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RP2040 Board Comparison - Which RP2040 Board Should You Buy
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has released its very own system-on-chip in the RP2040. While its Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller uses the RP2040, there are other MCUs based on Pi Silicon. Compare the Raspberry Pi Pico vs. Adafruit Feather RP2040 vs. Adafruit ItsyBitsy RP2040 vs. Pimoroni Tiny RP2040 vs. SparkFun Thing Plus vs. SparkFun Pro Micro vs. SparkFun MicroMod and find out which RP2040 board is best!
Electromaker Show Episode 31
Welcome to the Electromaker Show, episode 31! This week saw some neat Raspberry Pi Pico projects, the Tube map drawn on a BBC micro:bit, and an Inkplate 10 released. Check out these top maker, tech, DIY, IoT, embedded, and crowdfunding news stories from the week!
Electromaker Show Episode 30
Welcome to the Electromaker show, episode 30! This week saw some major news with the release of the Raspberry Pi Pico, the Raspberry Pi Foundation's first-ever microcontroller. Plus, the Plybot 3D printer seeks crowdfunding, a new crop of Arduino RP2040 boards are popping up, and more maker madness!
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!
Maker Board Spotlight: Arduino Uno
Learn all about the Arduino Uno, from its specs to what it can do! Find out the difference in an Arduino board versus the Arduino IDE, compare the Arduino Uno vs. Mega vs. Micro vs. Every, and learn whether you should use an Arduino Uno!
Best Adafruit NeoPixels Devices
Adafruit's NeoPixels individually-addressable LED lights come in all shapes and sizes. Check out the best Adafruit NeoPixels devices, from light strips and through-hole LEDs to matrices and everything in between!
Electromaker Show Episode 29
Welcome to the Electromaker show, episode 29! This week saw a boozy barrel Raspberry Pi barcade, DIY Thor’s Hammer, Little Bee current & magnetic field probe, plus more awesome maker stories. Check out these maker, tech, DIY, IoT, crowdfunding, and embedded updates!
Maker Board Spotlight: SeeedStudio BeagleBone Green
Learn all about the BeagleBoard BeagleBone Green and BeagleBone Green Wireless, from what they can do to specs and if this is the right single-board computer to fit your needs!
What is a Microcontroller
What is a microcontroller and what can a microcontroller do? Learn about MCUs vs SBCs, the difference in a microcontroller and microprocessor, plus more!
Electromaker Show Episode 28
Catch up on this week's latest maker, tech, DIY, IoT, crowdfunding, and embedded news stories! Highlights include an ESP32-based retro game console that's being crowdfunded, the Brainfuino Arduino clone, PiBoy CM4 & SRX handheld retro gaming consoles leaked, and a powerful ARM SBC in the Inforce 6560.
What are Adafruit NeoPixels and Should You Use Them?
What exactly is Adafruit NeoPixels? These high-quality individually-addressable RGB LEDs are great for a variety of projects. From what NeoPixels are and which NeoPixel devices exist to what you can make with them, here's a primer on Adafruit NeoPixels LEDs!
Your Child Wants an Arduino -- Where Do You Start?
Children (and beginners) need the right foothold to get started with great tools, and the Arduino is no different. With many different versions of the board available over the years, it’s entirely possible that potential users have been put off.
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!
Adafruit Huzzah Feather ESP8266 Specs and More
The Adafruit Huzzah Feather with ESP8266 is a great Arduino-compatible microcontroller. It can be used with the Arduino IDE, MicroPython, and NodeMCU Lua. It's great for smart home automation, home security, and a variety of other purposes. Learn all about the Adafruit Huzzah Feather ESp8266, from its specs to what it can do and a breakdown of ESP32 vs ESP8266.
What is Grove System Arduino Seeed Studio
The Grove system for Arduino is an open-hardware ecosystem for beginners. It's easy-to-use with plug-and-play connector cables that eliminate soldering or complex wiring, Arduino IDE connectivity, and tons of modules or sensors for fast, easy prototyping. Learn all about what the Seeed Studio Grove system for Arduino is, what modules are available, how cables work, plus more!
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!
LattePanda Alpha Specs and More
The LattePanda Alpha is an x86 SBC that can run Windows 10 as well as full-fledged x86 Linux desktop distros like Ubuntu, Pop!_OS, and Debian. It's powered by an Intel Core M3-8100Y dual-core CPU and an Intel UHD 615 iGPU. Outfitted with M.2 connectors, an Arduino co-processor, and fantastic I/O, the LattePanda Alpha is a powerful single-board computer that boasts desktop-replacement capabilities and can serve several purposes, from digital signage and embedded devices to gaming, emulation, and HTPC use.
Best Raspberry Pi Alternatives
When selecting a Raspberry Pi alternative, think about what you plan to use your single board computer for. This ultimately determines which SBC is most appropriate for your needs with an exploration of the best alternatives for Raspberry Pi boards.