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SparkFun Qwiic RFID-IDXXLA Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The Qwiic RFID ID-XXLA is an I2C solution that pairs with the ID-LA modules: ID-3LA, the ID-12LA, or the ID-20LA, and utilizes 125kHz RFID chips. Using the product's interrupt pin, we'll discuss how to get, store, and compare unique RFID IDs.

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Arduino Display Temperature & Humidity on MAX7219 8-digit LED Display Us

By Ron Cutts

Learn how to read temperature and humidity from a DHT11 sensor and show it on an 8‑digit MAX7219 LED display with Arduino. Step‑by‑step guide.

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Donald Bell Maker Update: All Wound Up

By Maker.io Staff

This week on Maker Update: on a wing and a prayer, making your own RAM in a shed, corrugated starships, and indestructible PLA parts.

KAUSHAL KUMAR

Skills: EDA

Interests: CAD

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How to make a Dice Tower from Finnboard

By Kitronik Maker

Board game nerds rejoice! This beautifully simple laser cut project uses only one material and is an extremely buildable and customisable project that is easy to add your own style to.

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Arduino Display Date & Time on MAX7219 8-digit Digital LED Display Using

By Ron Cutts

Learn to wire a DS1307 RTC with a MAX7219 LED matrix and control it through Visuino. Step‑by‑step guide for Arduino UNO users.

TUTORIAL

How to Create a Code Pipeline that Automatically Updates a Website

By Andrew Kazour

This article covers everything I used to build the code pipeline for the website!

PROJECT

Darkness Sensor and Relay to Turn the 12V Light Bulb ON/OFF Using BH1750

By Ron Cutts

Learn how to detect darkness with a BH1750, trigger a relay, and turn a 12V light bulb ON/OFF using Arduino and Visuino. Step‑by‑step guide.

PROJECT

LED Shoji Lamp

By Adafruit Industries

3D printed lamp with colorful panels.

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Auto Cooling Fan Using Servo and DHT11 Temperature and Humidity Sensor W

By Ron Cutts

Learn how to build an automatic cooling fan that spins a servo-driven fan when the DHT11 temperature exceeds a set threshold, using Visuino and Arduino UNO.

TUTORIAL

How to Make a Virtual Machine Environment

By Andrew Kazour

This post will go over the creation of a VM, setup, and all the needed software for a development environment that can theoretically run offline.

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DC Motor Smooth Start, Speed and Direction Using a Potentiometer, OLED

By Ron Cutts

Learn to drive a DC motor smoothly with an L298N, pot, OLED display and pushbuttons. Step‑by‑step guide for Arduino UNO using Visuino.