec 23, 2025, 11:15 PM

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Takara posted Analog Tachometer Relay

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Analog Tachometer Relay

Projects like this are why we champion open-source. A fully analog tachometer relay built by supunmsw and shared instructables shows how you can be efficient without going digital. As an Engineering Executive in a graphite mining and processing company, I’m constantly surrounded by rotating equipment—fans, pumps, and conveyors. I’ve seen multiple incidents and inefficiencies caused ...

naive galeBOT Dec 24, 2025, 3:15 PM

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Stephanie posted Big Ben 2025 Gingerbread

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Big Ben 2025 Gingerbread

Thanks to Elizabeth for sending in this gingerbread Big Ben. You and your family have taken gingerbread to a whole new level. WOW. My family made this Gingerbread Big Ben / Elizabeth Tower inspired by our daughter’s recent trip to England. I used an Arduino, neopixel strip, Catalex MP3 player, an amplifier and a speaker ...

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Anne Barela posted December Past: Tech Sweaters of the Day

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December Past: Tech Sweaters of the Day

Last December, we had a Tech Sweater each Day , kind of like an Advent Calendar for tech and ugly sweaters. While likely they are not available from the original retailers, you can browse the designs on the Adafruit Blog here and do a reverse image search to see if anyone still carries them. Always in fashion, even past the holidays.

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naive galeBOT Dec 24, 2025, 3:45 PM

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Ben posted Recreating Banned Toys

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Recreating Banned Toys

Life size Skating Barbie complete with dubious sparks, via LittleJem As part of a maker-focused secret Santa, LittleGem crafted some banned toys of the past. She gave herself three rules: They have to be bigger than the original, they have to replicate the banned action and she only has three days per toy. Over ...

naive galeBOT Dec 24, 2025, 4:40 PM

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Anne Barela posted December Past: A computer parts holiday wreath (with DRAM)

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December Past: A computer parts holiday wreath (with DRAM)

Looking back at December, 2013, Make: featured an upcycled-computer holiday wreath by Louis Pelissier. It is made out of 25 memory chips from old computers. The bow is a red Cat5 network cable. Three old keyboards were used for the lettering (three Rs were needed). One keyboard was taken apart and the housing that holds the keys in place was cut to the number of letter spaces to hold the words “Merry Christmas” and 4 extra spaces for the wire ties. The memory was wire tied together at the holes in the memory chips and loosely attached to a wreath hoop that was purchased ...

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components & parts, computers, holiday

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naive galeBOT Dec 24, 2025, 5:21 PM

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Anne Barela posted Update: unique Unix v4 source code recovered off random tape

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Update: unique Unix v4 source code recovered off random tape

An update from a previous post last month: The University of Utah’s School of Computing found and recovered a magnetic tape with the only known copy of Unix v4, the first version of the operating system with both its kernel and core utilities written in that shiny newfangled language known as C. The recovery process was carefully executed, but the results were “easy” as these things go. The nine-track 3M tape is from 1973, making it over 50 years old, and had “a pretty good chance of being recoverable.” That was a fair assessment by archivist Al Kossow of Bitsavers, who did ...

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naive galeBOT Dec 24, 2025, 5:38 PM

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Anne Barela posted The Commodore 64 Ultimate user port breakout review

Anne Barela

The Commodore 64 Ultimate user port breakout review

Les Pounder received an unexpected parcel Christmas Eve and popped onto YouTube to show folks: Inside it was the new Commodore 64 Ultimate’s User Port breakout cable and I just had to give it a go. So, join me as I blink an LED using BASIC on the latest Commodore 64. Catch the video below.

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naive galeBOT Dec 24, 2025, 7:07 PM

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Ben posted Where is Santa Now, NORAD Santa Tracker

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Where is Santa Now, NORAD Santa Tracker

While Santa arrives in North America tonight, the reindeer are already in flight, delivering millions of presents! You can follow Santa’s journey with the North American Aerospace Defense Command’s Santa Tracker. The NORAD Tracks Santa® (NTS) program has been around for a long time, since 1955 to be exact! And while NORAD has the history and the necessary technology to track Santa, the NTS program spends only minimal government funds. So, how do we do it? The NTS program is funded through generous contributions from our corporate team. Everything from computer servers, web site design, video imaging, Santa’s tracking map, ...

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Zay posted Measuring and Analysis of Exercise Activities with SquatScope #WearableWednesday

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Measuring and Analysis of Exercise Activities with SquatScope #WearableWednesday

Looking for a DIY wearable for monitoring of muscle activity and motion? Look no further than SquatScope! Here’s more from via hackster.io: SquatScope is a comprehensive wearable sensor system designed for real-time monitoring and analysis of muscle activity (EMG) and motion (IMU) during exercise activities. The system aims to provide athletes, researchers, and fitness enthusiasts ...

naive galeBOT Dec 24, 2025, 11:00 PM

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Takara posted Cyberpunk Santa Eye

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Cyberpunk Santa Eye

Create your own “mad-eyed” Cybernetic Santa Claus eye patch! The eye code with robot/terminator style eye animation runs on the Adafruit TFT Gizmo and Circuit Playground Bluefruit or Express. Some simple crafting with EVA foam sheets make for a stylish, comfortable eye holder. “Ho-ho-ho. Get to da reindeer!” Check out the full guide from John ...

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Takara posted Cyberpunk Santa Eye

Takara

Cyberpunk Santa Eye

Create your own “mad-eyed” Cybernetic Santa Claus eye patch! The eye code with robot/terminator style eye animation runs on the Adafruit TFT Gizmo and Circuit Playground Bluefruit or Express. Some simple crafting with EVA foam sheets make for a stylish, comfortable eye holder. “Ho-ho-ho. Get to da reindeer!” Check out the full guide from John ...

naive galeBOT Dec 25, 2025, 6:15 AM

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Pedro posted Vernier caliper hook for IKEA SKÅDIS pegboard #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Vernier caliper hook for IKEA SKÅDIS pegboard #3DThursday #3DPrinting

YFStudio shares: Vernier caliper hook, with top and bottom snaps, not easy to loosen when taking and placing Compatible with IKEA SKÅDIS pegboard download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2139889-vernier-caliper-hook-top-and-bottom-snap-secure-an Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed ...

naive galeBOT Dec 25, 2025, 6:45 AM

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Ben posted From the mail bag...

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From the mail bag…

From the mail bag! Ladies and Gentlemen, As the year winds down … I wanted to thank Lady Ada and her staff (“minions”?) for the service they provide to the Techno-Geek community. By spreading and facilitating the fun of electronics, programming, building, and occasionally exploding things, you guys have provided me (a 70-year “Old F**t”) ...

naive galeBOT Dec 25, 2025, 7:00 AM

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Pedro posted Mini Block for Sandpaper #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Mini Block for Sandpaper #3DThursday #3DPrinting

user_1952791092 shares: Mini sanding block for sandpaper. It is always useful when you need to sand the material gently and precisely. Junk paper? Replace it or print more blocks and have different grains on hand. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2139524-mini-block-for-sandpaper Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and ...

naive galeBOT Dec 25, 2025, 8:15 AM

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Pedro posted Modern Planter #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Modern Planter #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Erikvdb shares: Modern Square Planter with insert pot. Can be used with or without the base/foot Printed in PLA Wood and PLA Silk Silver. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2139419-modern-planter Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have ...

naive galeBOT Dec 25, 2025, 9:15 AM

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Pedro posted Mini Screw Top Potion Bottle #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Mini Screw Top Potion Bottle #3DThursday #3DPrinting

EternityLabs shares: I wanted something fun to put on my keychain, so I made this small round potion bottle. It has a screw-top lid, so it actually opens, and there’s a hole for a keychain. If you don’t want it on keys, there’s also an optional top without the hole. Great for tiny trinkets, glitter, ...

naive galeBOT Dec 25, 2025, 10:00 AM

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Pedro posted M5 Bolt to T track knob #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

M5 Bolt to T track knob #3DThursday #3DPrinting

iamweezer shares: This just lets you turn generic M5 bolts and nuts into knobs for T Track. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2139278-m5-bolt-to-t-track-knob Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed ...

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Pedro posted M5 Bolt to T track knob #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

M5 Bolt to T track knob #3DThursday #3DPrinting

iamweezer shares: This just lets you turn generic M5 bolts and nuts into knobs for T Track. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2139278-m5-bolt-to-t-track-knob Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed ...

naive galeBOT Dec 25, 2025, 11:16 AM

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Pedro posted HomePod mini stand US Plug #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

HomePod mini stand US Plug #3DThursday #3DPrinting

user_1650405396 shares: Remixed the remix. Took Denis96’s remix for EU and modified to work for US/CA plugs. The socket plug is tight to maintain tension. Printed with supports; haven’t tried without so not sure what free-standing results would be like. Shown mounted in my bathroom with the plug not flush but that’s only because my ...

naive galeBOT Dec 25, 2025, 12:15 PM

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Pedro posted Snowball Slinger #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Snowball Slinger #3DThursday #3DPrinting

BitterPython435 shares: Tired of losing in snowball fights? The SnowballSlinger is the solution! With a 3 shot magazine and accurate gum-based firing you can dominate the battlefield! Just srew on the magazine, load a snowball, aim, and fire!! download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2139011-snowball-slinger Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community ...

naive galeBOT Dec 25, 2025, 1:15 PM

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Pedro posted Ice skate holder #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Ice skate holder #3DThursday #3DPrinting

user_1643159334 shares: strong ice skate holder. easy so you don’t have to carry both skates awkwardly! download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2138766-ice-skate-holder Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, ...

naive galeBOT Dec 25, 2025, 2:15 PM

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Pedro posted Flex Force Clips - Multi-Purpose Clip Set #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Flex Force Clips – Multi-Purpose Clip Set #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Dals_Builds shares: The Flex-Force Clip set is a collection of practical, 3D-printable clips designed for everyday organizing tasks around the home, office, and workshop. Each clip is optimized for a specific use case, with a focus on strength, simplicity, and printability. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2138715-flex-force-clips-multi-purpose-clip-set Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY ...

naive galeBOT Dec 25, 2025, 3:15 PM

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Pedro posted Wave motion ball grid #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Wave motion ball grid #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Every week we’ll 3D print designs from the community and showcase slicer settings, use cases and of course, Time-lapses! This Week: Wave Motion Ball By SomeRandomDude printables.com/model/1522919-wave-motion-ball-grid Bambu X1C PolyMaker PLA 7hr 45mins X:76 Y:77 Z:71mm .24mm layer / .4mm Nozzle 10% Infill / 1mm Retraction 200C / 60C 137g 230mm/s Every Thursday is #3dthursday ...

naive galeBOT Dec 25, 2025, 5:15 PM

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Pedro posted Santa Dragon - Articulated Keychain Figure #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Santa Dragon – Articulated Keychain Figure #3DThursday #3DPrinting

biocraftlab shares: Straight from the snowy skies of the North Pole, the Santa Dragon swoops in to deliver presents, cheer, and a little bit of fire-powered Christmas magic. This fully articulated flexi dragon combines classic Santa vibes with playful fantasy, making it the ultimate holiday companion for your collection. download the files on: https://www.printables.com/model/1523400-santa-dragon-articulated-keychain-figure Every ...

naive galeBOT Dec 25, 2025, 7:15 PM

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Pedro posted Seedlings Pot - Continuous Self Watering System (PET Water Bottle Sealed) - Germination Station #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Seedlings Pot – Continuous Self Watering System (PET Water Bottle Sealed) – Germination Station #3DThursday #3DPrinting

SimonSenecky_781731 shares: Can be used to start growing basil and chili and other plants which need a lot of water at the start. When reloading a bottle make sure you are quick – it will be sealed quickly (a solution will be added soon – check out Update 1) download the files on: https://www.printables.com/model/1523306-seedlings-pot-continuous-self-watering-system-pet Every ...

naive galeBOT Dec 25, 2025, 9:00 PM

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Pedro posted Parametric Sand Paper Organizer Storage #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Parametric Sand Paper Organizer Storage #3DThursday #3DPrinting

MikeSilhy_514328 shares: This is a holder for thin things, such as sandpaper. I made it for a quarter of the standard 230x280mm (9″x11″) sheet, so it’s 115 x 140mm, but you can easily change the measurements in the parameters of the Fusion360 files. download the files on: https://www.printables.com/model/1523126-parametric-sand-paper-organizer-storage Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! ...

naive galeBOT Dec 25, 2025, 10:15 PM

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Ben posted LEGO Rings - Press in Studs #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Ben

LEGO Rings – Press in Studs #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by jabbanman on Printables: This set includes 1X1, 2X1, and 3X1 LEGO‑compatible ring bodies, provided in US sizes 3–13.5 (0.5 increments). The studs are printed separately on a sprue and come in multiple diameters so users can fine‑tune the fit. The goal of this design is to let you dial in the printed stud ...

naive galeBOT Dec 25, 2025, 11:15 PM

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Pedro posted Hakko Base (FX-888D) #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Hakko Base (FX-888D) #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Gerdarumba_111489 shares this great design for a Hakko FX-888D base download the files on: https://www.printables.com/model/1522849-hakko-base-fx-888d Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and sculptures, so each Thursday ...

naive galeBOT Dec 26, 2025, 12:15 AM

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Ben posted Skadis SKÅDIS Pegboard Basket with Mounting Plate #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Ben

Skadis SKÅDIS Pegboard Basket with Mounting Plate #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by Frederico Hustle on Printables: 🧺 SKÅDIS Pegboard Basket with Mounting Plate This model is a SKÅDIS-compatible pegboard basket, mounted on a modular base plate. It is perfect for organizing small items on your desk, workshop, or office wall while keeping everything easily accessible. Download the files and learn more Every Thursday is #3dthursday ...

naive galeBOT Dec 26, 2025, 1:15 AM

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Pedro posted Snowball Buddy #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Snowball Buddy #3DThursday #3DPrinting

sektor7_studios shares: Meet this little winter buddy who just loves to sit around and hang his legs. A fun, cozy decorative figure that prints fully print-in-place, with no supports required. download the files on: https://www.printables.com/model/1522679-snowball-buddy-no-supports-print-in-place Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects ...

naive galeBOT Dec 26, 2025, 5:19 PM

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Ben posted Raspberry Pi for Christmas? Welcome to the family! #piday #raspberrypi

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Raspberry Pi for Christmas? Welcome to the family! #piday #raspberrypi

Raspberry Pi welcomes holiday newcomers to the Raspberry Pi ecosystem with this quick getting started guide. Your Raspberry Pi is a small but mighty single-board computer. Don’t let its size fool you — it can run full operating systems, so you can use it as a home computer. This is especially easy if you’ve got a Raspberry Pi 400, 500 or 500+, as those models are pretty much ‘plug-and-play’. You can find details for all of our hardware on our product pages. Learn more! We also have resources available in our Learn Guides, blog, and more! Each Friday ...

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naive galeBOT Dec 26, 2025, 7:15 PM

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Zay posted Raspberry Pi for Sailors @Raspberry_Pi #PiDay #RaspberryPi

Zay

Raspberry Pi for Sailors @Raspberry_Pi #PiDay #RaspberryPi

When you’re sailing the seven seas, whether in search of the golden fleece, or you’re just trying to get home after having a fine old time in Troy, it’ll help if your Raspberry Pi is rugged enough to withstand whatever Poseidon might throw at you. Matti Airas of Hat Labs has come up with a ...

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Zay posted Raspberry Pi for Sailors @Raspberry_Pi #PiDay #RaspberryPi

Zay

Raspberry Pi for Sailors @Raspberry_Pi #PiDay #RaspberryPi

When you’re sailing the seven seas, whether in search of the golden fleece, or you’re just trying to get home after having a fine old time in Troy, it’ll help if your Raspberry Pi is rugged enough to withstand whatever Poseidon might throw at you. Matti Airas of Hat Labs has come up with a ...

naive galeBOT Dec 26, 2025, 11:15 PM

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Takara posted Boosting Preventative Care with AI-Powered Wearable

Takara

Boosting Preventative Care with AI-Powered Wearable

Using artificial intelligence to analyze gait data, the wearable device developed in Philip Gutruf’s lab detects frailty, a common condition among the elderly and disabled known to cause falls and lead to hospitalization. via the University of Arizona Researchers at the University of Arizona Gutruf Lab have developed a wearable device that incorporates artificial intelligence ...

naive galeBOT Dec 27, 2025, 1:15 AM

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Jessie Mae posted Adam Savage Visits Jim Henson's Creature Shop!

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Adam Savage Visits Jim Henson’s Creature Shop!

Jim Henson Creature Shop is building a new Fraggle Rock baby Gorg puppet – Adam Savage’s Tested shared this video on Youtube! For the recently released holiday special The First Snow of Fraggle Rock, the artists and puppeteers at Jim Henson’s Creature Shop were tasked with designing and building a new character to the Fraggle ...

naive galeBOT Dec 27, 2025, 7:15 PM

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Zay posted NASA’s Hubble Images Largest Found Protoplanetary Disc #SpaceSaturday

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NASA’s Hubble Images Largest Found Protoplanetary Disc #SpaceSaturday

While NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has been supplanted by the James Webb Space Telescope, the good old Hubble still provides new insights into the universe. Recently, the Hubble has imaged the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed. Here’s more form NASA! [The disk is] located roughly 1,000 light-years from Earth, IRAS 23077+6707, nicknamed “Dracula’s Chivito,” spans ...

naive galeBOT Dec 28, 2025, 3:15 PM

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Stephanie posted The World State Project

Stephanie

The World State Project

image via The World State Instructables user mondal3011 runs The World State, a site that uses live data to create art showing the current state of the world, and shared the how over on Instructables: This idea hit me when I was thinking about how much data is constantly flowing around us. Planes are ...

naive galeBOT Dec 28, 2025, 5:15 PM

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Jessie Mae posted Getting Started In Machining - Absolute Beginners!

Jessie Mae

Getting Started In Machining – Absolute Beginners!

Blondihacks shared this video on Youtube! This episode on Blondihacks, I’m showing you how to get started in machining as hobby from nothing! Exclusive videos, drawings, models & plans available on Patreon! Learn more!

naive galeBOT Dec 28, 2025, 7:15 PM

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Zay posted The Best Science Fiction Movies of the 21st Century (So Far) #SciFiSunday

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The Best Science Fiction Movies of the 21st Century (So Far) #SciFiSunday

What are the best science fiction movies of the 21st century? So far, anyhow? Well, Indie Wire has a list that may have some surprises. Of course on the list are some usual suspects like Minority Report, Snowpiercer, and WALL-E, but the list also sports some movies you may not have seen, like Coherence, Memoria, ...

naive galeBOT Dec 29, 2025, 12:45 AM

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Ben posted Explore Vera Rubin Observatory

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Explore Vera Rubin Observatory

One of the first images from the era Rubin Observatory of the Trifid and Lagoon Nebulae image: NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory One of the big space stories of 2025 was the opening of the Vera Rubin Observatory. It is equipped with the largest digital camera and largest lens ever created! It will capture ...

naive galeBOT Dec 29, 2025, 1:15 AM

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Zay posted Coherence: The Best Sleeper Science Fiction Movie of the 2000s (So Far) #SciFiSunday

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Coherence: The Best Sleeper Science Fiction Movie of the 2000s (So Far) #SciFiSunday

The press notes for the 2013 movie Coherence has the following note: “COHERENCE evolved from an experiment to see just how little traditional movie elements were needed to create a compelling and narratively ambitious project. The elements in question were basics such as ‘crew,’ ‘budget,’ ‘script,’ and ‘time.'” This bare-bones approach might boggle your mind ...

naive galeBOT Dec 29, 2025, 3:15 PM

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Stephanie posted This Starry Sky Table Lamp is a Kinetic Light Sculpture

Stephanie

This Starry Sky Table Lamp is a Kinetic Light Sculpture

image via Instructables user wjeng Instructables user wjeng made this rotating table lamp using their 3D printing, laser cutting and woodworking skills and shared the process: The design is anchored by a central ring-light and crowned with a high-density panel of 684 LEDs, creating a dynamic, rotating visual experience. Read more Make a Floor ...

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Anne Barela posted Now you can run Unix v4 from your browser

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Now you can run Unix v4 from your browser

We’ve posted a couple of blogs on the discovery of a tape with the code for Unix v4 here and here. The recovered code is at squoze.net/UNIX/v4/ and at archive.org. Now Mitch Riedstra has established a web page which boots Linux and runs the simh simulator for a PDP 11/45 and runs Unix v4. Instructions are given for the handful of commands needed, then you can use it to your heart’s content. Check out the simulator here. Via X.

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emulation, history, linux, vintage computing

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emulation, simulation, Unix, Unix v4, web

naive galeBOT Dec 29, 2025, 3:43 PM

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Anne Barela posted What does an unprocessed photo looks like?

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What does an unprocessed photo looks like?

maurycyz.com takes a look at what a camera sensor captures and how it might be processed to give you a digital image. (Raw images are) not even black-and-white, it’s gray-and-gray. This is because while the camera’s analog-to-digital converter (ADC) output can theoretically output values from 0 to 16382, the data doesn’t cover that whole range. Camera sensors aren’t actually able to see color: They only measure how much light hit each pixel. In a color camera, the sensor is covered by a grid of alternating color filters. Our perception of brightness is non-linear. If brightness values are quantized, most of ...

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cameras, science

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naive galeBOT Dec 29, 2025, 4:07 PM

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Anne Barela posted The OrangePi 6 Plus single board computer, a review

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The OrangePi 6 Plus single board computer, a review

The Arm-based OrangePi 6 Plus single board computer (SBC) is NOT a super small, credit card format board. It is something that’s definitely larger, and that comes directly with an integrated heatsink. Most of it will be hidden from view as the board comes pre-installed with the heatsink that covers the SOC and the memory chips. Component Specification SoC CIX CD8180 / CD8160 (12-core 64-bit) CPU Architecture 4× Cortex-A720 (High-perf) + 4× Cortex-A720 (Main) + 4× Cortex-A520 (Efficiency) GPU Arm Immortalis-G720 MC10 (Ray Tracing & 8K Decoding support) NPU (AI) Up to 45 TOPS (System-wide); ~30 TOPS Dedicated NPU RAM 16GB ...

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arm development, computers, Single Board Computers

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naive galeBOT Dec 29, 2025, 4:58 PM

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Kelly posted Four Seasons Fairy Bottle Lanterns

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Four Seasons Fairy Bottle Lanterns

It’s gray, cold, wet, and windy outside. It’s the end of 2025 but not quite yet 2026. Do I know the what day of the week it is, you ask? Couldn’t say for certain. It’s the perfect time of year to escape into fantasy and fiction, whether in books, movies, games, or simply daydreams. This project from Erin St. Blaine helps you bring a bit of that spirit of make-believe to life – and it has just enough steps to keep you busy for the rest of the holiday break. Four Seasons Fairy Bottle Lanterns Enhance the Mood of your ...

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adafruit learning system, circuit playground, LEDs

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circuit playground, led strips, leds, neopixels

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Anne Barela posted The Raspberry Pi Official Magazine – Issue 161: Getting Started with Raspberry Pi @rpimagazine

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The Raspberry Pi Official Magazine – Issue 161: Getting Started with Raspberry Pi @rpimagazine

The Raspberry Pi Official Magazine – Issue 161: Getting Started with Raspberry Pi In this issue: Craft a touch-sensitive quilt block; use Python to design 3D objects; build an underwater rover using a Raspberry Pi 5 and some PVC piping; avoid shocking yourself, with the aid of a degaussing tool; run a large language model (LLM) locally on Raspberry Pi; and build an AI dataset. Plus: A cyberdeck built into an Amstrad PPC computer A computerized scale that tells you when you’re about to run out of printer filament A Raspberry Pi Zero 2W-based system for managing the health of ...

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Makers, projects, Publications, Raspberry Pi

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naive galeBOT Dec 29, 2025, 7:05 PM

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Ben posted Shipping Alert: Adafruit Not Shipping Orders for New Years – Thursday, January 1, 2026 🪩

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Shipping Alert: Adafruit Not Shipping Orders for New Years – Thursday, January 1, 2026 🪩

Adafruit will not be shipping orders on Thursday January 1, 2026 for New Years. Expedited orders placed after 11am ET Wednesday, December 31, will ship on Friday, January 2. Particularly around the holidays, pickup and delivery times are subject to change. Please allow extra time for your orders to process and ship. Forgot someone on your list and are in a pinch? GIFT CERTIFICATE Visit Adafruit.com/Shippinginfo for more details about shipping and see Adafruit.com/Holiday for holiday shipping details.

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Zay posted DIY Hydrophones #MusicMonday

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DIY Hydrophones #MusicMonday

You know that part in Avatar: The Way Of Water, where the guy from Flight of the Conchords is explaining all about the Tulkun, those whale-like creatures? He’s telling one of the space marines that the Tilkun “have music, philosophy, mathematics, complex language” and then he proceeds to assist with the space whalers as they ...

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Anne Barela posted Touch sensor quilt block - The Raspberry Pi Official Magazine – Issue 161 @rpimagazine

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Touch sensor quilt block – The Raspberry Pi Official Magazine – Issue 161 @rpimagazine

The Raspberry Pi Official Magazine – Issue 161 features Nicola King’s touch sensor quilt block. Inspired by quilt-makers both old and new and by the use of technology by some very savvy and current quilt makers, in this tutorial we’re going to make a simple quilt block, and we’re going to bring this historic hobby bang up-to-date by incorporating some sensors that will trigger a sound when touched. To make our quilt interactive, we’ll use touch sensors that will trigger sounds. For this, we opted to use a Raspberry Pi equipped with an Adafruit Capacitive Touch HAT. You will need ...

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Ben posted Non-Humanoid AI Assistance Robots

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Non-Humanoid AI Assistance Robots

Desk items mounted to wheels ready to assist at the call of an AI system, image: Carnegie Mellon University via CNET Much of the attention around AI and robotics is focused on creating human stand-ins, a multi functional humanoid bots. This research out of Carnegie Mellon, instead, asks: what if everything was a robot? A stapler that appears when only once you have gathered up a stack of papers, or hot cup of coffee that moves itself out of the way of busy hands. The vision really takes “smart home” to the next level. Via CNet: “Instead of bringing ...

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Anne Barela posted Blaming ones job for a split keyboard obsession

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Blaming ones job for a split keyboard obsession

Rob Bruce wanted to share a bit about the keyboard culture at Nuon. The team has cultivated a passionate hobbyist culture around split keyboards. The Nuon team is heavily distributed, and from frequent communication on Slack to daily coding, there’s a constant need for a high volume of typing. For us and our needs, split keyboards are the Hokas of the typing world. Their science-fiction aesthetic is the product of their hyper-focus on ergonomics. They’re popular here because the ability to comfortably type for long periods of time perfectly aligns with Nuon’s culture of heavy experimentation and optimizing every aspect ...

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Anne Barela posted Open Source USB to GPIB adapter connects legacy GPIB/IEEE-488 instruments to modern computers

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Open Source USB to GPIB adapter connects legacy GPIB/IEEE-488 instruments to modern computers

XyphroLabs’s UsbGpib is an open-source hardware, inexpensive, and portable USB to GPIB adapter aiming to provide “access to legacy GPIB/IEEE-488 instruments using contemporary hardware and software, with a focus on accessibility, openness, and ease of integration into current workflows”. Initially developed by Hewlett-Packard in the late 1960s/early 1970s, GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus), also known as IEEE-488 or initially HP-IB (Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus), is a short-range digital communications bus standard designed for connecting and controlling programmable electronic test and measurement instruments such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies to computers or controllers. The UsbGpib project helps connect GBIP-compliant equipment to ...

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Anne Barela posted A huge set of working digital calipers

Anne Barela

A huge set of working digital calipers

Cameron Coward at hackster.io reports on Matty Benedetto, who built these gargantuan digital calipers that are big enough to measure almost anything. Every maker needs a set of digital calipers, even if they’re the $20 kind that real engineers and machinists scoff at. Unfortunately, all of those $20 calipers are 6” models and some things happen to be longer than 6”. To address that mismatch, Matty Benedetto of the Unnecessary Inventions YouTube channel built these gargantuan digital calipers that are big enough to measure almost anything. An Arduino UNO R4 WiFi board measures the distance between the jaws using a ToF (Time-of-Flight) ...

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Anne Barela posted After all these years, IEEE-488 gets a stable Linux driver

Anne Barela

After all these years, IEEE-488 gets a stable Linux driver

GPIB was used on vintage lab instruments and similar hardware. It was later adopted by the Commodore 64 and Acorn computer peripherals under the IEEE-488 banner. The General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB, AKA HP-IB) has finally received stable drivers, and will be merged in the Linux 6.19 kernel release, 53 years after it was launched by HP. Phoronix explains that GPIB support was first added to the mainline Linux kernel last year, but now they have been declared stable. This driver addition was highlighted by Greg Kroah-Hartman in a staging pull request for Linux 6.19-rc1. “Here is the big set of staging ...

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Stephanie posted Every Museum in NYC

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Every Museum in NYC

Jane August is visiting every museum in NYC, which is no easy feat. The project started on TikTok in February 2021 and is still going! Head over to Jane’s site to see fan faves, Jane’s faves and to read more about the project or head over to Gothamist to see Jane’s picks top 8 picks ...

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Stephanie posted 3D Printed Origami

Stephanie

3D Printed Origami

Matthew Lim combined their 3d printing knowledge with their origami hobby and created 3d printed origami! See more LED Origami Glowing Lotus Flower – Electronic Origami for Beginners

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Anne Barela posted Show the latest sports scores on an LED matrix display #CircuitPython

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Show the latest sports scores on an LED matrix display #CircuitPython

Boston College’s Professor Gallaugher shows how to display the latest sports scores from the NFL, MLB, NHL, & NBA using a CircuitPython project and the free ESPN API. A two-panel 64×64 HUB75 LED Matrix build modifying @blitzcitydiy ’s excellent original 4 panel goodness (thanks Liz) & including a few more image tweaks and full league score cycling. See the video below and more on Mastodon and GitHub.

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Anne Barela posted The HPDrive Project emulates vintage HP disc drives

Anne Barela

The HPDrive Project emulates vintage HP disc drives

If you got a working vintage computer system like the HP 9845 you probably want use some mass storage as well. Since today most of the built-in tape drive systems fail (and because using those tape drives as storage – even if they do work – is not recommended anyway), another type of mass storage peripheral is needed. If you own one, a floppy disk drive like the 9895A is certainly a good choice, of course in combination with the appropriate 98034A/B HP-IB interface. If you can’t find a 9895A drive or any other mass storage in working condition, emulating ...

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Anne Barela posted Making a retro-futuristic hybrid clock #CircuitPython

Anne Barela

Making a retro-futuristic hybrid clock #CircuitPython

Maker Yakroo has designed another project – this time it is a retro-futuristic clock combining dual LCDs, 3-bit filament LEDs, and WS2812 effects—blending cyberpunk style with steampunk warmth. I have always loved both retro aesthetics and modern technology, and I wanted to find a way to blend these two worlds seamlessly into a single creation. My goal was to design a clock that feels warm and nostalgic, while still harnessing the precision and flexibility of digital systems. The Retro-Futuristic Hybrid Clock is a time-keeping project designed to merge the precision of modern digital systems with the charm of physical analog light. Inspired ...

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Jessie Mae posted How useful is an original Raspberry Pi in 2025? (ft Blue Raspberry)

Jessie Mae

How useful is an original Raspberry Pi in 2025? (ft Blue Raspberry)

Jeff Geerling shared this video on Youtube! How well does a 13-year-old Raspberry Pi run modern Linux? And why is that Raspberry Pi blue? Learn more!

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John Park posted JP's Product Pick of the Week -- 4pm Eastern TODAY! 12/30/25 @adafruit #adafruit #newproductpick

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JP’s Product Pick of the Week — 4pm Eastern TODAY! 12/30/25 @adafruit #adafruit #newproductpick

Come on by for the 2025 season finale of JP’s Product Pick of The Week ! A new product pick will be revealed. The show airs at 4pm ET / 1pm PT, TODAY! Check out the livestream right here inside this product page you won’t want to miss it because there will be a HUGE DISCOUNT during the show! Tune in for: John Park’s latest product pick Learn how to use it Live Demo The live video will also be on YouTube LIVE, Twitch, Periscope (Twitter) and Facebook. LIVE TEXT CHAT IS HERE in the Adafruit Discord chat! Come on into the ...

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Anne Barela posted Microsoft WebTV is being revived by its fans

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Microsoft WebTV is being revived by its fans

In the 1990s, not everyone wanted to invest in a computer to surf the new World Wide Web. This opened a market for TV-connected thin clients that could browse the web with a much lower cost, with the WebTV service being launched in 1996. Bought by Microsoft in 1997 and renamed MSN TV, it lasted until 2013. Yet rather than this being the end, the service is now being revived by members of the community through the WebTV Redialed project. The service acts as a replacement for the original WebTV service, which was discontinued in 2013. Utilizing zefie’s minisrv project as a base, WebTV Redialed ...

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Ben posted Infinite Ball Drop 🪩 #NYE #CountDown #NewYear

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Infinite Ball Drop 🪩 #NYE #CountDown #NewYear

Infinite Ball Drop shows where the ball would be if it was counting down through the whole year Why start from 10 seconds? This New Year Ball is already dropping; at the time of writing the ball is approaching the Mesosphere on its journey to Times Square at New Year. https://infiniteballdrop.com More from Flowing Data: On New Year’s Eve in New York, a ball drops 139 feet for 60 seconds. Will Lindberg and Brian Moore extrapolated to start the countdown much sooner and from much higher. Scroll the time remaining until your next exciting event with Jon Park and ...

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Anne Barela posted Deconstructing 100-year-old books to restore them

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Deconstructing 100-year-old books to restore them

Author, educator and book restorer Sophia Bogle has nerves of steel: one slip of the hand and a century-old first edition book could be ruined. Come inside her workshop as she breaks down the amazing deconstruction, revitalization, and reassembly that goes into her history preserving specialty. See the video below and more from Sophia on her website.

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books, Repair, Restoration

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Anne Barela posted A new Pac-Man clone for Seeed Wio Terminal #CircuitPython

Anne Barela

A new Pac-Man clone for Seeed Wio Terminal #CircuitPython

Sean Carolan has created a pixel-perfect Pac-Man clone, built for the Seeed Wio Terminal using CircuitPython 10. Features Authentic Gameplay – Classic Pac-Man mechanics including ghost AI, power pellets, and frightened mode Four Unique Ghosts – Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde with arcade-accurate behavior patterns Bonus Fruits – Cherry, strawberry, orange, apple, and more appear as you progress Sound Effects – Waka-waka eating sounds, death melody, and startup jingle via the built-in buzzer Scoreboard – Arcade-style display with 1UP, HIGH SCORE, lives, and current level fruit Custom Font – Press Start 2P retro arcade font Optimized Performance – Runs smoothly on the Wio Terminal’s limited resources The ...

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Anne Barela posted A new stave church is rising in Setesdal, Norway

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A new stave church is rising in Setesdal, Norway

During the Middle Ages, when much of Europe was building cathedrals in stone, Norway was developing a unique wooden church tradition: Stave churches, named after their corner posts or staves, which feature timber frameworks with walls of upright planks. Many are adorned with intricate carvings of Norse motifs, such as Viking ships, in addition to Christian symbols. Stave churches were often built on ancient sacred sites, where people once gathered beneath the open sky to worship. At its peak, it’s likely that Norway had between 1,300 and 2,000 stave churches. By the 19th century, a combination on demographic changes, disrepair, new construction practices, fires, ...

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Anne Barela posted ShaderBeam provides CRT-like motion clarity on high refresh rate LCD and OLED monitors

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ShaderBeam provides CRT-like motion clarity on high refresh rate LCD and OLED monitors

The team behind Blur Busters has created an overlay called ShaderBeam that finally brings its motion-blur-reducing CRT Beam Simulator to the desktop environment and PC games. The open-source project offers BFI emulation in any game It is best used on 240Hz+ OLED displays and with two GPUs (even if the secondary GPU is an old, slow iGPU). ShaderBeam enables the emulator to be used in Windows with any Windows application. To get the app to work, all you’ll need is a 100Hz display or greater and Windows 10 or newer. See the video below. You can read more on Tom’s ...

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phillip torrone posted NYC Mayoral Inauguration bans Raspberry Pi and Flipper Zero alongside explosives

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NYC Mayoral Inauguration bans Raspberry Pi and Flipper Zero alongside explosives

Public safety rules should be dull in the best possible way. Clear. Predictable. Written by people who understand what actually causes harm in a crowd of thousands. New York City usually gets this right. It has decades of muscle memory for doing hard things in public, under pressure, without panicking. Which is why the prohibited items list for the January 1, 2026 NYC mayoral inauguration block party seemed… off – https://www.transition2025.com/inauguration Explicitly banned: Raspberry Pi and Flipper Zero. WHY? Not categories. Not capabilities. Two named devices. Brand (TM) names. Parked right next to weapons, explosives, and drones, as if the ...

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Stephanie posted What is a Snow Fence?

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What is a Snow Fence?

A couple weeks ago, Wyoming PBS shared a video on YouTube discussing the science and strategy behind the state’s snow fences. Follow along as Duard C Dilly III and Kathy Ahlenius of the Wyoming Department of Transportation Winter Research Team to learn more!

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Anne Barela posted TULIP4041 is a Raspberry Pi RP2350-based add-on for the HP41 calculator

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TULIP4041 is a Raspberry Pi RP2350-based add-on for the HP41 calculator

Andrew Menadue wrote in to Hackaday to let them know about the TULIP-DevBoard and TULIP-Module being developed on GitHub. TULIP is short for “The Ultimate Intelligent Peripheral” and it’s an everything expansion board for the HP-41 line of handheld calculators sold by HP from 1979 to 1990. These particular calculators support Reverse Polish notation which seems to be one of those things, like the Dvorak keyboard, where once you get used to it you can never go back. The TULIP4041 is based around the RP2350 microcontroller which you might know as the heart of a Raspberry Pi Pico 2 board. The ...

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Anne Barela posted A USB computer dock to read Super Nintendo cartridges

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A USB computer dock to read Super Nintendo cartridges

Epilogue’s SN Operator is a USB dock that accepts Super Nintendo carts. It comes with an emulator app (though you can use all the popular ones) and is compatible with Windows, MacOS and Linux. From the website: Play iconic SNES® titles with authentic cartridge interaction and modern conveniences. Our in-app emulator keeps your saves synced between PC and console, with co-op play, controller support, cheats, and achievements. You can also use other emulators. Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. SN Operator takes the complexity and guesswork out of backing up your saves and game data. It’s a simple, 2-click process that ...

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Anne Barela posted Transforming a phone into a full featured cyberdeck

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Transforming a phone into a full featured cyberdeck

Inspired by tiny laptops, High Tech \ Low Life decided to build a cyberdeck of his own around his phone. It includes a decent keyboard, 5W speakers and 10,000mah of battery capacity. I started with a vision of actualy turning my Atari Portfolio mini computer from the 80’s into a cyberdeck. After a lot of thinking I realized that I would only ultimately make it worse than what it should be and that’s just a collector’s item at this point. The only way I would be able to really update it would be to just shove a modern phone in ...

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Anne Barela posted NASA’s Hubble reveals the largest chaotic birthplace of planets

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NASA’s Hubble reveals the largest chaotic birthplace of planets

Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have imaged the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed circling a young star. For the first time in visible light, Hubble has revealed the disk is unexpectedly chaotic and turbulent, with wisps of material stretching much farther above and below the disk than astronomers have seen in any similar system. Strangely, more extended filaments are only visible on one side of the disk. The findings, which published Tuesday in The Astrophysical Journal, mark a new milestone for Hubble and shed light on how planets may form in extreme environments Located roughly 1,000 light-years from Earth, IRAS 23077+6707, ...

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Jessie Mae posted 3D Printing a Life Size Clone Trooper

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3D Printing a Life Size Clone Trooper

M.M’s Prop Shop shared this video on Youtube! More about the Bambu Lab H2S: https://tidd.ly/3JEWEC9 Clone Armor Files: https://galacticarmory.net/collection… Mannequin Files: https://www.etsy.com/listing/13295846… Boot Files: https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-print-mod… Learn more!

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Ben posted 10...9...8...Circuit Playground Drop for #NYE

Ben

10…9…8…Circuit Playground Drop for #NYE

Easily create an at-home countdown and drop into the new year with a blinged out Circuit Playground Express! This guide will show how to build a simple drop mechanism that mimics the famous Times Square Ball Drop on New Year’s Eve in New York City. Learn More!

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Ben posted Face the New Year with Custom LED Glasses Featuring Custom Sprite Animated Graphics #WearableWednesday #NYE

Ben

Face the New Year with Custom LED Glasses Featuring Custom Sprite Animated Graphics #WearableWednesday #NYE

Be party-ready with Adafruit LED Glasses and custom graphics! This tutorial will show how to create simple animated pixel art icons (sprites) and upload them to your glasses. This is a great project for kids or folks who are interested in learning to code. We’ve done most of the heavy lifting, so you can do ...

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Anne Barela posted Run Python in browsers with Pyodide and WebAssembly

Anne Barela

Run Python in browsers with Pyodide and WebAssembly

Pyodide compiles CPython to WebAssembly, letting developers run full Python directly in the browser without servers or installations. There’s only one way to bring Python’s full functionality (really no compromises) to the browser: Pyodide. Pyodide is a full Python runtime compiled to WebAssembly that allows you to run standard Python code directly in the browser. Yes, other tools exist, but the functionality has more limits than with Pyodide. Pyodide is powerful because it’s a port of the CPython interpreter to WebAssembly (Wasm). Pyodide takes the standard CPython engine and re-engineers it to run inside a browser’s WebAssembly sandbox. This allows the browser ...

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Pedro posted Universal Plate Holder - Vertical or Horizontal #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Universal Plate Holder – Vertical or Horizontal #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Nick3d_3841577 shares: Standing Build Plate Holder for 5 plates. You can mount it either horizontally or veplate holderrtically, printing one or two supports. I created two versions: – completely smooth for gluing with glue or double-sided tape – with holes for screwing Caution: We recommend using countersunk screws to avoid scratching the build plates. download ...

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Ben posted From the mail bag...

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From the mail bag…

From the mail bag! I want to thank the whole customer support staff… I just got my package and couldn’t be happier! Thank you all and Happy Holidays!

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Pedro posted Snowball maker and launcher #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Snowball maker and launcher #3DThursday #3DPrinting

CREATIVE_K1C_4089166 shares: it is a launcher and a maker download the files on: https://www.printables.com/model/1527682-snowball-maker-and-launcher Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and sculptures, so each Thursday we ...

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Pedro posted Modular Brick Organizer with Studded Drawer Labels #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Modular Brick Organizer with Studded Drawer Labels #3DThursday #3DPrinting

IXPatch shares: This is an organizer for modular brick parts. Each drawer has a 2×4 plate on the front to show which pieces are stored inside, no words needed. For the labels, you can use either printed bricks that can be glued in (a standard-dimension version and a thicker-stud version for stronger clutch are included) ...

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Pedro posted Articulated Baby Snowflake Dragon by Saber3D #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Articulated Baby Snowflake Dragon by Saber3D #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Saber3D shares: The very popular Baby Snowflake Dragon is here! The adult snowflake dragon and many more dragons are available to my supporters 🙂 Check all my models out at www.Saber-3D.com New dragons, creatures, and more released every month to my patrons, thank you for supporting my work! download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/832059-articulated-baby-snowflake-dragon-by-saber3d Every Thursday ...

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Pedro posted Avatar ikran Flexi #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Avatar ikran Flexi #3DThursday #3DPrinting

SophieXi shares this great design for a flexible Ikran download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2133714-avatar-ikran-flexi-a1mini-compatible Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and sculptures, so each Thursday we ...

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Pedro posted Cart Keeper - Good Witch #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Cart Keeper – Good Witch #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pr1ntCraft shares: Soft energy. Clean design. Still full of personality. The Cart Keeper™ Good Witch is for the people who wanted something charming, premium, and unique — and we delivered. She’s designed to be something you actually enjoy using, not just another tool thrown into a drawer. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2139459-cart-keeper-good-witch Every Thursday is ...

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Pedro posted Magsafe Cord Wrap #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Magsafe Cord Wrap #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Colby_Howard shares: I made this for my Magsafe puck, when traveling it would always tangle so I wanted to make it more organed. I printed mine out of pla but I would recommend making it out of a more temperature resistant material like asa of abs. It works wonderful for travel. I also put a ...

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Pedro posted Sandpaper File #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Sandpaper File #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Tolik979_1518750 shares: The clips that hold the sandpaper should be snapped in place from top to bottom. When replacing the sandpaper, it’s easier to slide the clips out to the side. download the files on: https://www.printables.com/model/1528600-sandpaper-file Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid ...

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Pedro posted Flexi Unicorn #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Flexi Unicorn #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Every week we’ll 3D print designs from the community and showcase slicer settings, use cases and of course, Time-lapses! This Week: Flexi Winged Flying Unicorn By SomeRandomDude makerworld.com/en/models/2162179-flexi-winged-flying-unicorn Bambu X1C PolyMaker PLA 11hr 31mins X:108 Y:114 Z:52mm .24mm layer / .4mm Nozzle 10% Infill / 1mm Retraction 200C / 60C 34g 230mm/s Every Thursday is ...

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Pedro posted 3D Printing in 2025 #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

3D Printing in 2025 #3DThursday #3DPrinting

3D Printing in 2023! Here are just some of the 3d printing projects for 2025 with Liz, Noe and Pedro Ruiz ( @ blitzcitydiy @ecken and @videopixil) ! Stepper Motor Turntable Motorized turntable using #CircuitPython + electronics from #Adafruit learn.adafruit.com/stepper-motor-turntable https://youtu.be/w7RCZIHGNE4 Toddler Timer Build a countdown clock to help teach toddlers how to visualize time ...

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Pedro posted Melting Drip Vase | Modern Home Decor #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Melting Drip Vase | Modern Home Decor #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Fluid_Prints shares: A surreal twist on a classic vase. This ‘Melting’ design looks like it’s dripping off the table, creating a stunning visual effect. Can be used as a dried flower vase, pen holder, or standalone art piece. download the files on: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7232132 Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community ...

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Jessie Mae posted Dragon Scale Vase #3DPrinting #3DThursday

Jessie Mae

Dragon Scale Vase #3DPrinting #3DThursday

Fluid Prints @FluidPrints_4024984 shared this print on Printables! Bring some mythical vibes to your desk! This vase features a killer dragon scale texture that looks absolutely insane with Silk PLA. It catches the light from every angle and, best of all, it prints super clean without any annoying supports. Perfect for showing off your favorite ...

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Pedro posted Impossible Passthrough Secret Present + Rounded #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Impossible Passthrough Secret Present + Rounded #3DThursday #3DPrinting

N426 shares: Rounded version: Finally added a version with all the corners rounded as you can see in the latest pic. This version rounds every exterior corner on the part to make it much safer for the kiddos or clumsy to wield. I’ve added a dedicated print profile for these, but they are all interchangeable ...

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Ben posted 10-19inch Drawer for Raspberry Pi 4+5 [V2] #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Ben

10-19inch Drawer for Raspberry Pi 4+5 [V2] #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by domatrix on MakerWorld: This drawer slot can mount a Raspberry Pi 3/4 or Raspberry Pi 5 and is designed for builds optionally using a Waveshare Micro HDMI adapter board, a MicroSD (TF) to SD-Card adapter and a 1.5” OLED display (SPI variant). It also has enough space for up to two PWM modules, ...

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Jessie Mae posted wood camp fire lamp led kit 001 and tealight #3DPrinting #3DThursday

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wood camp fire lamp led kit 001 and tealight #3DPrinting #3DThursday

orama3dvibes shared this print on Makerworld! After a lot of demand i had to separate the wood form the fire so i have uploaded 2 new profiles. One for the led kit 001 and one for the tealight version. These 2 new profiles feature separated the fire from the wood for those don’t have an ...

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Pedro posted Guitar String Cleaning Tool #3DThursday #3DPrinting

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Guitar String Cleaning Tool #3DThursday #3DPrinting

k3vin shares: Inspired by a product I saw on Amazon, I realized I could leverage my Tinkercad design skills and make my own compact guitar string cleaner for virtually no cost. This cleaning tool uses a microfiber towel to gently wipe your guitar strings to remove oils, dust, skin cells and other residue. The cleaner ...

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Pedro posted Modular Gear Dryer #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Modular Gear Dryer #3DThursday #3DPrinting

EvolvedGeometry shares: I was sick of always having a pile of snow stuff (gloves, hats, gators, etc.) after coming in from the snow. Whether it was skiing, snowblowing, playing in the yard with the kids, it got to be too much. As a solution, I designed this modular tree-style gear dryer. The base has 4 ...

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Ben posted Skadis Extension Board #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Ben

Skadis Extension Board #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by straightouttanozzles on MakerWorld: Add more functionality to your IKEA SKADIS with this specially designed add-on board The add-on board can be effortlessly mounted to the original SKADIS, expanding your storage system with additional space. The innovative silk panel offers more room for your storage solutions. This accessory is precisely matched to the dimensions ...

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Pedro posted Wall Lamp / Planter #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Wall Lamp / Planter #3DThursday #3DPrinting

nova_prints shares: This modular wall-mounted object combines ambient lighting and greenery into a single compact design. It can function purely as a wall lamp or as a lamp integrated with a small plant, allowing the user to adapt it to their space and mood. The form is defined by a clean, geometric silhouette with softly ...

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Ben posted National Science Fiction Day 2026 #NationalScienceFictionDay

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National Science Fiction Day 2026 #NationalScienceFictionDay

Happy National Science Fiction Day 2025 Corresponding with the birthday of Isaac Asimov, National Science Fiction Day happens every year on January 2. Catch up on previous Science Fiction Adafruit Blog posts and the series #SciFiSunday. You can also plan your next project using the snazziest, most speculative, tech yet-to-be with the Adafruit Learning System ...

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Stephanie posted What to Make with a Feather M4 Express

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What to Make with a Feather M4 Express

The Feather M4 Express is fast like a swift, smart like an owl, strong like a ox-bird (it’s half ox, half bird, OK?) This feather is powered by our new favorite chip, the ATSAMD51J19 – with its 120MHz Cortex M4 with floating point support and 512KB Flash and 192KB RAM. Your code will zig and ...

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Jessie Mae posted Adam Savage Learns About 3D Printed Puppet Molds!

Jessie Mae

Adam Savage Learns About 3D Printed Puppet Molds!

Adam Savage’s Tested shared this video on Youtube! In Adam’s most recent visit to Fonco Studios, Fon Davis shows us how his team made use of 3D modeling and 3D printing to quickly prototype and fabricate hand puppets for a TV show pilot! Learn more and check out our MP3 Playback in CircuitPython with Lars ...

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Scott posted CircuitPython in 2026 #CircuitPython2026 #Python @circuitpython

Scott

CircuitPython in 2026 #CircuitPython2026 #Python @circuitpython

Happy New Year everyone! CircuitPython turns 9 next week (first beta post) and once again we’re thinking about the next year of CircuitPython’s growth. We’d like to hear from you how we can improve CircuitPython this year. What would you like CircuitPython to do that it can’t? What chipset would you like to run it on? What tools are missing or need improving? What documentation is missing or needs work? How would you like to program and debug CircuitPython? Just like past years (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025), we’d like folks in the CircuitPython community to share ...

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Jessie Mae posted Happy New Year! Subscribe to the Adafruit Youtube channel! #Youtube #AdafruitLearnSystem

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Happy New Year! Subscribe to the Adafruit Youtube channel! #Youtube #AdafruitLearnSystem

Are you subscribed to the Adafruit Youtube channel? If you’re not already subscribed, click here! http://adafru.it/subscribe . It’s a free and easy way to keep up with our newest episodes. Here’s some of what we’re up to. Electronics Show and Tell Wednesdays 7:30pm Electronics show and tell every Wednesday at 7:30pm ET. Adafruit Ask an ...

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Jessie Mae posted JP’s Product Pick of the Week 12/30/25 @adafruit @johnedgarpark #adafruit #newproductpick

Jessie Mae

JP’s Product Pick of the Week 12/30/25 @adafruit @johnedgarpark #adafruit #newproductpick

If you missed this week’s livestream of John Park’s Product Pick of the Week, not to worry, here’s the video. This week’s pick is the Adafruit 1.2″ 8×8 LED Matrix Backpack w STEMMA QT! Watch the video to find out about the Adafruit 1.2″ 8×8 LED Matrix Backpack w STEMMA QT, how to use it, a live demo, and more. Want more JP’s Product Pick of the Week?! Tune in every Thursday at 4pm ET and 1pm PT on Youtube LIVE, Twitch, Periscope (Twitter) and Facebook. LIVE TEXT CHAT IS HERE in the Adafruit Discord chat! Catch previous editions on ...

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Ben posted MIDI Stepper Synth Playing Deltarune's "From Now On"

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MIDI Stepper Synth Playing Deltarune’s “From Now On”

MIDI Stepper Synth V2 image via GitHub By controlling the speed of a stepper motor you can tune the hum to specific notes. Get enough stepper motors together and you can play a song! Jonathan Kayne’s YouTube Channel posts a bunch of fun MidiCovers. Checkout “From Now On” (Deltarune Chapter 4) – Stepper Motor ...

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Jessie Mae posted NASA: 2025 Review and 2026 Preview

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NASA: 2025 Review and 2026 Preview

NASA shared this video on YouTube! In 2025, we stacked the Artemis II rocket, certified next-generation lunar spacesuits, celebrated 25 years on the International Space Station, and snapped the closest pictures ever taken of the Sun. We’re not just going back to the Moon in 2026 – we’re paving the way to Mars, exploring the ...

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Jessie Mae posted NASA: 2025 Review and 2026 Preview

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NASA: 2025 Review and 2026 Preview

NASA shared this video on YouTube! In 2025, we stacked the Artemis II rocket, certified next-generation lunar spacesuits, celebrated 25 years on the International Space Station, and snapped the closest pictures ever taken of the Sun. We’re not just going back to the Moon in 2026 – we’re paving the way to Mars, exploring the ...

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Kelly posted A Modern Calculator and Clock From a Broken 50-Year-Old Calculator

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A Modern Calculator and Clock From a Broken 50-Year-Old Calculator

This impressive project from Japanese maker shiura had me wondering where all my old calculators went. In this project, I show how to turn parts from a single old, broken calculator into two modern desktop accessories—an RPN calculator and a Wi-Fi–synchronized clock. You don’t have to choose just one: both can be built from the ...

naive galeBOT Jan 5, 2026, 2:21 PM

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Anne Barela posted Vibe-coding an ESP32 version of Micro QuickJS

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Vibe-coding an ESP32 version of Micro QuickJS

Conor O’Neill notes that Fabrice Bellard has released a tiny new JavaScript engine called Micro QuickJS. He says: I looked at the small stack of ESP32 C6, H2 and S3 boards on my desk and thought “well this could be fun”. So I set about Vibe Coding an ESP32 port of MQuickJS. I’m an unapologetic Vibe Coder and absolutely reject a lot of the hatred directed at it. I see it as a tool to get things done faster or enable me to do things I wouldn’t otherwise be able to do. Running MQuickJS on an ESP32 is definitely in ...

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naive galeBOT Jan 5, 2026, 2:38 PM

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Anne Barela posted Beyond 6 colors: exploring dithering on Spectra 6-color e-ink displays

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Beyond 6 colors: exploring dithering on Spectra 6-color e-ink displays

The My Embedded Stuff blog recently tested the XIAO ePaper DIY Kit (ESP32-S3) – EE04 from Seeed Studio in depth. While its 6-color Spectra 6 display is impressive out of the box, I wanted to see if software could overcome hardware limitations. In this post, I’ll share how I’ve pushed this hardware to its limits by using dithering techniques to simulate an entirely new range of color tones and shades. I acquired the 7.3″ Spectra™ 6 E-Ink display, which supports up to 6 colors: White, Black, Yellow, Red, Green, and Blue. A full refresh takes between 20 and 30 seconds, during which ...

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displays, e-paper, ESP32-S3

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naive galeBOT Jan 5, 2026, 2:56 PM

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Anne Barela posted Statistics on the Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter for 2025 Q4 #CircuitPython #Python #MicroPython @Adafruit

Anne Barela

Statistics on the Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter for 2025 Q4 #CircuitPython #Python #MicroPython @Adafruit

Adafruit presents the subscriber statistics for the Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter, delivered every Monday via email, for the last quarter of 2025. This quarter we have continued to grow after flat summer quarters. This is likely due to students subscribing in the Fall and continued community involvement in using Python on hardware. If you’d like to get a weekly report of the happenings in using Python on microcontrollers and single board computers, please subscribe for free at https://www.adafruitdaily.com/

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naive galeBOT Jan 5, 2026, 3:15 PM

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Stephanie posted 3D Printing a Human Size Nutcracker

Stephanie

3D Printing a Human Size Nutcracker

https://youtu.be/x7NaHk2ossIshows how they scaled up and printed a massive nutcracker statue on YouTube using this nutcracker file. Learn how to scan statues to 3d print low poly minis in the Adafruit Learning System

naive galeBOT Jan 5, 2026, 4:06 PM

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Anne Barela posted Saying goodbye to the servers at Stack Exchange's datacenter

Anne Barela

Saying goodbye to the servers at Stack Exchange’s datacenter

Since October 2010, all Stack Exchange sites have run on physical hardware in a datacenter in New York City (well, New Jersey). That changed recently when they migrated to the cloud and the datacenter was dismantled. For the last few years, we have been planning to embrace the cloud and wholly move our infrastructure there. We moved Stack Overflow for Teams to Azure in 2023 and proved we could do it. Now we just had to tackle the public sites (Stack Overflow and the Stack Exchange network), which is hosted on Google Cloud. Early last year, our datacenter vendor in NJ ...

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computers

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Anne Barela posted Working on a D&D macropad with a large display

Anne Barela

Working on a D&D macropad with a large display

Reddit user No-One-4076 posts: I’m working on a tile based system where the computer tells what 16×16 tiles to draw on this 720×720 display. The macropad connects to a KB2040 which is connected to the Qualia S3. I’m 3D printing a case for the screen now. I’m thinking a clear smokey black resin might look cool once I get the tolerances down. I have a touchscreen too that I’ve yet to try. Maybe once I get everything working with this set up, I’ll upgrade to a touch display. See the post here.

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3D printing, displays, gaming, KB2040, MacroPad, qualia

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Takara posted Adafruit’s Top 10 Blog Posts of December 2025 #AdafruitTopTen

Takara

Adafruit’s Top 10 Blog Posts of December 2025 #AdafruitTopTen

NYC Mayoral Inauguration bans Raspberry Pi and Flipper Zero alongside explosives 2. Raspberry Pi for Sailors 3. Seedlings Pot – Continuous Self Watering System (PET Water Bottle Sealed) – Germination Station 4. NEW PRODUCT – Raspberry Pi 5 – 1 GB RAM 5. Using the Slamtec RPLIDAR on a Raspberry Pi 6. How useful is an original Raspberry Pi in 2025? (ft Blue Raspberry) 7. Google to merge Chromebooks with Android 8. ESP-DASH: a real-time, on-device dashboard for IoT devices 9. MTA Portal: Check Train Times Before Leaving the Apartment 10. The OrangePi 6 Plus single board computer, a ...

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Anne Barela posted An MSX / MSX2 emulator for the Adafruit Fruit Jam

Anne Barela

An MSX / MSX2 emulator for the Adafruit Fruit Jam

There is a new MSX / MSX2 emulator for Raspberry Pi RP2350 based microcontroller boards including the Adafruit Fruit Jam and the Olimex RP2350pc. MSX is a standardized home computer architecture, announced by ASCII Corporation on June 16, 1983. It was initially conceived by Microsoft as a product for the Japanese market. The project was an attempt to create unified standards among various home computing system manufacturers of the period. MSX systems were popular in Japan and several other countries. The project is on GitHub here with release images and code here. For information posts on various emulations (Spanish): MSX MSX2 ...

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Jessie Mae posted The Ridiculous Engineering Of The World's Most Important Machine

Jessie Mae

The Ridiculous Engineering Of The World’s Most Important Machine

Veritasium shared this video on Youtube! 0:00 The Machine That Saved Moore’s Law 3:12 How are microchips made? 9:11 What is extreme ultraviolet lithography? 15:04 Nuclear Fusion To The Rescue 21:59 How ASML Conquered The Chip World 35:35 Who are ASML’s biggest customers? 37:40 The Most Important Tech Company In The World 41:25 Inside ASML ...

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Anne Barela posted PicoPCMCIA leverages the Raspberry Pi RP2350 to emulate a PCMCIA card

Anne Barela

PicoPCMCIA leverages the Raspberry Pi RP2350 to emulate a PCMCIA card

yyzkevin is launching an open source project to make a multifunction PCMCIA (later named PC) card for vintage computers. Details: This is a Type II, 5V, 16-bit PC Card designed for use in compliant PCMCIA sockets and should work in most devices. Built around the RP2350 and leveraging the ISA-like nature of the PCMCIA bus, this project benefits greatly from code interchangeability with other RP-based retro projects, most notably PicoGUS and PicoMEM. The card has an onboard wireless module containing the Infineon CYW43439, same as found on the Raspberry Pi Pico W. This allows the card to attach to modern Wi-Fi networks (2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n WPA2). It ...

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emulation, RP2350, vintage computing, WiFi

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Anne Barela posted ESP-EEG: 8-channel biosensing board designed for EEG, EMG, ECG, and Brain Computer Interface (BCI) research

Anne Barela

ESP-EEG: 8-channel biosensing board designed for EEG, EMG, ECG, and Brain Computer Interface (BCI) research

Cerelog ESP-EEG is a high-precision 8-channel biosensing board designed for EEG, EMG, ECG, and Brain Computer Interface (BCI) research applications. ESP-EEG’s Python client software can stream data via the standard neuroscience software communication protocol Lab Streaming Layer. This means you can stream directly to your favorite neuroscience software or MATLAB running on your laptop or remote computers, record data streams, and integrate ESP-EEG’s data with other data streams. Technical Specifications Feature Specification ADC Texas Instruments ADS1299 (24-bit, Research Grade) Channels 8 Differential Channels + 1 Active Bias (Noise Cancellation) Sample Rate 250 SPS (Default) Processor ESP32-WROOM-DA (Dual Core, WiFi/BT capable) ...

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ESP32, science

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Takara posted NYPL: 20 Books With Upcoming Screen Adaptations

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NYPL: 20 Books With Upcoming Screen Adaptations

The New York Public Library shared 20 books that have upcoming screen adaptations. So if you like to read before watching or watching before you read, here’s a list of fun releases headed to the screen. If you’re the sort who has to read the book before you see the screen adaptation—cancel all your plans. ...

naive galeBOT Jan 6, 2026, 2:44 PM

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Anne Barela posted Introducing LEGO SMART Play, with tiny intelligent bricks

Anne Barela

Introducing LEGO SMART Play, with tiny intelligent bricks

The LEGO Group has introduced LEGO® SMART Play™, a new play innovation that brings LEGO creations to life like never before. The platform is powered by the LEGO SMART Brick, which is packed with ground-breaking, world-first technologies that means LEGO builds can respond to how they are played with for the first time. LEGO SMART Play brings LEGO creations to life through advanced technology, enabling open-ended physical play, all without screens – and its platform elements are compatible with the existing LEGO System-in-Play. The LEGO SMART Brick is packed with technologies that bring play to life including sensors, accelerometers, light ...

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LEGO, LEGOs, Legos

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Stephanie posted Handheld Conway's Game of Life

Stephanie

Handheld Conway’s Game of Life

lonesoulsurfer built a handheld Conway’s Game of Life with the option to play 4 alternative games with a Trinket M0. Brian’s Brain – 3-state automaton (alive/dying/dead) 5 modes: Small/Medium/Large/Random/Custom Visual: solid pixels (alive), blinking pixels (dying) Day & Night – Inverse Conway rules creating dense patterns 2 density options: Medium Start (~35%), Dense Start (~50%) ...

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Anne Barela posted Turn your old PlayStation into a modern PC with the RPSX replacement motherboard and a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4

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Turn your old PlayStation into a modern PC with the RPSX replacement motherboard and a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4

If you have a broken PlayStation One Slim (PSX) collecting dust at home, then Redditor MrNiceThings has the perfect way to bring it back to life. MrNiceThings has created a replacement motherboard for the PSX; however, this is not just a new PSX motherboard — it turns your old PSX into a modern computer. The custom motherboard comes equipped with a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4, so you can use it for everything from a desktop computer to a retro emulation arcade or a smart home hub. The replacement, called the RPSX board, fits perfectly inside a PSX case. The stock ...

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Compute Module, computers, gaming, Raspberry Pi, Upcycling

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Compute Module 4, Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4, resto modding

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Anne Barela posted Organizing parts with micro QR codes

Anne Barela

Organizing parts with micro QR codes

James Bowman ponders “How much time do you spend looking for stuff? For me a few years ago, the answer was ‘a lot.’ Then I started to store items in standard-sized labeled boxes. ‘Pizza’ boxes for larger things. Mailing boxes for smaller things. Gathering well over a hundred boxes, how does one search it all (Ed: James, I’m in the same boat). labeling the boxes with printed QR codes taking photographs of the shelves making some software to make a physical search engine. The goal is to type “metric” (for example) and be shown the locations of boxes with “metric” ...

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Ben posted What is Entering the Public Domain in 2026 #ArtTuesday

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What is Entering the Public Domain in 2026 #ArtTuesday

2026 welcomes 1930! As we roll into another new year it’s fun to look at what is entering the Public Domain. Some of the highlights include works by William Faulkner and Agatha Christie; Betty Boop joins 2024’s Mickey Mouse; and the 1930 academy award winner for best picture, All Quiet on the Western Front, enters the public domain. Duke University’s Center for the Study of the Public Domain shares more: When works go into the public domain, they can legally be shared, without permission or fee. Community theaters can screen the films. Youth orchestras can perform the music publicly, without ...

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phillip torrone posted LEGO’s smart brick is a tiny, self-aware computer - and it doesn’t need a phone

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LEGO’s smart brick is a tiny, self-aware computer – and it doesn’t need a phone

The LEGO Smart Brick looks like any other 2×4. Same size. Same satisfying click. But inside? A 4.1mm ASIC — smaller than a grain of sand — running a real-time Play Engine that fuses motion, light, sound, and magnetic fields into LEGO’s latest which was announced at CES. This brick knows where it is. It knows its distance, angle, and orientation to other Smart Bricks down to the millimeter. It knows when a Smart Tag is nearby. It knows when Luke Skywalker walks into the room. And it does it all without an app. Without a hub. Without the cloud. ...

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LEGO, LEGOs, Legos

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BrickNet, distributed mesh network, embedded systems, LEGO Smart Brick, near-field positioning, no-cloud hardware, NPM, physical computing, real-time audio synthesis, US12059633B2

naive galeBOT Jan 6, 2026, 8:17 PM

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Anne Barela posted Using a Commodore 1541 floppy drive as a KIM-1 computer

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Using a Commodore 1541 floppy drive as a KIM-1 computer

The Commodore 1541 disk drive contains a MOS 6502 CPU, along with some RAM, ROM, and other necessary supporting hardware. You might remember that’s the very same CPU that powers the Commodore 64 itself, along with a wide range of other 1980s machines. With a bit of work, that CPU can indeed be made to act like a general purpose computer instead of a single-purpose disk controller. And Dave McMurtrie has done just that, porting the KIM-1 Monitor modified to run on a Commodore 1541 Disk Drive. See the video below and read more on Hackaday. The code is on ...

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modding, retro, vintage computing

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1541, commodore 64, KIM-1

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John Park posted JP's Product Pick of the Week -- 4pm Eastern TODAY! 1/6/26 @adafruit #adafruit #newproductpick

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JP’s Product Pick of the Week — 4pm Eastern TODAY! 1/6/26 @adafruit #adafruit #newproductpick

Come on by for the 2025 season finale of JP’s Product Pick of The Week ! A new product pick will be revealed. The show airs at 4pm ET / 1pm PT, TODAY! Check out the livestream right here inside this product page you won’t want to miss it because there will be a HUGE DISCOUNT during the show! Tune in for: John Park’s latest product pick Learn how to use it Live Demo The live video will also be on YouTube LIVE, Twitch, Periscope (Twitter) and Facebook. LIVE TEXT CHAT IS HERE in the Adafruit Discord chat! Come on into the ...

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Anne Barela posted Supercharging a PiStorm68K Amiga emulator with Raspberry Pi

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Supercharging a PiStorm68K Amiga emulator with Raspberry Pi

John Elliot V over on Hackaday writes about the AmiCube PiStorm68K special edition MiniMig accelerator board. This board was developed to replace the 68000 CPU in a MiniMig — a recreation of the original Amiga chipset in an FPGA allowing a real genuine 68000 CPU to operate. The PiStorm68K board can use a genuine 68000 microprocessor and also use various Raspberry Pi boards, which can emulate faster than the original 68000 by a factor of over 300x. Check out the video below and more on Hackaday.

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emulation, fpga, Raspberry Pi, vintage computing, Zero

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Anne Barela posted Pico2DVI is a DIY graphics card powered by a Raspberry Pi RP2350

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Pico2DVI is a DIY graphics card powered by a Raspberry Pi RP2350

Aiden Chostner has designed a PCI Express graphics card that can be built yourself — though expectations as to its performance must be tempered by the understanding that it’s powered by a Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W microcontroller board that’s been heavily overclocked. “Recently, I began exploring circuit design, and I liked the idea of creating my own custom graphics card because it sounded like a fun project,” Chostner explains. “After some back and forth of choosing requirements for the GPU, I settled on using a Raspberry Pi Pico [2 W] as the main processor. It already had a graphics ...

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displays, Pico 2, projects, Raspberry Pi, RP2350

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Takara posted Making Art out of E-scrap

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Making Art out of E-scrap

“Electra” – Artists: Parul Bhatia and Michele Pomella | Photo: Big Wave Productions via Resource Recycling Inc. While some people may responsibly discard of their old and broken electronics, others give it new life and turn it into art. Students at Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities and Technology at the University of ...

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phillip torrone posted We Recreated Steve Jobs's 1975 Atari Horoscope Program ... And You Can Run It!

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We Recreated Steve Jobs’s 1975 Atari Horoscope Program … And You Can Run It!

“where are the stars?” – steve jobs, august 1975 before the macintosh. before the apple ii. before apple even existed. a 20-year-old steve jobs was working at atari, writing equations for a horoscope program called astrochart. this week, a collection of jobs’s hand-annotated technical documents from that era went up for auction at rr auction, and it’s all there, as in enough to bring this to life for the first time? YES! we decided to do something about it: we rebuilt the program from his original equations and made a program you can actually run, on an apple ii, or ...

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1970s computing, adafruit fruit jam, apple II, astrology software, atari, emulator, fixed point math, integer math, retro computing, Steve Jobs

naive galeBOT Jan 7, 2026, 2:56 AM

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Jessie Mae posted Tiny Museum Tour Device #AdafruitLearn

Jessie Mae

Tiny Museum Tour Device #AdafruitLearn

Check out this new guide, the Tiny Museum Tour Device! No need to walk around a huge gallery, when you can have a guided tour of masterpiece artworks right on your desk! Use a HalloWing with its built-in TFT screen, and a small speaker to display artwork, and play audio descriptions. Coded in CircuitPython, you can use the capacitive touch pads to advance to the next image. You’ll build a beautiful canvas and wood frame to display your Tiny Museum Tour Device!

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naive galeBOT Jan 7, 2026, 6:30 AM

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Ben posted Custom PCB Earrings

Ben

Custom PCB Earrings

Looking come up with something extra special for their girlfriend, Vishal soni created these LED earrings with a custom PCB. The earrings house 12 Adafruit NeoPixel Nano 2020s and a ATtiny85 microcontroller. See the full guide and details on Hackster.io: The initial concept was straightforward: a tiny PCB populated with multiple RGB LEDs and a ...

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Ben posted Custom PCB Earrings

Ben

Custom PCB Earrings

Looking come up with something extra special for their girlfriend, Vishal soni created these LED earrings with a custom PCB. The earrings house 12 Adafruit NeoPixel Nano 2020s and a ATtiny85 microcontroller. See the full guide and details on Hackster.io: The initial concept was straightforward: a tiny PCB populated with multiple RGB LEDs and a ...

naive galeBOT Jan 7, 2026, 3:15 PM

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Stephanie posted Digital Rain Clock Inspired by The Matrix

Stephanie

Digital Rain Clock Inspired by The Matrix

image via Bob Hammell on Huckster.io Hackster.io user Bob Hammell built this sleek desktop clock that features The Matrix classic, digital rain : The digital rain clock is designed as a functional desktop accessory, combining practical timekeeping with a dynamic, eye-catching visualization. It features a touchscreen display and integrated control electronics mounted to a ...

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Kelly posted Bruce Sterling on Ancient Everyday Weirdness

Kelly

Bruce Sterling on Ancient Everyday Weirdness

The ever-enlightening Bruce Sterling recently published a piece on Medium titled Ancient Everyday Weirdness, which is part of a series of essays on different kinds of everyday weirdness. In the piece, Sterling discusses how there is a longstanding tradition throughout human history of people carrying something around with them that they need to do daily tasks, or merely they just like having it on hand, or maybe they just think the thing is cool. He pushes it further, however, and explores what it looks like when “Every Day Carry” transforms into “Everyday Weirdness” and even “Severe Everyday Weirdness” and how ...

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Anne Barela posted Andrew "bunnie" Huang designs a "mostly open" RISC-V board

Anne Barela

Andrew “bunnie” Huang designs a “mostly open” RISC-V board

Noted maker Andrew “bunnie” Huang is preparing a crowdfunding campaign for the dabao, a compact development board designed as an evaluation board for the Baochip-1x — a microcontroller built around a core of mostly open RTL hardware design. The Baochip-1x is a RISC-V based microcontroller fabricated at TSMC on a 22nm process. Its Vexriscv CPU runs at 350 MHz, and it integrates 2 MB of RAM, 4 MB of RRAM (similar to FLASH), USB 2.0 HS, and a quad-core I/O accelerator based on the PicoRV32 clocking at 700MHz. The “dabao” is the first generation development board for the Baochip-1x. It aims ...

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microcontrollers, RISC-V

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Ben posted JP’s Product Pick of the Week 1/6/26 @adafruit @johnedgarpark #adafruit #newproductpick

Ben

JP’s Product Pick of the Week 1/6/26 @adafruit @johnedgarpark #adafruit #newproductpick

If you missed this week’s livestream of John Park’s Product Pick of the Week, not to worry, here’s the video. This week’s pick is the Adafruit ENS161 MOX Gas Sensor – STEMMA QT / Qwiic! Watch the video to find out about the Adafruit ENS161 MOX Gas Sensor – STEMMA QT / Qwiic, how to use it, a live demo, and more. Want more JP’s Product Pick of the Week?! Tune in every Tuesday at 4pm ET and 1pm PT on Youtube LIVE, Twitch, Periscope (Twitter) and Facebook. LIVE TEXT CHAT IS HERE in the Adafruit Discord chat!

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Anne Barela posted Logitech Mouse software fails on macOS after certificate expires

Anne Barela

Logitech Mouse software fails on macOS after certificate expires

Logitech’s macOS software, including Logi Options+ and G HUB, stopped working around 8-9 p.m. UTC on January 6 when a 2021 Apple Developer ID certificate expired, stripping advanced features from devices like the MX Master. The company called it an ‘inexcusable mistake,’ quickly posted manual patches on their support site, and apologized on Reddit, with users confirming restored settings by afternoon. Windows users faced no issues, but Mac owners spent hours troubleshooting until the fix rolled out. See more on X and The Verge.

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Noe Ruiz posted LIVE: 3D Hangouts with Noe and Pedro

Noe Ruiz

LIVE: 3D Hangouts with Noe and Pedro

3D Hangouts – Apple IIe Fruit Jam, Metal Printing and Mechanical Hand This week @adafruit we are back! Noé released his Apple IIe enclosure for the Fruit Jam. Pedro had 3D printed metal parts from JLCPCB. This week’s time lapse features a print-in-place mechanical hand. Apple IIe Case Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/apple-iie-fruit-jam-enclosure Fruit Jam: https://www.adafruit.com/product/6200 Timelapse ...

naive galeBOT Jan 7, 2026, 4:51 PM

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Anne Barela posted RISC-V hits 25% market penetration thanks to Meta and Qualcomm

Anne Barela

RISC-V hits 25% market penetration thanks to Meta and Qualcomm

The global semiconductor landscape has reached a inflection point as the open-source RISC-V architecture officially secured 25% market penetration, signaling the end of the long-standing architectural monopoly held by proprietary giants like Arm. This milestone, verified by industry analysts in late December 2025, marks a seismic shift in how the world’s most advanced hardware is designed, licensed, and deployed. Driven by a collective industry push for “architectural sovereignty,” RISC-V has evolved from an academic experiment into the cornerstone of the next generation of computing. The momentum behind this shift has been solidified by two blockbuster acquisitions that have reshaped the ...

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Liz Clark posted REMINDER: SHOW and TELL 1/7/2026 with @blitzcitydiy #ShowandTell @adafruit

Liz Clark

REMINDER: SHOW and TELL 1/7/2026 with @blitzcitydiy #ShowandTell @adafruit

The biggest and longest running worldwide online Show and Tell LIVE! Today, 1/7/2026 at 7:30pm Eastern. – video. Hosted this week by Liz Clark.

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Anne Barela posted New Espressif microcontrollers announced at CES

Anne Barela

New Espressif microcontrollers announced at CES

Espressif has unveiled several new microcontrollers they’re adding to their lineup. They’re showcasing their products at CES 2026, including two interesting upcoming parts: the ESP32-E22 Wi-Fi 6E tri-band SoC and the ultra-low-power ESP32-H21 Bluetooth LE MCU for battery-powered devices. ESP32-E22 CPU – Dual-core RISC-V at up to 500 MHz Memory – 1 MB (no optional PSRAM) Wireless Tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz Wi-Fi 6E, 160 MHz channel bandwidth, 2×2 MIMO; tested with iperf; up to 2.1 Gbps physical throughput Dual-mode Bluetooth 6.0 (LE + BR/EDR) I/Os – 41x GPIO Host interfaces – PCIe, USB, SDIO (when used as a co-processor) ESP32-H21 CPU – Single-core ...

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ESP32, microcontrollers

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CES, ESP32-C5, ESP32-C61, ESP32-E22, ESP32-H21, ESp32-H4, Espressif

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Liz Clark posted NEW GUIDE: MagTag IoT Menorah #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

Liz Clark

NEW GUIDE: MagTag IoT Menorah #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

Every year for Hanukkah, you light a candle every night for 8 days. Whether you sometimes lose track of which night it is or you can’t light candles in your space, this project helps you out by making the menorah digital and keeping time with the internet. Every day, the MagTag fetches the date and ...

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Anne Barela posted An RP2040 powered ADS-B receiver

Anne Barela

An RP2040 powered ADS-B receiver

Ever wander what the aircraft nearby are? Every aircraft broadcasts a unique identifier via protocols known as ADS-B and UAT. You can decode it yourself with the right hardware and software. John McNelly has developed ADSBee, an open source ADS-B receiver based around an RP2040. Several models are available from boards (above) to rugged units. Read more on Hackaday and at Pants for Birds.

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phillip torrone posted Don’t Let the Grocery Store Scan Your Face: A Guide to Fighting Back Against Biometric Surveillance at Wegmans

phillip torrone

Don’t Let the Grocery Store Scan Your Face: A Guide to Fighting Back Against Biometric Surveillance at Wegmans

Goin to the local Wegmans here in NYC… you know, for some bulk sourdough starter and maybe a rainbow bagel… but what is that? A new sign… “Facial recognition technology in use. Biometric data is being collected.” New York doesn’t have a comprehensive biometric privacy law yet, but there are still protections and actions you can take: Right to Know & Opt Out (NY Privacy Act & NYC Law): While full opt-out rights for biometrics aren’t automatic, New York’s Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act requires businesses to protect your data. And under the New York Privacy ...

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John Park posted UPDATED GUIDE: Retro Jam for Fruit Jam Multi-Game Emulator

John Park

UPDATED GUIDE: Retro Jam for Fruit Jam Multi-Game Emulator

Updated Learn Guide Alert! The Fruit Jam NES Emulator guide just got a bunch of new systems added. As the Pico RP2350-based game console emulator field grows doesn’t it feel limiting having to pick just one? Fear not, Frank Hoedemakers has created a new multi-emulator launcher for Fruit Jam called Retro Jam that solves this very issue! Retro Jam combines the emulators Frank has ported to Fruit Jam into a single drag-and-drop .UF2 file with a launcher for these systems: Nintendo NES (including save states) Nintendo Game Boy Nintendo Game Boy Color Sega Master System (including save states) Sega Game Gear ...

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naive galeBOT Jan 7, 2026, 9:52 PM

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Anne Barela posted Is an AliExpress homelab rack a good value? @hacksterio

Anne Barela

Is an AliExpress homelab rack a good value? @hacksterio

Home labs in mini racks have become a rather popular thing due to small size, reduced cost and cool factor. Makers like Jeff Geerling have written extensively on various small rack builds. Michael Klements decided to source all the components for a home mini rack from the Chinese website AliExpress, known for their affordable prices. Hackster.io writes: His minimum requirements were a 10-inch rack with 5 to 6 units, a mini PC, an SSD, a router, an Ethernet switch, and a patch panel. In each case, the least expensive option meeting Klements’ minimum requirements was selected. In true AliExpress style, ...

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Takara posted Detecting Diseases Earlier with AI-Generated Sensors

Takara

Detecting Diseases Earlier with AI-Generated Sensors

Researchers at MIT and Microsoft developed nanoparticles coated with AI-generated peptides to act as sensors that signal if cancer-linked proteases are present in the body. The researchers developed an AI model to design peptides (short proteins) that are targeted by enzymes called proteases, which are overactive in cancer cells. Nanoparticles coated with these peptides can ...

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Liz Clark posted LIVE NOW! SHOW and TELL 1/7/2026 with @blitzcitydiy #ShowandTell @adafruit

Liz Clark

LIVE NOW! SHOW and TELL 1/7/2026 with @blitzcitydiy #ShowandTell @adafruit

The biggest and longest running worldwide online Show and Tell LIVE! Right now! 1/7/2026 at 7:30pm Eastern. – video. Hosted this week by Liz Clark.

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Pedro posted Jumper Wire Organizer | Modular | Customizable #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Jumper Wire Organizer | Modular | Customizable #3DThursday #3DPrinting

deanocide shares: You choose how to sort your wires! The combs that hold the wires can be slid along the rows, or popped out and pressed in to another. This allows you to choose how to sort your wires, and sort any length of wire you want, all in a pretty box that hides that ...

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Ben posted From the mail bag...

Ben

From the mail bag…

From the mail bag! I wanted to send a quick “Thank you!”. I just received my first order from your store and my complements for how that’s handled. The process was painless for everything from your part (I had to deal with border taxes, but that’s life). My specific thanks for bagging things up by ...

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Pedro posted The Legend of Zelda: Royal Broadsword #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

The Legend of Zelda: Royal Broadsword #3DThursday #3DPrinting

user_4048794516 shares: Completed with single-color printing, requires manual color change Some colors need to be manually painted, or set up for multi-color printing The main body uses a 3.2cm diameter tube, and a 2.9mm diameter, 18mm long metal rod is used for positioning The build plate size must be at least 25*25cm Make a wish, ...

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Pedro posted 18650 Battery Box #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

18650 Battery Box #3DThursday #3DPrinting

user_2236366159 shares this great design for a 18650 Battery Box! download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2163461-18650-battery-box-1-0 Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and sculptures, so each Thursday ...

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Pedro posted Honeycomb keyboard stand #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Honeycomb keyboard stand #3DThursday #3DPrinting

IVDV shares: This keyboard stand works well with most keyboards. Don’t mind the broken keys in the image, I am going to replace them anyway. This stand is preferably used with a mechanical keyboard. This model is printed in Bambu PLA matte; however, any other PLA would most likely work well. The keyboard shown is ...

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Pedro posted Bit Holder - 5 Size set #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Bit Holder – 5 Size set #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Andy94 shares: Bit Holder – 5 Size Set A practical bit holder system designed to keep your bits organized and easy to access. Each holder features a hex-pattern grip for a secure hold and a clean, modern look. Available sizes & capacity: 50 mm – holds 19 bits 62 mm – holds 31 bits 77 ...

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Pedro posted 3D Printer Side Wall Skadis hook #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

3D Printer Side Wall Skadis hook #3DThursday #3DPrinting

BossLarry shares a remix: This is a smaller remix of the original design, made to stick out less from the SKÅDIS wall for a cleaner appearance, while maintaining the same strength and functionality. The part has been optimized with a different printing orientation to preserve durability. Supports are included where needed and are designed to ...

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Pedro posted SkilenGton Storage Box #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

SkilenGton Storage Box #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Mega3DStudio shares: Elevate your space with this elegant cartoon skull storage box. A perfect blend of functional art and whimsical design for your 3D printing collection download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2162963-skilengton-storage-box Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, ...

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Pedro posted SMD Measurement Clip #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

SMD Measurement Clip #3DThursday #3DPrinting

user_4284249980 shares: This clip can hold two multimeter probes securely and keep them aligned, allowing single-handed measurement, thereby significantly improving operational stability and measurement repeatability, especially suitable for small surface-mount components download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2162904-smd-measurement-clip Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid ...

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Pedro posted Mechanical Hand #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Mechanical Hand #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Every week we’ll 3D print designs from the community and showcase slicer settings, use cases and of course, Time-lapses! This Week: Mechanical Hand By TLPOD makerworld.com/en/models/1772809-overengineered-mechanical-hand-v2-4-fingers Bambu X1C PolyMaker PLA 2hr 40mins X:169 Y:169 Z:53mm .2mm layer / .4mm Nozzle 10% Infill / 1mm Retraction 200C / 60C 49g 230mm/s Every Thursday is #3dthursday here ...

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Anne Barela posted Bose open-sources its SoundTouch home theater smart speakers ahead of end-of-life

Anne Barela

Bose open-sources its SoundTouch home theater smart speakers ahead of end-of-life

In October, Bose announced that its SoundTouch WiFi speakers and soundbars would become dumb speakers on February 18. At the time, Bose said that the speakers would only work if a device was connected via AUX, HDMI, or Bluetooth (which has higher latency than WiFi), as reported by Ars Technica. After that date, the speakers would stop receiving security and software updates and lose cloud connectivity and their companion app. Without the app, users would no longer be able to integrate the device with music services, such as Spotify, have multiple SoundTouch devices play the same audio simultaneously, or use or ...

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naive galeBOT Jan 8, 2026, 3:15 PM

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Adafruit Learning System posted New Guide! Apple IIe Fruit Jam Enclosure #3DThursday

Adafruit Learning System

New Guide! Apple IIe Fruit Jam Enclosure #3DThursday

Retro Inspired Build an Apple IIe inspired 3D printed enclosure for the Adafruit Fruit Jam. This project is designed to pair nicely with the Apple IIe Emulator on Fruit Jam. This guide covers the 3D printable CAD files, case assembly and keyboard setup. There is no soldering required making this a great project for beginners! – ...

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Noe Ruiz posted 3D Hangouts – Apple IIe Fruit Jam, Metal Printing and Mechanical Hand #3DThurday

Noe Ruiz

3D Hangouts – Apple IIe Fruit Jam, Metal Printing and Mechanical Hand #3DThurday

3D Hangouts – Apple IIe Fruit Jam, Metal Printing and Mechanical Hand This week @adafruit we are back! Noé released his Apple IIe enclosure for the Fruit Jam. Pedro had 3D printed metal parts from JLCPCB. This week’s time lapse features a print-in-place mechanical hand. Apple IIe Case Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/apple-iie-fruit-jam-enclosure Fruit Jam: https://www.adafruit.com/product/6200 Timelapse ...

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Pedro posted Mushroom Wall Hook #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Mushroom Wall Hook #3DThursday #3DPrinting

bargestt_st shares: This mushroom-shaped wall hook is a decorative and functional solution for organizing everyday items. Inspired by nature, it combines a playful design with practical use, making it perfect for modern, Scandinavian, or kids’ interiors. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2162852-mushroom-wall-hook Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion ...

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Pedro posted Wardrobe bag hook #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Wardrobe bag hook #3DThursday #3DPrinting

R3DFusion shares: Wardrobe bag hook for tubes up to 25mm Dimensions 60x79x34mm download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2162596-wardrobe-bag-hook Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and sculptures, so ...

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Jessie Mae posted Origami Heart Box #3Dprinting #3DThursday

Jessie Mae

Origami Heart Box #3Dprinting #3DThursday

seanliang00 shared this project on MakerWorld! I designed this heart-shaped box with inspiration from Japanese origami. The lid opens through a folding motion, similar to how origami unfolds. Both the box and the lid are decorated with traditional Japanese-style patterns. Assembly: To assemble the hinge, insert a short piece of standard 1.75 mm filament through ...

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John Park posted John Park's Workshop -- LIVE TODAY 1/8/26

John Park

John Park’s Workshop — LIVE TODAY 1/8/26

It’s JOHN PARK’S WORKSHOP — LIVE! — Coming up at 4pm ET / 1pm PT Today! LIVE TEXT CHAT IS HERE in the Adafruit Discord chat! Projects CircuitPython Parsec Tool Tips Learn Guide Recap Retro Gear and more! The live video will be on Youtube LIVE, Twitch, Periscope (Twitter) and Facebook. Join maker John Park in his workshop each week as he builds, demos, hacks, and mods projects live on air! “John Park’s Workshop — LIVE” is the place to see creative projects come to life, as John uses a wide variety of tools and techniques to make everything from ...

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Pedro posted Stained glass Piranha Plant suncatcher #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Stained glass Piranha Plant suncatcher #3DThursday #3DPrinting

aweirdguy shares: Stained glass piranha plant suncatcher 200mm circle, uses 7 colors of PETG: Black White Blue translucent Green translucent Red translucent Grey translucent Clear translucent Areas are different thicknesses which allows each color to have varied shades making it look like there are more colors download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2162113-stained-glass-piranha-plant-suncatcher Every Thursday is #3dthursday ...

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Ben posted Kingdom Hearts Keyblade Sharpie Cap/Body #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Ben

Kingdom Hearts Keyblade Sharpie Cap/Body #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by goldiervinyl on Maker World: The model is designed as a two-part shell system that encases a standard fine point Sharpie marker. The Handle (Hilt): Features the classic D-guard handguard found on the Kingdom Key. The interior is hollowed specifically to friction-fit the base of a Sharpie. The Blade (Shaft): A sleek, cylindrical sleeve ...

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Pedro posted 4x6 inch Post-It Note Bin Skadis Universal Hook #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

4×6 inch Post-It Note Bin Skadis Universal Hook #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Synergyx26 shares: This Post-It 4×6 inch pad mount is a custom-designed accessory compatible with the IKEA SKÅDIS pegboard system. It allows you to easily store your Post-It notepads that are 4×6 inch in size. I utilized the Universal Skadis Hook system for this model to allow for flexibility in everyone’s setup. The original Universal Hook ...

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Ben posted HeartLink Garland Chain #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Ben

HeartLink Garland Chain #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by thczv on Maker World: Celebrate love, connection, and creativity with this modular HeartLink Garland. Each heart snaps easily into the next, forming a vibrant chain that’s perfect for parties, seasonal decor, or heartfelt gifts. Print in any color, any length—your imagination sets the limit. Download the files and learn more Every Thursday is ...

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Pedro posted 3-tier craft organizer stand #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

3-tier craft organizer stand #3DThursday #3DPrinting

MegTheCrafty shares: 3 tier crafting or desk organizer stand Features: – 3 tiers for storage – sliding tray for smaller items – hooks on side for hanging items – Name plate for personalization Assembly: The tiers slide into place The bottom requires glue to connect download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2191121-3-tier-craft-organizer-stand Every Thursday is #3dthursday here ...

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Jessie Mae posted Switch Panel #3DPrinting #3DThursday

Jessie Mae

Switch Panel #3DPrinting #3DThursday

Remixed by DontWorryAboutIt on MakerWorld! I designed a panel to hold these awesome switches and buttons others have made. Assemble the buttons and switches and then glue them into the panel. The buttons require mechanical keyboard switches. There are holes on the back for 6x3mm magnets. Fun for sticking to the fridge or magnetic panels ...

naive galeBOT Jan 9, 2026, 12:15 PM

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Teddy Papes posted Mechanics jobs are hard to fill at Ford #makerbusiness

Teddy Papes

Mechanics jobs are hard to fill at Ford #makerbusiness

A recent Wall Street Journal article profiles the high paying and hard to fill role of dealership auto mechanics. Despite earning around $160,000 in 2025, most would be mechanics struggle to reach such earnings due to the physical toll, upfront investment, and a challenging pay structure. Ford CEO Jim Farley recently underscored the nationwide shortage ...

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Stephanie posted What to Make with a DIY Snow Globe Kit

Stephanie

What to Make with a DIY Snow Globe Kit

Our Snow Globe Kit it not merely a snow globe, but a show globe! This custom container is durable, clear and round, with a large flat screw-on top and a press-fit rubber stopper. The stopper makes a nice seal, and is also hollow which means you can put (you guessed it…) electronics inside! This makes ...

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Anne Barela posted CES 2026 calling out gadgets that make things worse

Anne Barela

CES 2026 calling out gadgets that make things worse

Repair.org, the repair industry trade association, announced the 2026 Worst in Show awards today, annual anti-awards that spotlight the most harmful, invasive, wasteful, and unfixable tech on display at CES, per iFixit. “This year’s winners include: an “open sesame” refrigerator that puts complexity (and ads) between you and your leftovers, a doorbell ecosystem expanding surveillance in all directions, a smart treadmill that shrugs at basic security assurances, a disposable electronic lollipop (yes, really), and two Bosch products that turn everyday convenience into subscription bait and lock-in. See the video below and more in the article here.

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Analog, Digital, Electronics

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Scott posted 🎂#CircuitPython2026 from Liz & Deep Dive Today

Scott

🎂#CircuitPython2026 from Liz & Deep Dive Today

Happy birthday CircuitPython! 🎂 Nine years ago we announced the first beta of CircuitPython. Previous releases had been called Adafruit MicroPython and this beta was the first to distinguish the two. Liz sent in a GitHub Gist for #CircuitPython2026 with a vote for getting CircuitMatter going. Scott returns to deep diving today at 2pm Pacific. Come join the fun!

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CircuitPython

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John Park posted John Park's CircuitPython Parsec: Circuit Playground Bluefruit iPhone Camera Remote Trigger

John Park

John Park’s CircuitPython Parsec: Circuit Playground Bluefruit iPhone Camera Remote Trigger

#circuitpythonparsec Build a remote shutter trigger for you iOS device with CircuitPython and a Circuit Playground Bluefruit. code example To learn about CircuitPython: https://circuitpython.org

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CircuitPython

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Ben posted Limitless Screen Time with a Learning Only Pi Computer #piday #raspberrypi

Ben

Limitless Screen Time with a Learning Only Pi Computer #piday #raspberrypi

Reddit User u/xzkll set up a learning-only personal computer for their child. A really inventive way to have computer access without distractions. My kid loves computers and he also likes to prototype games with Scratch programming language. However on a regular PC he is easily distracted by ability to easily access browser based computer games and this kills his drive to program. I have programmed a locked-down environment and installed it on raspberry pi. Using it he can select what he wants to do from preconfigured educational options. This is the only computer in my house that does not have ...

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Raspberry Pi

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Ben posted Static Electricity Day, 2026! #StaticElectricityDay

Ben

Static Electricity Day, 2026! #StaticElectricityDay

YouTube video from TEDed – The science of static electricity – Anuradha Bhagwat Apparently today, January 9th, is Static Electricity Day. A great time to learn and explore the effects of static ⚡️. For any educators out there NH PBS has a class activities for all grades ready to go: THEME: Static Electricity PreK-1 – PBS LearningMedia – Sid the Science Kid -Slide to the Side (3:37) – VIEW Grade 2 – PBS LearningMedia – Static Interactive – READ and DO Grades 3-5– PBS LearningMedia – Zoom – Testing for Static Electricity (4:19) – VIEW, READ, DO Grades 3-8 ...

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education, Engineering

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educators, electricity, static electricity

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Takara posted Pi Zero Car Chassis #piday #3DPrinting

Takara

Pi Zero Car Chassis #piday #3DPrinting

thejimprint printed this cool chassis for an RC car. The car is powered by Raspberry Pi Zero running Python script.

naive galeBOT Jan 10, 2026, 1:15 AM

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Jessie Mae posted Adafruit LED Sequins

Jessie Mae

Adafruit LED Sequins

Sew a little sparkle into your wearable project with an Adafruit LED Sequin. These are the kid-sister to our popular Flora NeoPixel– they only show a single color and they aren’t addressable, but they are our smallest sewable LEDs ever and very easy to use! Before you get started, follow the Introducing GEMMA guide or Introducing Gemma M0 ...

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Stephanie posted LabCoatz Deciphers Coca-Cola with Mass Spectrometry

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LabCoatz Deciphers Coca-Cola with Mass Spectrometry

Last fall I spent too much time in a cola deep dive, reading about then sampling every cola I could get my hands on, looking to see the different balances of vanilla, cinnamon, citrus and sometimes even kola itself! Oh if only I had been in the midst of my dive now, when LabCoatz shares ...

naive galeBOT Jan 10, 2026, 5:15 PM

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Jessie Mae posted DotStar LED Belly Dance Fans Tutorial!

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DotStar LED Belly Dance Fans Tutorial!

DotStars are super fast clocking pixels that achieve a persistence-of-vision look with moving LED patterns. This project uses DotStars and the FastLED code library to create stardust magic. Swing your dance fans slowly to mesmerise your audience with the sparkly, pretty lights. Swing them fast, and magical patterns and pictures appear. Look closely and you ...

naive galeBOT Jan 10, 2026, 11:00 PM

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Takara posted Arduino Inchworm Robot

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Arduino Inchworm Robot

SparkTheImagination shows you how to build your own Inchworm Robot using an Arduino Nano. I initially made this robot as a class project that satisfied the requirements to make something move 7 feet in a minute without using wheels or anything wheel-adjacent. After bringing it back home, I made further improvements to produce the finished ...

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Takara posted Arduino Inchworm Robot

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Arduino Inchworm Robot

SparkTheImagination shows you how to build your own Inchworm Robot using an Arduino Nano. I initially made this robot as a class project that satisfied the requirements to make something move 7 feet in a minute without using wheels or anything wheel-adjacent. After bringing it back home, I made further improvements to produce the finished ...

naive galeBOT Jan 11, 2026, 1:15 AM

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Takara posted 3D-Printed Super-Sized Resting Toad

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3D-Printed Super-Sized Resting Toad

If you’re already thinking about spring and the beautiful warmth of the sun in your yard or balcony (or fire escape), maybe you can start decorating with a few cool 3D-printed resting toads designed by milvet. Resting Toad – Super Sized – Remix Size: 300 x 383 x 150 Original model: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4909652 License: Original 3D ...

naive galeBOT Jan 11, 2026, 3:15 PM

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Stephanie posted Adam Savage Toured the AMNH Fossil Lab

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Adam Savage Toured the AMNH Fossil Lab

In this YouTube team up from Adam Savage’s Tested and American Museum of Natural History, Roger Benson, Macaulay Curator, Division of Paleontology, AMNH, gives Adam Savage a walk through of his lab while discussing how the museum “manages, extracts and studies the specimens from the museum’s many expeditions, both current AND historic.” Make your own ...

naive galeBOT Jan 11, 2026, 3:30 PM

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Ben posted MatTris — Tetris on an LED Matrix

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MatTris — Tetris on an LED Matrix

A RP2040 based custom board with a matrix of WS2812 2020 LEDs. This little board is specially designed to play Tetris. From Arnov Sharma on Hackster.io: This project began with the idea of using a WS2812B mini LED matrix as the display, paired with a microcontroller (Waveshare RP2040 Tiny) to control the matrix and handle ...

naive galeBOT Jan 11, 2026, 8:15 PM

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Stephanie posted Adafruit Weekly Editorial Round-Up: CircuitPython in 2026, a Big Red Button & More!

Stephanie

Adafruit Weekly Editorial Round-Up: CircuitPython in 2026, a Big Red Button & More!

ADAFRUIT WEEKLY EDITORIAL ROUND-UP We’ve got so much happening here at Adafruit that it’s not always easy to keep up! Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered. Each week we’ll be posting a handy round-up of what we’ve been up to, ranging from learn guides to blog articles, videos, and more. BLOG ⌨️ CircuitPython in 2026 ...

naive galeBOT Jan 11, 2026, 11:15 PM

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Takara posted Using OpenET to Track Water Across the States

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Using OpenET to Track Water Across the States

A map of the contiguous U.S. shows OpenET’s free water data, now expaneded to cover 48 states instead of the westernmost 27 states. The color gradient represents the total annual evapotranspiration – the amount of water lost to the atmosphere through plants and evaporation – from orange (low) to dark blue (high). OpenET via NASA ...

naive galeBOT Jan 12, 2026, 1:00 PM

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phillip torrone posted New York begins cargo drone trial between Manhattan and Brooklyn

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New York begins cargo drone trial between Manhattan and Brooklyn

New York City’s First Authorized Urban Drone Delivery Trial New York City is conducting its first authorized urban drone delivery trial in the heart of the city. From January 9 through January 23, 2026, a single cargo drone is flying scheduled weekday routes over the East River between Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. Flights operate hourly from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and are limited to daylight hours only. I saw the NYC Notify tweet, and started taking notes, now it’s this giant article which is my notes, speech to text as I feed a baby, and grammarly mushing it together. ...

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naive galeBOT Jan 12, 2026, 1:58 PM

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Kelly posted Inside the Shed Where Tiny Dolls House Furniture Is Crafted

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Inside the Shed Where Tiny Dolls House Furniture Is Crafted

As a part of its How Was It Made? series, the Victoria and Albert Museum spotlights maker Terry Facey who has pivoted from furniture builder to miniaturist in his retirement. The delightful video shows us what tools, materials, and methods Facey uses to create his mini masterpieces. Relax into the gentle rhythm of his tools, the smell of locally-sourced yew wood, and decades of quiet experience at work. From selecting materials to finishing the smallest details, including incredibly intricate oyster veneer, Terry shows how patience and craftsmanship can turn a humble shed into a place of remarkable creativity. Watch the ...

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naive galeBOT Jan 12, 2026, 3:27 PM

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phillip torrone posted Dead shrimp. Living machines. Necrobotics is here... at Adafruit

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Dead shrimp. Living machines. Necrobotics is here… at Adafruit

Somewhere between a seafood boil and a robotics lab, a strange idea crawled out of a research paper and refused to die. Literally. A recent paper (and article) demonstrated something we must try ourselves, but not for the reasons you might guess! Bio-hybrid robots utilize living organisms for robot design, however, their use of living bodies makes maintenance, control, and fabrication of robot challenging. As an alternative, exoskeletons stand out for retaining mobility after the organism’s death, making them an accessible candidate. In particular, crustacean exoskeletons, often discarded as food waste, provide both structural strength and flexibility from their segmented ...

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Anne Barela posted Linus Torvalds used Google’s Anti-Gravity to vibe-code a visualizer tool

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Linus Torvalds used Google’s Anti-Gravity to vibe-code a visualizer tool

Caught on X, Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux and Git, has been making guitar pedals. The digital RP2354 and TAC5112-based guitar pedal actually does work, even if I’m not thrilled about some of my analog interface choices (ie the pots in particular, and I’m growing to hate the clicky footswitch even if I do love how it also doubles as a boot selector switch for programming). But while the hardware design is archived while I ponder the mysteries of life and physical user interfaces, I’m still looking at the digital effects on the side. But right now purely in a “since ...

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naive galeBOT Jan 12, 2026, 4:36 PM

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Anne Barela posted The difference between IBM Model F and Model M keyboards #VintageComputing #Keyboards

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The difference between IBM Model F and Model M keyboards #VintageComputing #Keyboards

Old IBM “click switch” keyboards have become quite collectable in recent years. Both the Model F and the Model M have great tactile feel and vintage appeal. But what is the difference between the Model F and the Model M? Both use a buckling spring to provide the clicky tactile key registration, but they do it in slightly different ways. I quote from the Nerdly Pleasures blog: The Model F IBM’s first keyboards with the buckling spring technology were the Model F Keyboards, first released in 1981. With the Model F, the user pushes down on a key and the ...

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naive galeBOT Jan 12, 2026, 5:18 PM

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Anne Barela posted Making a mini IBM PC using Adafruit Fruit Jam #AdafruitLearningSystem #Playground #AnneBarela

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Making a mini IBM PC using Adafruit Fruit Jam #AdafruitLearningSystem #Playground #AnneBarela

Over on the Adafruit Learning System Playground, where community members can post their projects for free, Anne Barela has created a Note documenting her mini-IBM PC build. Based on the Adafruit Fruit Jam board and its powerful Raspberry Pi RP2350 microcontroller, it runs Charlie Birks‘ Probably Average Computer Emulator (PACE-32) IBM emulation software. It runs vintage software such as MS-DOS and Wolfenstein 3D. The build has two USB ports for keyboard, mouse, and gamepads. And an IBM compatible joystick port made by Adafruit also. It has working hard drive and floppy lights and a red tactile on/off paddle switch. Amy ...

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naive galeBOT Jan 12, 2026, 6:15 PM

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Ben posted This tasty lollipop plays music in your head

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This tasty lollipop plays music in your head

Sound bites, from 1998, offered a similar experience to the newly announce Lollipop Star Sound bites have been updated for a new generation. A lot of new gadgets come through CES but some of it is recycled; Lollipop Star turns your mouth into a speaker with bone conduction and plays a pop hit while you ...

naive galeBOT Jan 12, 2026, 9:34 PM

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Anne Barela posted Removing AI from Windows 11 25H2

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Removing AI from Windows 11 25H2

The current 25H2 build of Windows 11 and future builds will include increasingly more AI features and components. The Remove Windows AI script aims to remove ALL of these features to improve user experience, privacy and security. Given that Microsoft are continually updating and adding new AI features this script will attempt to stay updated for the newest stable build. You can view the newest updates to the script here: https://github.com/zoicware/RemoveWindowsAI/commits/main/ See the video below and read more on GitHub.

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naive galeBOT Jan 12, 2026, 10:45 PM

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Anne Barela posted Python: What’s coming in 2026

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Python: What’s coming in 2026

If 2025 was “the year of type checking and language server protocols” for Python, will 2026 be the year of the type server protocol? “Transformative” developments like free threading were said to be coming to Python in 2026, along with performance-improving “lazy” imports for Python modules. We’ll (hopefully) also be seeing improved Python agent frameworks, says David Cassel at The New Stack. 2026 could even see a change in change itself — in the ways that Python changes are proposed. Last month, there was an illuminating seven-person conversation — including three of Python’s core developers, two of whom are also members ...

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Takara posted Ancient Cities Being Revealed by LiDAR

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Ancient Cities Being Revealed by LiDAR

Howtown shares how LiDAR helps survey ancient Maya cities. LiDAR scanning is transforming our understanding of the ancient Maya by revealing thousands of hidden structures beneath the forest canopy. In areas like Tikal and Caracol, laser data has uncovered extensive networks of pyramids, roads, canals, and residential compounds, expanding estimates of Maya population and urban sprawl. The 2016 PACUNAM survey alone mapped over 2000 square kilometers and identified over 60,000 structures. While much of the region remains unscanned, the technology is already reshaping what counts as a “site” and how we interpret the scale of Maya civilization. In this Howtown ...

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naive galeBOT Jan 13, 2026, 1:15 AM

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Stephanie posted The Biggest Dino Discoveries of 2025

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The Biggest Dino Discoveries of 2025

Animalogic goes through some of the biggest paleontology news of 2025 in this video on YouTube. Check it out to learn about Nanotyrannus, the oldest known Pachycephalosaur and more. Learn how to enhance a simple rubber hand puppet with MONSTER M4SK eyes and voice changer!

naive galeBOT Jan 13, 2026, 2:24 PM

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Kelly posted A Japanese screw craftsman who single-handedly produces 400,000 screws a day

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A Japanese screw craftsman who single-handedly produces 400,000 screws a day

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naive galeBOT Jan 13, 2026, 3:06 PM

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Anne Barela posted ICYMI Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter: CircuitPython2026, ML Comes to CircuitPython, RISC-V Gaining and More! #CircuitPython #Python #micropython+ @Raspberry_Pi

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ICYMI Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter: CircuitPython2026, ML Comes to CircuitPython, RISC-V Gaining and More! #CircuitPython #Python #micropython+ @Raspberry_Pi

If you missed this week’s Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter, here is the ICYMI (in case you missed it) version. To never miss another issue, subscribe now! – You’ll get a terrific newsletter each Monday (which is out before this post). 12,344 subscribers worldwide! The next newsletter goes out in a week and subscribing is the best way to keep up with all things Python for hardware. No ads or spam, no selling lists, leave any time. From the Editor: Welcome to the latest Python on Microcontrollers newsletter! And welcome to the New Year! Certainly things have picked up, between commercial shows like CES2026 ...

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Stephanie posted Making a Smart Entryway Shelf

Stephanie

Making a Smart Entryway Shelf

If you’ve ever balked at a 30 min YouTube video runtime, maybe this video will change your mind. Hobby Built’s entryway shelf includes the forecast, a rising key platform, self hiding coat rack and more. Don’t mind me while I place my shoes in my shoe box bench and hang up my coat in my closet which is also my pantry, tool box, gardening supply shed and storage unit and is not designed at all. Make a smart mirror with the Adafruit Learning System: Smart Mirror with PyPortal Android Smart Home Mirror

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naive galeBOT Jan 13, 2026, 3:30 PM

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Ben posted Big Fire Elemental Erupting From a Volcano #ArtTuesday

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Big Fire Elemental Erupting From a Volcano #ArtTuesday

North of the Border Craftworks is a little bit like a Bob Ross of the custom figure world (I LOVE Bob Ross). He effortlessly adds just the right twist and touch with accessible materials to create some impressive statuettes. Complete with [happy?] accidents along the way. In this video he covers some LEDs in globs ...

naive galeBOT Jan 13, 2026, 3:45 PM

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Anne Barela posted The KiCad end of year fund drive: the year they lost count

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The KiCad end of year fund drive: the year they lost count

The KiCad developers lost count on the number of new features they added in 2025. But as an open source project they do know they need to pay the rent. Your donations fund the infrastructure that keeps KiCad running—the website, the bug tracker, the CI system that builds nightly releases across three operating systems. They fund developer time so that “nice to have” features actually get built instead of languishing in the issue tracker. Last year, you helped us raise $100,000+ from more than 2,500 donors. That translated directly into the features you’re about to use in version 10. We ...

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naive galeBOT Jan 13, 2026, 4:25 PM

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Anne Barela posted Floppy Disks: perhaps the best TV remote for kids

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Floppy Disks: perhaps the best TV remote for kids

Mads Chr. Olesen writes: Modern TVs are very poorly suited for kids. They require using complicated remotes or mobile phones, and navigating apps that continually try to lure you into watching something else than you intended to. The usual scenario ends up with the kid feeling disempowered and asking an adult to put something on. That something ends up on auto-play because then the adult is free to do other things and the kid ends up stranded powerless and comatose in front of the TV. Instead I wanted to build something for my 3-year old son that he could understand ...

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naive galeBOT Jan 13, 2026, 4:45 PM

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John Park posted REMINDER: JP's Product Pick of the Week -- 4pm Eastern TODAY! 1/13/26 @adafruit #adafruit #newproductpick

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REMINDER: JP’s Product Pick of the Week — 4pm Eastern TODAY! 1/13/26 @adafruit #adafruit #newproductpick

Come on by for JP’s Product Pick of The Week ! A new product pick will be revealed. The show airs at 4pm ET / 1pm PT, TODAY! Check out the livestream right here inside this product page you won’t want to miss it because there will be a HUGE DISCOUNT during the show! Tune in ...

naive galeBOT Jan 13, 2026, 7:33 PM

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Ben posted Public Radio Broadcasting Day 2026📻 #PublicRadioBroadcastingDay

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Public Radio Broadcasting Day 2026📻 #PublicRadioBroadcastingDay

If you are a fan public radio now might be a time to show some support because today is Public Radio Broadcasting Day 2026 Support New York Public Radio and beyond: https://www.nypublicradio.org/ https://www.wnyc.org/ https://www.npr.org/ https://www.wqxr.org/ On January 13, 1910 the first ever public radio broadcast was sent out right here in NYC. Since then the form has grown, delivering the content we know and love over the airwaves. We celebrate every year on January 13! On Public Radio Broadcasting Day, observed annually on January 13, the world celebrates a very special piece of technology — the radio. The day honors ...

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naive galeBOT Jan 13, 2026, 11:15 PM

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Takara posted International Surrealism at the Dallas Museum of Art

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International Surrealism at the Dallas Museum of Art

Images: Women and Bird in the Moonlight, 1949. Joan Miró. Tate, purchased 1951. © Successió Miró / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris 2025. Photo: Tate; The Reckless Sleeper, 1928. René Magritte. Tate, purchased 1969. © C. Herscovici / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Photo: Tate; Variation on the Form of ...

naive galeBOT Jan 13, 2026, 11:32 PM

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phillip torrone posted Wegmans’ press release, translated: how to say “we scan your face” and call it safety

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Wegmans’ press release, translated: how to say “we scan your face” and call it safety

here is a line-by-line translation of wegmans’ public statement on facial recognition technology into what it functionally means in practice. this sticks closely to their own language, because the most revealing part of corporate surveillance policy is usually what’s hidden in plain sight. i am feeding a baby, and doing speech to text, i may make mistakes. line-by-line “translation” wegmans says: “at wegmans, the safety of our customers and employees is a top priority.” translation: we are starting with the magic word that shuts down debate. once we say “safety,” any objection can be framed as reckless, antisocial, or pro-crime. ...

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naive galeBOT Jan 14, 2026, 3:15 PM

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Stephanie posted Hazariel Atelier Makes a Medieval Matching Set

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Hazariel Atelier Makes a Medieval Matching Set

Hazariel Atelier made medieval inspired sweats, hoodie and jacket and omg they are so so slick. Don’t miss the process and reveal in this video on YouTube. If you’re going medieval, you might as well make a pocket morning star.

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Stephanie posted Hazariel Atelier Makes a Medieval Matching Set

Stephanie

Hazariel Atelier Makes a Medieval Matching Set

Hazariel Atelier made medieval inspired sweats, hoodie and jacket and omg they are so so slick. Don’t miss the process and reveal in this video on YouTube. If you’re going medieval, you might as well make a pocket morning star.

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Anne Barela posted Space Telescope Live: what are the telescopes looking at right now?

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Space Telescope Live: what are the telescopes looking at right now?

Space Telescope Live provides official, up-to-date information from the Hubble and Webb science operations centers at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. You can use Space Telescope Live to find out . . . What each telescope is looking at. Where these targets are in the sky. How the data are being gathered. When the observations begin and end. Who is leading the investigations. Why each target is being investigated. Space Telescope Live is developed, maintained, and updated by the Office of Public Outreach at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. See more on the official website and you can follow them ...

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naive galeBOT Jan 14, 2026, 4:15 PM

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Noe Ruiz posted LIVE! 3D Hangouts with Noe and Pedro

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LIVE! 3D Hangouts with Noe and Pedro

3D Hangouts – Jukebox Prototype and Origami Heart Box https://youtube.com/live/JCBTGcDh1z8?feature=share This week @adafruit we’re talking about new projects and showcasing our work in progress. This week’s time lapse features an origami heart box. Apple IIe Case YouTube: https://youtu.be/e0qI-8YNjng Apple IIe Case Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/apple-iie-fruit-jam-enclosure Fruit Jam: https://www.adafruit.com/product/6200 Timelapse Tuesday Origami Heart Box By SEANLIANG00 https://cults3d.com/:3886554 ...

naive galeBOT Jan 14, 2026, 4:40 PM

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phillip torrone posted Adafruit’s Take on Governor Hochul New York’s 2026 State of the State Tech Proposals

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Adafruit’s Take on Governor Hochul New York’s 2026 State of the State Tech Proposals

Governor Hochul’s 2026 State of the State includes a wide range of technology and innovation proposals. From Adafruit’s perspective as a New York–based open hardware company focused on education, manufacturing, and responsible technology, a few items stand out as especially relevant (PDF and text). Rather than a full policy analysis, here are three areas we are watching closely. Content Provenance and AI Labeling The proposal to require labeling and provenance data for AI-generated content is directionally positive. Clear disclosure helps protect creators, educators, and the public, especially as generative tools become easier to misuse. For this to work well long-term, ...

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naive galeBOT Jan 14, 2026, 5:05 PM

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Takara posted JP’s Product Pick of the Week 1/13/26: Adafruit Circuit Playground Bluefruit

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JP’s Product Pick of the Week 1/13/26: Adafruit Circuit Playground Bluefruit

If you missed this week’s livestream of John Park’s Product Pick(s) of the Week, not to worry, here’s the video. This week’s pick is the Circuit Playground Bluefruit – Bluetooth® Low Energy! Watch the video to find out about the Circuit Playground Bluefruit – Bluetooth® Low Energy, how to use ’em, a live demo, and more. Want more JP’s Product Pick of the Week?! Tune in every Thursday at 4pm ET and 1pm PT on Youtube LIVE, Twitch, Periscope (Twitter), and Facebook. LIVE TEXT CHAT IS HERE in the Adafruit Discord chat! Catch previous editions on YouTube and don’t miss ...

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naive galeBOT Jan 14, 2026, 7:03 PM

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Ben posted Shipping Alert – Adafruit Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 19, 2026 #MLKDay @MLKDay

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Shipping Alert – Adafruit Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 19, 2026 #MLKDay @MLKDay

Monday, January 19, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and is an official holiday at Adafruit. Please allow extra time for your orders to process. We’ll still be open and shipping orders but some delays could occur, please plan accordingly. Visit adafruit.com/shippinginfo for more details about shipping and see adafruit.com/holiday for a full list of Adafruit’s shipping holidays.

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naive galeBOT Jan 14, 2026, 9:15 PM

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Ben posted Manta Ray Robots

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Manta Ray Robots

Scientists are hoping to enlists some bots to explore the approximately 73% of the ocean that remains uncharted. When building for the ocean why not look to the ocean; ocean robots based on rays offer improved stability and maneuverability. This comprehensive review of ray-inspired robots was published in the npj Robotics . Hurdles still limit the ...

naive galeBOT Jan 14, 2026, 11:15 PM

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Takara posted Printed Glowing Crown

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Printed Glowing Crown

Use a Gemma M0 and a couple of LEDs to make this Princess Peach / Bowsette inspired crown! Use Circuit Python to fade the 10mm LEDs inside the translucent filament to illuminate this magical mushroom inspired crown. Top it off with a pair of our flexible printed horns to create a unique twist on the ...

naive galeBOT Jan 15, 2026, 6:15 AM

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Pedro posted Snowflake Scepter #3DThursday #3DPrinting

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Snowflake Scepter #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Realox89 shares: This elegant Snowflake Scepter has a beautiful crystalline snowflake head with icy blue facets and ornate details, giving it a magical, winter-queen vibe. ✨ It has a sleek staff/handle wrapped with ice and a frosted gem at the bottom of it to make it look powerful yet graceful. This scepter is perfect for ...

naive galeBOT Jan 15, 2026, 6:45 AM

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Ben posted From the mail bag...

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From the mail bag…

From the mail bag! Thank Lady Ada and the team for a truly remarkable Adabox value for the holidays. Happy Holidays to you and the entire Adafruit team/family!

naive galeBOT Jan 15, 2026, 7:15 AM

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Pedro posted LED Pixel Matrix 5x5 #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

LED Pixel Matrix 5×5 #3DThursday #3DPrinting

24_crazycats shares: This is great for matrix LED projects using Xlights like Christmas light projects. It has a 45mm by 45mm (approx 1.75″ by 1.75″) square pixel spacing. The best part is the modular setup allows you to stack the pixel modules to make different types of shapes. I used the vertical modules to make ...

naive galeBOT Jan 15, 2026, 8:15 AM

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Pedro posted Time Dial Calendar #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Time Dial Calendar #3DThursday #3DPrinting

WillCAD shares: This is the Time Dial Calendar, which is a mechanically driven calendar designed to display the passage of days through semi-futuristic interface. This design used a circular sliding dial that advances day by day using a complaint mechanism along with gear teeth, allowing the indicator to point to each date. The dial face ...

naive galeBOT Jan 15, 2026, 9:15 AM

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Pedro posted Tape Roll Holder #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Tape Roll Holder #3DThursday #3DPrinting

user_2638761238 shares: Universal hanging rod for IKEA Skådis pegboard, 15CM long, sturdy and stable download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2190209-tape-roll-holder Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and ...

naive galeBOT Jan 15, 2026, 10:15 AM

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Pedro posted Nature Spirit Flowerpot #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Nature Spirit Flowerpot #3DThursday #3DPrinting

novYTerra shares: This Nature Spirit flowerpot “Lilly” appears like a silent fusion of human and forest 🌿 The pot is designed in the shape of an old tree trunk, its rough, vertical bark structure giving it an earthy, primal appeal. From the front of the trunk, the face of a female Nature Spirit gently emerges. ...

naive galeBOT Jan 15, 2026, 11:15 AM

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Pedro posted Skadis Screwdriver holder #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Skadis Screwdriver holder #3DThursday #3DPrinting

koljaendter shares: Screwdriver Holder for IKEA SKÅDIS Practical holder for the IKEA SKÅDIS pegboard system. Designed to hold screwdrivers with a diameter of up to 3 mm. Keeps your tools organized and easily accessible. Ideal for workshops, maker spaces, or desks. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2194950-skadis-screwdriver-holder Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY ...

naive galeBOT Jan 15, 2026, 12:00 PM

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Pedro posted Customizable round plant shelf #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Customizable round plant shelf #3DThursday #3DPrinting

soucisman shares: It’s a customizable plant shelf. I made it in wood-filled PLA to match my wooden floor. It works with all types of PLA download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2199472-customizable-round-plant-shelf Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we ...

naive galeBOT Jan 15, 2026, 1:04 PM

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phillip torrone posted RP2350 Dual-Core CoreMark Results: First Numbers Are In

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RP2350 Dual-Core CoreMark Results: First Numbers Are In

Yesterday we had the routine two-month pediatrician visit and, in between bottles and naps, and hackernews, we had Claude Code update the CoreMark repository to support the RP2350 running dual-core, multi-threaded (also kiddo is doing great!) The results look solid. For reference, a Teensy 4.0 lands around ~2300 CoreMark. The RP2350, overclocked to 276 MHz, comes in at ~1400. That is a respectable showing, especially given where this chip sits in the ecosystem and what it is optimized for. The repository is live, the changes are straightforward, and the benchmarks are now documented directly in the README. If you want ...

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Pedro posted Parametric Stackable Hardware Organizer HEX Tray #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Parametric Stackable Hardware Organizer HEX Tray #3DThursday #3DPrinting

CP_Random shares: Hexagonal Screw Tray – Parametric and Stackable Modular system of small screw trays with hexagonal compartments, designed for organizing small parts on a workbench, desk, or in a lab. The model is customizable and includes both the tray and the dedicated tray holder, which allows multiple trays to be stacked stably and precisely ...

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Noe Ruiz posted New Video! Apple IIe Fruit Jam

Noe Ruiz

New Video! Apple IIe Fruit Jam

Build a retro Apple IIe inspired 3D printed enclosure for the Adafruit Fruit Jam mini computer. Free files and tutorial: https://learn.adafruit.com/apple-iie-fruit-jam-enclosure Apple IIe Case Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/apple-iie-fruit-jam-enclosure Fruit Jam: https://www.adafruit.com/product/6200 Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, ...

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Noe Ruiz posted 3D Hangouts – Jukebox Prototype and Origami Heart Box

Noe Ruiz

3D Hangouts – Jukebox Prototype and Origami Heart Box

3D Hangouts – Jukebox Prototype and Origami Heart Box https://youtube.com/live/JCBTGcDh1z8?feature=share This week @adafruit we’re talking about new projects and showcasing our work in progress. This week’s time lapse features an origami heart box. Apple IIe Case YouTube: https://youtu.be/e0qI-8YNjng Apple IIe Case Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/apple-iie-fruit-jam-enclosure Fruit Jam: https://www.adafruit.com/product/6200 Timelapse Tuesday Origami Heart Box By SEANLIANG00 https://cults3d.com/:3886554 ...

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Pedro posted Fairytale Cottage House #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Fairytale Cottage House #3DThursday #3DPrinting

3DGEPRINTNL shares: A charming little house straight out of a fairytale This Fairytale Cottage House features elegant details, curved roofs, and a tall spire that give it a magical, storybook appearance. The layered architecture and decorative windows make it a perfect display piece for fantasy lovers and collectors download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2199370-fairytale-cottage-house Every Thursday ...

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Jessie Mae posted Radius Gauge 0-50 mm Precision Measuring Tool #3DPrinting #3DThursday

Jessie Mae

Radius Gauge 0-50 mm Precision Measuring Tool #3DPrinting #3DThursday

PNTBND shared this print on MakerWorld A compact and precise radius gauge for measuring internal and external radii from 0 to 50 mm. Designed for makers, engineers, and hobbyists who need a simple and reliable measuring tool for 3D prints, metal parts, wood, or general workshop use. The gauge features a sliding scale system for ...

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phillip torrone posted Commercial audio sampling/fx product with RP2350

phillip torrone

Commercial audio sampling/fx product with RP2350

A bunch of folks have told us there is “no way” the RP2350 can do the kinds of audio projects people associate with i.MX chipsets. Cool story. Meanwhile, today we ran into a brand-new product from Teenage Engineering, a company that tends to ship first and argue later. The EP-2350 standalone handheld mic does on-board sampling, presets, and effects with parameter modulation, all configured over a USB disk, with MicroPython running on an RP2350. Fairly complex filter chains are defined via JSON. So yes, real audio work, on real hardware, shipping to customers. We are going to pick one up ...

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Pedro posted Planter In The Design Of A Japanese Teapot #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Planter In The Design Of A Japanese Teapot #3DThursday #3DPrinting

1xT.de shares: A planter in the Design of a japanese Teapot. the bigger verion is only slightly bigger to hide the rim of the inner one. This Design is especially for plants that like to be watered from underneath like many carnivorous plants download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2199323-teacup Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! ...

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John Park posted John Park's Workshop -- LIVE TODAY 1/15/26

John Park

John Park’s Workshop — LIVE TODAY 1/15/26

It’s JOHN PARK’S WORKSHOP — LIVE! — Coming up at 4pm ET / 1pm PT Today! LIVE TEXT CHAT IS HERE in the Adafruit Discord chat! Projects CircuitPython Parsec Tool Tips Learn Guide Recap Retro Gear Modest levels of Lars and more! The live video will be on Youtube LIVE, Twitch, Periscope (Twitter) and Facebook. Join maker John Park in his workshop each week as he builds, demos, hacks, and mods projects live on air! “John Park’s Workshop — LIVE” is the place to see creative projects come to life, as John uses a wide variety of tools and techniques ...

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Pedro posted Self Watering Planter - Drasil #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Self Watering Planter – Drasil #3DThursday #3DPrinting

EPIQ3D shares: Elegent and unique in its own way Make All your herbs easy in the kitchen. This planter ensures that your herbs stay fresh and hydrated. If you dont yourself use fresh herbs, i know this will be a great gift for those who do. The Design is made to be as aesthetic as ...

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Ben posted MagSafe LoRa Radio Case - Meshtastic & MeshCore (RAK WisBlock) #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Ben

MagSafe LoRa Radio Case – Meshtastic & MeshCore (RAK WisBlock) #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by Shreyashgupta on Printables: A sleek, compact enclosure designed to turn your RAK WisBlock into a portable, phone-mountable mesh radio. Perfect for off-grid communication, hiking, emergencies, or just experimenting with LoRa mesh networks. Download the files and learn more Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and ...

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Pedro posted Skådis bar holder #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Skådis bar holder #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Andreas_536441 shares: A small rod holder for my supply of brass rods. Suitable for the IKEA Skådis perforated plate. download the files on: https://www.printables.com/model/1540251-skadis-bar-holder Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with ...

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Ben posted Skadis Letter Holder #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Ben

Skadis Letter Holder #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by Taron on Printables: A letter holder with 3 dividers and a functional Skadis front, with a 2mm thicker bottom plate so you can put on slightly heavier things and have less chance of sagging. Download the files and learn more Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has ...

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phillip torrone posted Salesforce’s AI Testimony in NY: Regulation, But Make It Optional for Salesforce

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Salesforce’s AI Testimony in NY: Regulation, But Make It Optional for Salesforce

New York’s January 15, 2026 hearing on AI risk and accountability brought out the usual parade of polished testimony: “trust,” “ethics,” “innovation,” and other words that get thrown around like confetti at a compliance-themed wedding (they exist). Salesforce submitted written testimony on the New York AI Act (S1169/S1169A). If you read it closely (or listen to it like I did via a text to speech thing), it’s closer to a casino dealer explaining that the rules are very important, right before requesting that the house be allowed to keep one hand under the table. If you can’t read past the ...

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Artificial intelligence

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Pedro posted Coin Cell Battery Holder #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Coin Cell Battery Holder #3DThursday #3DPrinting

RogerRobson_4156397 shares: A convenient cylindrical holder for storing multiple watch-sized batteries download the files on: https://www.printables.com/model/1539122-watch-battery-holder Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and sculptures, so each ...

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Pedro posted Coin Cell Battery Holder #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Coin Cell Battery Holder #3DThursday #3DPrinting

RogerRobson_4156397 shares: A convenient cylindrical holder for storing multiple watch-sized batteries download the files on: https://www.printables.com/model/1539122-watch-battery-holder Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and sculptures, so each ...

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Pedro posted Origami Heart Box #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Origami Heart Box #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Every week we’ll 3D print designs from the community and showcase slicer settings, use cases and of course, Time-lapses! This Week: Origami Heart Box By SEANLIANG00 https://cults3d.com/:3886554 Bambu X1C PolyMaker PLA 4hr 55mins X:137 Y:148 Z:45mm .2mm layer / .4mm Nozzle 10% Infill / 1mm Retraction 200C / 60C 115g 230mm/s Every Thursday is #3dthursday ...

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Stephanie posted What to Make with Adafruit's Sparkle Motion Boards

Stephanie

What to Make with Adafruit’s Sparkle Motion Boards

We’ve got 3 boards in our “Sparkle Motion” series that are our attempt to make the best small WLED-friendly smart LED driving board in the whole world. The Adafruit Sparkle Motion is the flagship in our series and has a built-in antenna so it’s ready to go out-of-the-box. The Adafruit Sparkle Motion with wFL Antenna ...

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Jessie Mae posted Subscribe to the Adafruit Youtube channel! #Youtube #AdafruitLearnSystem

Jessie Mae

Subscribe to the Adafruit Youtube channel! #Youtube #AdafruitLearnSystem

Are you subscribed to the Adafruit Youtube channel? If you’re not already subscribed, click here! http://adafru.it/subscribe . It’s a free and easy way to keep up with our newest episodes. Here’s some of what we’re up to. Electronics Show and Tell Wednesdays 7:30pm Electronics show and tell every Wednesday at 7:30pm ET. Adafruit Ask ...

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Ben posted Parrot Detection System #piday #raspberrypi

Ben

Parrot Detection System #piday #raspberrypi

This might be one of the more melancholy Raspberry Pi projects. Ansh Trivedi became friends with a parrot that visited his window each day, when the parrot stopped coming he got worried. While we would all like to spend our days waiting for the arrival of a parrot that may not come, obligations drive us elsewhere. So! Trivedi built this detection system to track when the parrot returns. Sadly, the parrot has yet to grace his window. The project is built around a Raspberry Pi and a webcam. The camera watches the ledge continuously. When the system is confident ...

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Raspberry Pi, Uncategorized

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Kelly posted Simple Audio Player on Adafruit Circuit Playground Bluefruit

Kelly

Simple Audio Player on Adafruit Circuit Playground Bluefruit

We enjoyed this straightforward but comprehensive project + write-up from maker kevinjwalters: This article shows a very simple audio sample player on the Adafruit Circuit Playground Bluefruit. This board features a Nordic nRF52840 microcontroller, 2MB external flash storage and a tiny speaker amongst other things. The nRF52 series do not have digital to analogue converters but CircuitPython can play digital audio from wav files using pulse-width modulation (PWM). The speaker is not very loud but it’s audible at close range in a quiet room. This article also summarises the differences between the original Circuit Playground board, the Circuit Playground Express ...

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Takara posted Classify Birds with BirdNET-Pi #piday #raspberrypi @Raspberry_Pi

Takara

Classify Birds with BirdNET-Pi #piday #raspberrypi @Raspberry_Pi

Calling all birders, birdwatchers, ornithologists, and twitchers who also tinker! You can classify birds in real time utilizing your RaspberryPi. Check out the BirdNET-Pi tutorial on PiMyLIfeUp. With BirdNET-Pi, you are able to transform your Raspberry Pi into a machine that is capable of detecting and classifying birds in real-time based on their bird calls. ...

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phillip torrone posted Bats, Silicon, Snow, & Shovels: Micron breaks ground near Syracuse - a $100b chipmaking bet

phillip torrone

Bats, Silicon, Snow, & Shovels: Micron breaks ground near Syracuse – a $100b chipmaking bet

On a chunk of frozen land north of Syracuse, the future showed up wearing steel-toed boots, holding a shovel, with a plan measured in decades. Micron Technology has begun construction on a large semiconductor manufacturing complex in Clay, New York. The site spans about 1,400 acres and is planned to host up to four memory chip fabrication plants by 2041, making it one of the largest private industrial projects in New York State history. Memory chips have crossed oceans for as long as I can remember, and that geography may finally change. The project follows Micron’s 2022 decision to expand ...

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Stephanie posted Building a Dancing Flamingo Automaton

Stephanie

Building a Dancing Flamingo Automaton

Before anyone watches Oliver Pett – Mechanical Creations’ flamingo automaton build they absolutely have to watch the Planet Earth flamingo mating dance. Oliver Pett’s build is spot on! Learn automaton basics in the Adafruit Learning System: Sparky the Blue Smoke Monster Automaton Cam Follower Automaton

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Kelly posted Adafruit Weekly Editorial Round-Up: RP2350 Dual-Core CoreMark Results, Apple IIe Fruit Jam & more

Kelly

Adafruit Weekly Editorial Round-Up: RP2350 Dual-Core CoreMark Results, Apple IIe Fruit Jam & more

ADAFRUIT WEEKLY EDITORIAL ROUND-UP We’ve got so much happening here at Adafruit that it’s not always easy to keep up! Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered. Each week we’ll be posting a handy round-up of what we’ve been up to, ranging from learn guides to blog articles, videos, and more. RP2350 Dual-Core CoreMark Results Discontinuing ...

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Ben posted MTV Rewind Lets You Revisit 40,000 Music Videos & Commercials from the Golden Age of MTV

Ben

MTV Rewind Lets You Revisit 40,000 Music Videos & Commercials from the Golden Age of MTV

The last time I was in a hotel I turned on MTV hoping to have some background music and maybe catch up with what the youths are into. Apparently they just watch hours and hours of a clip farm show called “Ridiculousness.” Or maybe, possibly, the kids aren’t watching MTV anymore. Great find from open ...

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Stephanie posted Why Are Some Glacial Lakes So Blue?

Stephanie

Why Are Some Glacial Lakes So Blue?

GEO GIRL gets right into it in this video, talking about glacial flour and how the rocks in the glacial flour determine glacial lake color.

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phillip torrone posted From Garroting Panic to Instagram: The Victorian Claw Glove

phillip torrone

From Garroting Panic to Instagram: The Victorian Claw Glove

Every few months, the same images resurface, a leather glove with claws, labeled “Women’s self-defense gloves in 1800s London.” Looks legit, brutal, and perfect for algorithmic outrage. It is also wrong. The gloves are at the Museo delle Curiosità in San Marino The gloves in the images are displayed at the Museo delle Curiosità in San Marino, a microstate surrounded by Italy. This museum describes itself as a collection of unusual and bizarre objects, and reviews from visitors say there are “real artifacts, and also reconstructions”. It is not a London museum, and it is not a source for Victorian ...

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phillip torrone posted The Kix atomic bomb ring was real, not dangerous, and we should do it again

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The Kix atomic bomb ring was real, not dangerous, and we should do it again

Every few years, the same story gets sent to me: “Phil! Did you know that in 1947 they gave children a radioactive ring made with one of the deadliest substances known to mankind? We’d never be allowed to do that now!” Then comes the hand-wringing toward whatever the current political enemy is, smug declarations about how we used to be a country that landed on the Moon. Popular Science, Hackaday, Make — it’s a story and a theme that just keeps orbiting. Anyway, there was a ring. It was radioactive. It was never dangerous. The Kix Atomic “Bomb” Ring was ...

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retro

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Kelly posted Wanderword Maps the Development of Words

Kelly

Wanderword Maps the Development of Words

Developer Vamsi Batchu used Google AI Studio to build Wanderword, which is a fun new app that maps the the origins of words and how they’ve changed over time: It uses Gemini to trace linguistic roots and D3.js to animate the geographic migration of words through history. Via Twitter

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Anne Barela posted ICYMI Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter: Python and CircuitPython in 2026, Fake Raspberry Pi Picos on AliExpress and More! #CircuitPython #Python #micropython @Raspberry_Pi

Anne Barela

ICYMI Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter: Python and CircuitPython in 2026, Fake Raspberry Pi Picos on AliExpress and More! #CircuitPython #Python #micropython @Raspberry_Pi

If you missed this week’s Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter, here is the ICYMI (in case you missed it) version. To never miss another issue, subscribe now! – You’ll get a terrific newsletter each Monday (which is out before this post). 12,337 subscribers worldwide! The next newsletter goes out Monday morning and subscribing is the best way to keep up with all things Python for hardware. No ads or spam, no selling lists, leave any time. From the Editor: Welcome to the latest Python on Microcontrollers newsletter. This week continues a heavy news cycle that began in the New Year. The industry looks ...

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Adafruit Daily, CircuitPython, micropython, Newsletter, Programming, python, Python on Microcontrollers

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Anne Barela posted PyBASIC ported to the HP Prime calculator

Anne Barela

PyBASIC ported to the HP Prime calculator

To provide another simple and well known programming language option on the HP Prime, YouTube user Calculator Clique has ported PyBASIC to the HP Prime MicroPython environment. The HP Prime PyBASIC GitHub repository, including applications, is here. The original PyBASIC GitHub that was ported to the HP Prime, which includes supported BASIC functions and descriptions of included example programs is here. See the video below. Via Hackaday.

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calculators, micropython, python

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Anne Barela posted A beautiful Star Trek doorway quilt #ArtTuesday

Anne Barela

A beautiful Star Trek doorway quilt #ArtTuesday

Marsha Loftis has completed a Star Trek Doorway quilt. It turned out lovely. I know it looks simple but this was a complicated build. I honestly don’t know how I managed to get the height and width to line up with the outer blocks. You can see more on Martha’s Quilts. And for more Star Trek door love, check these out: NEW GUIDE: LCARS-inspired Circuit Board Panel Air-Powered Star Trek Style Door

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Makers, science fiction

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Anne Barela posted A deep dive into ASCII rendering #ArtTuesday

Anne Barela

A deep dive into ASCII rendering #ArtTuesday

Alex Harri has been spending time building an image-to-ASCII renderer. One thing I spent a lot of effort on is getting edges looking sharp. I implemented a cel shading-like effect to enhance contrast between edges. The contrast enhancement makes the separation between different colored regions far clearer. That was key to making the 3D scene above look as good as it does. I put so much focus on sharp edges because they’re an aspect of ASCII rendering that is often overlooked when programmatically rendering images as ASCII. It’s really fun how large the solution space to the problem of ASCII ...

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art, Video

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John Park posted JP's Product Pick of the Week -- 4pm Eastern TODAY! 1/20/26 @adafruit #adafruit #newproductpick

John Park

JP’s Product Pick of the Week — 4pm Eastern TODAY! 1/20/26 @adafruit #adafruit #newproductpick

Come on by for JP’s Product Pick of The Week ! A new product pick will be revealed. The show airs at 4pm ET / 1pm PT, TODAY! Check out the livestream right here inside this product page you won’t want to miss it because there will be a HUGE DISCOUNT during the show! Tune in for: John Park’s latest product pick Learn how to use it Live Demo The live video will also be on YouTube LIVE, Twitch, Periscope (Twitter) and Facebook. LIVE TEXT CHAT IS HERE in the Adafruit Discord chat! Come on into the chat to participate in ...

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Ben posted A Larger Reality - Ursula K. Le Guin #ArtTuesday

Ben

A Larger Reality – Ursula K. Le Guin #ArtTuesday

Image by Wes Guderian, 1970 | Courtesy Ursula K. Le Guin Foundation, via UrsulaKLeGuin.com A new exhibit at the Oregon Contemporary offers a biographical look at Le Guin’s art and life. Through a variety of media including images, audio, video and interactive experiences A Larger Reality showcases many facets of the authors oeuvre. Curated by Le Guin own son, The Downes-Le Guin. More from Downes-Le Guin from Hyperallergic: Over the past year, I’ve experienced cycles of grief and joy as I pored over my mother’s letters, manuscripts, and drawings to exhibit. I listened to hours of her voice, recreated ...

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art, science fiction

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brent posted The Adafruit IoT Monthly Newsletter for January 2026 is out NEXT WEEK, Subscribe Now!

brent

The Adafruit IoT Monthly Newsletter for January 2026 is out NEXT WEEK, Subscribe Now!

The IoT Monthly newsletter is the best place to catch up on the latest news about the Internet of Things. We cover everything from projects to new protocols to industry news. 7,000+ readers and growing! This newsletter is only sent to your inbox once per month – don’t miss your chance to catch the January 2026 issue next week – you can cancel anytime – try our spam-free newsletter today! Sign up now >>>

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Adafruit IO Newsletter, Newsletter

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Anne Barela posted A cyberdeck/portable computer inspired by the Alien universe

Anne Barela

A cyberdeck/portable computer inspired by the Alien universe

Jeff Merrick has built the PS-85, a rugged barebones slate-style portable computer inspired by the Alien universe. Before I built the PX-88, I tried to modify the awesome Penkesu by Penk Chen to fit a hot-swap keyboard PCB. While I was somewhat successful, I wasn’t happy with the result and it lost the charm of the original. After pivoting to the PX-88, I still had the working guts from my Penkesu experiment – so I decided to design a simple slate-style case around it. You’ll find the parts and wiring are very similar to the Penkesu with a couple of additions. Features Carrying ...

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cyberpunk, Keyboards, projects, science fiction

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alien, cyberdeck, portable computer

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Anne Barela posted The pedal for the Roland SP-404 MK2 has gotten even better

Anne Barela

The pedal for the Roland SP-404 MK2 has gotten even better

Romain Dereu has released a free upgrade for the Romagnetics FS-404 MIDI pedal, a MIDI companion to the Roland SP-404 MK2, which can trigger samples and other commands using the switch and the selector. A user of the pedal contacted me and asked me to add new functionalities in order to toggle between the pads within a bank of the pedal. Here are the features added to this version 2.0: – Toggle mode: Based on the value of the last note sent (or the base note), toggle between Previous, Next, Repeat, Reset, and Kill Switch in either MIDI Mode A ...

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MIDI, music, open source, open source hardware

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Anne Barela posted Orbigator – an analog orbit propagator

Anne Barela

Orbigator – an analog orbit propagator

Orbigator is an open‑source mechanical model that physically demonstrates how a satellite orbits the Earth. It uses a Raspberry Pi Pico 2 running MicroPython and precision DYNAMIXEL servo motors to move a pointer around a real globe, tracking a satellite’s ground track in real-time. The system computes complex orbital mechanics—including Kepler’s laws and J2 perturbation effects—to determine the satellite’s instantaneous position relative to the Earth’s surface. The project is under an open source MIT License. See more on GitHub.

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micropython, Pico 2, Raspberry Pi, RP2350, science

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Anne Barela posted Generate beautiful, minimalist map posters for any city in the world

Anne Barela

Generate beautiful, minimalist map posters for any city in the world

The City Map Poster Generator, maptoposter, generates beautiful, minimalist map posters for any city in the world. It’s written in Python under an open MIT License. See more on GitHub.

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graphics, open source, projects, python

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cities, maps

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Anne Barela posted LVGL working on a ST7789 240x280 display

Anne Barela

LVGL working on a ST7789 240×280 display

Mike Rankin on X (formerly Twitter) posts: Got LVGL working on the ST7789 driver with 240×280 display. Next will replace the Blackpill Dev board with a custom one using an STM32F405RGT6 that has 1Meg flash and 192K ram. Plenty of room for animations. Probably a few LEDs, buttons & Qwiic connector. See more on X.

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displays, graphics, microcontrollers, micropython

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blackpill, lvgl, ST7789, STM32

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Pedro posted Koopa Drone #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Koopa Drone #3DThursday #3DPrinting

3DTwinkie shares: This is my Mecha Koopa …flying thing inspired from…. some random mario game I can’t remember (been so long since I made this). Remixed from my first mecha kooper unit, this one is pink and has fan blades instead of legs. The fan blades are in a position that is utilized as a stand for the kooper. download the files on: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7267760 Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and ...

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Stephanie posted JP’s Product Pick of the Week 1/20/26

Stephanie

JP’s Product Pick of the Week 1/20/26

John Park is growling, that must mean…. this week’s pick is the Adafruit DragonTail for micro:bit! This breakout board has the card-edge connector for your micro:bit, and then breaks out all the pads so that it can be plugged in to any solderless breadboard. Want more JP’s Product Pick of the Week?! Tune in every ...

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Stephanie posted JP’s Product Pick of the Week 1/20/26

Stephanie

JP’s Product Pick of the Week 1/20/26

John Park is growling, that must mean…. this week’s pick is the Adafruit DragonTail for micro:bit! This breakout board has the card-edge connector for your micro:bit, and then breaks out all the pads so that it can be plugged in to any solderless breadboard. Want more JP’s Product Pick of the Week?! Tune in every ...

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Anne Barela posted Comic-Con bans AI art after artist pushback

Anne Barela

Comic-Con bans AI art after artist pushback

San Diego Comic-Con changed an AI art friendly policy following an artist-led backlash last week. It was a small victory for working artists in an industry where jobs are slipping away as movie and video game studios adopt generative AI tools to save time and money. “Material produced by Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be placed in the show, but only as Not-for-Sale (NFS). It must be clearly marked as AI-produced, not simply listed as a print. If one of the parameters in its creation was something similar to ‘Done in the style of,’ that information must be added to the ...

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art, Artificial intelligence, comics

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AI, AI art, comic-con

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Takara posted New Gift Guide: Adafruit Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Takara

New Gift Guide: Adafruit Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

Tinker with passion for the ones you love this Valentine’s season. If you’re looking to go beyond the flowers and giant teddy bears, check out the guide and spread the love with some of our favorite products, guides, and kits!

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Stephanie posted Extro Code 3D Prints Fashion Accessories

Stephanie

Extro Code 3D Prints Fashion Accessories

image via extrocode.shop Extro Code is making incredible 3d printed wearables that include corsets, gauntlet gloves, purses, arm harnesses and more. So far everything I’ve found on Extro Code’s site is a wearble piece of art. Don’t miss @yioo_oou, @extrocode‘s creative director, on Instagram. Bajoran AirPods Zelda LED UltraHand

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Anne Barela posted Making a quiz program for CircuitPython & Circuit Playground questions

Anne Barela

Making a quiz program for CircuitPython & Circuit Playground questions

Professor Gallaugher from Boston College teaches several courses and has a popular YouTube CircuitPython School series of videos. He writes in on the Adafruit Forums: (Do you) want to alpha test a quiz platform to accompany the YouTube videos for CircuitPython School – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P … dmcvSkue#/ ? This prelim platform can be accessed at https://johngallaugher.com/. It was created by Theo Utomo, one of the TAs for my Swift course (although not written in Swift). Quizzes for the first few lessons of the updated playlist videos are online & I’ll be adding more. There is a feedback link on these pages where you ...

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CircuitPython, education, educators, Learning, software

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Noe Ruiz posted LIVE! 3D Hangouts with Noe and Pedro

Noe Ruiz

LIVE! 3D Hangouts with Noe and Pedro

This week @adafruit we’re taking a look at our working prototype of a color sensing MP3 player. Chatting about polishing metal prints. This week’s time lapse features a sea slug with articulating parts. Feather PropMaker RP2040 https://www.adafruit.com/product/5768 RTC Adalogger FeatherWing https://www.adafruit.com/product/2922 AS7341 Color Sensor https://www.adafruit.com/product/4698 Timelapse Tuesday Valentines Glaucus Sea Slug By Taikounou https://makerworld.com/en/models/1005897-valentines-glaucus-sea-slug-flexi https://youtu.be/uWsIznlI7Go ...

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phillip torrone posted We can still pour mountains... monumental steel castings

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We can still pour mountains… monumental steel castings

Every once in a while, an image of gigantic industrial chonk of poured metal makes the rounds, sometimes it’s not real, but this time it is… massive steel poured, and finished by humans. Pictured above the hunk being passed around from 2014. The latest meme repost (no fault of the poster) is a colossal steel piece suspended from cranes inside Sheffield Forgemasters in South Yorkshire, UK. It’s stock art, yet. In a world-record pour, 600 tons of molten steel were poured in one continuous operation into a sand mold for a massive press component. The molten metal, at 1,500 °C, ...

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Jessie Mae posted Adding LIDAR to a Robot - The Byte Sized Engineer

Jessie Mae

Adding LIDAR to a Robot – The Byte Sized Engineer

DigiKey shared this video on Youtube! Imagine a fragile house of cards sitting on a table. Now imagine a robot I built, equipped with a LiDAR sensor, driving at full speed directly toward it. If I have done everything correctly, it should stop before it hits the cards and back up safely. But first, do ...

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phillip torrone posted New York FY2027 Budget Signals a Shift on Tech, Privacy, and AI Accountability

phillip torrone

New York FY2027 Budget Signals a Shift on Tech, Privacy, and AI Accountability

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has released the proposed FY2027 Executive Budget legislative text, and while most people will never read it, there are parts of it that will matter to anyone building, teaching, or creating under the broad umbrella of technology. The full legislative text is here: https://www.budget.ny.gov/pubs/archive/fy27/ex/fy27bills.html Spread across several proposed budget bills are signals pointing toward stronger user protections. Transparency requirements are expanded. Privacy-by-default protections for minors are strengthened. Data brokers face clearer accountability, which they will lobby away. These are the decisions that shape how technology works in the real world. In other words, what “seemed ...

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maker business

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Angelica posted NEW PRODUCT - Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 2

Angelica

NEW PRODUCT – Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 2

NEW PRODUCT – Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 2 The Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 2 is an add-on board based on the Hailo-10H AI accelerator that brings generative AI capability to Raspberry Pi 5. With 8GB of dedicated on-board RAM, the AI HAT+ 2 is ideal for running large language models (LLMs) and vision-language models (VLMs) locally, leaving the host Raspberry Pi 5 free to handle other tasks. The AI HAT+ 2 delivers reliable, low-latency, accelerated generative AI at the edge, making it the perfect choice for applications including offline process control, secure data analysis, facilities management, and robotics. The AI ...

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New Products, Raspberry Pi

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Anne Barela posted HAM radio operators in Belarus arrested, face the death penalty

Anne Barela

HAM radio operators in Belarus arrested, face the death penalty

The Belarusian government is threatening three HAM radio operators with the death penalty. They have detained at least seven people and have accused them of “intercepting state secrets,” according to Belarusian state media, independent media outside of Belarus, and the Belarusian human rights organization Viasna. The arrests are an extreme attack on what is most often a wholesome hobby that has a history of being vilified by authoritarian governments in part because the technology is quite censorship resistant, states 404 Media’s Jason Koebler. State TV claimed they were associated with the Belarusian Federation of Radioamateurs and Radiosportsmen (BFRR), a long-running ...

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Ben posted The White Monster Tamagotchi

Ben

The White Monster Tamagotchi

Masterbaddy on Instagram created this Tamagotchi that tracks your sips. Keep it happy with constant sips…or else! Don’t try this one at home. The breadboarded project is affixed to the can and an IR sensor tracks when you take a drink. If you go to0 long without a drink the tamagotchi’s life hearts begin to dwindle. Check it out on Instagram: Using an Infrared Library on Arduino

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Sensors

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Anne Barela posted When manufacturers cloned the IBM PC

Anne Barela

When manufacturers cloned the IBM PC

Over on Hackaday, Al Williams goes into the details of how the IBM PC rose to dominance in the early 1980s and the rise of compatible (and some not so compatible) clones. One of the first companies to find real success cloning the PC was Compaq Computers, formed by some former Texas Instruments employees who were, at first, going to open Mexican restaurants, but decided computers would be better. Unlike some future clone makers, Compaq was dedicated to building better computers, not cheaper. Compaq’s first entry into the market was a “luggable” (think of a laptop with a real CRT ...

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reverse engineering, vintage computing

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BIOS, clone, COMPAQ, IBM, ibm pc, IBM PC compatible, PC, phoenix

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Anne Barela posted Catching the last train in Tokyo, an interactive visualization

Anne Barela

Catching the last train in Tokyo, an interactive visualization

Ever missed Tokyo’s last train? Dive into this interactive visualization of the city’s sprawling rail network! Slide from 11PM to 1:30AM and watch routes vanish as trains depart. It covers 100+ stations, station-specific views, and mobile magic See the interactive map at tokyo-last-train-map.pages.dev. Via X.

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Takara posted PolyU's Development of Magnetorheological Fibers

Takara

PolyU’s Development of Magnetorheological Fibers

Researchers at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University have successfully developed soft magnetorheological textiles that can revolutionize smart wearables, VR, robotics, and more. Traditional magnetorheological materials have long faced two major drawbacks: heavy magnetic powders and the potential health risks posed by high-strength magnetic fields to the human body. Prof. TAO Xiaoming, Director of the PolyU ...

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Pedro posted Hot Wheels Modular Tower #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Hot Wheels Modular Tower #3DThursday #3DPrinting

barg.a shares a remix: This is a modular magnetic Tower system for building Hot Wheels tracks. The system is designed specifically to work with the original Hot Wheels track system and allows you to create custom layouts, elevated sections, and complex track structures. Magnets are used throughout the design to enable quick assembly, easy expansion, ...

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Ben posted From the mail bag...

Ben

From the mail bag…

From the mail bag! What fantastic products & support! Though I’ve developed firmware for over 30 years (on 8-32-bit systems, in assembler, C & C++), your boards and CircuitPython make it so easy to just plug things together and get them working quickly. Kudos!

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Pedro posted Brick Box - Ikea Skadis Connector #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Brick Box – Ikea Skadis Connector #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Cirillo shares: I thought it would be interesting to be able to start your own BRICK BOX constructions on IKEA’s iconic SKADIS pegboard. Here are the BRICK BOX for IKEA SKADIS supports, which will allow you to do so simply, practically, solidly, and with the usual freedom of choice. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2227904-brick-box-ikea-skadis-connector Every ...

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Pedro posted Ikea Skadis Cable Holder/organiser #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Ikea Skadis Cable Holder/organiser #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Benko_73 shares: This is a cable holder for the Ikea Skadis panels. It holds up to 4 cables and fits very well on the panel. Various cables with a diameter of up to 4.5mm are compatible and hold well, while still being easy to attach and remove. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2228006-ikea-skadis-cable-holder-organiser Every Thursday is ...

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Pedro posted Clamp-on yarn holder: crochet, knitting needles #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Clamp-on yarn holder: crochet, knitting needles #3DThursday #3DPrinting

user_1957480288 shares: Yarn holder / yarn winder with table clamp, designed to hold the yarn ball and allow it to slide smoothly during knitting or crocheting. The central pin rotates thanks to an internal mechanism that generates slight resistance, useful for controlling yarn tension and preventing tangles and snags. The clamp base ensures stable attachment ...

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Pedro posted closet hook extension 3/2/1.5mm #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

closet hook extension 3/2/1.5mm #3DThursday #3DPrinting

cutie_tatz shares this great design for a closet hook extension! download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2227609-closet-hook-extension-3-2-1-5mm Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and sculptures, so each Thursday ...

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Pedro posted RFID MFRC522 Reader LEGO brace #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

RFID MFRC522 Reader LEGO brace #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Jove shares: This is designed to snuggly brace the reader for LEGO applications. The disk is a spacer to for soldered leads. download the files on: https://www.printables.com/model/1553525-rfid-mfrc522-reader-lego-brace Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics ...

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Pedro posted RFID MFRC522 Reader LEGO brace #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

RFID MFRC522 Reader LEGO brace #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Jove shares: This is designed to snuggly brace the reader for LEGO applications. The disk is a spacer to for soldered leads. download the files on: https://www.printables.com/model/1553525-rfid-mfrc522-reader-lego-brace Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics ...

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Pedro posted Horizontal Mitutoyo Caliper Holder for Skadis #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Horizontal Mitutoyo Caliper Holder for Skadis #3DThursday #3DPrinting

tmssr shares: A horizontal Caliper Holder for Mitutoyo Digimatic AOS Calipers download the files on: https://www.printables.com/model/1553357-horizontal-mitutoyo-caliper-holder-for-skadis Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and sculptures, so each ...

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Pedro posted Valentines Glaucus Sea Slug #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Valentines Glaucus Sea Slug #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Every week we’ll 3D print designs from the community and showcase slicer settings, use cases and of course, Time-lapses! This Week: Valentines Glaucus Sea Slug By Taikounou makerworld.com/en/models/1005897-valentines-glaucus-sea-slug-flexi Bambu X1C PolyMaker PLA 7hr 59mins X:100 Y:104 Z:24mm .2mm layer / .4mm Nozzle 10% Infill / 1mm Retraction 200C / 60C 22g 230mm/s Every Thursday is ...

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Noe Ruiz posted 3D Hangouts – MP3 Player, Polished Metal Prints and Sea Slug

Noe Ruiz

3D Hangouts – MP3 Player, Polished Metal Prints and Sea Slug

3D Hangouts – MP3 Player, Polished Metal Prints and Sea Slug This week @adafruit we’re taking a look at our working prototype of a color sensing MP3 player. Chatting about polishing metal prints. This week’s time lapse features a sea slug with articulating parts. Feather PropMaker RP2040 https://www.adafruit.com/product/5768 RTC Adalogger FeatherWing https://www.adafruit.com/product/2922 AS7341 Color Sensor ...

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Pedro posted Cat Litter Scoop N Bag “scoopNbag” #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Cat Litter Scoop N Bag “scoopNbag” #3DThursday #3DPrinting

steve__3d_3080549 shares: Cat litter scoop and bagging in one! Put the bag over the open end of the scoop, snap the clips together to hold the bag in place, sift out the good litter, tip the scoop up and the bad stuff goes straight in the bag, continue scooping until you’re done. This scoop has ...

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Jessie Mae posted Stand holder for Commodore64 floppy discs C64 #3Dprinting #3DThursday

Jessie Mae

Stand holder for Commodore64 floppy discs C64 #3Dprinting #3DThursday

design3d shared this print on MakerWorld! Hello, Sharing my project of stand/holder for floppy discs (5,25”) for Commodore64. Fits 30 discs. Letters are printed separately. If you’re printing from STL file, for letters set the X-Y hole compensation to 0.12 and X-Y contour compensation to -0.08 – otherwise they won’t fit into the stand. In ...

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Pedro posted Wall & Table HexaRain | Zen Slow-Drip Planter #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Wall & Table HexaRain | Zen Slow-Drip Planter #3DThursday #3DPrinting

cipriani3design shares: Bring a touch of nature and tranquility to your space with the HexaRain Planter! 🌿✨ This isn’t just a pot; it is a functional piece of decor designed to care for your plants with a unique gravity-fed irrigation system. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2239694-wall-table-hexarain-zen-slow-drip-planter Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY ...

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Jessie Mae posted Power (Data) Cable Spooler #3DPrinting #3DThursday

Jessie Mae

Power (Data) Cable Spooler #3DPrinting #3DThursday

user_3883476995 shared this print on Makerworld! I originally wanted to design this spooler because the power cord of my car air purifier was too long. This small tool helps organize excess wires. The bottom of the spooler is flat, allowing it to be attached to any flat surface in the car with nano tape. It ...

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John Park posted John Park's Workshop -- LIVE TODAY 1/22/26

John Park

John Park’s Workshop — LIVE TODAY 1/22/26

It’s JOHN PARK’S WORKSHOP — LIVE! — Coming up at 4pm ET / 1pm PT Today! LIVE TEXT CHAT IS HERE in the Adafruit Discord chat! Projects — ePaper Camera pt.2 CircuitPython Parsec — esptool usage Tool Tips — the pointy end Learn Guide update — XAC Retro Gear — moar CRTs?! Moderate levels of Lars and more! The live video will be on Youtube LIVE, Twitch, Periscope (Twitter) and Facebook. Join maker John Park in his workshop each week as he builds, demos, hacks, and mods projects live on air! “John Park’s Workshop — LIVE” is the place to ...

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Pedro posted IKEA SKÅDIS Wire Spool Holder – with Flip-Open Lid #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

IKEA SKÅDIS Wire Spool Holder – with Flip-Open Lid #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Calliscribe shares: If you work with electronics or DIY wiring, you know the struggle: wire spools everywhere, tangled ends, and no clean way to store different colors and gauges. This Wire Spool Holder for IKEA SKÅDIS keeps your workspace organized and your cables always ready to use. It holds up to 6 wire spools (approx. ...

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phillip torrone posted Autodesk burns the village to feed AI and the Cloud - cuts 7% of workforce

phillip torrone

Autodesk burns the village to feed AI and the Cloud – cuts 7% of workforce

Since this was about Autodesk putting AI in places no one asked, after I wrote the article I pasted the article into an image generator and got this. It’s perfect, for this… Autodesk wants you to know this is all going according to plan. “Autodesk cuts 7% of workforce to redirect investments to AI, cloud.” – Yahoo news, today. What Autodesk Said In January 2026, Autodesk announced it would cut roughly 7 percent of its global workforce, about 1,000 people, as part of what it calls the “final phase” of a restructuring tied to its cloud and AI strategy. Autodesk ...

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EE

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Pedro posted I reverse engineered the iPhone Pocket #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

I reverse engineered the iPhone Pocket #3DThursday #3DPrinting

KnitFactoryImpl shares: I reverse engineered Apple’s iPhone Pocket and recreated it on my vintage, standard gauge, electronic, domestic knitting machine Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, ...

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Ben posted Cyberpunk Mechanical Arm Armor #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Ben

Cyberpunk Mechanical Arm Armor #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by 3D4Create: This new mechanical arm armor keeps the same cool cyberpunk aesthetic and detailed mechanical look, but now it can be tailored to your exact measurements for maximum comfort and style. Whether you’re into cosplay, collecting, or just want something truly unique, this arm armor is built to impress. Learn more Every Thursday ...

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Pedro posted Florida Museum biological specimens and cultural heritage objects #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Florida Museum biological specimens and cultural heritage objects #3DThursday #3DPrinting

floridamuseum.ufl.edu/digital-lab shares: Florida Museum biological specimens and cultural heritage objects. Models are available for download on MorphoSource (morphosource.org) Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and sculptures, ...

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Kelly posted 3D Printed Violin

Kelly

3D Printed Violin

Check out this awesome 3D printed electric violin project from ti22_studio by Toi.

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Anne Barela posted eInk fodder: Agostino Ramelli’s Theatre of Machines from 1588

Anne Barela

eInk fodder: Agostino Ramelli’s Theatre of Machines from 1588

Instead of an e-reader, picture your favorite books on a portable Ferris wheel, a lazy susan of knowledge and imagination turned on its side. Supplement your jogging habit with a treadmill that literally mills, converting caloric expenditure into bread flour. Or flip another page to find: bandsaws and bellows powered by rivers; ecological cofferdams; and a fountain that uses hydrostatic pressure to sing the songs of birds, beckoning nightingales to preen beneath its spouting showers. If this sounds like an Arcadian vision of the future, it is a future from the past. Agostino Ramelli’s 1588 Le diverse et artificiose machine (Diverse ...

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phillip torrone posted TikTok Is a Propaganda Tool. Anyway, Let’s Build Monsters and More with Monster City

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TikTok Is a Propaganda Tool. Anyway, Let’s Build Monsters and More with Monster City

Monsters! Let’s make some. First up though: my TikTok is excellent. My For You page is almost entirely indie makers, cool builds, half-finished prototypes, and people very clearly choosing the hard way on purpose. I keep it auto-scrolling on a nearly broken iPad parked next to where our two-month-old hangs out in the home factory. It works as ambient awareness: a low-level signal stream of what people are making & sharing right now. For the moment, it feels like my own personal public-access TV station, tuned to interesting people doing cool things. Yes, yes. TikTok is a propaganda tool. But ...

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John Park posted Joypad OS universal game controller firmware

John Park

Joypad OS universal game controller firmware

Joypad OS is a open source universal game controller firmware that’s perfect if you’ve ever wanted to build an adapter to use a game controller from column A on a console from column B — such as an Xbox 360 controller on your GameCube. This project is led by Robert Dale Smith — author of several Adafruit Learn Guides — who describes it as: Universal controller firmware foundation for adapters, controllers, and input systems. Joypad OS is a modular, high-performance firmware platform for building controller adapters, custom controllers, and input/output bridges across USB, Bluetooth, and native game console protocols. Formerly ...

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gaming, open source

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Anne Barela posted Spin up virtual machines instantly with exe.dev

Anne Barela

Spin up virtual machines instantly with exe.dev

exe.dev is a subscription service that gives you virtual machines, with persistent disks, quickly and without fuss. These machines are immediately accessible over HTTPS, with sensible and secure defaults. You can share your web server as easily as you can share a Google Doc. With built-in optional authentication, so you can focus on your thing. Your VMs share CPU/RAM. Create as many VMs as you like with the resources you have. Why EXE? Developers need computers. Sometimes we need those computers to be on the internet, to keep running when we close our laptop lid or when our desktop goes ...

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computers

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John Park posted John Park's CircuitPython Parsec: Circuit Playground Bluefruit iPhone Intervalometer

John Park

John Park’s CircuitPython Parsec: Circuit Playground Bluefruit iPhone Intervalometer

#circuitpythonparsec Create a remote camera intervalometer for your iOS device with CircuitPython and a Circuit Playground Bluefruit. code example To learn about CircuitPython: https://circuitpython.org

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bluefruit, bluetooth, Circuit Playground Bluefruit, CircuitPython, iOS, iPad, iPhone

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Ben posted No, Russian Isn't Buried In Snow #AI #Snow

Ben

No, Russian Isn’t Buried In Snow #AI #Snow

Kamchatka Peninsula, January 17, 2026 – NASA Earth Observatory image by Lauren Dauphin, using MODIS data from NASA EOSDIS LANCE and GIBS/Worldview. Yes, parts of Russia did get hit with massive snow coverage. The Kamchatka Peninsula saw the biggest snowfalls in 60 years, with more than 7 feet of snow. That is a ton of snow. But, social media stories took off with obviously AI generated images of Game-of-Thrones-esque mountains of snow and people skiing from rooftops. The biggest twist is that many stories insisted that, while these look like AI images, they are in fact legitimate images. The mix of a ...

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Takara posted Use Your Pi to Self-Host a Hytale Server

Takara

Use Your Pi to Self-Host a Hytale Server

PiMyLifeUp shares how to self-host a Hytale server on a Raspberry Pi. Hytale is a sandbox game focused on adventure and creativity. It draws heavily on Minecraft but adds a ton of its own flavour, making something that is still very unique. On top of the extra features, Hytale has been built from the ground ...

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Takara posted Use Your Pi to Self-Host a Hytale Server

Takara

Use Your Pi to Self-Host a Hytale Server

PiMyLifeUp shares how to self-host a Hytale server on a Raspberry Pi. Hytale is a sandbox game focused on adventure and creativity. It draws heavily on Minecraft but adds a ton of its own flavour, making something that is still very unique. On top of the extra features, Hytale has been built from the ground ...

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Jessie Mae posted A Japanese screw craftsman who single-handedly produces 400,000 screws a day

Jessie Mae

A Japanese screw craftsman who single-handedly produces 400,000 screws a day

Inside Japanese Factories shared this video on Youtube! Interviewed by: Asai Seisakusho Co. Company name: Asai Seisakusho (Nejiya) Ltd. Learn more! Find screws in the Adafruit shop!

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Stephanie posted How to Download and Use Real Artifact Scans

Stephanie

How to Download and Use Real Artifact Scans

In this video MakerBuildIt shows viewers their favorite places to find real artifact scans (like NASA, the Smithsonian and the NIH) and how to use those scans for 3d printing. Good news: museums, science institutes, and even NASA have been quietly putting real, official 3D scans online – for free. No sketchy STLs. No low-poly ...

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Jessie Mae posted Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures And Spectacular Saints From The Catacombs by Paul Koudounaris

Jessie Mae

Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures And Spectacular Saints From The Catacombs by Paul Koudounaris

American author and photographer Paul Koudounaris published Heavenly Bodies in 2013. Learn more Via Thames and Hudson An intriguing visual history of the veneration in European churches and monasteries of bejeweled and decorated skeletons. Death has never looked so beautiful. The fully articulated skeleton of a female saint, dressed in an intricate costume of silk ...

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Ben posted Visualizing Radio Waves with a Raspberry Pi #piday #raspberrypi #SpectrumSlit

Ben

Visualizing Radio Waves with a Raspberry Pi #piday #raspberrypi #SpectrumSlit

Spectrum Slit showing the ambient waves passing by “Every web-search, every photo upload, every message sent or app refresh appears as a burst of light” The paranoid part of my brain sometimes gets a little itchy thinking about all the electromagnetic waves bouncing around. Rootkid creates thought provoking technological art pieces. This new project, ...

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Takara posted NASA's Webb Telescope Finds EC 53 and the Crystals It's Forming

Takara

NASA’s Webb Telescope Finds EC 53 and the Crystals It’s Forming

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s 2024 NIRCam image shows protostar EC 53 circled. Researchers using new data from Webb’s MIRI proved that crystalline silicates form in the hottest part of the disk of gas and dust surrounding the star — and may be shot to the system’s edges. Image: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Klaus Pontoppidan ...

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Takara posted The Auroras During a G4 Geomagnetic Storm

Takara

The Auroras During a G4 Geomagnetic Storm

An incredible northern lights display captured on the night of Jan. 18-19 from 37,000 feet. (Image credit: Matt Melnyk) via Space Space shares a series of images captured by airline pilot and photographer Matt Melnyk of the auroras during a G4 geomagnetic storm. During the recent geomagnetic storms that rattled Earth’s magnetic field on the ...

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Stephanie posted NASA STEM Artemis Moon Trees

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NASA STEM Artemis Moon Trees

Artemis 1 Fall 2024 Moon Tree Stewards Map via NASA A friend of mine recently recommended Radio Lab’s episode on Moon Trees (2025, 2026), covering the Apollo Moon Trees. Now, there’s a new generation of Moon Trees, the Artemis Moon Trees! Here’s more from NASA: …Moon Tree seeds traveled into lunar orbit aboard the ...

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phillip torrone posted Washington’s 3D Printing Bills Are Bad for STEM, Bad for Business, and Bad for Open Source 3D Printing

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Washington’s 3D Printing Bills Are Bad for STEM, Bad for Business, and Bad for Open Source 3D Printing

Washington State is turning your 3D printer into a cop, and not RoboCop, or RoboDuck (pictured above, packin! quackin!)… more like ED-209, except with worse aim, a monthly subscription, and probably jail time. Washington State lawmakers have introduced House Bills 2320 and 2321 to address so-called ghost guns (pictured above)… firearms not traceable through serial numbers. What started as a proposal to curb untraceable weapons has morphed into legislation that demonizes manufacturing tools as the problem itself – not the people who misuse them – creating consequences that will end 3D printing. If you have ever used, taught with, purchased ...

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Takara posted A Legacy of Golden Age Magicians in New York City

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A Legacy of Golden Age Magicians in New York City

A new exhibition running February 12th to July 11th at the New York Public Library will display historic archival materials related to the art of magic and the life of magicians performing in New York City during the Golden Age. The exhibition showcases rare items from the collection of Dr. Saram Ellison, co-founder of the ...

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Kelly posted A Prophet of the Weather: Lantern Slides by Clement Lindley Wragge

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A Prophet of the Weather: Lantern Slides by Clement Lindley Wragge

We recently learned of Clement Lindley Wragge from the wonderful Public Domain Review. Part-meteorologist, part-spiritualist, wholly captivating and committed to communicating his passion, which was learning about the natural world by studying it, communing with it, rendering it, and speaking about it. The post contains slides from his numerous lectures given between 1900-1922. The slides are exquisite and quite singular, modern and timeless all at once. Some of their compositions remind me of William Blake’s work. Click here to the slides and learn more about Clement Wragge.

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Kelly posted Building a Functional LEGO Typewriter

Kelly

Building a Functional LEGO Typewriter

Awesome build from LEGO maker/designer Koenkun Bricks. Watch the full video here on YouTube. Lego once released a typewriter set but it only mimicked the functions of a typewriter, since then I have always wondered if you could build a working typewriter only using LEGO bricks so today I’m trying to do just that.

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Ben posted Cotton Swab Tweezers #3DThursday #3DPrinting

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Cotton Swab Tweezers #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by acanthurus on Thingiverse: Cut a cotton swab in half and use it with these tweezers to create a tool for cleaning of jewelry and other delicate parts, or handle extremely sensitive small items Download the files and learn more Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and sculptures, so each Thursday we celebrate and highlight these bold pioneers! Have you considered building a 3D project around an Arduino or other ...

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Stephanie posted Never Miss the T with a Raspberry Pi

Stephanie

Never Miss the T with a Raspberry Pi

Matt Ognibene used a Raspberry Pi to display the perfect time to leave home in order to catch the train without waiting on the platform. See more on YouTube! Looking for another way to save a little time? Never check an empty mailbox again with a WiFi Mailbox Notifier.

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Anne Barela posted Earbuds that play DOOM over an internet connection

Anne Barela

Earbuds that play DOOM over an internet connection

Arin has taken the 1993 classic game DOOM and made it run on Pinebuds Pro earbuds. He then connected it to the internet and made it possible for visitors to play the game remotely. This project is made up of four parts: The DOOM port that runs on the earbuds The ‘serial server’ that acts as a bridge between the earbuds and the web server and also transcodes the MJPEG stream to twitch The web server that serves assets, manages the queue, forwards keypresses and displays the MJPEG stream The static webpage that tells your browser what to display on ...

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naive galeBOT Jan 26, 2026, 3:43 PM

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Anne Barela posted Loading a game from over 1000 floppy disks

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Loading a game from over 1000 floppy disks

Floppy disks are not an ideal medium for storing large amounts of data these days. They’re slow and if you need to change a disk, even slower. DocJade on YouTube has made a video showing loading the game Factorio loaded from over 1,000 floppy disks. Seems similar to loading Windows 11 from floppy disk, if that was an option. Read more on Hackaday and see the video below:

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Ben posted Use your Mac to Correct your Posture

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Use your Mac to Correct your Posture

There are countless exercise options and wearable devices to help prevent “tech neck.” The term used to described prolonged poor posture from being hunched over a keyboard. This is the first solution I’ve seen that turns your computer’s camera into the posture police. When you start to slouch the screen becomes unreadable. Posturr comes from tldev on GitHub: Posturr uses your Mac’s camera and Apple’s Vision framework to monitor your posture in real-time. When it detects that you’re slouching, it progressively blurs your screen to remind you to sit up straight. Maintain good posture, and the blur clears instantly. ...

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Adafruit Learning System posted NEW LEARN GUIDE: Haiku Viewer for MagTag #CircuitPython #AdafruitLearningSystem

Adafruit Learning System

NEW LEARN GUIDE: Haiku Viewer for MagTag #CircuitPython #AdafruitLearningSystem

Bring some Zen to your life with this MagTag Haiku Viewer. Load your favorite haikus in a local text file, or use an AdafruitIO feed for easy remote management capabilities. When the MagTag boots up, a random haiku is selected and shown. The right and left buttons cycle through all of the available haikus forward and backwards respectively. The D12 button selects a new haiku to show at random. Are haikus not your vibe? No problem, the code for this project can be easily repurposed to show jokes, quotes, or anything else you like. Read more at Haiku Viewer for ...

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Adafruit IO, adafruit learning system, CircuitPython, e-paper, ESP32-S2, graphics, MagTag, WiFi

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naive galeBOT Jan 26, 2026, 9:56 PM

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Angelica posted UPDATED PRODUCT - Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera – M12 Lens Mount

Angelica

UPDATED PRODUCT – Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera – M12 Lens Mount

UPDATED PRODUCT – Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera – M12 Lens Mount The Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera with M12 Lens Mount offers 12.3-megapixel resolution and impressive low light performance in a compact form factor. The camera is designed to work with interchangeable M12-mount lenses (not supplied) and is suitable for integrating into industrial and consumer applications where the highest levels of visual fidelity are required. Please note the M12 Lens is NOT included and must be purchased separately. This camera does not work with the 16mm Telephoto Lens or 3MP Wide-Angle Lens as they are not the right M12 type! If you want a ready-to-go camera ...

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New Products, Raspberry Pi

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naive galeBOT Jan 26, 2026, 11:15 PM

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Takara posted Portable Decibel Meter

Takara

Portable Decibel Meter

Put your Pi Pico to use and measure some sounds with Shahbaz Hashmi Ansari’s Portable Decibel Meter instructable. I build a portable Decibel Meter using Raspberry Pi Pico and a high-precision INMP441 I2S MEMS microphone. The device measures real-time sound levels, displays them on an OLED screen, and runs completely standalone with a battery-powered design.

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Kelly posted Track DSNY snow removal with PlowNYC

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Track DSNY snow removal with PlowNYC

New Yorkers should bookmark PlowNYC – a handy city-run site! Check it out. Welcome to PlowNYC. This website allows you to track the progress of DSNY snow removal vehicles.

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Stephanie posted How Hasehiro Industries Makes Wooden Bluetooth Backload Horn Speakers

Stephanie

How Hasehiro Industries Makes Wooden Bluetooth Backload Horn Speakers

ProcessX visits Hasehiro of Niigata‘s manufacturing line to show viewers how their speakers are made. The rest of the video covers Pacific saury, baseball gloves, a baby ostrich and a wooden sword, of which I have watched none, so keep watching at your own discretion. Build your own Severence inspired bluetooth speaker with the Ruiz ...

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Anne Barela posted ICYMI Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter: #CircuitPython2026 Results, pico⚡flash, Storage Shortages Spread and More! #CircuitPython #Python #micropython @ThePSF @Raspberry_Pi

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ICYMI Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter: #CircuitPython2026 Results, pico⚡flash, Storage Shortages Spread and More! #CircuitPython #Python #micropython @ThePSF @Raspberry_Pi

If you missed this week’s Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter, here is the ICYMI (in case you missed it) version. To never miss another issue, subscribe now! – You’ll get a terrific newsletter each Monday (which is out before this post). 12,326 subscribers worldwide! The next newsletter goes out Monday morning and subscribing is the best way to keep ...

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Stephanie posted Isometric NYC

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Isometric NYC

screenshot of Brooklyn as seen in Isometric NYC X user @_coenen shared their isometric pixel art map of NYC and of course we clicked only to be immediately hooked by the idea: Growing up, I played a lot of video games, and my favorites were world building games like SimCity 2000 and Rollercoaster Tycoon. ...

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Anne Barela posted Picotronix is a low-cost Pi Pico 2-based test instrument

Anne Barela

Picotronix is a low-cost Pi Pico 2-based test instrument

Norm Jackson and colleagues at Thort Werx are looking to put a low-cost mixed-signal oscilloscope and logic analyzer on every desk, turning to a pair of Raspberry Pi Pico 2 microcontroller boards to power the Picotronix — opening for crowdfunding soon. Features: 10 MHz Bandwidth digital oscilloscope (DSO) with high Effective Sample Rate (ESR) when subsampling a periodic signal 100 kHz Bandwidth DSO using RP2350 native 500kSPS ADC 100 MHz fast slew rate Op Amps for 20MHz Bandwidth on inputs from Analog Pods Multiple Analog Inputs with programmable offset and triggers Two Analog Ports for attaching analog signal conditioning picoPods ...

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naive galeBOT Jan 27, 2026, 4:21 PM

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Anne Barela posted Audiophiles keep finding Raspberry Pi inside Hi-Fi streamers selling for thousands

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Audiophiles keep finding Raspberry Pi inside Hi-Fi streamers selling for thousands

Audiophiles opening high-end music streamers have been finding something unexpected inside: Raspberry Pi boards. These boards are serving as the main computer in products priced from a few hundred dollars to nearly $7,000. If you browse audio forums, you might be familiar with this pattern. Someone opens a premium streamer and discovers that a Raspberry Pi sits inside. Occasionally, posters might frame these discoveries as proof that network streamers are unnecessarily expensive. When feeding a modern asynchronous DAC over USB, a basic Pi build delivers the same digital signal as premium transports. This is especially true in single-room systems and headphone setups. ...

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audio, music, Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi 3, Raspberry Pi 4, sound

naive galeBOT Jan 27, 2026, 4:53 PM

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Anne Barela posted Making a homebrew 486 computer from the ground up

Anne Barela

Making a homebrew 486 computer from the ground up

The M8SBC-486 is a 486 homebrew computer motherboard designed by Piotr Grzesik, from the schematic and PCB to the chipset. It is not based on existing designs, but on previous experience with an experimental 486 homebrew. I started working on it back in August 2025 and I started researching the 486 CPU in April 2025. I initially planned to make it just a 486 homebrew with the ordinary goal of getting it to run Linux and DOOM. However, my design choices made it compatible enough to run other cool stuff! I call it “kind of PC compatible” because it has ...

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Erin St Blaine posted Tutorial: WiFi Button Control with WLED - Control Projects Wirelessly

Erin St Blaine

Tutorial: WiFi Button Control with WLED – Control Projects Wirelessly

We’ve got a new tutorial from Erin St Blaine: control multiple LED projects with a big, red button. Program the button using WLED to turn lights on and off, change modes, change brightness, turn on sound reactive mode, and lots more — with no coding required. All the programming is done in the WLED software. This guide shows two version: A big, red arcade button and a tiny version that hides in your pocket so you can control your lights “like magic.” From the guide: WLED and the line of Adafruit Sparkle Motion boards make it easy to control NeoPixels LED lights ...

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adafruit learning technologies, DIY, Electronics, enclosures/cases, ESP32, Learning, LEDs, NeoPixels, projects, QT Py, Sparkle Motion, tutorials, Uncategorized, WiFi, WLED

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arcade, art, button, controller, erin st blaine, interactive, interactivity, magic, qt py pico, sparklemotion, wifi, wireless, WLED

naive galeBOT Jan 27, 2026, 8:41 PM

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John Park posted JP's Product Pick of the Week -- 4pm Eastern TODAY! 1/27/26 @adafruit #adafruit #newproductpick

John Park

JP’s Product Pick of the Week — 4pm Eastern TODAY! 1/27/26 @adafruit #adafruit #newproductpick

Come on by for JP’s Product Pick of The Week ! A new product pick will be revealed. The show airs at 4pm ET / 1pm PT, TODAY! Check out the livestream right here inside this product page you won’t want to miss it because there will be a HUGE DISCOUNT during the show! Tune in for: John Park’s latest product pick Learn how to use it Live Demo The live video will also be on YouTube LIVE, Twitch, Periscope (Twitter) and Facebook. LIVE TEXT CHAT IS HERE in the Adafruit Discord chat! Come on into the chat to participate in ...

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Ben posted Microsoft's Maia 200 New In-House AI Accelerator Chip

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Microsoft’s Maia 200 New In-House AI Accelerator Chip

Maia 200 hardware image via Microsoft Microsoft revealed a new in-house AI inference accelerator chip, the Maia 200. They claim better performance than previous generations and is set to challenge competitors like Amazon’s Trainium3 and Nvidia’s Blackwell B300 Ultra Via Tom’s Hardware: Maia 200 is labelled Microsoft’s “most efficient inference system” ever deployed, with all ...

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Anne Barela posted Repurposing home telephone wiring for gigabit internet

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Repurposing home telephone wiring for gigabit internet

On The HFT Guy blog, the British author accomplished something many have pondered for years: “Can I get gigabit internet flowing through the legacy copper telephone wires in my home?” I finally figured out how to do Gigabit Ethernet over my existing phone wires. I’ve mostly lived with powerline adapters over recent years. Some worked well, some did not. One I had for a while gave me stable 30 Mbps, which was little but good enough for internet at the time. I care very much about having stable low latency for gaming, more than bandwidth. I’ve been looking for a ...

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Networking, telephony

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naive galeBOT Jan 27, 2026, 10:10 PM

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Anne Barela posted An open source smartphone using a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5

Anne Barela

An open source smartphone using a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5

The Spirit is an open source smartphone, built from available components. It prioritizes user experience, performance, control, repairability, innovation and privacy. Hardware-wise, it is centered around the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 and for schematics, PCB layout etc. the newest major release of KiCad is used. It includes 4 privacy switches to turn off major components for privacy, and yes it has a headphone jack. You can find out more about the project on the project GitHub, license and Wiki. You can also watch the video below. Via Hackaday.

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Compute Module, Kicad, Raspberry Pi, telephony

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naive galeBOT Jan 28, 2026, 3:05 AM

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phillip torrone posted Particle is being acquired by Digi

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Particle is being acquired by Digi

Particle is being acquired by Digi, home of XBee. Zach and the Particle team have a blog post with a lot of history, hardware, and people building real things. A full circle for them, I bet. XBee helped spark the original journey. The Spark Core, heavily inspired by Digi’s XBee, really launched Particle (called Spark at the time), and Digi’s forty years of shipping IoT, in whatever form was possible, make Particle being part of what’s next a smart move. We got our start around XBee for so many IoT things. Congratulations to the Particle team and to Digi.

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particle

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Anne Barela posted Making a 3D printed WiFi access QR code

Anne Barela

Making a 3D printed WiFi access QR code

James Bowman has designed a creative way for guests to get onto a home’s WiFi: a 3D printed QR code. QR codes for wifi work great — you just point your phone camera at the code and it adds the network details. I’ve previously printed these out on a piece of paper (so lame!). All ...

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Stephanie posted Party Cannon's New EP Set to Launch on N64 Cartridge

Stephanie

Party Cannon’s New EP Set to Launch on N64 Cartridge

image via Party Cannon The new EP, Subjected to a Partying, will be released in March on cd, vinyl and of course, N64. And to no one’s surprise, the limited edition N64 presale in the US store is sold out. This release is giving me major Remute vibes, minus the bit limit. Read more ...

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Kelly posted JP’s Product Pick of the Week 1/27/26

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JP’s Product Pick of the Week 1/27/26

This week’s Product Pick of the Week is the Adafruit 16-Channel 12-bit PWM/Servo Driver I2C PCA9685. You want to make a cool robot, maybe a hexapod walker, or maybe just a piece of art with a lot of moving parts. Or maybe you want to drive a lot of LEDs with precise PWM output. Then you realize that your microcontroller has a limited number of PWM outputs! What now? You could give up OR you could just get this handy PWM and Servo driver breakout. Want more JP’s Product Pick of the Week?! Tune in every Tuesday at 4pm ET ...

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naive galeBOT Jan 28, 2026, 4:26 PM

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Anne Barela posted Having Claude Code write MQTT test code for a Raspberry Pi 2W in Python @Raspberry_Pi

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Having Claude Code write MQTT test code for a Raspberry Pi 2W in Python @Raspberry_Pi

We’re following how folks are using Claude Code to write software which interacts with real hardware. Adafruit did it recently for a new board support package. James Sutton posts on Mastodon: I got Claude Code to write a Python testing tool for a (Raspberry Pi) Pico 2W project I’m working on. It connects to the MQTT broker and listens to the debug probe UART so I can check that it connects to WiFi, the broker and decodes payloads correctly with every build. I’d never be bothered to build it myself, but only took Claude Code 30mins to throw together. Really ...

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Claude with Hardware, machine learning, Pico 2, python, Raspberry Pi, software

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naive galeBOT Jan 28, 2026, 6:45 PM

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Angelica posted NEW PRODUCTS - USB Cable Lanyards

Angelica

NEW PRODUCTS – USB Cable Lanyards

NEW PRODUCTS – USB Cable Lanyards USB Cable Lanyard with USB A and USB C Tips At first glance, this lanyard may appear to be merely a cute, woven fabric, space bear-themed lanyard, but to quote one of our favorite game shows, “Um, Actually, it’s a USB-A to USB-C Cable that you can use to power/sync your gadgets. Perfect for pairing with your electronic badge from a hackathon or conference. Not too long and and not too short at 16″ long. We especially dig the unassuming, undercover spy-like cap enclosure for the USB adapters, and the handy 80cm ruler on the inside ...

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naive galeBOT Jan 28, 2026, 8:30 PM

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Ben posted Open-source Isometric City Building Simulation Games #IsoCity

Ben

Open-source Isometric City Building Simulation Games #IsoCity

If you love city planning and are looking for MORE distractions from work IsoCity might be for you. IsoCity and IsoCoaster are games that call back to classics like SimCity and they can be played in browser. An open source project from Andrew Milich on GitHub IsoCity – City builder with trains, planes, cars, and pedestrians Isometric Rendering Engine: Custom-built rendering system using HTML5 Canvas (CanvasIsometricGrid) capable of handling complex depth sorting, layer management, and both image and drawn sprites. Dynamic Simulation: Traffic System: Autonomous vehicles including cars, trains, and aircraft (planes/seaplanes). Pedestrian System: Pathfinding and crowd ...

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Anne Barela posted Analyzing 93,000 sounds from SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis games

Anne Barela

Analyzing 93,000 sounds from SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis games

For years, folks listened to Sega Genesis music as memories. Songs. Levels. Moments. But what if, instead of hearing them as isolated tracks, they were explored as a complete landscape? What if the presets were treated not as sounds, but as data that tells stories? DAFMExplorer was born from that question: the idea that FM synthesis and data science can coexist. The project transforms 93,000+ presets from the Sega Genesis era into an interactive universe where every sound is a point on a map, every cluster a territory to discover, and every parameter a thread in a larger narrative. DAFMExplorer’s ...

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Data Science, gaming, sound

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data analysis, fm, Sega, Sega Genesis, Sega Mega Drive, Yamaha

naive galeBOT Jan 28, 2026, 9:15 PM

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brent posted ICYMI – Adafruit IoT Monthly: WiFi Tamagotchis, Ultra-Low Power Modes, and more!

brent

ICYMI – Adafruit IoT Monthly: WiFi Tamagotchis, Ultra-Low Power Modes, and more!

ICYMI (In case you missed it) – the IoT Monthly Newsletter from AdafruitDaily.com went out this morning! If you missed it, subscribe now! – You’ll get one newsletter each month. The next newsletter will be out in a month, and being subscribed is the best way to keep up with all things Internet of Things. There is no spam, no selling lists, and ...

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Anne Barela posted Computer History Museum launches a digital portal to its collection

Anne Barela

Computer History Museum launches a digital portal to its collection

The Computer History Museum (CHM), a leader in decoding technology—its computing past, digital present, and future impact on humanity—announced the launch of OpenCHM, a new digital portal providing global access to its unparalleled collection. “OpenCHM is designed to inspire discovery, spark curiosity, and make the stories of the digital age more accessible to everyone, everywhere,” said CHM President and CEO Marc Etkind. “We’re unlocking the collection for new audiences to explore.” “We were excited by the prospect of CHM opening up their unique collections to broader audiences, from scholars and teachers to students and the public. The balance of the engaging, curated narratives ...

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computers, history, vintage computing

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naive galeBOT Jan 28, 2026, 10:19 PM

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Anne Barela posted After 34 years, the Linux kernel community finally has a contingency plan to replace Linus Torvalds

Anne Barela

After 34 years, the Linux kernel community finally has a contingency plan to replace Linus Torvalds

Linus Torvalds, creator of the Linux kernel, has been its lead maintainer since its inception in 1991. That’s a long way back now, and in the man’s own words, the kernel community is “getting grey and old.” Interestingly enough, though, it was only few days ago that a formal plan was drawn to replace Torvalds, should he wish to retire or something happens to him, or whoever else may be in charge. The contingency plan now in place is fairly simple, and only triggered if there’s not a graceful transition when the occasion arises. Should there be a need for it, the ...

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design and architecture, linux, Operating System, software

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Adafruit Learning System posted ePaper Camera #Camera #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

Adafruit Learning System

ePaper Camera #Camera #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

Check out the new Learn Guide ePaper Camera and learn how to build a wireless ePaper camera/display combo. Build an ePaper camera display using MEMENTO and MagTag so you can snap lofi pictures and transmit them over WiFi to your eInk photo frame! A free Adafruit IO account acts as the intermediary between camera and display, through your own custom camera feed. Read more at ePaper Camera

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naive galeBOT Jan 28, 2026, 11:15 PM

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Takara posted Identifying and Treating Osteoarthritis with Wearables

Takara

Identifying and Treating Osteoarthritis with Wearables

via UNC School of Medicine Researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State University are developing a wearable system to detect and treat harmful walking patterns linked to the early signs of knee osteoarthritis and mobility problems. Instead of needing specialized equipment or a specialist’s appointment, people can wear a small portable device during everyday walking. ...

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Ben posted Video Boy Plays Virtual Boy Games on TV Monitor

Ben

Video Boy Plays Virtual Boy Games on TV Monitor

Video Boy was a development tool made by Intelligent Systems for Nintendo. The device was used to capture video or screenshots of the Virtual Boy in action. Checkout the detailed shots and description of this unit apparently used by Nintendo Power, from Halley’s Comet Software: The composite video output is a bit blurry. DIP ...

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Pedro posted Brush holder (2 sizes and tray for water)

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Brush holder (2 sizes and tray for water)

dababycar123 shares: Welcome to my Brush holder model i always needed some kind of paint brush holder because i could’nt put it on the table so this model helps with holder your brushes and keeping the water in a tray The model comes in 2 sizes My printprofile had both so if you only want ...

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Ben posted From the mail bag...

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From the mail bag…

From the mail bag! With about 43 orders since 2016 I wanted to take the time to drop some positive feedback. The ‘Learn Sections’ are GREAT! Orders are always #Speedy. Most recently I have gotten into Adafruit IO with several Huzzah’s works flawlessly!! #SoMuchFun!!

naive galeBOT Jan 29, 2026, 7:15 AM

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Pedro posted Small Skadis Drawer #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Small Skadis Drawer #3DThursday #3DPrinting

bruzl_lab shares: The drawers can be slid into the body in various arrangements (as shown in the photo) In the print profiles, a drawer in single height or double height can be selected Using the T-clip system, the drawer body holds super securely to the Skadis wall (IKEA)! download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2300524-small-skadis-drawer Every Thursday ...

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Pedro posted Love Dice – Romantic Dice with Hearts #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Love Dice – Romantic Dice with Hearts #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Wikel shares: These romantic dice with hearts are perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day, decorating special spaces, or gifting to a loved one. Each face of the die includes a delicate heart design, creating a striking and love-filled piece. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2300515-love-dice-romantic-dice-with-hearts Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community ...

naive galeBOT Jan 29, 2026, 9:15 AM

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Pedro posted Grille for Adafruit aluminum coasters #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Grille for Adafruit aluminum coasters #3DThursday #3DPrinting

kbob shares: Adafruit gives out aluminum coasters with large orders. They’re very nice, but they stick to the condensation on the bottom of a cold glass. This grille breaks up the coaster’s top surface so your glass won’t stick. I modeled this in Fusion 360. I’ve included the .f3d file and .STEP file, so start ...

naive galeBOT Jan 29, 2026, 10:00 AM

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Pedro posted Focus Dial — a Digital Distraction Blocker #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Focus Dial — a Digital Distraction Blocker #3DThursday #3DPrinting

salimbenbouz/ shares: It helps me work in time blocks by activating a Do Not Disturb mode on my phone and integrates with Home Assistant via webhook triggers to set lighting scenes and block distracting apps at the network level during focus sessions. download the files on: https://www.instructables.com/Focus-Dial-a-Digital-Distraction-Blocker/ Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The ...

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Pedro posted N64 Card Holder 5 Slot With Logo #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

N64 Card Holder 5 Slot With Logo #3DThursday #3DPrinting

VinGer77 shares: N64 Card Holder 5 Slot With Logo Printed With PLA Wroks Great download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2300423-n64-card-holder-5-slot-with-logo Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and ...

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Pedro posted External Spool Holder for Ikea Skadis #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

External Spool Holder for Ikea Skadis #3DThursday #3DPrinting

a_printing_guy shares: This little adapter snaps right onto your stock p2s external spool holder so you can put it on your IKEA Skadis wall. It adds a convenient way to organize your external spool. I printed it with PETG, but PLA should be fine too. I advise you to print it on the side so ...

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Pedro posted 3D Resources hub stores 3D models related to NASA's various missions #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

3D Resources hub stores 3D models related to NASA’s various missions #3DThursday #3DPrinting

The 3D Resources hub stores 3D models related to NASA’s various missions. Some of these models are 3D printable! All of these assets are free to download and use. They are also mirrored on GitHub. Refer to the NASA Images and Media Usage Guidelines. download the files on: https://science.nasa.gov/3d-resources/ Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at ...

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Pedro posted 3D Resources hub stores 3D models related to NASA's various missions #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

3D Resources hub stores 3D models related to NASA’s various missions #3DThursday #3DPrinting

The 3D Resources hub stores 3D models related to NASA’s various missions. Some of these models are 3D printable! All of these assets are free to download and use. They are also mirrored on GitHub. Refer to the NASA Images and Media Usage Guidelines. download the files on: https://science.nasa.gov/3d-resources/ Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at ...

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Pedro posted 2-DOF Rolling Joint #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

2-DOF Rolling Joint #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Every week we’ll 3D print designs from the community and showcase slicer settings, use cases and of course, Time-lapses! This Week: Rolling Joint Remix By 3DProteus https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4101834 Bambu X1C PolyMaker PLA 4hr 57mins X:223 Y:218 Z:41mm .2mm layer / .4mm Nozzle 10% Infill / 1mm Retraction 200C / 60C 163g 230mm/s Every Thursday is #3dthursday ...

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Noe Ruiz posted 3D Hangouts – Color Sensing Music Player and Rolling Mechanical Joint #3DThursday

Noe Ruiz

3D Hangouts – Color Sensing Music Player and Rolling Mechanical Joint #3DThursday

3D Hangouts – Color Sensing Music Player and Rolling Mechanical Joint https://youtube.com/live/VnP1yrQEdA4?feature=share This week @adafruit we’re featuring our latest project, the color sensing music player. Taking a look at a new prototype from Pedro. This week’s time lapse features a mechanical rolling joint. Color sensing music player guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/color-sensing-music-player/ Feather PropMaker RP2040: https://www.adafruit.com/product/5768 RTC Adalogger ...

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Anne Barela posted An e-ink macropad for improved productivity

Anne Barela

An e-ink macropad for improved productivity

Bike Cook Robots on YouTube revamps their desk to include a macropad with built-in e-ink display. The build is based around an Adafruit RP2040 Feather ThinkInk devboard, chosen because it plugs straight into a readily-available 4.2 inch e-ink. The display is tasked with showing icons that correspond to the macro assignments for the 3 x 4 array of mechanical keyboard switches. Everything is wrapped up in a 3D printed frame, with an bracket to mount it to the monitor arms on the desk. The macropad is set up to talk to a custom Python app that runs on the host ...

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Pedro posted Articulated Dragon – Multi-Color (AMS Ready) #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Articulated Dragon – Multi-Color (AMS Ready) #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Adrian_1984 shares: This is an original decorative dragon sculpture designed as a solid, non-articulated model. The segmented, articulated appearance is purely visual and part of the sculptural design. The model prints as a single, solid piece with no moving parts. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2301899-sculpture-dragon-multi-color-ams-ready Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D ...

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Liz Clark posted NEW GUIDE: Bass MIDI Stomp Box #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

Liz Clark

NEW GUIDE: Bass MIDI Stomp Box #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

Bass MIDI pedals are a really popular DIY music project. They’re used to control synths or other MIDI equipment with your feet while you’re playing another instrument. Perfect for getting moody drones going during your solo shoegaze set. The build is housed in a pedal enclosure and uses a Raspberry Pi Pico 2, running CircuitPython, ...

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phillip torrone posted Qualcomm Arduino Q - Blink...eventually (When ‘Embedded’ Means Waiting 46 Seconds)

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Qualcomm Arduino Q – Blink…eventually (When ‘Embedded’ Means Waiting 46 Seconds)

An Arduino used to mean power on and the code runs, fast… in milliseconds, not minutes. AVRs boot in under 100 ms. Cortex-M boards often start in single-digit milliseconds. That’s one of the main reasons folks love microcontrollers compared to single-board computers. According to a post we just read, the Qualcomm Arduino Q takes at least 43 seconds before the assistant-MCU runs and 46 seconds before user code starts. That delay is due to the Linux kernel + systemd + containers (including App Lab) and other cloud-y tooling stacked on top. Here are the measurements from “Arduino Uno Q: The ...

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Jessie Mae posted Yoto Mini Double Docking Station #3Dprinting #3DThursday

Jessie Mae

Yoto Mini Double Docking Station #3Dprinting #3DThursday

User K 3D shared this print on MakerWorld! Yoto double docking station Download files: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2301538-yoto-mini-double-docking-station#profileId-2511957 Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and sculptures, so each Thursday ...

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Pedro posted Aquarium plant basket #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Aquarium plant basket #3DThursday #3DPrinting

OdamBuilurdream shares: The project cover was created by AI, and the 3D model originated from a request from my friend. Compared to most baskets, I redesigned the basket’s surface mesh structure to reduce overhangs and printing time. To address the shrinkage problem at the bottom, I added dividers, which ensure proper water drainage and improve ...

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Jessie Mae posted SnapLock Storage Box for 20x CR2032 Batteries #3Dprinting #3DThursday

Jessie Mae

SnapLock Storage Box for 20x CR2032 Batteries #3Dprinting #3DThursday

3D-Dot remixed this print on MakerWorld I made a box for 20 CR2032 based on the SnapLock Storage Box for CR2450 by @ri3del Download files: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2300984-snaplock-storage-box-for-20x-cr2032-batteries#profileId-2511307

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John Park posted John Park's Workshop -- LIVE TODAY 1/29/26

John Park

John Park’s Workshop — LIVE TODAY 1/29/26

It’s JOHN PARK’S WORKSHOP — LIVE! — Coming up at 4pm ET / 1pm PT Today! LIVE TEXT CHAT IS HERE in the Adafruit Discord chat! Projects CircuitPython Parsec Tool Tips Learn Guide update Retro Gear Decreased levels of Lars and more! The live video will be on Youtube LIVE, Twitch, Periscope (Twitter) and Facebook. Join maker John Park in his workshop each week as he builds, demos, hacks, and mods projects live on air! “John Park’s Workshop — LIVE” is the place to see creative projects come to life, as John uses a wide variety of tools and techniques ...

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Pedro posted Mini Brick Clogs #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Mini Brick Clogs #3DThursday #3DPrinting

bdubil shares: Inspired by the recent collaboration I modeled this for fun. It is a mini version that can be used for a key chain or just for some fun. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2300966-mini-brick-clogs Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects ...

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Ben posted Magnetic Socket Holder #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Ben

Magnetic Socket Holder #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by miners on Maker World: Individual socket wrench holders that can be magnetically attached to your tool cabinet. I also included a “screw in” model if you want to put a screw in to attach them. ( the 1/8 in ratchet holder has such a small hole, you will need to find a small headed screw for that. ) Download the files and learn more Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, ...

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Pedro posted Scepter of payment - A credit card holder wand #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Scepter of payment – A credit card holder wand #3DThursday #3DPrinting

DesertCruiser shares: Put your credit card in the star and screw on the wand. Now you have a Scepter of Payment in your hand and are ready to dominate the payment terminals download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2300867-scepter-of-payment-a-credit-card-holder-wand Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making ...

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Ben posted Spring Wine Holder – For Real Petrolheads #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Ben

Spring Wine Holder – For Real Petrolheads #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by VektorCRO on MakerWorld: This 3D printed wine holder is made for true petrolheads and mechanics who live and breathe cars, tools, and workshops. The wine bottle is inserted from the top, then secured by screwing the cap down into the spring, creating a solid and eye-catching display inspired by suspension components. Simple construction, ...

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Pedro posted Sauce Packet Storage #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Sauce Packet Storage #3DThursday #3DPrinting

JamesThePrinter shares: Organize and store all of your sauce packets! Depending on the type of packets, you can fit 45-50 (maybe more) packets download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2300547-sauce-packet-storage Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed ...

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Stephanie posted What to Make with Adafruit LED Sequins

Stephanie

What to Make with Adafruit LED Sequins

Sew a little sparkle into your wearable project with Adafruit LED Sequins! These sequins show a single color and don’t have digital control which makes them small and easy to use. They’re available in Emerald Green, Royal Blue, Ruby Red, Rose Pink, Multi Color, and Warm White. Learn how to use our Sequins in our ...

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Stephanie posted What to Make with Adafruit LED Sequins

Stephanie

What to Make with Adafruit LED Sequins

Sew a little sparkle into your wearable project with Adafruit LED Sequins! These sequins show a single color and don’t have digital control which makes them small and easy to use. They’re available in Emerald Green, Royal Blue, Ruby Red, Rose Pink, Multi Color, and Warm White. Learn how to use our Sequins in our ...

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Anne Barela posted A Claude Code skill to analyze Saleae Logic MSO signals

Anne Barela

A Claude Code skill to analyze Saleae Logic MSO signals

logicmso is a Claude Code skill which can analyze digital and analog captures from Saleae Logic MSO devices. It can decode protocols like UART, SPI, I2C from exported binary files. It’s coded in Python. It can be used when analyzing logic analyzer captures for CTF challenges, hardware reverse engineering, or protocol decoding. You can learn more on GitHub, under an open MIT license. It’s part of IoTHackBot, a collection of specialized tools and Claude Code skills designed for security testing of IoT devices, IP cameras, and embedded systems. It provides both command-line tools and AI-assisted workflows for comprehensive IoT security ...

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Claude with Hardware, python, test equipment

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analysis, automation, i2c, Logic MSO, saleae, SPI, uart

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phillip torrone posted What Is an LRAD, and Why People Are Asking Us About It ...

phillip torrone

What Is an LRAD, and Why People Are Asking Us About It …

At Adafruit, we think a lot about technology, how it’s used, abused, for us, against us, or just how to use it safely. We always recommend folks have eye protection and hearing protection equipment on hand – especially if you’re drilling, grinding, or performing some other really-loud construction. On that topic…lately, we have been getting questions about a specific loud thing: the Long Range Acoustic Device, or LRAD. An LRAD is a highly directional acoustic projector. Unlike a normal loudspeaker that spreads sound in all directions, an LRAD concentrates sound into a narrow beam, typically about 15–30 degrees wide. It ...

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Ben posted Raspberry Pi Smart Display Module: coming soon #piday #raspberrypi

Ben

Raspberry Pi Smart Display Module: coming soon #piday #raspberrypi

Raspberry Pi has announced a new Smart Display Module. This modular adaptor board for the Compute Module 5 intended for professional signage without needing external media players or separate power supplies. The Smart Display Module will also integrate easily with AI accelerators. More will be revealed at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 in Barcelona at the Sharp Booth The Raspberry Pi Smart Display Module enables users in the audio-visual and digital signage markets to integrate the power, flexibility, and energy efficiency of Compute Module 5 into compatible display screens, with no external media player, cabling, or power source required. ...

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John Park posted John Park's CircuitPython Parsec: N-Hop Cardinal Neighbors

John Park

John Park’s CircuitPython Parsec: N-Hop Cardinal Neighbors

#circuitpythonparsec Light up buttons n-hop distances away from the pressed one in the cardinal directions using CircuitPython. code example To learn about CircuitPython: https://circuitpython.org

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Jessie Mae posted Subscribe to the Adafruit Youtube channel! #Youtube #AdafruitLearnSystem

Jessie Mae

Subscribe to the Adafruit Youtube channel! #Youtube #AdafruitLearnSystem

Are you subscribed to the Adafruit Youtube channel? If you’re not already subscribed, click here! http://adafru.it/subscribe . It’s a free and easy way to keep up with our newest episodes. Here’s some of what we’re up to. Electronics Show and Tell Wednesdays 7:30pm Electronics show and tell every Wednesday at 7:30pm ET. Adafruit Ask ...

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Stephanie posted New York City’s Oldest Occult Store

Stephanie

New York City’s Oldest Occult Store

image via Enchantments Over on Avenue B between 10th and 11th you’ll find Enchantments, NYC’s oldest occult store. Patrons can browse custom candles, talismans, tarot and oracle decks and so much more. The store carries a diverse range of products for different magical traditions and spiritual paths. We welcome everyone, from the novice to ...

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Ben posted Kittens, Skulls and More!! Fun Shapes with LEDs

Ben

Kittens, Skulls and More!! Fun Shapes with LEDs

We have a vast array of LEDs – from NeoPixel Strips to RGB Matrices of every arrangement. But sometimes you just want a pop of light with a funky shape. A Kitten? Check. A skull? Two dimensions or three? Explore a few of our Bare LEDs in exotic shapes below! dLUX-dLITE handcrafts these 3D ...

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phillip torrone posted Maker Business - We Are Allowed to Look at Things - JLCPCB's (AI-generated) Presenter

phillip torrone

Maker Business – We Are Allowed to Look at Things – JLCPCB’s (AI-generated) Presenter

This is a maker biz article, for people in our industry that do marketing, or as I call it when it’s, well, good… “good information is advertising”. I recently saw a reel on JLCPCB’s Instagram: a fully scripted AI avatar giving advice about SMT assembly. I debated whether to write about it, and then remembered – no one is forcing anyone to read this. If someone does not want to think about what this means for tutorials, how-tos, marketing, and all the other work that goes into running an electronics business in addition to designing hardware….skip this article! Nobody is ...

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maker business

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Takara posted New Products 1/30/2026 Featuring Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera – M12 Lens Mount

Takara

New Products 1/30/2026 Featuring Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera – M12 Lens Mount

We’ve got the New nEw NEW for you right here This week we debuted 3 New Products. USB Cable Lanyard with USB A and USB Micro-B Tips USB Cable Lanyard with USB A and USB C Tips Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera – M12 Lens Mount Visit www.adafruit.com/new for more info. Want to get new ...

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Ben posted Black History Month 2026

Ben

Black History Month 2026

Black History Month 2026 starts today! Throughout February, check out the blog for stories celebrating Black history and the incredible contributions of Black makers, scientists, artists, hackers, and more. The Theme for 2026 is A Century of Black History Commemorations From ASALH: 2026 marks a century of national commemorations of Black history. Dr. Carter ...

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Stephanie posted Spectrum Slit Is a Light Installation That Displays to Radio Waves

Stephanie

Spectrum Slit Is a Light Installation That Displays to Radio Waves

Root Kid made this sculpture to show the noise present even in the most peaceful space: The installation measures radio signals primarily within the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands frequencies used by Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and other domestic wireless devices. Using a software-defined radio, the piece continuously scans these ranges, sampling signal strength across the ...

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Takara posted Adafruit Weekly Editorial Round-Up: NeoPixel Light Slate and more!

Takara

Adafruit Weekly Editorial Round-Up: NeoPixel Light Slate and more!

ADAFRUIT WEEKLY EDITORIAL ROUND-UP We’ve got so much happening here at Adafruit that it’s not always easy to keep up! Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered. Each week we’ll be posting a handy round-up of what we’ve been up to, ranging from learn guides to blog articles, videos, and more. BLOG Washington’s 3D Printing Bills ...

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Ben posted 🕰️Time Tellers of The Adafruit Learning System🕰️ - Build a Clock Today

Ben

🕰️Time Tellers of The Adafruit Learning System🕰️ – Build a Clock Today

The Adafruit Learning System is full of projects to keep you organized and on-time. These are a few excellent clock builds you can try right now: Network Connected RGB Matrix Clock The METRO Matrix Clock displays the time in the IBM Plex mono typeface, using a neon green hue for daytime hours, and red ...

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phillip torrone posted RadioShack Sold You an "AI" Therapist in 1979

phillip torrone

RadioShack Sold You an “AI” Therapist in 1979

RS-80 Manual: Eliza (1979)(Tandy) – archive.org Before ChatGPT, before Siri, before Clippy annoyed you about writing a letter — there was ELIZA, and you could buy her at the mall. In 1979, RadioShack released “The Amazing Artificial Intelligence Simulation” for the TRS-80 (catalog no. 26-1908). For the price of a few cassette tapes, you got a port of Joseph Weizenbaum’s 1966 MIT experiment: a program that pretended to be a Rogerian psychotherapist by turning your statements into questions. “I feel sad.” → “Why do you feel sad?” It was a parlor trick. Weizenbaum knew it. He built ELIZA specifically to ...

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Artificial intelligence

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Stephanie posted Adafruit’s Top 10 Blog Posts of January 2026 #StateOfTheFruit #AdafruitTopTen

Stephanie

Adafruit’s Top 10 Blog Posts of January 2026 #StateOfTheFruit #AdafruitTopTen

Discontinuing the Teensy at Adafruit Don’t Let the Grocery Store Scan Your Face: A Guide to Fighting Back Against Biometric Surveillance at Wegmans LEGO’s smart brick is a tiny, self-aware computer – and it doesn’t need a phone We Recreated Steve Jobs’s 1975 Atari Horoscope Program … And You Can Run It! Washington’s 3D Printing ...

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Stephanie posted FINIS MUSICAE

Stephanie

FINIS MUSICAE

FINIS MUSICAE is a project creating a robotic orchestra that is controlled by human biometrics: This project expands human potential through mechanical and digital transhumanism, explores experimental composition in new genres, and is living proof for an anti-dystopic vision of tech. Read more about FINIS MUSICAE

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Kelly posted As Black History Month Turns 100, a Look Back at How It Began

Kelly

As Black History Month Turns 100, a Look Back at How It Began

In celebration of Black History Month turning 100, the NYTimes takes a look back at how it all began. In the years after Reconstruction, campaigning for the importance of Black history and doing the scholarly work of creating the canon was a cornerstone of civil rights work for leaders like Carter G. Woodson, who established Negro History Week, the precursor to Black History Month, in 1926. Martha Jones, a professor of history at Johns Hopkins University and the Society of Black Alumni Presidential Professor, explained: “These are men [like Woodson] who were trained formally and credentialed in the ways that ...

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Anne Barela posted Defeating a 40-year-old copy protection dongle

Anne Barela

Defeating a 40-year-old copy protection dongle

Dmitry Brant writes about a little device that prevented the ability to run an old piece of software recently unearthed during an expedition of software archaeology. I was recently involved in helping a friend’s accounting firm to move away from using an extremely legacy software package that they had locked themselves into using for the last four decades. This software was built using a programming language called RPG (“Report Program Generator”), which is older than COBOL (!), and was used with IBM’s midrange computers such as the System/3, System/32, and all the way up to the AS/400. Apparently, RPG was ...

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Programming, reverse engineering, vintage computing

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Anne Barela posted A reminder that Mbed OS is end of life July 2026

Anne Barela

A reminder that Mbed OS is end of life July 2026

A reminder that the Mbed Platform end of life in July 2026. The Mbed website will no longer be accessible, and its online build tools will be discontinued. Mbed OS will remain open source and publicly accessible, but it will no longer be actively maintained by Arm. You should consider an alternative like Zephyr, which is being worked on by MicroPython and CircuitPython. And note that certain Arduino platforms use Mbed, so they may lose support for their real-time operating system (RTOS) unless moved to another RTOS like Zephyr. MbedTLS is a separate project and is unaffected by this end-of-life. ...

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Kelly posted Cat Treat Timer

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Cat Treat Timer

Super cute project from maker Maxosyack up on Instructables: The purpose of this device is to instantly know if the cat can be fed a treat, or not. It consists of a Maneki-neko print in which I cut out the eyes and raised paw to fit an OLED screen and a knob. We love a cat-centric project here at Adafruit. Take a look back at this 2018 Automatic Cat Treat Dispenser project or this MagTag Cat Fed Clock from 2020.

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ESP32, MagTag

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Anne Barela posted Humanity's Last Machine: a deep dive on humanoid hardware

Anne Barela

Humanity’s Last Machine: a deep dive on humanoid hardware

In a recent paper, a group of researchers have done a deep dive into the industry making humanoid robots. Their goal is to answer the following three questions: How the core subsystems work Where real engineering trade-offs sit How structurally expensive versus compressible each part of the bill of materials (BOM) is with scale. The goal is not to predict the “best” design, as builds will diverge by use case, but to provide a first-principles intuition with which to look at any humanoid design, whether a prototype or production, and quickly infer what may break, be hard to manufacture, be ...

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Anne Barela posted How Vibe Coding Is Killing Open Source - Hackaday @hackaday

Anne Barela

How Vibe Coding Is Killing Open Source – Hackaday @hackaday

In a Hackaday post out today, they write about a pre-print paper by a number of high-profile researchers positing that vibe coding risks destroying the Open Source ecosystem. They state this might indeed be the case based on observed patterns and some modelling. Their warnings mostly center around the way that user interaction is pulled away from OSS projects, while also making starting a new OSS project significantly harder. “Vibe coding” here is defined as software development that is assisted by an LLM-backed chatbot, where the developer asks the chatbot to effectively write the code for them. Arguably this turns ...

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phillip torrone posted 404 Media Made a Free Printable Zine About ICE Surveillance Tech

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404 Media Made a Free Printable Zine About ICE Surveillance Tech

404 Media, the journalist-owned investigative outlet, just released a free printable zine documenting the surveillance tools ICE uses. It’s ten pages of solid reporting distilled into a format you can print, fold, and share. Check out how all their zines are made – Lessons on laying out the 404 Media zine using a relatively weird setup—on Linux, using Affinity, with the help of the Windows translation layer WINE. The zine covers Palantir’s ImmigrationOS, license plate tracking networks, phone hacking malware, facial recognition systems, social media surveillance, and AI-powered smart glasses… all tools now pointed at immigrant communities. Invoiced, deployed, and ...

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Tim posted MicroPythonOS Brings Touch UI & Apps to Microcontrollers #micropython

Tim

MicroPythonOS Brings Touch UI & Apps to Microcontrollers #micropython

The MicroPythonOS project includes a slick touch screen GUI built on LVGL, an app store for expanding functionality, and OTA updates to make sure you always have the latest and greatest version. The UI design was inspired by Android and iOS smartphones. There are a handful of apps and games in the app store already with more sure to come. Can it run Doom? yes, but you need to supply your own wad files. The primary supported MCU hardware right now is the ESP32-S3, specifically the Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-2 and Fri3d Camp 2024 badge devices. The OS can also be run ...

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computers, displays, ESP32-S3, microcontrollers, micropython, open source, Operating System, python

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Anne Barela posted Artist and Computer by Ruth Leavitt, 1976 Atari Archives

Anne Barela

Artist and Computer by Ruth Leavitt, 1976 Atari Archives

AtariArchives.org hosts the 1976 book edited by Ruth Leavitt: Artist and Computer. At publication, computer art was vastly different from today. SIGGRAPH, the Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques conference was only two years old. Centered around computer graphics, it showcased what people were doing, using computers for art and graphics. There were software and hardware limitations that have since been overcome by Moore’s Law and human creativity. From the book’s preface: The relationship between artist and computer is important both to people in the arts and sciences and to society as a whole. The union of ...

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art, books, computers, vintage computing

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Jessie Mae posted Get Birding with Game of thrones actor Sean Bean

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Get Birding with Game of thrones actor Sean Bean

Actor Sean Bean has been an avid birder since he was a teen in England and is hosting a birding podcast. This video was shared by the Get Birding channel on Youtube! Get Birding is back for a brand new, fortnightly season—hosted by actor and longtime birder Sean Bean. In this opening episode, Sean grabs ...

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Anne Barela posted A 128 byte core memory module as a flash drive @raspberry_pi

Anne Barela

A 128 byte core memory module as a flash drive @raspberry_pi

dydt on X/Twitter posts: All the parts are finally loaded. It’s got a proper USB-A connector and no matter how you look at it, it’s definitely a USB drive lol. The magnetic core memory is from the last century, 128 bits. So the capacity is not high at all. Interfacing to USB is accomplished with a Raspberry Pi Pico on the back of the board. This is more novel than practical, given one MP3 file might be two megabytes. And flash memory sticks of 128 gigabytes are common. It’s always interesting to put old technology back in to the mix. ...

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Pico, projects, Raspberry Pi, reverse engineering, USB, vintage computing

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Anne Barela posted The Raspberry Pi Official Magazine – Issue 162: Program a Robot Arm @rpimagazine

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The Raspberry Pi Official Magazine – Issue 162: Program a Robot Arm @rpimagazine

The Raspberry Pi Official Magazine – Issue 162: Program a Robot Arm In this issue: Don’t get left behind by the robot revolution: learn to program one yourself, and then when the machines take over you might be useful enough to that they’ll keep you around. Add a camera to an underwater rover Detect objects using artificial intelligence, Ultralytics YOLO and Raspberry Pi Fix almost anything with marine epoxy Look to the stars, with astronomy projects for Raspberry Pi … and loads more! Read more and buy now, subscribe New 3 month subscriptions get a Raspberry Pi Pico 2 / 2W

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Takara posted Professor Sarah Chasins Answers Coding Questions

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Professor Sarah Chasins Answers Coding Questions

UC Berkeley Computer Science Professor Sarah Chasins joins WIRED to discuss coding. UC Berkeley Computer Science Professor Sarah Chasins joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning questions about coding. How did programmers code the first ever code? What remnants of the early World Wide Web still exist online? Can someone still learn programming if they ...

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Takara posted Professor Sarah Chasins Answers Coding Questions

Takara

Professor Sarah Chasins Answers Coding Questions

UC Berkeley Computer Science Professor Sarah Chasins joins WIRED to discuss coding. UC Berkeley Computer Science Professor Sarah Chasins joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning questions about coding. How did programmers code the first ever code? What remnants of the early World Wide Web still exist online? Can someone still learn programming if they ...

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Ben posted Raytracing on the Sega Saturn #CanItDoRaytracing

Ben

Raytracing on the Sega Saturn #CanItDoRaytracing

XL2 (Sega Saturn homebrew) Raytracing test via YouTube While modern chug at the thought of ray tracing, YouTuber XL2 demonstrates how they pulled it off on the Sega Saturn, a console over three decades old. More from Gizmodo: But wait, what is raytracing, and why’s it so difficult to implement? In the most basic sense, it’s one of the ways by which a computer can work out how objects in a three-dimensional scene are lit. In real life, light bounces around a scene, with different surfaces and materials absorbing, reflecting and/or scattering different amounts of light. Raytracing works by ...

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gaming, Uncategorized

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Anne Barela posted A real Linux computer you can carry in your pocket

Anne Barela

A real Linux computer you can carry in your pocket

The Mecha Comet is a modular, open source Linux handheld built for true digital freedom, with snap-on hardware and a powerful Arm SoC, per hackster.io. The Mecha Comet, developed by Mecha Systems, is a new type of handheld computer. It is a modular, open source Linux handheld designed to restore flexibility, hackability, and long-term ownership to portable computing. A user-friendly design and a variety of user interface options make it practical for doing far more than reading email and scrolling social media. The device is offered with a choice of two NXP Arm-based system-on-chips. The i.MX 8M Plus variant targets ...

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computers, linux, projects

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Stephanie posted 100 Black Voices: Schomburg Centennial Reading List

Stephanie

100 Black Voices: Schomburg Centennial Reading List

image via NYPL The Schomburg Center shared their hand selected list of 100 books for adults which includes “20 titles you can read right away” through Libby. This list—curated by the Schomburg Center’s Jean Blackwell Hutson Research and Reference Division—features 100 books personally selected by some of today’s most celebrated Black writers, artists, and ...

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Anne Barela posted Hacker taps Raspberry Pi to turn WiFi signals into wall art #ArtTuesday

Anne Barela

Hacker taps Raspberry Pi to turn WiFi signals into wall art #ArtTuesday

French artist Théo Champion has found a way to make wireless noise (invisible radio signals, from Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to cellular traffic) visible, with an intense piece of Raspberry Pi-driven art that turns nearby radio activity into light. Champion, who goes by Rootkid online, created a piece he calls “Spectrum Slit” that turns radio signals ...

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Anne Barela posted ICYMI Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter: Raspberry Pi in Consumer Products, Software Updates and Much More! #CircuitPython #Python #micropython @ThePSF @Raspberry_Pi

Anne Barela

ICYMI Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter: Raspberry Pi in Consumer Products, Software Updates and Much More! #CircuitPython #Python #micropython @ThePSF @Raspberry_Pi

If you missed this week’s Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter, here is the ICYMI (in case you missed it) version. To never miss another issue, subscribe now! – You’ll get a terrific newsletter each Monday (which is out before this post). 12,309 subscribers worldwide! The next newsletter goes out Monday morning and subscribing is the best way to keep ...

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Kelly posted Mold-A-Rama: Chicago’s Very Own Souvenir Machine

Kelly

Mold-A-Rama: Chicago’s Very Own Souvenir Machine

Mold-A-Rama machines were invented in the late 1950s/early 1960s by John H. “Tike” Miller. These wonderful machines (which have been described as early 3D printers) were an instant hit with the public – appearing at both the Seattle and New York World Fairs. However, high operating costs and demanding maintenance requirements made for a tricky business model. Even through numerous business challenges, the magic of the machine lives on through small family enterprises. The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, which houses an “Antique Automobile” Mold-A-Rama machine, has a great blog post about it here: Despite this, people’s love for ...

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Stephanie posted Space Exploration Logo Archive

Stephanie

Space Exploration Logo Archive

screenshot of Davide Mascioli‘s S.E.L.A Index I could scroll and click through Davide Mascioli‘s S.E.L.A Index all day. Being able to peruse international space art and learning more?! 😘🤌 The purpose of this collection is to celebrate and honor all the designers who have contributed to making space exploration such a fascinating topic. All ...

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Stephanie posted Space Exploration Logo Archive

Stephanie

Space Exploration Logo Archive

screenshot of Davide Mascioli‘s S.E.L.A Index I could scroll and click through Davide Mascioli‘s S.E.L.A Index all day. Being able to peruse international space art and learning more?! 😘🤌 The purpose of this collection is to celebrate and honor all the designers who have contributed to making space exploration such a fascinating topic. All ...

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Anne Barela posted Raspberry Pi's new monthly industrial & embedded newsletter

Anne Barela

Raspberry Pi’s new monthly industrial & embedded newsletter

The Raspberry Pi Industrial & Embedded Round-Up is a new newsletter published by Raspberry Pi. “This newsletter offers a concise snapshot. It focuses on recognizing what people are building, sharing progress as it happens, and showing why Raspberry Pi continues to be trusted as a long-term, compliant platform for industry.” “One goal of this newsletter is to answer a common question: why choose Raspberry Pi for commercial and industrial products? Just telling you would be no fun — and we like to put our money where our mouth is — so each month we’ll show you through amazing creations, awards, ...

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Digital, Publications, Raspberry Pi

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phillip torrone posted New York Wants to Ctrl+Alt+Delete Your 3D Printer

phillip torrone

New York Wants to Ctrl+Alt+Delete Your 3D Printer

New York’s budget bill would require “blocking technology” on all 3D printers — here’s why that won’t work and what we can do about it. New York’s 2026–2027 executive budget bill (S.9005 / A.10005) includes language that should alarm every maker, educator, and small manufacturer in the state. Buried in Part C is a provision requiring all 3D printers sold or delivered in New York to include “blocking technology”. This is defined as software or firmware that scans every print file through a “firearms blueprint detection algorithm” and refuses to print anything it flags as a potential firearm or firearm ...

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Anne Barela posted PyCharm IDE for Python development just got a big update

Anne Barela

PyCharm IDE for Python development just got a big update

JetBrains dropped a major update for its Python IDE, PyCharm 2025.3.2. PyCharm and Google Colab are normally treated like separate tools, with the former PyCharm for that serious, heavy-duty local IDE power, and Colab for easy, GPU-accelerated cloud access. This update merges them. The best part is that this Colab functionality is included for free as a core feature of PyCharm, right alongside the basic Jupyter support. If you already rely on Colab for heavy computational lifting, you can now pull those cloud-hosted notebooks directly into your PyCharm environment. This lets you use those powerful IDE features you rely on, ...

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python

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Anne Barela posted Internet Archive free book: Printed Circuit Handbook

Anne Barela

Internet Archive free book: Printed Circuit Handbook

The Internet Archive is a treasure trove of information. The latest find in their collection is the book Printed Circuit Handbook by Clyde F. Coombs and Happy T. Holden. While it’s from 2016 (and a few things have happened since then), it still has some really good information. See it here.

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books, PCB

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internet archive

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Anne Barela posted A talking Fruit Jam-based clock #AdafruitPlayground

Anne Barela

A talking Fruit Jam-based clock #AdafruitPlayground

User danak on the Adafruit Learning System Playground has written a Note entitled “Getting my Fruit Jam Clock to Speak”. The (Adafruit) Fruit Jam, with its built‑in audio, WiFi, HSTX display, SD card, generous memory, and other little goodies, is a fantastic platform for mixing creativity with a bit of technical magic. Add CircuitPython to the mix and you’ve got a wonderfully flexible development environment. With one of my Fruit Jams, I built a display that shows an analog clock face, rotates through an album of photos of my grandkids as the background, and pulls weather data from Adafruit IO ...

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adafruit learning system, Adafruit Playground, CircuitPython, clocks, clocks & watches, displays, Fruit Jam, projects, software, sound

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Anne Barela posted DIY 3D printed breadboards optimized for Raspberry Pi Pico and ESP32 boards

Anne Barela

DIY 3D printed breadboards optimized for Raspberry Pi Pico and ESP32 boards

GitHub user lhm0 has posted an interesting project: This project provides a custom 3D-printed breadboard body designed to accommodate modern, wide microcontroller development boards such as the Raspberry Pi Pico, ESP32 Dev Board, and Arduino Nano. The metal spring contacts from a standard commercial breadboard are removed and reused inside the new housing, giving you a full-size 63×5 contact area and two power rails — just like the real thing. Why? Many modern µC boards are too wide for typical solderless breadboards: With a Raspberry Pi Pico, only two holes per pin remain usable. With an ESP32 Dev Board, no holes remain ...

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3D printing, prototyping

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Anne Barela posted NASA conducts Artemis II fuel test, now eyeing March for launch opportunity

Anne Barela

NASA conducts Artemis II fuel test, now eyeing March for launch opportunity

NASA concluded a “wet dress” rehearsal for the agency’s Artemis II test flight early Tuesday morning, successfully loading cryogenic propellant into the SLS (Space Launch System) tanks, sending a team out to the launch pad to closeout Orion, and safely draining the rocket. The wet dress rehearsal was a prelaunch test to fuel the rocket, designed to identify any issues and resolve them before attempting a launch. Engineers pushed through several challenges during the two-day test and met many of the planned objectives. To allow teams to review data and conduct a second wet dress rehearsal, NASA now will target March as the earliest possible ...

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space

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Jessie Mae posted 1906 Automatic Pencil Sharpener Restoration

Jessie Mae

1906 Automatic Pencil Sharpener Restoration

I could watch restoration videos like this all day. Odd Tinkering utilized a laser to restore this vintage pencil sharpener and shared the video on Youtube! I will restore an antique US automatic pencil sharpener. It was patented in 1906. It’s rusty and missing a lot of it’s parts, including the mechanism to turn the pen automatically. Learn more!

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lasers

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Ben posted Kaleidoscope Lamp with Simone Giertz

Ben

Kaleidoscope Lamp with Simone Giertz

We are always excited when a new Simone Giertz project drops. When you are invested in some heavy ‘scope sessions, you may get fatigued from squinting one eye. In this video Giertz goes through a journey to bring the kaleidoscope out of the tube in into her living room (workshop). In the end she has beautiful interpreting of a kaleidoscope lamp made with stained glass, leds, and a spinning motor. For a quick hit of Kaleidoscopic experience, try the Circuit Playground Kaleidoscope on the Adafruit Learning System

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3D printing, lasers, LEDs

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diy lighting, kaleidoscope, lamp, mirror

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John Park posted JP's Product Pick of the Week -- 4pm Eastern TODAY! 2/3/26 @adafruit #adafruit #newproductpick

John Park

JP’s Product Pick of the Week — 4pm Eastern TODAY! 2/3/26 @adafruit #adafruit #newproductpick

Come on by for JP’s Product Pick of The Week ! A new product pick will be revealed. The show airs at 4pm ET / 1pm PT, TODAY! Check out the livestream right here inside this product page you won’t want to miss it because there will be a HUGE DISCOUNT during the show! Tune in for: John Park’s latest product pick Learn how to use it Live Demo The live video will also be on YouTube LIVE, Twitch, Periscope (Twitter) and Facebook. LIVE TEXT CHAT IS HERE in the Adafruit Discord chat! Come on into the chat to participate in ...

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Takara posted Graciela Iturbide: Photographs from Colecciones Fundación Mapfre

Takara

Graciela Iturbide: Photographs from Colecciones Fundación Mapfre

Organized by Fundación Mapfre, Graciela Iturbide: Photographs from Colecciones Fundación Mapfre features approximately 150 photographs by Graciela Iturbide. Check it out at The San Diego Museum of Art from February 14th to June 7th. Arguably Latin America’s best-known living photographer, Graciela Iturbide (Mexican, b. 1942) has spent five decades bringing a singular poetic eye to ...

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Takara posted Graciela Iturbide: Photographs from Colecciones Fundación Mapfre

Takara

Graciela Iturbide: Photographs from Colecciones Fundación Mapfre

Organized by Fundación Mapfre, Graciela Iturbide: Photographs from Colecciones Fundación Mapfre features approximately 150 photographs by Graciela Iturbide. Check it out at The San Diego Museum of Art from February 14th to June 7th. Arguably Latin America’s best-known living photographer, Graciela Iturbide (Mexican, b. 1942) has spent five decades bringing a singular poetic eye to ...

naive galeBOT Feb 4, 2026, 12:10 AM

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phillip torrone posted The TMP119 is the most precise-iest temperature sensor ever? 🌡️

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The TMP119 is the most precise-iest temperature sensor ever? 🌡️

New year, new proto! We’re getting our pants on (metaphorically) and here’s a first new proto to kick things off 🎉 The TMP119 has ±0.03°C (typical) accuracy from 0°C to 45°C…that’s wild precision for a little breakout board. It’s very much like our existing TMP117, so we just tweaked the PCB for this teeny DSBGA-8 footprint. We’re going to see how hard it is to pick & place this tiny part, but it was requested and it looks pretty nifty! As always, it’s got our Stemma QT connectors on board for easy I2C daisy-chaining 🔗

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Breakout Boards

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phillip torrone posted Texas Instruments Acquiring Silicon Labs for $7.5 Billion

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Texas Instruments Acquiring Silicon Labs for $7.5 Billion

The semiconductor consolidation train keeps rolling. CHOO CHOO … Texas Instruments announced it’s acquiring Silicon Labs for $7.5 billion in cash. That’s $231 per share for anyone who keeps track of that. Silicon Labs has been a major player in wireless connectivity, making the chips that power a huge chunk of the IoT world: Zigbee, Thread, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Matter-enabled devices. If you’ve built a smart home gadget or played with wireless dev boards, there’s a good chance Silicon Labs silicon was involved. TI’s press release goo is the usual consolidation “synergies” speak (promising $450 million worth, which historically translates ...

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Ben posted Rosa Parks Birthday, 2026 #BlackHistoryMonth #RosaParksDay

Ben

Rosa Parks Birthday, 2026 #BlackHistoryMonth #RosaParksDay

Happy Rosa Parks Day! There are a few different days to celebrate #RosaParksDay. December 1st commemorates the anniversary of her arrest in 1955, and many locations observe the Monday after her birthday. Today, though, would have marked what would have been Rosa Park’s 113 birthday. via ABHM: Learn more about Rosa Parks, her experiences on ...

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Ben posted Rosa Parks Birthday, 2026 #BlackHistoryMonth #RosaParksDay

Ben

Rosa Parks Birthday, 2026 #BlackHistoryMonth #RosaParksDay

Happy Rosa Parks Day! There are a few different days to celebrate #RosaParksDay. December 1st commemorates the anniversary of her arrest in 1955, and many locations observe the Monday after her birthday. Today, though, would have marked what would have been Rosa Park’s 113 birthday. via ABHM: Learn more about Rosa Parks, her experiences on ...

naive galeBOT Feb 4, 2026, 3:14 PM

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phillip torrone posted What a Load of Filament - The Case Against 3D Printer Gun Detection

phillip torrone

What a Load of Filament – The Case Against 3D Printer Gun Detection

We covered New York’s proposed 3D printer legislation that would require printers to detect and refuse to print gun parts. Now Michael Weinberg, who spent years overseeing trust and safety at a major 3D printing service, has published a detailed technical breakdown of why this simply cannot work. The short version: 3D printers don’t have the processing power to analyze what they’re printing, and even if they did, the analysis would be wildly unreliable. A gun safety switch looks like a door switch. A spring is a spring. Guns are just mechanical objects, and their parts overlap with thousands of ...

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Stephanie posted Deskimon are Cute Desk Companion Robots

Stephanie

Deskimon are Cute Desk Companion Robots

Orbit and Sprout are just the cutest little buddies. Learn how Creative Chance made Deskimon a reality on YouTube

naive galeBOT Feb 4, 2026, 4:00 PM

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phillip torrone posted From Ultimate Driving Machine to Ultimate Rent-Seeking Machine: The BMW Logo Screw Patent

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From Ultimate Driving Machine to Ultimate Rent-Seeking Machine: The BMW Logo Screw Patent

BMW has turned its roundel into a patented fastener to block repair, so this article does the obvious next step – dunk on BMW, unpack the history, analyze the patent, and 3D-print the metal bit that removes it. The tld;dr, BMW is patenting a screw head that is not merely proprietary, but branded. The screw head geometry mirrors the BMW roundel itself, complete with the logo’s quadrant segmentation and an outer ring reserved for lettering. The stated goal is “security,” but we all know this is to restrict who can loosen or tighten a fastener, restrict who can repair, and ...

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Anne Barela posted Lessons learned shipping 500 units of my first hardware product @sberens

Anne Barela

Lessons learned shipping 500 units of my first hardware product @sberens

Simon Berens quit a job as a software engineer to launch Brighter, the “world’s brightest lamp”. In March, after $400k in sales through a crowdfunding campaign, Simon had to figure out how to manufacture 500 units for the first batch. I had no prior experience in hardware; I was counting on being able to pick it up quickly with the help of a couple of mechanical/electrical/firmware engineers. The problems began immediately. I sent our prototype to a testing lab to verify the brightness and various colorimetry metrics. The tagline of Brighter was it’s 50,000 lumens — 25x brighter than a ...

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LEDs, manufacturing, tariffs

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China, Startup. manufacturing, tariffs

naive galeBOT Feb 4, 2026, 4:35 PM

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Anne Barela posted Resurrecting the 2003 game Crimsonland

Anne Barela

Resurrecting the 2003 game Crimsonland

crimsonland (2003, remastered 2014, resurrected 2026) is a top-down shooter from the era when indie games were still called “shareware” and steam was something that came out of radiators. banteg writes: I remember vividly downloading it on a 56k modem and playing with a friend. the tiny 7.5mb game had us entertained for months. It was the first game by Finnish studio 10tons. They initially made a free game in 2002. Not gonna lie, I was interested in understanding what makes this game tick at a deeper level for a long time. I tried decompiling it, I came back to ...

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gaming, reverse engineering, software

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Binary, decompilation, porting

naive galeBOT Feb 4, 2026, 4:51 PM

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phillip torrone posted Before you run OpenClaw on anything, try a Raspberry Pi first. Sensors + OpenClaw!

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Before you run OpenClaw on anything, try a Raspberry Pi first. Sensors + OpenClaw!

Before you run OpenClaw on anything, try a Raspberry Pi first. Sensors + OpenClaw! Let the lobster loose! Give an LLM agent full control over a Raspberry Pi. This is a “safer” and easier way to experiment with the tool everyone is talking about. We really do not want to see the carnage ahead without trying to help folks get set up in a safer way to experiment. We have warnings, and more warnings. If you are a jerk who reply-guys every single one of Limor’s posts, or mine, or Adafruit’s on social media: skip this, block, and move on. ...

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Anne Barela posted Exploring the stratosphere with a DIY Raspberry Pi Pico balloon @raspberry_pi @IEEESpectrum

Anne Barela

Exploring the stratosphere with a DIY Raspberry Pi Pico balloon @raspberry_pi @IEEESpectrum

There’s an interesting development in amateur ballooning: using so-called superpressure balloons, which float high in the atmosphere indefinitely rather than simply going up and up and then popping like a normal weather balloon. Superpressure balloons can last for months and travel long distances, potentially circumnavigating the globe, all the while reporting their position. The payload of a pico balloon is so light (between 12 to 30 grams) that you can use a large Mylar party balloon filled with helium to lift it. They’re also inexpensive; that’s important because you won’t get your payload back. And because such diminutive payloads don’t pose ...

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gps, ham radio, Pico, Raspberry Pi, solar

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balloon, GPS, ham radio, high altitude balloon, superpressure

naive galeBOT Feb 4, 2026, 5:20 PM

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Anne Barela posted Exploring different keyboard sensing technologies

Anne Barela

Exploring different keyboard sensing technologies

LTT Labs writes that the last couple of years have been weirdly busy for keyboard technology. Every time you blink, someone announces a new switch design promising faster inputs, better longevity, or “next-gen” responsiveness. Magnetic switches went from niche to mainstream in the gaming scene overnight, mechanical switches are still the kings of modding, optical switches are evolving to stay relevant, capacitive keyboards are making a comeback, and membrane keyboards also…continue to exist. We’re going to break down the major switch technologies you’ll run into today, how they work, along with their pros and cons. We’ve split things into five main categories ...

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Keyboards, reverse engineering, Technology

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Jessie Mae posted Shadow Box Internet Clock with NeoPixel Visualization

Jessie Mae

Shadow Box Internet Clock with NeoPixel Visualization

Make a custom shadow box with multiple paper layers, stacked within a frame lined with NeoPixels LED lights. The light shining between the layers creates a gorgeous colorful depth to your artwork. This tutorial in the Adafruit learn system takes this art form a step further with the addition of a WiFi-enabled MagTag E-Ink display. The CircuitPython code connects to the internet over WiFi and receives a real time clock / calendar feed for your location and automatically sets the clock on the MagTag display. Check out the full guide!

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adafruit learning system

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Anne Barela posted Texas Instruments to acquire Silicon Labs in a $7.5 billion deal

Anne Barela

Texas Instruments to acquire Silicon Labs in a $7.5 billion deal

Texas Instruments today agrees to buy chip designer Silicon Laboratories for about $7.5 billion, aiming to expand its presence in wireless connectivity chips used in industrial and consumer applications. For TI, whose core strength lies in analog chips that manage signals and power in electronic equipment, the acquisition marks its biggest since the $6.5 billion deal for National Semiconductor in 2011. “Texas Instruments and Silicon Labs share a strong Texas heritage and a long-term commitment to building technology companies the right way,” said Matt Johnson, president and CEO of Silicon Labs. “Over the last decade, Silicon Labs has delivered double-digit growth, driven by the accelerating demand ...

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maker business, manufacturing

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Acquisition, business, chips, Silicon Labs, Texas Instruments, wireless

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Anne Barela posted Raspberry Pi tweaking the Pi 4 to support two RAM chips @hacksterio

Anne Barela

Raspberry Pi tweaking the Pi 4 to support two RAM chips @hacksterio

Raspberry Pi has quietly launched a new variant of its last-generation Raspberry Pi 4 Model B single-board computer, which offers support for using two dynamic RAM (DRAM) modules instead of one — a direct response to the ever-increasing cost of high-capacity DRAM chips that has driven two price hikes in the last two months. “Product Change Notification: Update of Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (all variants) PCB to support dual DRAM modules,” a document released to partner companies explains of Raspberry Pi’s latest hardware design change. “The PCB has been revised to include a second site for DRAM placement on ...

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Artificial intelligence, Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi 4

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AI, cost increases, flexibility, memory, ram shortage, redesign

naive galeBOT Feb 4, 2026, 6:45 PM

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Ben posted Jewelry that ACTUALLY Shines 💕 #WearableWednesday #Valentine #ValentinesDay

Ben

Jewelry that ACTUALLY Shines 💕 #WearableWednesday #Valentine #ValentinesDay

Nothing says from-the-heart like a hand crafted wearable. These projects on the Adafruit Learning System will be sure to impress your Valentine! Gemma Color Touch Pendant Necklace Gemma M0’s onboard capacitive touch pad combined with a solid metal pendant face make this magic happen. We’ve added two different sized NeoPixel rings for 28 beautiful ...

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Adafruit Learning System posted NEW LEARN GUIDE: OpenClaw on Raspberry Pi 5 #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

Adafruit Learning System

NEW LEARN GUIDE: OpenClaw on Raspberry Pi 5 #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

Clawdbot err Moltbot, or maybe OpenClaw is a project that aims to make LLM based AI Agents do things. It allows you to hook up Claude Opus or your preferred model to have free reign over a computer. Like Claude code with memory and intended to be a more generalized personal assistant rather than only to help you write software. It can run commands, write and run programs, and install modules to expand its own capabilities. It hooks into 3rd party communications channels like Telegram, Discord, email and more. It integrates with other systems like Home Assistant, Trello, Apple Notes ...

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adafruit learning system, Artificial intelligence, Blinka, displays, Humidity Sensors, NeoPixels, python, Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi 5, Single Board Computers, Temperature Sensors, Vibe Coding

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AI, Claude, LLM, neopixels, Open Claw, PiTFT, Raspberry Pi 5, rpi, speech recognition, speech to text, temperature sensor, text-to-speech

naive galeBOT Feb 4, 2026, 8:15 PM

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Adafruit Learning System posted LED Matrix Necklace Pendant #Adafruit Products #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

Adafruit Learning System

LED Matrix Necklace Pendant #Adafruit Products #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

Check out the latest learn guide from Erin St Blaine: Make a necklace pendant or amulet with a Feather ESP32 and a 64-pixel matrix inside. Use WLED’s 2-d mapping features to run two dimensional animations on the matrix, jazzing up your outfit with flames, clouds, and psychedelic patterns that you can control via your smart ...

naive galeBOT Feb 4, 2026, 8:45 PM

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Liz Clark posted REMINDER: SHOW and TELL 2/4/2026 with @blitzcitydiy #ShowandTell @adafruit

Liz Clark

REMINDER: SHOW and TELL 2/4/2026 with @blitzcitydiy #ShowandTell @adafruit

The biggest and longest running worldwide online Show and Tell LIVE! Today, 2/4/2026 at 7:30pm Eastern. – video. Hosted this week by Liz Clark.

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Takara posted Non-Toxic Batteries Inspired by Electric Eels

Takara

Non-Toxic Batteries Inspired by Electric Eels

Dor Tillinger and Wonbae Lee, two researchers in the Penn State College of Engineering, prepare a glass substrate with materials to fabricate a hydrogel-based power source. Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. via Penn State Mimicking the ionic processes electric eels use to generate electrical bursts, researchers at Penn State have developed a non-toxic power ...

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Anne Barela posted The new Xteink X4 mini e-reader

Anne Barela

The new Xteink X4 mini e-reader

Folks like Ryan Peterman are getting their hands on the new tiny e-ink reader, the X4 from Xteink. Finally got my hands on a mini e-reader (Xteink X4) and flashed it with Crosspoint firmware. Had Claude Code write a script for sending internet articles to it over wifi Also added some custom lock screen quotes. It connects to your WiFi, and if you flash it with crosspoint you can transfer files over the local network Ryan posted some Python code here. The Verge has a review here. Lifehacker looked at the X4 here.

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Jessie Mae posted JP’s Product Pick of the Week 2/3/26 @adafruit @johnedgarpark #adafruit #newproductpick

Jessie Mae

JP’s Product Pick of the Week 2/3/26 @adafruit @johnedgarpark #adafruit #newproductpick

If you missed this week’s livestream of John Park’s Product Pick of the Week, not to worry, here’s the video (link video). This week’s pick is the Adafruit MicroSD Card Breakout Board+! Watch the video to find out about the Adafruit MicroSD Card Breakout Board+, how to use it, a live demo, and more. Want more JP’s Product Pick of the Week?! Tune in every Thursday at 4pm ET and 1pm PT on Youtube LIVE, Twitch, Periscope (Twitter) and Facebook. LIVE TEXT CHAT IS HERE in the Adafruit Discord chat! Catch previous editions on YouTube and don’t miss our gift ...

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New Products, Video

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Liz Clark posted LIVE NOW! SHOW and TELL 2/4/2026 with @blitzcitydiy #ShowandTell @adafruit

Liz Clark

LIVE NOW! SHOW and TELL 2/4/2026 with @blitzcitydiy #ShowandTell @adafruit

The biggest and longest running worldwide online Show and Tell LIVE! Right now! 2/4/2026 at 7:30pm Eastern. – video. Hosted this week by Liz Clark.

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Pedro posted IKEA Frother Holder for SKADIS Pegboard #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

IKEA Frother Holder for SKADIS Pegboard #3DThursday #3DPrinting

footballbob06 shares: This is a simple, lightweight holder designed specifically for the IKEA Frother, made to mount directly onto an IKEA SKÅDIS pegboard. It slides smoothly into two horizontal SKÅDIS holes (left to right) for a secure, no-fuss fit. The design is intentionally minimal and efficient, using just over 6 grams of filament, making it ...

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Ben posted From the mail bag...

Ben

From the mail bag…

From the mail bag! I got the Circuit Playground Express …I was so impressed with this device, I had my school purchase a class set of the devices and I have been using them in my AP Computer Science Principles classes to teach programming. We are using MakeCode and I am finding a great environment ...

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Pedro posted Valentine Axolotl Fidget Articulated Anxiety Buddy #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Valentine Axolotl Fidget Articulated Anxiety Buddy #3DThursday #3DPrinting

rockitmusicgear shares: Meet the Valentine Axolotl Fidget — a tiny, articulated comfort companion designed for fidgeting, stress relief, and pure serotonin. This micro axolotl features a fully articulated body, heart-tipped gills, and a smooth, pocket-friendly size that’s perfect for desks, bags, or anxious hands. Designed with simple geometry and clean joints, it prints reliably while ...

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Pedro posted AXIS Desk Clock (Time Axis - Desk Clock) #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

AXIS Desk Clock (Time Axis – Desk Clock) #3DThursday #3DPrinting

theebobyy shares this great design for a AXIS Desk Clock download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2303164-axis-desk-clock-time-axis-desk-clock Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and sculptures, so each Thursday ...

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Pedro posted Flexi Valentine Dragon #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Flexi Valentine Dragon #3DThursday #3DPrinting

LuxerArk shares: Surprise your loved one with this adorable, Flexi Dragon designed for Valentine’s Day! This 3D-printed articulated Dragon is both cute & wobbly , making it a fun fidget toy and a heartwarming gift. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1076057-flexi-valentine-dragon-no-ams Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and ...

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Pedro posted Dice Dragon #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Dice Dragon #3DThursday #3DPrinting

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Pedro posted Musical Egg Shaker #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Musical Egg Shaker #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Sakul shares: With this model you can easily make your own musical instrument that is functionally and sound-wise indistinguishable from a traditional egg shaker download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1001167-musical-egg-shaker Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have ...

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Pedro posted Fidget Finger Drum! (Mini-Djembe) #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Fidget Finger Drum! (Mini-Djembe) #3DThursday #3DPrinting

SurrealSonicus shares: Here is a small, everyday carry, version of my popular Hand Drum model! Like the larger version, this model can be printed all at once, in one go, and results in a tangible, functional, and great sounding fidget drum! You can carry and play it in a multitude of different ways as well! ...

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Pedro posted Startrek TOS Type II Phaser stand #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Startrek TOS Type II Phaser stand #3DThursday #3DPrinting

TiNPUSHER shares: This prints on a single plate and the print profile is set to “print by object”. I recommend a very clean smooth build plate as the gold emblem bezel prints face down. The bezel is very thin so be sure your plate is cool before removal to avoid warping. No glue should be ...

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Stephanie posted 100 Years of the Schomburg Center #BlackHistoryMonth

Stephanie

100 Years of the Schomburg Center #BlackHistoryMonth

The Schomburg Center is celebrating their 100th anniversary with special events throughout the year. So far February has been stacked with possibilities so if you’re looking for an immediate place to start, check out the Special Schomburg Center Installation in the Polonsky Exhibition which runs through early May. Policing Blackness: Resisting Repression, Police Violence, ...

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Pedro posted Blooming Rose Ring #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Blooming Rose Ring #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Every week we’ll 3D print designs from the community and showcase slicer settings, use cases and of course, Time-lapses! This Week: Blooming Rose Ring By UNCLERAY3DPRINT https://cults3d.com/:3965098 Bambu X1C PolyMaker PLA 5hr 14mins X:223 Y:123 Z:83mm .2mm layer / .4mm Nozzle 10% Infill / 1mm Retraction 200C / 60C 145g 230mm/s Every Thursday is #3dthursday ...

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Pedro posted Jelly Fish Sea Crown #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Jelly Fish Sea Crown #3DThursday #3DPrinting

INNOPRINT.CZ shares: Jelly Fish is a graceful 3D printed design inspired by the flowing beauty of jellyfish. Its organic shapes and aquatic elegance bring a sense of motion and calm, making it a captivating accessory or decoration for any setting. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1710195-jelly-fish-sea-crown Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D ...

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Anne Barela posted Making your own ride-on tractor

Anne Barela

Making your own ride-on tractor

James Stanley writes about making a ride-on tractor from the ground up: The electric tractor is finished! I have been working on this on and off for about 6 months. It is a toy for children (and me) to drive around the garden. Building the tractor has been fun for both me and Lucy. On many occasions she has asked “can we go and work on the tractor? right now?” and the two of us would go out to the garage and tinker with whatever was in progress at the time. The tractor is powered by a 350W brushed DC ...

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batteries & power, DIY, motors, projects

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garden, Tractor, vehicle

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Noe Ruiz posted New Guide! Color Sensing MP3 Player #3DThursday

Noe Ruiz

New Guide! Color Sensing MP3 Player #3DThursday

Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/color-sensing-music-player Build a fun and playful 3D printed MP3 player with CircuitPython and an RP2040 PropMaker Feather! It’s a boombox for young makers, but with a twist: use a color sensor to detect a LEGO DUPLO brick and play a song, sound effect, or audio clip. Each colored brick plays a different audio ...

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Anne Barela posted Experiences with reMarkable e-ink tablets

Anne Barela

Experiences with reMarkable e-ink tablets

Yuri D’Elia writes about using the reMarkable Remarkable 2 and Remarkable Pro e-ink tablets. …the Pro comes with “color”. Very… very bland color. It’s a welcome addition nonetheless. Despite all the limitations, I came to appreciate the Pro for doodling way more than I expected. But when one exports the drawings for PC viewing, the files don’t match the colors as used on the tablet. This often breaks the original drawing intent, and got me annoyed. I started to want a simple way to preview or display the color output of the tablet more accurately on screen, so that I could either export the ...

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displays, e-paper

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color eInk, color reproduction, tablets

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Noe Ruiz posted 3D Hangouts – Suncatchers and Blooming Rose

Noe Ruiz

3D Hangouts – Suncatchers and Blooming Rose

This week @adafruit we’re working on a new project featuring 3D printed suncatchers to emulate a stained glass effect. This week’s time lapse features a mechanical blooming rose. Color sensing music player guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/color-sensing-music-player/ Color sensing music player YouTube Video https://youtu.be/iY0OBRoH8_U Feather PropMaker RP2040: https://www.adafruit.com/product/5768 Timelapse Tuesday Blooming Rose Ring By UNCLERAY3DPRINT https://cults3d.com/:3965098 https://youtu.be/T6UbLecyXZs Community ...

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phillip torrone posted Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How It Changes Us by Brian Klaas

phillip torrone

Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How It Changes Us by Brian Klaas

There’s a certain smell that comes off power when it’s been sitting too long in a closed room. Not just the stench of the main character, but the odor of the enablers, the fixers, the people who insist they were just adjusting the curtains while the crime happened in another room. Brian Klaas’s Corruptible is a book about that smell. The book is not about cartoon evil villains twirling mustaches. It’s a systems book. Klaas asks why power seems to always attract the wrong people, why institutions keep promoting them anyway, and why the damage is not from the mega ...

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books

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Pedro posted Snail Lamp #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Snail Lamp #3DThursday #3DPrinting

A_ilterish shares: Snail Lamp is more than just a light source — it is a decorative design object inspired by nature and brought to life with ultra-realistic details. Fully 3D printable, this model seamlessly combines aesthetics and functionality in a refined and thoughtful form download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2192789-snail-lamp Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at ...

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Jessie Mae posted Giant Matchstick Torch #3DPrinting #3DThursday

Jessie Mae

Giant Matchstick Torch #3DPrinting #3DThursday

mrfixit4ya shared this print on MakerWorld! This is a giant burning match turned into a playful and functional torch-style light. It looks like a real match that’s just been lit — but don’t worry, this one is all glow, no fire Download files: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2216527-giant-matchstick-torch?from=recommend#profileId-2410033 Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing ...

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Liz Clark posted NEW GUIDE: Hacking Yoto Music Players #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

Liz Clark

NEW GUIDE: Hacking Yoto Music Players #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

See how to take your Yoto Mini apart and load and run CircuitPython firmware with access to nearly all of the peripherals onboard. As of writing, the speaker init sequence hasn’t been fully cracked but there is headphone output and every other peripheral is accessible, including the eMMC flash for chonky storage. There’s also a ...

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Pedro posted Monstera Leaf Guitar or Ukulele Hanger #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Monstera Leaf Guitar or Ukulele Hanger #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Questing_Design shares: Beautiful guitar or ukulele wall hanger modeled after a monstera leaf. Attached to the wall with 2 button head screws directly into a stud. I would highly recommend only hanging off a stud or heavy duty drywall anchors. I would also recommend only using this with lighter instruments like acoustic guitars or ukuleles. ...

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Jessie Mae posted Trumpet Practice Tool #3Dprinting #3DThursday

Jessie Mae

Trumpet Practice Tool #3Dprinting #3DThursday

BambooMatt shared this print on MakerWorld! This is the Trumpet Practice Tool. I have been developing it for a while, and now I have finally been able to make it fully 3D printed! The design is based off the general dimensions of trumpet valves (made to replicate the spacing, the area of contact with the ...

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John Park posted John Park's Workshop -- LIVE TODAY 2/5/26

John Park

John Park’s Workshop — LIVE TODAY 2/5/26

It’s JOHN PARK’S WORKSHOP — LIVE! — Coming up at 4pm ET / 1pm PT Today! LIVE TEXT CHAT IS HERE in the Adafruit Discord chat! Projects TB-303 Bass Line Synth CircuitPython Parsec Tool Tips nanoloop Learn Guides Retro Gear – Joystick upgrade Consistent levels of Lars and more! The live video will be on Youtube LIVE, Twitch, Periscope (Twitter) and Facebook. Join maker John Park in his workshop each week as he builds, demos, hacks, and mods projects live on air! “John Park’s Workshop — LIVE” is the place to see creative projects come to life, as John uses ...

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livestream

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Pedro posted Yarn Winder #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Yarn Winder #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Kajilli shares: Upgrade Your Yarn Winder – Drill-Powered or Hand-Cranked! This is a remix of the popular yarn winder with a few key improvements: 🛠️ Scaled down the screw for better fit 🔄 Designed a detachable handle for manual use ⚡ Added a 14mm drill adapter (remixed from another design) so you can wind yarn ...

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Ben posted LED Bracelet #3DPrinting #3DThursday

Ben

LED Bracelet #3DPrinting #3DThursday

Shared by macke on Maker World: This project started when I printed Diagrid Bracelet by nervoussystem and got the idea to add some LEDs to it. A trinket is controlling the led strip but any smal microcontroller should do. I printed it on a Form 1 and used white resin. Blog post http://www.slickstreamer.info/2014/01/3d-printed-led-bracelet-wearable.html New design ...

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Pedro posted Arctic Fingerpicks #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Arctic Fingerpicks #3DThursday #3DPrinting

DarkArtsLab shares this great design for fingerpicks download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/478676-arctic-fingerpicks Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and sculptures, so each Thursday we celebrate and ...

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Ben posted 3D Printed Original Wheeled Small Stool #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Ben

3D Printed Original Wheeled Small Stool #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by jindouyun on Maker World: In the studio, I occasionally need to squat down to assemble things, which feels very strenuous, so I designed a 3D printed wheeled stool for easy movement and labor-saving operation. The stool surface is reinforced internally with a 3mm official bamboo board, which takes about 5 minutes to ...

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Pedro posted Paraspigoli Corner Protectors Guards Dumpers Box #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Pedro

Paraspigoli Corner Protectors Guards Dumpers Box #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Desk_3D shares: Corner Protectors Normal Version: 50 x 50 x 50 mm Small Version: 25 x 25 x 25 mm You can change the dimensions in BambuStudio download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2160596-paraspigoli-corner-protectors-guards-dumpers-box Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. ...

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Takara posted Black Traditions of Mardi Gras #BlackHistoryMonth

Takara

Black Traditions of Mardi Gras #BlackHistoryMonth

Last year, the Harvard Radcliffe Institute discussed the Black traditions of Mardi Gras on their podcast BornCurious with guest Kim Vaz-Deville. Every year around this time, New Orleans clads itself in the green, purple, and gold of carnival, which culminates in Mardi Gras. But the celebration is much more than a bacchanalia—it’s a citywide expression ...

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Stephanie posted Wha to Make with Adafruit ItsyBitsy M0 Express

Stephanie

Wha to Make with Adafruit ItsyBitsy M0 Express

What’s smaller than a Feather but larger than a Trinket? It’s an Adafruit ItsyBitsy M0 Express! Small, powerful, with a rockin’ ATSAMD21 Cortex M0 processor running at 48 MHz – this microcontroller board is perfect when you want something very compact, but still with a bunch of pins It’s the same chip as the Arduino ...

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Anne Barela posted Building a 24-bit arcade CRT display adapter from scratch

Anne Barela

Building a 24-bit arcade CRT display adapter from scratch

Maker scd31 and friend Frank picked up an arcade machine for the Recurse Center. They decided to keep the original CRT which some say is at CGA resolution but it’s analog and closer to 336×262. The goal was driving the monitor via a laptop using USB through VGA to the monitor. An interesting take on iterating on different solutions including Raspberry Pi SBC, an RP2040 microcontroller, and on to STM32 chip development. As you can see the board isn’t a trivial design and kudos to scd31 for the design and build! You can read more in scd31’s post and Frank’s post.

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development board, projects, Raspberry Pi, USB, Video

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arcade machine, STM32, USB to VGA

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brent posted NEW: WipperSnapper Hardware Catalog #WorksWithWipperSnapper

brent

NEW: WipperSnapper Hardware Catalog #WorksWithWipperSnapper

❄️ Deep winter greetings from the Adafruit IO team! ❄️ Have you ever thought to yourself… “I’d like to use WipperSnapper for my next project, but I’m not sure what hardware I can use!” If so, we’ve got just the thing for you! Introducing the… Works with WipperSnapper WipperSnapper, Adafruit IO’s no-code embedded and IoT project creation system, now supports so many popular devices (34) and components (134) it’s getting hard to think of a project you can’t put together with it. So we created a new page, “Works with WipperSnapper”, to make it easy to plan your no-code projects ...

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Adafruit IO, adafruit learning technologies, wippersnapper

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Anne Barela posted A generative pen-trained transformer

Anne Barela

A generative pen-trained transformer

When GPT-3.5 was first released, Teddy Warner had a project idea… What is a polargraph? And why is it wall-mounted? Well, a polargraph is a vertically-mounted drawing machine, and I figure what better than art on your wall if not an epic machine that makes art on your wall! The operating principle of the polargraph is simple enough. Take some rectangular work area with a motor in each of the top corners, string a belt over each of those motors, append a counterweight on one side of each belt, and attach the other side of both belts to a single ...

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art, Artificial intelligence

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John Park posted John Park's CircuitPython Parsec: NeoPixel Starburst on Trellis

John Park

John Park’s CircuitPython Parsec: NeoPixel Starburst on Trellis

https://youtu.be/rfSV7Vy3rY8 #circuitpythonparsec Create starburst animations on the NeoTrellis M4 using CircuitPython. code example To learn about CircuitPython: https://circuitpython.org

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CircuitPython

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Jessie Mae posted "tbish" almost on "synthiota" board

Jessie Mae

“tbish” almost on “synthiota” board

todbot shared this video on Youtube! The code and schematics are available here: https://github.com/todbot/synthiota

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Synthesizer

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synth, tbish

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Ben posted SmartCoop - Automated Chicken Tender with Raspberry Pi #piday #raspberrypi

Ben

SmartCoop – Automated Chicken Tender with Raspberry Pi #piday #raspberrypi

Maintaining a chicken coop is a romantic notion but the reality sounds to be a little more work than your average egg enthusiast would want to take on. Raspberry Pi shares the story of SmartCoop.tech‘s journey to automate a lot of the drudgery of backyard farming. Timer and sensors monitor water levels, feed allotment ...

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Takara posted Raspberry Pi Weather Dashboard #piday

Takara

Raspberry Pi Weather Dashboard #piday

Check the 5-day forecast with this cool weather dashboard utilizing a Raspberry Pi. mircemk shares how to build your own on instructables. How to create a professional, full-screen weather dashboard featuring a 5-day forecast and dynamic meteogram using the Elecrow Pi Terminal and Raspberry Pi.

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Jessie Mae posted Sekka Zusetsu: A Book of Snowflakes (1832)

Jessie Mae

Sekka Zusetsu: A Book of Snowflakes (1832)

Doi Toshitsura, the fourth daimyō of Koga Domain started observing snowflakes as his hobby and this book is considered the first Japanese figure collection of snowflakes Via publicdomainrevue.org Titled Sekka Zusetsu (雪華図説), this 1832 book of woodblock prints by Doi Toshitsura (1789–1848) reflects twenty years of a life devoted to “snow flowers” (sekka). An Edo-era ...

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phillip torrone posted Full-circle Test-driven Firmware Development with OpenClaw

phillip torrone

Full-circle Test-driven Firmware Development with OpenClaw

Click video thumbnail to view on YouTube. Ladyada: “I’ve only had OpenClaw installed on this Raspberry Pi 5 for a couple of days, but boy, have we burned through a lot of tokens and learned a lot. Including what I think is a really fun improvement in my development process: “Agentic test-driven firmware development.” I’ve used LLMs for writing code as a sort of pair-programming setup, where I dictate exactly what I want done. But this is the first time that I’m giving full access to the hardware to the LLMs and letting Claude Opus 4.5 as a manager to ...

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openclaw, Raspberry Pi

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Stephanie posted Every Way the Brooklyn Bridge Has Changed Over Time

Stephanie

Every Way the Brooklyn Bridge Has Changed Over Time

In 6th grade, my science, math and social studies classes teamed up to spend a month covering the Brooklyn Bridge. We read books, watched documentaries and did our very best to recreate the bridge with tooth picks. At the end of the month we celebrated the closure of the unit by visiting…you guessed it… Roebling’s ...

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Ben posted The Beautiful Mess that Was BEAST WARS #SaturdayMorningCartoons #VintageCGI

Ben

The Beautiful Mess that Was BEAST WARS #SaturdayMorningCartoons #VintageCGI

BEAST WARS was a bit of an anomaly. A Transformers spin-off that ran from 1996 to 1999, the show was one of the first series to be fully CGI, and it made a point to let you know. This was in an era when studios were beginning to cram CGI into everything, maybe prematurely. BEAST ...

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Ben posted The Beautiful Mess that Was BEAST WARS #SaturdayMorningCartoons #VintageCGI

Ben

The Beautiful Mess that Was BEAST WARS #SaturdayMorningCartoons #VintageCGI

BEAST WARS was a bit of an anomaly. A Transformers spin-off that ran from 1996 to 1999, the show was one of the first series to be fully CGI, and it made a point to let you know. This was in an era when studios were beginning to cram CGI into everything, maybe prematurely. BEAST ...

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Ben posted Light Up GitHub Actions with a Tri-Color Tower Light

Ben

Light Up GitHub Actions with a Tri-Color Tower Light

Use the Adafruit Learning System to build a GitHub Actions Status Tower Light As it is, to keep track of the Actions status of a PR, you would need to keep it open in a visible tab in your browser, and check on it periodically to find out where it’s at. Not anymore! You can ...

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Takara posted Scientists are Tracking Glacial Change with Landsat and Radar

Takara

Scientists are Tracking Glacial Change with Landsat and Radar

An animation shows glaciers in the Karakoram range of Pakistan with monthly ice-velocity measurements overlaid from January through December. On Baltoro Glacier, red areas, indicating high ice velocities, propagate slowly downslope throughout the melting season. NASA/Chad Greene via NASA NASA scientists studied and analyzed over 36 million satellite images and Landsat data to track the ...

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Takara posted Exploding Black Holes

Takara

Exploding Black Holes

Physicists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst share their research on black holes and the fundamental nature of the universe. Check out their research published in Physical Review Letters. In 2023, a subatomic particle called a neutrino crashed into Earth with such a high amount of energy that it should have been impossible. In fact, ...

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Takara posted Exploding Black Holes

Takara

Exploding Black Holes

Physicists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst share their research on black holes and the fundamental nature of the universe. Check out their research published in Physical Review Letters. In 2023, a subatomic particle called a neutrino crashed into Earth with such a high amount of energy that it should have been impossible. In fact, ...

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Stephanie posted Building a BMO Local AI Agent

Stephanie

Building a BMO Local AI Agent

I could not stop my squeal of glee when my YouTube algorithm handed me brenpoly’s BMO build. Excuse me while I 😻. I built a fully functional, talking BMO from Adventure Time using a Raspberry Pi 5 and local AI models. In this video, I break down the hardware I used, designing and assembling a ...

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Stephanie posted Adafruit Weekly Editorial Round-Up: TMP119, Open Claw on Raspberry Pi 5 & More!

Stephanie

Adafruit Weekly Editorial Round-Up: TMP119, Open Claw on Raspberry Pi 5 & More!

ADAFRUIT WEEKLY EDITORIAL ROUND-UP We’ve got so much happening here at Adafruit that it’s not always easy to keep up! Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered. Each week we’ll be posting a handy round-up of what we’ve been up to, ranging from learn guides to blog articles, videos, and more. BLOG ⌨️ The TMP119 is ...

naive galeBOT Feb 8, 2026, 9:15 PM

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Takara posted 3D-Printed Chocolate Molds #ValentinesDay

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3D-Printed Chocolate Molds #ValentinesDay

Running out of time and no idea what to get the ones you love? Win their hearts over with custom chocolates. 3D printing food is here and its delicious! Although we cant 3D print chocolate on our Makerbot quite yet, you can design and print your own chocolate molds just in time for Valentine’s Day. ...

naive galeBOT Feb 8, 2026, 10:37 PM

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phillip torrone posted Desk of Ladyada – OpenClaw, eInk Hacking & Vibe-Coding an Oscilloscope

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Desk of Ladyada – OpenClaw, eInk Hacking & Vibe-Coding an Oscilloscope

This week at the Desk of Ladyada (video), we’re comin’ back from maternity leave and getting spun up with a bunch of projects. First, a fun mailbag item: the XTEInk ‘pocket’ reader running crosspoint open firmware on an ESP32-C3. Since it’s running an Espressif chip, we could also install CircuitPython or WipperSnapper on it…a great side-effect of more off-the-shelf goods coming with ESP32 chips! See also our Yoto-hacking guide on learn. Next, we’ve been really enjoying running OpenClaw on a Pi 5 and connecting it up to Adafruit hardware to do ‘full circle’ test-driven development. We have Anthropic Opus do ...

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naive galeBOT Feb 9, 2026, 4:46 AM

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phillip torrone posted "Any User Who Has a 3D Printer Would Have This Software Installed" ... PRINT&GO's Plan to Become the DRM of 3D Printing

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“Any User Who Has a 3D Printer Would Have This Software Installed” … PRINT&GO’s Plan to Become the DRM of 3D Printing

PRINT&GO is a 3D printer management platform based in Lleida, Spain, that claims over 420,000 users. They claim their module, 3D GUN’T, scans print files against a weapons database and blocks jobs it flags as firearm components. The Manhattan District Attorney’s office has been pushing 3D printer manufacturers to bundle this software into their machines… Not as an option, but as a requirement (press release & PDF). It’s not just the DA. New York State has proposed legislation that would require 3D printers to detect and refuse to print gun parts. We covered the bill and Michael Weinberg’s technical takedown ...

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naive galeBOT Feb 9, 2026, 1:45 PM

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Stephanie posted Celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth with NYC Parks

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Celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth with NYC Parks

This month the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation is hosting a ton of events to celebrate Black history: This February, join us we reflect on the Black experience in New York City and celebrate the legacies of Black trailblazers. Check out our virtual and in-person exhibits and join us for Urban Park Ranger-led ...