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image via Emmett Walter, Hackster.io   Hackster.io user Emmett Walter published a detailed showcase of their beautiful northern lights build. Finding an API to pull data for this project from was extremely straightforward, the NOAA has a database that stores the values of the visibility of the northern lights at each set of latitude and […]

From the GitHub release page: This is CircuitPython 10.3.0-alpha.2, an alpha release for 10.3.0. Further features, changes, and bug fixes will be added before the final release of 10.3.0. Highlights of this release Fix crashes on certain boards with integral displays. Adafruit MagTag 2025: improve display quality and support new display variant. Add CIRCUITPY_SDCARD_USB to […]

The Moon has been helping humans determine the time for thousands of years. This clock from pjdines1994 in Instructables puts the moon back front and center. It uses the time and date to display the current phase of the moon. A nifty Steam-Punk aesthetic uses a Pi Pico W and a 3.7″ E-Paper display. This […]

#circuitpythonparsec How to shift the character display buffer in CircuitPython. code example To learn about CircuitPython: https://circuitpython.org  

Use a Trinket or Gemma to determine the IR codes from your remote and use the codes in your own program to trigger events Trinket and Gemma are perfect for small projects needing to receive some external event, triggering your own defined output. This project uses the Adafruit IR Sensor to first receive IR commands […]

NEW PRODUCT – Pimoroni Inky pHAT – 4 Color eInk Display – Red/Yellow/Black/White – PIM784 A low-energy, high-falutin, E Ink® display for your Raspberry Pi. Now available in a four-color version (red / yellow / black / white). Inky pHAT’s beautiful, high contrast display is ideal for displaying simple graphics and crisply-rendered text and, because […]

The Python for Microcontrollers Newsletter is the place for the latest news involving Python on hardware (microcontrollers AND single board computers like Raspberry Pi). This ad-free, spam-free weekly email is filled with CircuitPython, MicroPython, and Python information that you may have missed, all in one place! You get a summary of all the software, events, projects, and the latest hardware worldwide once a week, no […]

Ryan on I Code 4 Coffee discusses how to hack the firmware of hard disks and SSDs. Over the years I had read a few posts/articles about modifying HDD firmware but nothing I could pick up and run with. Regardless, I knew this concept wasn’t new and I just needed to find a drive that […]

Make your bike (or scooter!) the coolest on the block this summer with these bike guides from the Adafruit Learning System: Bike Wheel POV Display NeoPixel Bike Light Playa Festival Bike Soundboard Speaker for Bikes & Scooters Ride & Rock – DIY Bike Stereo System with 20W Speaker No-Solder Faux Neon Bike Lights Circuit Playground […]

The National Archives celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The National Archives holds a wealth of material documenting the Asian and Pacific Islander experience, and it highlights these resources online, in programs, and through traditional and social media. You can help make more records accessible […]

rauks shares: A small, compact ambient light powered by a USB-C ESP32 D1 Mini and a WS2812B LED ring running WLED. Designed to integrate cleanly with Home Assistant and any WLED automation setup download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1950727-led-ambient-lamp-wled-esp32-d1-mini-usb-c Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for […]

Shared by Robotobi on Maker World: A print-in-place soldering helper with clip-in spring and lid for the solder tip — holds PCBs, wires, and small parts during electronics work. Compatible with multiple tool brand logos Download the files and learn more Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion […]

antiphrasis shares: A robust modular spool rack that builds horizontally or vertically, with optional drawer, shelf, and IKEA Skådis-compatible brace modules. Updated February 2026 with smoother drawer profiles and H2-series printer suppor download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1099461-sturdy-modular-filament-spool-rack-fully-printable Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making […]

Shared by R4_Serhii on Maker World: A cylindrical 3D-printed lamp powered by an ESP32 and 16×16 WS2812 matrix running WLED. Dynamic effects, smartphone/web control, and a sleek diffuser shell Download the files and learn more Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects […]

fabianolczakk shares: A dedicated organizer for soldering tools and electronics workbenches with designated tool spots, a magnetic solder spool holder, and integrated component bays. Perfect for tidy maker stations download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/799618-soldering-tool-stand-v2 Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from […]

Peripatetic_Bear shared this post on MakerWorld! A compact enclosure designed for the Raspberry Pi 4B, optimised for use with a PoE HAT and a 30 mm cooling fan for improved thermal performance. Both components are optional, allowing the case to be used in passive or active configurations depending on your setup. The case features precise […]

DreamCraft_ shares: lamp uses a snap-fit design, requires no supports, and is foldable download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1194406-sci-fi-mecha-style-multifunctional-desk-lamp-phone Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and sculptures, […]

@Eli_4466049 shared this project on Printables! ist a upgrade for crocs so u will be the coolest of your friends. Recomendet in yelow Download files: https://www.printables.com/model/1712504-universal-crocs-plugs Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects […]

Vostok_Labs shares: vault is inspired by futuristic and sci-fi designs. In its closed position, it appears to be just a stand or an energy storage unit from the distant future. However, by twisting the lever at the bottom, the storage compartment slides open, revealing its hidden functionality download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/976229-sci-fi-triangle-vault-t001-no-hardware Every Thursday is […]

The Python for Microcontrollers Newsletter is the place for the latest news involving Python on hardware (microcontrollers AND single board computers like Raspberry Pi). This ad-free, spam-free weekly email is filled with CircuitPython, MicroPython, and Python information that you may have missed, all in one place! You get a summary of all the software, events, projects, and the latest hardware worldwide once a week, no […]