Realtek RTL8710 Could Challenge the Popularity of the ESP8266
The ESP8266 has been the go-to Wi-Fi module for makers since its release, but the RTL8710 is cheaper and faster.
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.
Autodesk Acquires Eagle for PCB Design
Autodesk expands its cadre of useful digital tools by acquiring EAGLE, a popular free to use print circuit board (PCB) site.
How to Develop a Sellable Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) Product
Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) is a great bluetooth solution for your electronics product even if energy use isn’t a factor.
How to Hack a Talking Chewbacca Mask
John Park replaces the fixed audio chip on his Chewie mask with a programmable one. Hilarity ensues.
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!
