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TechDrop: Credit card-sized computer... or two

Mat

@notenoughtech.bsky.social

If you are by any chance at #MakerFaire in #Shenzhen next week, come and say hello 👋
I'll be there discussing how making at home opens up paths to industrial automation around the world!
Big thanks to @seeedstudio.com for having me!
www.shenzhenmakerfaire.com/2025/10/28/m...

November 11, 2025 at 2:24 AM

Mat

@notenoughtech.bsky.social

This is the smallest computer I have played with and thanks to this powerful hat, it turns into an even more funky gadget! Check out my #TechDrop from #M5Stack

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TechDrop: Let's salivate over this display together!

November 2, 2025 at 11:12 AM

Mat

@notenoughtech.bsky.social

Would you like to see this 5" programmable tablet from #M5Stack up close? Check out my latest #TechDrop and let's salivate together over this gorgeous display

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TechDrop: This thing has a massive...

November 1, 2025 at 9:06 PM

Mat

@notenoughtech.bsky.social

It took a while, but it's finally here, and I'm about to mount it on my door. Want to know how good #switchbot #SwitchBotVideoDoorbell is? I'll have all the info soon, but first, take a look at this massive...

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#NotEnoughTech #TechDrop

TechDrop: Who put Q in Arduino UNO?

October 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM

Mat

@notenoughtech.bsky.social

This little release from @officialarduino.bsky.social caught me by surprise. #ArduinoUNOQ is a familiar microcontroller with a twist. Check out my new board and the swag I got while I write about all you need to know about the latest #Arduino to get started!

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NodeRED - multiple payloads - NotEnoughTech

October 26, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Mat

@notenoughtech.bsky.social

Here is a little something I cooked up in ##Fusion360. I bought a TV recently which is now hanged on a wall. I figured, I could re-create TV leg interface and #3dPrint the stand-offs that hold my soundbar in place. The result in comments.
Yey/Ney?

October 15, 2025 at 7:36 PM

Mat

@notenoughtech.bsky.social

Someone at work asked me to explain #NodeRED and how messages are being sent between nodes. Little did they know I already have a great article on the subject!

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Mastering multiple payloads in the function node in NodeRED

Smart ePaper display for Home Assistant - NotEnoughTech

October 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM

Mat

@notenoughtech.bsky.social

A few weeks ago, I built an energy monitor for my smart home. It helped me understand how I consume power and reduce my electricity costs.
#ESPhome #SeeedStudio #HomeAssistant

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I got this lovely SeeedStudio XIAO 7.5" ePaper display, and I wanted to visualise my energy consumption in a less limiting way. Thanks to Home Assistant, ESPHome and some cool tricks, I made it happen

Qualcomm's take over of Arduino and new a SBC - NotEnoughTech

October 9, 2025 at 9:33 AM

Mat

@notenoughtech.bsky.social

The release of #ArduinoUnoQ and the acquisition of @officialarduino.bsky.social
by #Qualcomm left me with some thoughts. We can all agree that's the tech news of the week. Here are my thoughts on the subject

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Two big news from Arduino! An unexpected product launch and an acquisition that no one saw coming!

A keyboard for life! GravaStar Mercury K1 - NotEnoughTech

October 8, 2025 at 10:55 AM

Mat

@notenoughtech.bsky.social

#MercuryK1 is an excellent keyboard, but can we all please go and bother #GravaStar for some UK layout keycaps so I don't look for punctuation marks for 30 minutes, before giving up and using Win+Space?

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After the release of GravaStar Mercury M2 mouse, it was time to see the keyboard from GravaStar. And oh boy I'm happy to own one!

TechDrop: This is a deja-vu!

October 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM

Mat

@notenoughtech.bsky.social

You are not mistaken, this looks very familiar! Want to know why I ended up with the feeling of deja-vu? Watch my latest #TechDrop:

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Quiet 3D printing - what a sound idea! - NotEnoughTech

October 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM

Mat

@notenoughtech.bsky.social

The way to over-engineer
#parkrun - This is all automated, with a weather forecast added 5 days before the event.
And yes, it supports custom drinks and ordering for the friends you may tag along with you!

This is how wild I am on Saturday nights!

October 4, 2025 at 9:36 PM

Mat

@notenoughtech.bsky.social

Instead of chasing record speeds, I built my #3DPrinter to be absolutely silent. You CAN have an uninterrupted family life or focus on your next design in blissful silence.

"WARNING: the video examples aren't muted! My 3D printer is THIS quiet!"
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Is it possible to turn Creality Ender series 3D printer into a completely silent 3D printing experience? How quiet can I get? Let's find out!

Face-unlock any door with SwitchBot - NotEnoughTech

October 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM

Mat

@notenoughtech.bsky.social

There is something magical about using your face imprint to unlock the door. I have been using it for 3 months, and I no longer take the keys with me. Works great and with redundancy built in, I don't worry about lockouts! Thanks #SwitchBot

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SwitchBot Lock Ultra is the most reliable smart lock I've had in my hands so far. With exciting unlock options like face unlock, you can enter your property without keys or fear of being locked out. I...

Sonoff Dongle Max is maxed out! - NotEnoughTech

October 2, 2025 at 12:11 PM

Mat

@notenoughtech.bsky.social

Are you looking to expand your #ZigBee network or want to try #Thread (Matter) in your home automation? #ITead has got you covered with new coordinators #SonoffDongleMG24 and #SonoffDongleMax
Here is what you need to know:
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New Sonoff Dongle Max and Sonoff Dongle MG244 are here and I'm testing these with Home Assistant and NodeRED.

TechDrop: It's about to get colder.. and hotter at the same time

October 2, 2025 at 9:38 AM

Mat

@notenoughtech.bsky.social

There is something satisfying about using #epaper displays for work. #reMarkable keeps my docs organised, while @usetrmnl.com dashboard keeps me on top of my schedule. All this without writing a single line of code!

notenoughtech.com/review/trmnl/

October 2, 2025 at 8:06 AM

Mat

@notenoughtech.bsky.social

New devices from #SwitchBot! It feels like I'm shooting a #TechDrop after TechDrop with them. This time, we are looking at a smart heating panel and thermostat to install for the upcoming winter!

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TRMNL: look ma' no coding! - NotEnoughTech

October 1, 2025 at 8:23 AM

Mat

@notenoughtech.bsky.social

It took a week of coding to get the last dashboard on my desk, @usetrmnl.com promises fancy dashboards with a couple of clicks. Here are my impressions on their in-house device: #TrmnlOG - check it out!

notenoughtech.com/review/trmnl/

TRMNL offers dashboards without coding experience. Easy to set up, plugin-based ecosystem of dashboards available for TRMNL OG and your own (compatible) devices! From calendars and organisers to most ...

Sonoff Dongle Max is maxed out! - NotEnoughTech

September 29, 2025 at 10:21 AM

Mat

@notenoughtech.bsky.social

I compared several ZigBee coordinators in my latest article so you can make an informed decision when buying #SonoffDongleMax or #SonoffDongleMG24 - the latest coordinators from #ITEAD

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New Sonoff Dongle Max and Sonoff Dongle MG244 are here and I'm testing these with Home Assistant and NodeRED.

Sonoff Dongle Max is maxed out! - NotEnoughTech

September 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM

Mat

@notenoughtech.bsky.social

I have spent some time testing latest #Zigbee and #Thread coordinators from #Tead - check out my article about #SonoffDongleMG24 and #SonoffDongleMax

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New Sonoff Dongle Max and Sonoff Dongle MG244 are here and I'm testing these with Home Assistant and NodeRED.

TechDrop: the Gen Z of Sonoff relays!

September 24, 2025 at 10:10 PM

Mat

@notenoughtech.bsky.social

Being a bloody influencer is hard at times... here is how things are going in 2025

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TikTok - Make Your Day

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September 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM

Mat

@notenoughtech.bsky.social

Want to see my latest gadget from #ITead ? Take a look at this gen5 device that brings #Matter to your home!

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Seeed's reTerminal E1001 & E1002 reimagined for power efficiency - NotEnoughTech

September 23, 2025 at 7:04 PM

Mat

@notenoughtech.bsky.social

I teased in my review that #reTerminal from @seeedstudio.com is getting #TRMNL support, and here we are! Now you can decide how much coding you want to do!
Happy 100 days till 2026, everyone!
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September 23, 2025 at 7:04 AM

Mat

@notenoughtech.bsky.social

Last night I posted an article about the latest #reTerminal devices from @seeedstudio.com ! Got some good ideas how else I could use these e-paper based displays in #HomeAutomation.

Check out my article and feel free to share your ideas with me.
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Seeed Studio released a new reTerminal. E1001 and E1002 are e-paper based displays that bring power efficiency to the forefront of the industrial design of the reTerminal series.

TechDrop: new coordinators from Sonoff look so handsome!

September 16, 2025 at 8:18 AM

Mat

@notenoughtech.bsky.social

If you want to have a look at the latest beast of the coordinator released by #ITead today, you can see #SonoffDongleMax in this TechDrop:

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