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This quick project shows you how to build an MQTT controlled RGB LED matrix panel in under 30 minutes, but I reckon it should take you a lot less. Continue reading Build an MQTT based RGB LED panel! // Project
This week’s MickMakeMail I’m cracking open the Big Clown IoT kit that was sent to me recently and a couple of AdaFruit 64×64 RGB panels. Just in time for a quick weekend project. Continue reading MickMake Mail #27: A bit of clowning around. // News
A follow-up to my video tutorial: “Program an Atmel SAM without an IDE”. I’ve created a Docker container on GitHub with a complete ASF build chain. Ready to go. Go for it! Continue reading Atmel Software Framework and build chain in a Docker container
It’s a pretty quiet Weekly Roundup, but there’s still some cool stuff and yes… I need another haircut. Continue reading Weekly Roundup #52 – New Maker Products // News
The new Cocoon Create Touch that’s being sold by ALDI Australia has a lot going for it, but can it handle a noob in 3D printing? And where have all the 3D printing crazies gone to? I can certainly answer the first question! Continue reading MickMake Mail #26: ALDI 3D Printer – Cocoon Create Touch // News
After seeing my review of the ADSM201 microscope, the Andonstar guys sent me a review unit of their newer ADSM302 model. Find out what I thought of it. Continue reading MickMake Mail #25: Andonstar ADSM302 microscope // News
Managed to hit the pub at the right time for a couple of drinks with Simone before she flew back home. Continue reading MickMake Meets: Simone Giertz
In Weekly Roundup #51 we’re taking a look at a bunch of new RK3399 SBCs, FPGAs and the world is still AI mad. Continue reading Weekly Roundup #51 – New Maker Products // News
It’s been a while since the Rock64 was released into the wild for hackers, but 8 months on, how good is this board looking? Let’s find out. Continue reading Rock64: Cheap and rock solid // Review
The first Weekly Roundup after Christmas! I have an incredibly messy desk and we’re already seeing an explosion of SBCs hitting the market. There’s also voice recognition, RF and other cool bits. Continue reading Weekly Roundup #50 – New Maker Products // News
This week’s MickMakeMail there’s my new PCB from EasyEDA, the FiPy and I reckon I could probably lay claim to be the first person to use an oscilloscope in the shower. Continue reading MickMake Mail #24: FiPy, showers & my new PCB // News
The last Weekly Roundup of the year and that means it’s Christmas time. If you live up top, then Christmas is all about snow falling, wood fires and generally trying to get warm.
But I’m from down-under, where Christmas time is all about 50 degree heat waves, BBQs and trying to stay cool. Continue reading Weekly Roundup #49 – New Maker Products // News