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Raspberry Pi Pico DAQ, Pine64 Audio Board, Vintage Computer Fest, and More!

The Electromaker Show · 21 Apr 2022 · 30m · Episode 79

What this episode covers

The host of The Electromaker Show presents a roundup of maker electronics news, including a DIY UPDI programmer for ATtiny chips, a quiet 3D printing guide by Matt from Not Enough Tech, and a USB paper punch tape reader. He highlights crowdfunding projects like the Noctis & Aurel educational robots and the PlainDAQ precision DAQ module for the Raspberry Pi Pico, alongside Pine64's open-source PineSound audio dev board and the Vintage Computer Festival East.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Creality, Pine64
Products
Arduino, Noctis & Aurel, PlainDAQ, Raspberry Pi Pico, PineSound
Chips
ATtiny, BES2300
Also
Not Enough Tech, Vintage Computer Festival East

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