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Robert Doran

Skills: C# C++ CAD

Interests: 3D Printing Arduino CNC Milling Hand Tools Robot Kits Robotics

MAKER

VIDEO

Donald Bell Maker Update: Making Friends

By Maker.io Staff

This week on Maker Update, a plasma-brained pet robot, keeping cool with cryogenics, a miniature recreation of Terminator 2, and hosting your own software to cut the cord on big tech.

PROJECT

Icebridge Nightlight Featuring our USB LED Strip with Light Sensor

By Kitronik Maker

Kev shows you how to create a fun night light diorama using the Kitronik Value Acrylic Glass Look 3mm x 600mm x 400mm sheets and our USB LED Strip.

PROJECT

Weather Station Using DHT11 Sensor & M5Stack Core ESP32

By Ron Cutts

Learn to create a basic weather station: connect DHT11 to M5Stack Core ESP32, program via Visuino, and display temperature/humidity data. Step-by-step guide.

TUTORIAL

How To Use Variable Scopes to Write Cleaner, Bug-Free Arduino Code

By Maker.io Staff

Explore variable scope concepts in Arduino, including shadowing, static variables, and best practices for cleaner embedded applications.

PROJECT

Build a DIY Whole-Home Energy Monitor with ESPHome and Home Assistant

By Zach Hipps

Monitor real-time electricity usage across multiple circuits with stackable sensor boards and Home Assistant integration.

PROJECT

How to Use MCP4725 12 Bit Digital to Analog Converter Using Arduino

By Ron Cutts

Step‑by‑step guide on using the MCP4725 DAC with an Arduino UNO and Visuino to generate waveforms. Includes wiring, code snippets, and video demo.

Build a Handheld Arduino Retro Game Console

By Rinme Tom

Build a pocket-sized Arduino game console with 10 arcade games, Snake, Tetris, Pacman & more. Full wiring diagram, Arduino code & assembly guide included.

PROJECT

Build a Pocket Optocoupler Tester for Fast Diagnostics

By Rinme Tom

Build a simple DIY optocoupler tester circuit with two LEDs and a 3.7V battery. Test 4-pin and 6-pin optocouplers instantly, no instruments needed.

PROJECT

M5Stack Core ESP32 - WiFi Network Scanner

By Ron Cutts

Learn how to create a WiFi network scanner with M5Stack Core ESP32 and Visuino. Scan, list, and display surrounding networks in this step‑by‑step guide.

BLOG

Low-Cost, Power Efficient EMG Prosthetic Hand (Part 3)

By Antonio Velasco

In my first blog, I talked about the plan and the overall roadmap. In my most recent blog, I talked about the technical plans and the road bumps we encountered. With all that out of the way, let’s talk about the final implementation and the results.