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Pocket-Sized Dedicated Pedometer An open-source Pedometer based on ESP32

This DIY step counter is built around the Waveshare ESP32-S3 1.8" AMOLED Touch Display Board, designed for precise step…

Laser Microphone Laser Microphone - Capturing Sound Through Reflected Light

A YouTuber recently showcased a homemade laser microphone, a surveillance device capable of picking up sound from a…

DIY Mini Robotic Arm Enhancing Micro Robotic Arm with a Smart Counterweight

A hobbyist has shared his recent project on building a micro robot arm with balanced counterweights, designed for…

DIY Ionic Plasma Thruster DIY Ionic Plasma Thruster Built with a Homemade Transformer

Inspired by NASA aerospace engineering, this project features a plasma thruster, designed to maximize efficiency and increase the voltage output.…

ESP32 Undocumented Commands Espressif Shuts Down “Backdoor” Hysteria: ESP32 Debugging Feature Misrepresented as Security Threat

A recent controversy has emerged around Espressif’s ESP32 microcontroller, following the discovery of undocumented Bluetooth HCI commands by…

OpenMote OpenMote: An ESP32-S3 Based Smart Controller for Makers

We have seen many DIY Smart remotes, just like the Smart Universal Remote we have built a while back or the OMOTE, yet another ESP3 based smart…

Cyberdeck Brain Scanner DIY Brain Scanner: A Custom-Built Cyberdeck for Meditation and Focus Tracker

What if you could track your brain activity while focusing or unwinding? Maker The Civitas Universe took that curiosity to the next level by…

Interfacing digital Caliper with Raspberry Pi Interfacing a Digital Caliper with Raspberry Pi to Measure CNC Lead Screw Accuracy

A hobbyist assessed CNC lead screw accuracy by building a setup using digital calipers interfaced with a Raspberry Pi.…

Staircase Lighting DIY Staircase Lighting with mmWave Radar and ESP32

A youtuber has developed a lighting system for staircases using the ESP32 module, the RD D03E mmWave radar sensor, and…

ESP-SparkBot Meet ESP-SparkBot: An Open Source AI-Powered Desktop Companion

ESP-SparkBot is a compact AI-powered robot built on the ESP32-S3, offering voice interaction, image recognition, and multimedia capabilities.…