How to Hack a Talking Chewbacca Mask
John Park replaces the fixed audio chip on his Chewie mask with a programmable one. Hilarity ensues.
Other Boards
Development boards are perfect for empowering makers to easily get up and running on their projects, as they provide all the necessary tools and resources needed for quickly getting started with any given task. For those new to the maker world or experienced developers wanting an update on all that’s available out there right now, we have created this blog post collection in order to highlight amazing development boards with tips, tricks, and tutorials.
Turn Your Electronics Project into a Sellable Product
Have an idea you’d like to bring to market? In this series, John Teel walks through the process of scaling up from prototype to production. Follow each installment for a closer look at how to incorporate individual components. Do you dream of developing a hot, new hardware gadget and bringing it to market? Maybe your […]
Qualcomm Showcases DragonBoard 410c’s Expanded Developer Options at Maker Faire
DragonBoard 410c Returns to Maker Faire Last year at Maker Faire Qualcomm® upped its game in an effort to attract Makers and other developers to their DragonBoard™ 410c development board. This year the chip manufacturing giant returns to Maker Faire Bay Area with demos of custom apps, games, and robots all based on the DragonBoard […]
Makers Build Laser Etcher for Under $200
It’s not going to replace a professional grade laser etcher any time soon, but Arnav Vaid’s LaserEtch proves you can make your own. Yes, you!
Star Simpson’s Tips for Starting a Lifetime in Electronics
Star Simpson was inspired by Forrest Mims’ books on electronics. Now she’s turning his iconic drawings directly into hardware.
LittleBits Launches STEAM Kit For Education
Electronics kit manufacturer littleBits announces a classroom-focused kit designed specifically for educators and students involved in STEAM-based curriculum.
Troubleshoot Circuitry with DIY Magnified Thermal Imaging
Circuit parts are getting smaller, but our eyes and fingers can only troubleshoot so much. Find the issue with a thermal camera and a special lense.