Guide to Boards 2026: No Computer Required
Microcontrollers and single board computers continue to get better as 2026 barrels toward us with more power and more capabilities that are perfect for amping up your next build.
Computers & Mobile
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for digital gadgetry, open code, smart hacks, and more. Processing power to the people!
Joshintosh Merges Vintage Mac and Powerful PC
Josh Greenwalt recycled a vintage Mac into a powerful-yet-stylish gaming computer with impressive attention to detail.
Retro Computing: Old Tech, New Thrill
Yesterday’s technology is
a playground for enthusiastic new communities.
Democratizing the Demoscene: PicoGUS Brings the 90s Tracker Sound to the Masses
Still entranced by the specific sound of the 90s era Gravis Ultrasound PC card after all these years, Ian Scott set out to emulate it using Raspberry Pi.
Review: We’re Stuck On This Magnetically-Enhanced Keyboard From Keychron
Manufacturer: Keychron URL: https://www.keychron.com Price: $219 The crossover between makers and mechanical keyboard enthusiasts is significant. Makers’ innate drive to bend technology to their will and customize hardware to their specific needs makes them prime candidates for the deep levels of customization afforded by the mechanical keyboard hobby. And many a mech-head has gone “full maker” in the […]
DIY Silicon: Design Your Own Chips
Now you can design and manufacture your own custom chips — for cheap!
Boards Guide 2024: Boards Are Back
From Make: Vol. 87: New evolutions in dev boards make this a metamorphic period for Makers.