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Questwise Ventures' Mini PET Prompt is a palm-sized homage to the classic Commodore PET.
Mini PET Prompt: Tribute to the Classic Commodore by Questwise Ventures on Tindie
A palm-sized retro computer replica with glowing green prompt, CRT-style screen, and authentically worn keyboard for true vintage vibes.
www.tindie.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Questwise Ventures' Mini PET Prompt is a palm-sized homage to the classic Commodore PET.
David Hayward's QMKeybox is a small, ATmega32U4-based USB-C interface that can make almost any conductive object act as a one-button keyboard.
QMKeybox - Anything Can Be a One Button Keyboard
QMKeybox - Anything Can Be a One Button Keyboard: QMKeybox is a small USB-C interface based on the Pro Micro, that can make almost any conductive object act as USB keyboard. It's also VIA compatible, ...
www.instructables.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
David Hayward's QMKeybox is a small, ATmega32U4-based USB-C interface that can make almost any conductive object act as a one-button keyboard.
Streamline your video editing workflow on the cheap with Tidelite's ATmega32U4-controlled DIY macropad.
Fabriquer un MacroPad Arduino pour (vraiment) Pas cher!
YouTube video by Tidelite
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November 14, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Streamline your video editing workflow on the cheap with Tidelite's ATmega32U4-controlled DIY macropad.
Electro Empire made an incredibly accurate pulse induction metal detector using an ATmega8 MCU.
💥 They Said It Can’t Be Done — Until ATmega8 Built This PI Metal Detector!
YouTube video by Electro Empire
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November 13, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Electro Empire made an incredibly accurate pulse induction metal detector using an ATmega8 MCU.
Ever wished you could have a bowling lane in your home? Now you can in miniature form, thanks to Danny Lum's automatic tabletop system. 🎳
Mini Tabletop Bowling - 3D Printed Automatic Pinsetter
1.5 years of obsessive design packed into one project — print, build, bowl. Learn how a full bowling system works in miniature.
www.kickstarter.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Ever wished you could have a bowling lane in your home? Now you can in miniature form, thanks to Danny Lum's automatic tabletop system. 🎳
Your turn on game night just got a whole lot cooler thanks to Redditor amaurer3210's AVR®-powered digital dice with 3D POV displays: www.reddit.com/r/embedded/c...
November 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Your turn on game night just got a whole lot cooler thanks to Redditor amaurer3210's AVR®-powered digital dice with 3D POV displays: www.reddit.com/r/embedded/c...
Stephentoons' MicroMin 32U4 is a breadboard-friendly, Arduino-compatible custom ATmega32U4 board.
MicroMin 32U4, a minimal ATMega32U4 microcontroller board
YouTube video by stephentoons
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November 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Stephentoons' MicroMin 32U4 is a breadboard-friendly, Arduino-compatible custom ATmega32U4 board.
Bad Obsession Motorsport built an appropriately-themed, Arduino-controlled 'analog' dashboard for their Austin Mini.
Building a custom Arduino-controlled 'analog' dashboard | Arduino Blog
The folks over at Bad Obsession Motorsport in the UK specialize in unusual automotive builds, from a four-wheel drive Austin Mini to custom camper van called The Escargot. While working on that Mini, ...
blog.arduino.cc
November 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Bad Obsession Motorsport built an appropriately-themed, Arduino-controlled 'analog' dashboard for their Austin Mini.
Ronan Mingon designed an ATmega2560-based, plug-in motion controller for custom pick-and-place machines.
MegaPick ATmega2560 Brain Makes DIY Pick‑and‑Place
Built around a 16 MHz ATmega2560 and CH340C USB bridge, MegaPick is a plug-in motion controller for DIY pick-and-place rigs. Seven independent stepper channels (dual X, dual Y, Z, and twin picker head...
hackaday.io
November 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Ronan Mingon designed an ATmega2560-based, plug-in motion controller for custom pick-and-place machines.
YouTuber diorama111 modified a 1/64 scale Suzuki Carry into a miniature RC vehicle, complete with ATtiny1616-controlled drive mechanisms and automatic brake and reverse lights.
1/64 scale RC "Kei Truck" SUZUKI CARRY
YouTube video by diorama111
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November 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
YouTuber diorama111 modified a 1/64 scale Suzuki Carry into a miniature RC vehicle, complete with ATtiny1616-controlled drive mechanisms and automatic brake and reverse lights.
Mirko Pavleski upcycled a vintage portable CRT TV into a beautifully retro digital clock driven by an ATmega328.
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A hacker turned a vintage portable CRT TV into a charming digital clock using an Arduino, saving old tech from the landfill.
www.hackster.io
November 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Mirko Pavleski upcycled a vintage portable CRT TV into a beautifully retro digital clock driven by an ATmega328.
Retro WorkBench designed a PIC16F684-based adapter for connecting a 15-pin DB15 joystick/gamepad to a PC USB port.
15Pin PC Joystick Gamepad Adapter for PC USB Port by Retro WorkBench on Tindie
An Adapter for connecting a 15Pin DB15 PC Joystick / Gamepad to PC USB Port
www.tindie.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Retro WorkBench designed a PIC16F684-based adapter for connecting a 15-pin DB15 joystick/gamepad to a PC USB port.
Mihai Popa's PIC18F26K22-powered board is capable of monitoring for possible leaks caused by household water pipes or hoses.
Device for monitoring household water pipes
This project represents a system for monitoring possible water leaks caused by failure of hot and cold water pipes or hoses in the house. By Mihai Popa.
www.hackster.io
November 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Mihai Popa's PIC18F26K22-powered board is capable of monitoring for possible leaks caused by household water pipes or hoses.
Mike Coats' Touchy Subject is an open source, Qwiic/STEMMA QT-compatible breakout board for the AT42QT2120 12-key capacitive touch sensor.
Touchy Subject by Mike Coats on Tindie
A Qwiic/STEMMA QT compatible breakout board for the AT42QT2120 12-key capacitive touch sensor
www.tindie.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Mike Coats' Touchy Subject is an open source, Qwiic/STEMMA QT-compatible breakout board for the AT42QT2120 12-key capacitive touch sensor.
WindBorne Systems uses a fleet of self-navigating weather balloons that "surf" the wind to collect data for AI forecasting.
What Makes WindBorne's AI Weather Forecasts so Accurate?
Autonomous weather balloons surf air currents to gather data from remote locations, staying aloft for weeks.
spectrum.ieee.org
November 6, 2025 at 6:29 PM
WindBorne Systems uses a fleet of self-navigating weather balloons that "surf" the wind to collect data for AI forecasting.
Ryan Bates' ATmega32U4-based setup provides multimedia PC control using a cheap IR remote.
I Built an Arduino Controlled PC Multimedia Remote for $13.
YouTube video by RetroBuiltGames
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November 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Ryan Bates' ATmega32U4-based setup provides multimedia PC control using a cheap IR remote.
Ronan Mingon's LockLoop is an ATmega328PB-based rotary lock cracker that brute-forces every dial combination using a stepper motor-driven rig.
LockLoop: Automating Brute-Forcer Rotary Locks
Purpose-built platform that brute-forces 40-position rotary combination locks with a stepper motor. Firmware (Arduino on AVR) methodically sweeps every triple-number combination and flashes status thr...
hackaday.io
November 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Ronan Mingon's LockLoop is an ATmega328PB-based rotary lock cracker that brute-forces every dial combination using a stepper motor-driven rig.
The new Arduboy FX-C is an ATmega32U4-based, credit card-sized gaming device that supports multiplayer over USB-C and includes over 300 preloaded games.
The Arduboy credit card-sized Game Boy now supports multiplayer over USB
The new 8-bit Arduboy FX-C comes with 300 preloaded games.
www.theverge.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The new Arduboy FX-C is an ATmega32U4-based, credit card-sized gaming device that supports multiplayer over USB-C and includes over 300 preloaded games.
Does that servo work? IWILZ created an ATmega328-controlled device to test motors before using them, reducing the risk of malfunction: github.com/IWILZ/Servo-...
November 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Does that servo work? IWILZ created an ATmega328-controlled device to test motors before using them, reducing the risk of malfunction: github.com/IWILZ/Servo-...
FoxHood's ATtiny414-equipped controller enables you to power a couple of 12V case fans from a standard 5V USB charger.
USB Powered 12V Fan Controller
A smaller sibling to a larger Fan controller project. This little fella is designed to let one power a pair of 12V fans such as a NF-A12x25 and other casefans from a regular 5V supply via a LMR62421 B...
hackaday.io
November 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
FoxHood's ATtiny414-equipped controller enables you to power a couple of 12V case fans from a standard 5V USB charger.
Adriano Arcadipane explains how he designed an aerodynamic roll control system for model rockets around a PIC18F2553.
Rocket Roll Control, The Old Fashioned Way
The vast majority of model rockets go vaguely up and float vaguely downwards without a lot of control. However, [newaysfactory] built a few rockets that were altogether more precise in their flight…
hackaday.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Adriano Arcadipane explains how he designed an aerodynamic roll control system for model rockets around a PIC18F2553.
David Johnson-Davies' Bauble is an AVR32DD28-controlled spherical festive decoration with 16 colored LEDs that you can program to flash in different patterns: www.technoblogy.com/show?4O86
November 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
David Johnson-Davies' Bauble is an AVR32DD28-controlled spherical festive decoration with 16 colored LEDs that you can program to flash in different patterns: www.technoblogy.com/show?4O86
Maurycyz modified a Ludlum radiation meter for rock collecting using an AVR128DA28, tasked with analyzing the click rate and producing an audible indication.
Making Audible Sense Of A Radiation Hunt
The clicking of a Geiger counter is well enough known as a signifier of radioactive materials, due to it providing the menacing sound effect any time a film or TV show deals with radiation. What we…
hackaday.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Maurycyz modified a Ludlum radiation meter for rock collecting using an AVR128DA28, tasked with analyzing the click rate and producing an audible indication.
Erik Bosman designed a USB 2.0 hub with per-port power and MTT: blog.adafruit.com/2025/11/03/a...
November 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Erik Bosman designed a USB 2.0 hub with per-port power and MTT: blog.adafruit.com/2025/11/03/a...
Home Game Coder Builds' Steering PAD 900-F is an ATmega32U4-powered portable 900º steering wheel controller with force feedback for PC gaming.
Steering PAD 900-F
Portable 900º steering wheel controller with force feedback for PC gaming By HomeGameCoderBuilds.
www.hackster.io
November 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Home Game Coder Builds' Steering PAD 900-F is an ATmega32U4-powered portable 900º steering wheel controller with force feedback for PC gaming.