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The Electromaker Show

Electromaker's weekly round-up of maker electronics: new boards and modules, DIY projects and crowdfunding campaigns.

100 episodes · 54 hours · since 2022

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The Electromaker Show is filed under electronics and hardware. Its most recent episode published on , so it is still actively publishing. Listeners have left 8 ratings on Apple Podcasts, averaging 4 out of 5.

Latest episodes

The 10 newest episodes of The Electromaker Show, each with a summary and chapters.

  • · 37m

    Arduino Ventuno Q, Nordic AI and More from Embedded World 2026

    Ian from Electromaker tours Embedded World 2026, highlighting the Arduino Ventuno Q, a Linux single-board computer paired with an STM32 microcontroller for edge AI, and Silicon Labs' Bluetooth channel sounding demo for secure keyless entry. He covers Nordic Semiconductor's in-house Neuton and Axon AI tools for edge inference, alongside their nRF9151 satellite connectivity and fuel gauge software. The episode also features D-Robotics' RDKS 100 robotics platform, Texas Instruments' humanoid robot reference designs, and Epishine's flexible indoor solar energy harvesting technology.

    Microcontrollers & dev platformsAI & machine learning
    1 chapters

  • · 25m

    Nordic Semiconductor nRF54L, Duke Nukem 3d on an Arduino Nano Matter, Open Source Touch eReader!

    The host of The Electromaker Show details the Nordic Semiconductor nRF54L series, highlighting its 128 MHz dual-core architecture and lower power consumption compared to the nRF52, while demonstrating the nRF Connect VSCode plugin's device tree visualization. Next Hack is featured for porting Duke Nukem 3D to the Arduino Nano Matter using the MGM240S chip, achieving multiplayer functionality on constrained hardware. Finally, the episode covers the Open Book Touch, an open-source e-reader by Joey Castillo of Oddly Specific Objects, which utilizes an ESP32-S3 and an e-paper touchscreen to deliver a high-quality reading experience.

    Microcontrollers & dev platformsEmbedded firmware
    1 chapters

  • · 24m

    On the floor of Maker Faire Shenzhen, Neuton.AI on Nordic hardware, Win a HuskyLens2!

    The host discusses Nordic Semiconductor's acquisition of Neuton.AI, highlighting how Neuton's tiny ML models (under 5KB) enable edge AI on microcontrollers like the nRF52 series without cloud dependency. The episode features the HuskyLens2, a Seeed Studio computer vision module with a built-in screen, speaker, and one-button training interface, powered by a Kendryte K53 processor. Finally, the host reflects on Electromaker's coverage of Maker Faire Shenzhen, noting the strong maker community and the pervasive theme of 'AI without Borders'.

    AI & machine learningMicrocontrollers & dev platforms
    1 chapters

  • · 39m

    Arduino Nano R4, Bela Gem Funded, Nordic WiFi 6 Magic, and More!

    Host Robin Mitchell reviews the Bela Gem and Bela Gem Multi, music and sound coding platforms from the Bela team based on the PocketBeagle 2, highlighting their real-time Linux kernel and browser-based IDE. He then covers Nordic Semiconductor's nRF70x series, including the nRF7002, nRF7001, and nRF7000 chips and modules, which add Wi-Fi 6 and locationing to Nordic's Bluetooth and cellular ecosystem. Finally, he discusses the new Arduino Nano R4, which brings the 32-bit RA4 microcontroller with 5-volt tolerance to the Nano form factor.

    PCB design & layoutEmbedded firmware
    1 chapters

  • · 25m

    Super ESP32 M5Dial! Soldering and AI funding projects, new PocketBeagle, and More!

    Ian discusses the release of the PocketBeagle 2 from BeagleBoard, highlighting its dual Cortex-A53 CPU, DDR4 RAM, and integrated MCU cores as a significant upgrade over the original 32-bit board. He then reviews the M5Dial, an ESP32-S3 development kit from M5Stack featuring a rotary encoder and touchscreen, praising its utility for makers with limited time. The episode also covers crowdfunding projects including aesthetic soldering kits from MakerQueenAU and the RK3588 AI Module 7, which offers Jetson Nano compatibility.

    Microcontrollers & dev platformsChips, FPGAs & semiconductors
    5 chapters

  • · 33m

    Brandon Satrom Returns! Blues SVP talks Starnote, and cheap Satellite Communication!

    Ian Wiggins introduces Blues SVP Brandon Satrom to discuss the StarNote, a satellite communication accessory for Blues Wireless Note Cards that enables failover connectivity via JSON commands. Satrom explains how StarNote for Skylo lowers the barrier to entry for IoT satellite data by offering prepaid kilobyte-based plans instead of expensive monthly subscriptions, targeting use cases like asset tracking in remote areas. The episode also covers the winner of a Seeed Studio SenseCAP S2104 competition, Embedded World student initiatives, and a deep dive into Zigbee versus Thread protocols by YouTuber Great Scott.

    Wireless & RFMicrocontrollers & dev platforms
    6 chapters

  • · 20m

    Vintage Tractor goes EV, Beautiful 1978 Radio Upcycle, $10 EdgeAI Camera, and more!

    The host discusses several maker projects, starting with Liam Tronics' full EV conversion of a Massey Ferguson 65C tractor, which uses an 8051 microcontroller and custom PCB for software-controlled clutching. The episode then covers Embedded World 2025's Startup City, highlighting companies like Tactun, Pineberry Pi, and Doodooc. Finally, the host details two upcycling projects: Mukesh Sankher's $10 EdgeAI camera using an ESP32 Fire Beetle 2 and EdgeImpulse for data collection, and Tom Granger's 1978 Sony Fx300 'Jackal' rebuild, which integrates a Teensy, ESP32, and NFC reading capabilities into the vintage chassis.

    Prototyping & iterationEmbedded firmware
    1 chapters

  • · 24m

    Maker Wizardry, LoRaWAN Decade Long Battery Life Sensors, The Cutest Hacking Tool Ever, and More!

    The host reviews several maker projects, including Tomasz of Mellow Labs' Dry Laundry Smart Sensor using an ESP32 and resistance measurement, and Eamon Magd's fortune-telling wizard staff built with an Arduino and vibration sensor. The episode highlights DonutsOrElse's weather-predicting cloak utilizing a Blues Wireless board and ESP32, and announces the winner of an ESP32 C6 development kit competition. The Product of the Week is the Seeed Studio SenseCap S2104, a rugged LoRaWAN soil sensor with a 10-year battery life, followed by a roundup of Embedded World microcontroller announcements and crowdfunding projects like Whisker and BioData MIDI Interface.

    Prototyping & iterationMicrocontrollers & dev platforms
    1 chapters

  • · 25m

    Pi 5 16GB, Arduino protokits, ESP32 variants and much more!

    Ian from Electromaker discusses the release of the Raspberry Pi 5 16GB variant, analyzing its $120 price point and suitability for AI workloads versus hobbyist use. He also covers the new ESP32 C61 devkit, highlighting its pseudo-RAM and specific niche compared to the standard C6, and introduces the Arduino Portenta ProtoKit ME for industrial prototyping.

    Microcontrollers & dev platformsAI & machine learning
    1 chapters

  • · 28m

    Raspberry PI 500 released! Arduino Nano Matter released! AI Scale... prototyped!

    The host reviews the release of the Raspberry Pi 500 and Pi Monitor, highlighting the Pi 500's RP2040-based keyboard running QMK firmware and Jeff Geerling's teardown findings regarding M.2 and PoE potential. He then discusses the Arduino Nano Matter board, explaining how it enables DIY Matter and Thread border routers using ESP32s to bypass proprietary hubs. Finally, he covers an AI-enabled smart scale prototype by Engineering Dads that uses local TensorFlow Lite inference on Raspberry Pi hardware to identify food and calculate macros.

    Microcontrollers & dev platformsPCB design & layout
    1 chapters

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