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What is the RP2350 High-Speed Transmit Interface (HSTX)?

By Maker.io Staff

Clear overview of HSTX architecture—async FIFO, command expander, output shifters—and where it fits in maker projects.

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First FPGA Project - Getting Fancy with PWM

By SparkFun Electronics

When you first buy an Alchitry Au+, Alchitry Au, or Alchitry Cu board, the default FPGA configuration creates a fancy wave effect on the LEDs. In this tutorial we are going to walk through different steps for how to make something like this.

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How does a CoreXY Gantry System Work?

By Andrew Kazour

Learn how CoreXY uses crossed belts and two motors to move payloads with speed, precision, and reduced mass compared to Cartesian systems.

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Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 9 - Capacitor Charge Circuit

By Kitronik Maker

Experiment 9 from the Inventors Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico, in which we explore a capacitor charging circuit.

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Intro to ROS Part 6: Services, Requests, and Responses with C++

By ShawnHymel

In this tutorial, we will see how services work by creating a custom server and client in C++ ROS nodes.

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From Webcam to Cloud: Building an IoT-Ready Computer Vision System

By Hector Eduardo Tovar Mendoza

Use a laptop webcam, OpenCV, YOLOv8, and MQTT to detect objects in real time and publish events to the cloud. Code and setup included.

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How-To: Read and Understand Technical Datasheets

By Maker.io Staff

Learn essential skills for interpreting electronic component documentation. Explore pin configurations, operating conditions, truth tables, and timing diagrams.

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Faster printf Debugging (Part 3)

By Nathan Jones

Learn serialization and COBS framing to send debug logs at lightning speed from STM32 boards. Compare MessagePack, FlatBuffers, & bitproto for fast debug output.

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SparkFun Qwiic MicroPressure Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

Pressure sensors are used in a wide range of applications. You can find them in the medical field , industrial uses, and have a wide range of consumer uses.

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Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 8 - Wind Power

By Kitronik Maker

Experiment 8 from the Inventors Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico, in which we harnessing the power of the wind.

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Intro to ROS Part 5: Services, Requests, and Responses with Python

By ShawnHymel

In this tutorial, we will see how services work by creating a custom server and client in Python ROS nodes.

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Faster printf Debugging (Part 2)

By Nathan Jones

Learn non-blocking UART and USB tricks to slash printf debug times on STM32 boards. Speed up embedded logging with interrupts, DMA, and smart buffering.