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PROJECT
106

Which CircuitPython Board is Right for You?

By Adafruit Industries

Pick a feature and find your board!

BLOG
203

NeoPixel Halloween Costume - Tips for Costume Electronics

By bekathwia

NeoPixel technology adds a touch of magic to Halloween costumes. Discover expert tips for adding dazzling lights and effects to your costume electronics.

PROJECT

Electronic Affirmation Mirror

By bekathwia

How to build an encouraging mirror which scrolls affirming quotes over your reflection.

PROJECT

Webcam Privacy Friend

By bekathwia

I made a motorized cover for my webcam in the shape of an eyeball.

PROJECT

LED Cylon Scooter

By bekathwia

It was easy to add a chasing LED animation to the grille of my 80s Honda Elite scooter

TUTORIAL
252

Getting Started with Microsoft MakeCode Maker

By Maker.io Staff

This article introduces you to the online simulation and coding app, and provides an overview of the most important features.

PROJECT

New York Hot Dog Experience

By bekathwia

How to create a miniature New York City hotdog cart, complete with electronic and 3D printed toppings dispensers.

PROJECT
24

Another Ambassador Moment: Closed-Loop DC Motor Control

By Robby Huang

In this short article, we’ll cover the different types of DC motors that are out there (and why you might want to use them) before examining what closed-loop control is and why you might want to include it in your designs (or not!).

BLOG
1,602

Python on Hardware

By Maker.io Staff

A whole generation of programmers have now grown up with the web, where JavaScript is the de facto language for creating dynamic user interfaces and managing databases.

PROJECT
421

Make It Glow How to Solder NeoPixels, A Beginner's Guide

By Adafruit Industries

This guide is for beginners who are ready to take the next step in DIY electronics: putting that soldering iron to use to add NeoPixel or other addressable LEDs

BLOG
837

Freeform Circuit Sculptures

By ASHLEY

Freeform circuit sculptures is the art of creating a sculpture from electrical components using brass rods or wire to build the circuit into form.

PROJECT
44

Building CircuitPython

By Adafruit Industries

Adafruit's CircuitPython is an open-source implementation of Python for microcontrollers.