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Electromaker Show Episode 15: Raspberry Pi SNES Controller, NeoPixel Simulator, and More!
Welcome to the Electromaker show, episode 14! This week saw a Raspberry Pi Zero SNES controller game console NeoPixel simulator, open-hardware super-secure FPGA phone, and more!
Electromaker Show Episode 14
Welcome to the Electromaker Show, episode 14! This week saw a ton of inventive projects, from a do-it-yourself electric skateboard to DOOM running on a pregnancy test
Best Raspberry Pi Heatsinks and Fans to Keep You Raspberry Pi Cool Under Load
Check out the best Raspberry Pi heatsinks on the market! From budget anodized aluminium heatsinks to combo heatsinks and fans, or heatsink cases, these are the best actively-cooled and passively-cooled Raspberry Pi heatsink options available!
Best Arduino Modules You can Buy - From Temperature Sensors to Ultrasonic Sensors and More!
Explore the best Arduino modules for completing robotics, environmental sensing, and smart home projects with microcontrollers such as Arduinos and Arduino clone MCUs! From obstacle detection modules to IR sensors and temp and humidity modules, these are the best add-ons and sensors for Arduino you need to buy!
Elecrow CrowPi2 Review: More than a Raspberry Pi Laptop
The Elecrow CrowPi2 Raspberry Pi-powered laptop is a fantastic STEAM learning platform. Its Linux-based OS is great for teaching Scratch, block-based programming, and even coding like Python. There are tons of included accessories such as sensors, game controllers, and a microSD card with RetroPie pre-installed. The CrowPi 2 is a good value beginner-friendly Raspberry Pi starter kit.
Electromaker Show Episode 9
Check out the latest maker, tech, and DIY stories including an Arduino greenhouse gas monitoring system Raspberry Pi Philips Hue controller, and more!
Best Arduino Accessories
From LEDs and breadboards to oscilloscopes, GPS modules, stepper motors, and servos, these are the best Arduino accessories you need to buy. Whether you need an Arduino LCD, temperature or moisture sensor, or something else, there's an Arduino-compatible component to fit your needs.
What is Raspberry Pi OS?
The distro formerly known as Raspbian is now Raspberry Pi OS. But what IS Raspberry Pi OS and why the name change? Along with the Raspberry Pi 4 8GB and a 64-bit Raspberry Pi OS, the name has been changed. Find out why!
Raspberry Pi 4 vs Raspberry Pi 3 B+ vs Raspberry Pi 3 A+ vs Raspberry Pi Zero: Which Raspberry Pi Should You Buy
Compare the Raspberry 4 vs. Pi 3 B+ vs. Raspberry Pi 3 A+ vs. Raspberry Pi Zero and find out which Raspberry Pi you should buy! From whether the 8GB Raspberry Pi 4 is worth it to who should get what board, find out the best Raspberry Pi for your needs.
The Best Single-Board Computer for Robotics - Best SBCs for Robotics
Check out the best SBCs for robotics, from the Nvidia Jetson Nano which is the most powerful single board computer available to the Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone Black, and everything in-between!
What is Open-Source?
Learn all about open-source! From what open-source is, benefits of open-source, the relationship between Linux and open-source, and why FOSS doesn't always mean free to use, here's everything you ever wanted to know about open-source!
MyMiniFactory Contest Announced
In partnership with MyMiniFactory, Electromaker is launching a 3D printing design contest! Re-design our 3D printed Electromaker Kits DIY Mood Lamp for a chance to win cool prizes from Anycubic!
ESP32 vs ESP8266 which is better
Learn all about the ESP32 vs. ESP8266, from what the ESP32 and ESP8266 are, why you should use them, and which microcontroller is best!
Custom IoT Solutions - Intro to Internet of Things
Learn about custom IoT solutions, from what a custom internet of things application is, common uses, and why a DIY IoT app may be better than an off-the-shelf solution.
How to Install Plasma Bigscreen OS for the Raspberry Pi 4 - Review and Tutorial
Learn how to install Plasma Bigscreen OS for the Raspberry Pi 4! This KDE-based Linux operating system is a DIY smart TV OS for the Pi4 that includes a ten-foot interface and Mycroft AI smart voice assistant for a smart home hub and entertainment PC all-in-one.
Best Raspberry Pi Programming Resources
Check out the best Raspberry Pi programming resources you can use, from text editors such as Leafpad and GNU Nano, to multi-language IDEs like Geany, and Java IDEs such as BlueJ and Greenfoot.
Best SBC for Retro Gaming Emulation
Single-board computers can be great for retro gaming and running ROMs for various systems. Check out the best SBC for emulation, from the Raspberry Pi to the RockPro64, ASUS Tinker Board, Odroid XU4, Odroid N2 and H2, UDOO Bolt, and more!
Best Raspberry Pi Software
Check out the best Raspberry Pi software you can install, from Chromium for web browsing to Audacity for audio editing, VLC and Kodi for media playback, and more! There are tons of Raspberry Pi apps you can download.