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The Electromaker Show · 28 Sept 2022 · 41m · Episode 88

What this episode covers

The host of The Electromaker Show reviews the August Electromaker of the Month winners, including a QR code access system by SwAWEC 13, a smoke detection project by Blatz 01 using Nordic Semiconductor kits, and a light-based audio transmission project by Yeshvanth M. He also discusses the MNT Pocket Reform, a modular open-source mini laptop, and GlowStich LEDs, which are sewing-machine-compatible conductive strips for wearable tech. Additionally, the episode covers Femto, an ultra-compact RP2040 development board, and a 3D-printed electronic guitar built with multiple ESP32 microcontrollers.

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makers and hobbyists

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Companies
Nordic Semiconductor, Eurocircuits, Wave Share, Adafruit, MNT
Products
Thingy:91, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Circuit Playground, Latte Panda 3 Delta, MNT Pocket Reform, GlowStich, Femto
Chips
nRF5340, nRF52840, Intel Celeron, RP2040, ESP32

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