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Best Seeed Studio Grove Modules, Sensors, and Accessories
If you're using Seeed Studio's Grove ecosystem for Arduino, you'll want the right accessories. Check out the best Seeed Studio Grove modules, sensors, and peripherals including moisture sensors, breadboards, and more!
Raspberry Pi OS, Imager Updates - Chromium version 84, PulseAudio, and More
The Raspberry Pi Foundation rolled out major updates to Raspberry Pi OS and the Raspberry Pi Imager in December, 2020. Check out the latest updates including printer support, Chromium version 84, PulseAudio, a more streamlined imager, and more!
Electromaker Show Episode 27
Welcome to the Electromaker show, episode 27! This week saw the PD Micro Arduino-compatible board with programmable power delivery launch, a Wi-Fi mesh system that’s open-source and hackable debuted, an Odroid Blue Box for Home Assistant was revealed, plus a Raspberry Pi LoFi hip hop radio was built. Check out these maker, tech, DIY, IoT, crowdfunding, and embedded updates!
Electromaker Show Episode 26
Welcome to the Electromaker show, episode 26! This week saw an Arduino CLI update, the Banana Pi BPI-M5 SBC hit shelves, and a new maker board, the Hackboard 2, has been revealed. Check out these maker, tech, DIY, IoT, crowdfunding, and embedded updates!
Best Linux Operating Systems for the Raspberry Pi
Check out the best Linux OSes for the Raspberry Pi. From Raspberry Pi Linux distros for desktop use to gaming, HTPC use, and everything in between, these are the best Linux distros for the Raspberry Pi!
UDOO Bolt Specs and More
The UDOO Bols maker board is an x86 single-board computer that's great for a variety of purposes. From high-end retro gaming emulation to AI and machine learning techniques, the UDOO Bolt V3 and V8 SBCs are fantastic choices. Learn all about the AMD Ryzen V1000 embedded-powered UDOO Bolt boards, from compatible OSes like Windows, Linux, and Android to what it can do and if you should buy one!
Orange Pi Zero2 Specs and More
The Orange Pi Zero2 SBC is a competent little maker board with a low price tag. Rocking a quad-core Allwinner system-on-a-chip (SoC), the Orange Pi 2 maker board can run Linux and Android. But should you buy it? Learn all about the Orange Pi Zero2, from what it is to whether or not this is the right single-board computer for your needs!
Electromaker Show Episode 23
Catch up on the latest maker, tech, DIY, IoT, embedded, and crowdfunding updates for the week of November 16, 2020 featuring a 3D-printed modular MIDI playset, liquid-cooled Raspberry Pi, DIY Arduino-based resin 3D printer, and more!
Electromaker Show Episode 19
Welcome to the Electromaker Show, episode 19! Here are the latest maker, tech, DIY, IoT, and embedded updates from the week of October 19, 2020.
NVIDIA Jetson Nano 2GB Developer Kit Announced for $59
An NVIDIA Jetson Nano 2GB Developer Kit has been announced! The new 2GB NVIDIA Jetson NANO dev kit clocks in at $59 USD and comes with free online training and certification for easy AI at home. It's one of the best single-board computers on the market.
Best Raspberry Pi Smart Home Software Options
Check out the best Raspberry Pi smart home software options for building Raspberry Pi smart home hubs and getting started with smart home control and automation. Learn all about Raspberry Pi smart home automation, from AI (artificial intelligence) assistants to Linux smart home hubs and more.
BeagleBone AI Specs and More
Learn all about the BeagleBone AI maker board, from its specs to what it can do and if you should buy the BeagleBone AI or not!
Best Electromaker Community Projects August 2020 Edition
From Wi-Fi controlled blinds to a 3D-printable CNC drawing machine, these are the best Electromaker community projects from August 2020!
Seeed Studio NPi i.MX6ULL Dev Board Specs and More
The Seeed Studio NPi i.MX6ULL Linux SBC is a dev board that's powerful and well-specced. With its 40-pin GPIO header plus dual Ethernet jacks, it's a great option for smart home automation.
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!
Electromaker Show Episode 10
. This week saw the Elecrow CrowPi 2 Raspberry Pi laptop reviewed, a Raspberry Pi Zero modular tiny desktop built, a George Michael “Careless Whisper”-playing hair-blowing robot created, and more!
How to Install Plex on the RockPro64
The Pine64 RockPro64 is a Rockchip RK3399 SoC powered SBC, and one of the best SBCs for NAS use. Learn how to install Plex on the RockPro64!
How to Make a Raspberry Pi VPN Server
Learn how to make a Raspberry Pi VPN server using OpenVPN, PiVPN, Surfshark, and WireGuard! You can set up a VPN tunnel for access to your home network while away.