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Amazing Open Source Raspberry Pi Pico 2 Synth, Cutting Edge Power over Skin Research, and much more!

The Electromaker Show · 9 Nov 2024 · 31m · Episode 161

What this episode covers

The host discusses the Dodepan, an open-source synthesizer by Tori Skandura built around the Raspberry Pi Pico 2, and cutting-edge 'Power Over Skin' research from Carnegie Mellon University's Future Interfaces Group. He highlights Espressif's ESP32-S3-Box-3B as the Product of the Week, noting its integrated touchscreen, audio, and expansion capabilities, while also covering automated soldering innovations by Bad Obsession Motorsport and OpenScan.

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Companies
Future Interfaces Group, Espressif, Bad Obsession Motorsport, OpenScan
Products
ESP32-S3-Box-3B, Dodepan, ReSpeaker 2-Mics Hat, TS-100
Chips
Raspberry Pi Pico 2

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