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Where code meets craft.
Articles, guides and news about coders applying software to DIY projects: circuits, robots, smart homes, 3D printing and more.
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View all →Web-Controlled RGB LED Strip with ESP32
Have an ESP32 host its own color-picker web page for a WS2812/NeoPixel strip — no app, no cloud account, just open a browser on the local network.
Live Video Streaming to a Browser with ESP32-CAM
Stream live MJPEG video straight from an ESP32-CAM to any browser on the local network, viewable from a phone or laptop with zero apps — with the core streaming handler code.
Laser Tripwire Security Alarm with Arduino
Build a movie-style laser tripwire with a laser module and an LDR light sensor — with automatic baseline calibration on boot and debouncing to kill false alarms.
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View all →The Global Open-Hardware Community Is Making DIY More Accessible Than Ever
From international forums to public GitHub schematics, open hardware keeps lowering the barrier between coders and DIY, no matter where you are.
Why the ESP32-S3 Is Becoming the Default Choice for DIY Projects
A look at why the ESP32-S3 microcontroller line keeps showing up in maker projects: simpler on-device AI, more GPIO pins, and native USB support.
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