Miniware very kindly sent me a DS211 Mini Oscilloscope to review. In this post I’ll be sharing my thoughts on the device, and how it can be used in your own projects. Introduction and Features Th...

Take a look at the latest video to see the latest progress on the modular biped. For more details on the topics discussed, keep reading. Pi 5 Issues (and fixes) As I have been working on a num...

The Raspberry Pi 5 is the latest single-board computer from the Raspberry Pi Foundation. It is a significant upgrade from the Raspberry Pi 4, with a new 64-bit processor, more RAM, and a new form f...

Ever wondered how NeoPixels work? Let’s take a look at two examples: the WS2812B and SK6812, and how they can be used to create a chain of individually addressable RGB LEDs. Images captured using ...

Are you interested in creating PCBs? KiCad offers a simple and free way to design your own PCBs and have them manufactured. Let’s take a look! Introduction Makers often find that prototyping elec...

LINKMICRO were kind enough to provide a LM249MS Digital Microscope for review. This is a versatile microscope that can be used for a variety of applications including SMD soldering and slide inspec...

Pre-release Raspberry Pi 5 During October the team over at Pi Towers were kind enough to send me a new Raspberry Pi 5 to test with the Modular Biped project. This included the new Pi 5, the active...

Emir Hamurcu is a 17 year old maker from Turkey who has been working on a bipedal robot using the Modular Robotics Framework. He very kindly allowed me to interview him about his project and his jo...

If you’re looking for a laptop that’s easy to upgrade and customize, look no further than the Framework Laptop. This laptop is designed to be modular, which means you can easily swap out components...

Many makers use software or 3D models as part of their projects and need a safe way to store those files and share them with others. Git is a great tool for this and is used by many makers and deve...