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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… |
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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… |
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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… |
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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.… |
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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… |
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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… |
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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… |
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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.… |
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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… |
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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.… |