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Random Number Generation in Arduino and Embedded Designs

By Maker.io Staff

Not all random values are equal. Explore the difference between pseudo-random generators and true hardware randomness in embedded projects.

Jeff Whaley

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Interests: 3D Printing CAD

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PROJECT

How to Make a Digital Clock on a Vintage B&W TV using Arduino

By Mirko Pavleski

This project successfully transforms a vintage TV into a functional and stylish retro clock.

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SparkFun Environmental Sensor Breakout - BME68x (Qwiic) Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The SparkFun Environmental Sensor - BME680 (Qwiic) is a breakout for the 4-in-1 BME680 gas sensor from Bosch. The BME680 combines a gas sensor with temperature, humidity and barometric pressure sensing for a complete environmental sensor in a single package.

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Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 10 - Controlling ZIP LEDs

By Kitronik Maker

Experiment 10 from the Inventors Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico, in which we controlling ZIP LEDs with code.

VIDEO

Donald Bell Maker Update: Under the Big Top

By Maker.io Staff

This week on Maker Update: a shady electric table, here’s looking at you, beat juggling, and a look into the infinite.

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Intro to ROS Part 7: Custom Interfaces

By ShawnHymel

In this episode, we’ll go one step further by creating and using custom interfaces in both Python and C++. You’ll learn how to define your own message and service types and use them in publisher/subscriber and client/server architectures.

RESOURCE

Boards Guide

The 2026 Make: Guide to Boards is a must-have for any maker. It’s often said, when you’re looking to make a project, be sure to use the right tool for the job - in this case, the right board for your electronics endeavor.

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What is the RP2350 High-Speed Transmit Interface (HSTX)?

By Maker.io Staff

Clear overview of HSTX architecture—async FIFO, command expander, output shifters—and where it fits in maker projects.

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First FPGA Project - Getting Fancy with PWM

By SparkFun Electronics

When you first buy an Alchitry Au+, Alchitry Au, or Alchitry Cu board, the default FPGA configuration creates a fancy wave effect on the LEDs. In this tutorial we are going to walk through different steps for how to make something like this.