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Claire Michaels

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Arduino UNO Q Autonomous RC Car | ArUco Tracking & Navigation

By zameel shahat

Build an Arduino UNO Q autonomous RC car using ArUco marker tracking for accurate navigation, positioning, and autonomous driving.

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Using a Universal DC Adapter Kit to Identify Unknown Power Plugs

By Nate_Larson

The universal 5.5×2.1mm DC adapter kit from DFRobot provides barrel connector adapters that convert a standard 5.5 × 2.1 mm DC plug into a variety of other connector formats commonly found on electronic devices.

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Servo Motor Positioning-calibration How to Tutorial

By Ron Cutts

Step‑by‑step guide to center and calibrate a servo motor in robotics. Use Visuino, Arduino UNO, potentiometer, and PWM control for accurate positioning.

PROJECT

DIY ESP32 Universal Timer with Touchscreen & Rotary Encoder

By Mirko Pavleski

Build a DIY ESP32 universal timer with a touchscreen and rotary encoder for intuitive control and a versatile electronics project.

TUTORIAL
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LIDAR-Lite v3 Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The LIDAR-Lite Series - the v3 and v3HP - are compact optical distance measurement sensors, which are ideal for drones and unmanned vehicles.

PROJECT

How to Control Vacuum Pump Air Pump Suction for Robotic Arm

By Ron Cutts

Step‑by‑step guide: circuit setup, Visuino programming, code upload, and testing of a vacuum suction pump for robotics. Perfect for makers!

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Dragon Ball Radar Build Instructions

By Extra Long Division

A real life Dragon Ball Radar

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Donald Bell Maker Update: Know When To Fold 'Em

By Maker.io Staff

This week on Maker Update: a dinosaur for your pocket, a Muse for makers, a lamp you’ll want to lick, and taking your message to the streets.

TUTORIAL
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Intro to LoRa Mesh Part 2: Getting Started with Meshtastic

By ShawnHymel

This time we get hands-on: flashing three nodes with the Meshtastic firmware, configuring them through the phone app, and sending our first broadcast, direct, and encrypted channel messages.

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Mai-Z’s Haunted Harmony: A micro:bit Halloween Choir

By Kitronik Maker

Mai-Z the MouseBot loves to get a little spooky! We’ve made cute Mai-Z sized masks and coded up three micro:bits to have them sing on a remote micro:bit.