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Why Your USB-C Cable Won't Program Your Microcontroller

By PTSolns

Some USB-C cables only charge and can’t upload code to microcontrollers like the Nano Flip or ESP32 microWatt. Learn why your cable might be the issue.

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How to Install Brass Heat Set Inserts in 3D Printed Parts

By PTSolns

Learn to install M3 brass inserts in 3D prints for strong, pro-grade fastening. Includes tools, tips, and a free practice board to perfect your technique.

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Final Build Reveal: The Pixel Ball Showdown

By Zach Hipps

Check out the final game rules, mechanics, and full gameplay test of Pixel Ball—powered by RP2040 and RGB LEDs.

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17 Tips for Electronics Beginners

By bekathwia

Better soldering, cleaner builds, and fewer mistakes: explore real-world lessons for electronics beginners in this practical advice guide.

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My 100th Video Was a Total Mystery Build Challenge

By Zach Hipps

For my 100th video, my team sent me mystery parts—no plan, just chaos and LEDs. Here’s how I tried to turn it into a working game.

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Unleash Your Inner Maker with The New PocketBeagle 2

By Travis Foss

Looking for a low-power development board? The PocketBeagle 2 is compact, portable, and ready to power your next innovation.

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XRP Robot Obstacle Course: A Workshop with 4th Graders at DigiKey

By Travis Foss

DigiKey hosted a hands-on robotics workshop for a group of enthusiastic 4th graders visiting ‎as part of a school field trip. Knowing we’d only have about 30 minutes with each group, I ‎wanted to create an experience that offered a quick win while also introducing some deeper ‎problem-solving opportunities.

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Belkin Stand Pro Teardown: What Makes Auto-Tracking Work?

By bekathwia

A full teardown of the Belkin Auto-Tracking Stand Pro, featuring CT scans, circuit board analysis, and component breakdowns.

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Laser Engraving Demystified: A Product and Technical Guide

By Jonathan Webb

Fiber, CO2, diode, or UV—each laser has strengths and weaknesses. Find out which is best for your engraving projects.

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Machinechat and SparkFun, Bringing AI-Powered IoT to the Masses

By Nate_Larson

Say goodbye to coding headaches! AI and plug-and-play hardware make building IoT systems faster and easier than ever before.

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Hacksmith’s Battlebot Strategy: How We Took on Valkyrie & Hypershock

By The Hacksmith

Discover how AI and advanced materials helped us battle Valkyrie, Hypershock, and Tombstone in this season of Battlebots.

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Hacksmith Industries' Jet-Powered Snow Racer Aims for Land Speed Glory

By The Hacksmith

Hacksmith Industries turns a GT Snow Racer into a jet-powered rocket on ice. Can it break the land speed record?