Posts Tagged ‘Adafruit’
Paragon Project: Hacking a Coffee Machine
Winter is upon us. For those of us in the northern hemisphere, the days are growing shorter and it’s harder and harder to get out of bed. In this installment of our Paragon Projects series, we’re looking at a project that’ll be even more useful as the days grow shorter: hacking a coffee machine. This…
Read MoreParagon Project: The Last Watch You’ll Ever Need
The idea of this project is to create a smartwatch that will last 10 years on a single charge. As its maker dubs in on the Hackaday page, it’s “the last watch you’ll ever need.” That maker is Valentine Balkanski and I’m very excited to feature this project here. It’s still a work-in-progress, but things…
Read MoreParagon Project: Linux Handheld Terminal
In our Paragon Projects series, we highlight the coolest projects that we find. This Linux Handheld Terminal though fits into a very special genre. It’s a tool that can help you develop even more awesome projects. It was put together by Balazs, who then published the details over at Hackaday and made the whole thing…
Read MoreParagon Project: Microcontroller Computer
Today, we’re covering a project put together by Naveen Kumar over at hackster.io, which is a Linux computer made with microcontrollers: a microcontroller computer! Based on an Arduino Nano ESP32, this little computer is a great little project to get up and running – especially if you’re looking to set it up for home automation…
Read MoreThe Best Raspberry Pi HATS, accessories, & breakouts
The best part about the Raspberry Pi is its community. That includes the vendors and accessories makers. In this post, we’re going to talk about a plethora of the best HATS, accessories, and breakouts for your Raspberry Pi. If you are new to the Raspberry Pi, you might find the brands difficult to navigate. Here’s…
Read MoreEverything about the Raspberry Pi Pico
If you are looking to buy your first Raspberry Pi, the Pico could be a very attractive option. But the real question here is whether the Raspberry Pi Pico is right for you. There are many pros and cons in buying the Raspberry Pi Pico and it’s important to understand the adage “horses for courses.”…
Read MoreCircuitPython, Adafruit Feather RP2040, and I2C
As you probably guessed by the title, this article discusses CircuitPython, the Adafruit Feather RP2040, and the I2C communication protocol. The RP2040 has two I2C controllers – good for example, when you want to run two I2C devices with the same I2C address. In my test setup, I have an Adafruit Feather RP2040 microcontroller board,…
Read MoreRaspberry Pi Pico and MicroPython on Windows
This article answers the question: How do I use the Raspberry Pi Pico with MicroPython on Windows? We also show how to install the right driver for “Board CDC” (which the Pico will show up as once MicroPython is installed) on Windows 8.1. (We will also discuss the differences between MicroPython and CircuitPython where applicable…
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