Compared to the Arduino Uno of old, modern microcontrollers are absolutely tiny — especially for the amount of processing ...

"Where did my pet go?" If you have a pet, you've probably asked this question at least once. One moment they're playing ...

There are a lot of ESP32-based development boards out there– and why not? It’s a versatile chip that can be used in all sorts ...

The summer of 2026 brings these latest Raspberry Pi HATs that offer new capabilities extending from AI inferencing and ...

Setting it up is really easy.

Watching fish glide silently around a tank is one of the most relaxing hobbies a person can pick up, but keeping an actual aquarium alive comes with a long list of chores. Regular tank cleanings, ...

Engineers have developed robotic fish that mimic real aquatic life, offering an aquarium experience without the upkeep. These ...

I designed Optocam Zero to have a very compact, carry everywhere and have fun sort of camera. As I was inspired by Kodak charmera and similar toy cameras, I wanted it to be feel playful, enjoyable and ...

The ESP32 keeps finding new jobs in my house.

From automated cat shelters to unique video game controllers, a quick look online reveals a treasure trove of Raspberry Pi projects that sit somewhere between mad science and marvels of engineering.

You'd be hard pressed to find a tiny rectangle more versatile than the humble Raspberry Pi single-board computer. Since its inception in Cambridge in 2012, the Raspberry Pi has served as a springboard ...

The A8PicoCart is a multi-cart for the Atari 8-bit (XL/XE) which you can make at home with only basic soldering skills. It is based on my earlier UnoCart design but uses a very inexpensive Raspberry ...