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The Electromaker Show · 16 Oct 2024 · 25m · Episode 159

What this episode covers

The host reviews several maker projects, including a Destiny-themed Internet Status Notifier by Tarantula 3 and a voice-enabled robotic bartender by Terence Grover. He highlights a mini Winamp clone running on the M5Stack Cardputer, showcasing the device's embedded capabilities and FreeRTOS usage. The episode also covers the new Arduino Nicla Environmental Sensor module, detailing its industrial-grade sensors and form factor, alongside Stephen Hawes's work on solderless pick-and-place automation.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Arduino, Raspberry Pi
Products
Nicla Environmental Sensor, M5Stack Cardputer, Lumen PnP
Chips
ESP32
Also
Tarantula 3, Terence Grover, Stephen Hawes, Hackaday

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