Octave: a 12-key macropad using an RP2040 and CircuitPython #CircuitPython #RaspberryPi @Raspberry_Pi

From blog.adafruit.com 1 week ago in Platforms Stores

The Octave is a 12-key macropad. It is primarily designed to be a compact keyboard with support for 12 function keys. It’s based on a custom board with a Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller.Specifications USB-C (USB2.0, HID) Hot-swap sockets for MX compatible switches Incremental encoder with push momentary switch Stick controller...

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Make a Shimmering Blinking Tutu #WearableWednesday

From blog.adafruit.com 7 hours ago in Platforms Stores

TechoChic created this fun build and shared the build deatils and product links on instructables:Here’s how to make a custom high-quality light-up tutu from shimmer tulle, sequin elastic, and fairy lights.Read more Every Wednesday is Wearable Wednesday here at Adafruit!...

Embossing a Leather Book with a 3D Printed Die

From blog.adafruit.com 15 hours ago in Platforms Stores

In this Morley Kert video, Morley shows how he created an embossed leather cover as a gift book for his dad using 3D printed dies.

Casting Gaming Miniatures in Hot Glue

From blog.adafruit.com 18 hours ago in Platforms Stores

Here’s something I never thought of before — using Silly Putty, cooking oil, and hot glue to duplicate miniatures. The results are decent. I would definitely think about using this method for casting parts for terrain and miniature bases.

JP’s Product Pick of the Week — 4pm Eastern TODAY! 6/28/22 @adafruit @johnedgarpark #adafruit #newproductpick

From blog.adafruit.com 20 hours ago in Platforms Stores

Come on by for JP’s Product Pick of The Week! A new product pick will be revealed. The show airs at 4pm ET / 1pm PT, TODAY!Check out the livestream right here inside this product page, you won’t want to...

10 award-winning student design projects #ArtTuesday

From blog.adafruit.com 21 hours ago in Platforms Stores

de Zeen showcases some up and coming artists with their New Designers Spotlight. From textiles, lights, lamps, desks and more there are some very cool peices.Dezeen School Shows: jewellery created to help with anxiety and Japanese-informed textiles are among the...

EYE on NPI – Microchip’s AVR-IoT Cellular Mini Development Board featuring the Sequans Monarch 2 GM02S cellular module #EYEonNPI @Sequans @MicrochipTech @DigiKey

From blog.adafruit.com 22 hours ago in Platforms Stores

This week’s EYE ON NPI (video) will pique your curiosity… it’s Microchip’s AVR-IoT Cellular Mini Development Board, featuring the Sequans Monarch 2 GM02S cellular module.This dev board really knows how to get us interested with an AVR128DB48 128KB-flash AVR chip,...

The Great Search – DE-15 PC Game Port connector with Screwlock Standoffs #TheGreatSearch @Adafruit @DigiKey

From blog.adafruit.com 23 hours ago in Platforms Stores

On this week’s Great Search (video), we’re on the hunt for a super-retro component: a connector that will match up with PC Game port connectors like you had on your old 486dx with a Sound-Blaster 16.We’re looking for something through-hole,...

Foxconn executive discusses the dramatically scaled back project in Wisconsin #makerbusiness

From blog.adafruit.com 23 hours ago in Platforms Stores

The Verge has been covering the Foxconn saga in Wisconsin for years now. They recently interviewed Alan Yeung, the Foxconn executive who was in charge of the project when it all began.The deal was supposedly quite simple: Foxconn (the company...

Reminder: Show and Tell This Week Hosted by @ecken @videopixil

From blog.adafruit.com 1 day ago in Platforms Stores

Howdy folks! Pedro and I will be hosting this week’s show and tell, Wednesday June 29 2022 at 7:30pm ET. Hope to see ya’ll there!Show and Tell 6/29/2022 with hosts @ecken @videopixilTo show and share a project at 7:30pm Eastern...

Akedo: an app to play free arcade games and start building your own #Gaming #ArtTuesday @akedoapp

From blog.adafruit.com 1 day ago in Platforms Stores

Akido is an app which allows free play of classic arcade games. It also provides editing tools so users may tweak games to make them their own.Combining a beginner friendly scripting language, pixel-perfect resource editing tools, and a real-time game...