January 2023
Happy New Year! We're back with another collection of great videos and links. I don't know about you, but I'm really excited about this year - so many fun projects to do!
this edition was edited by: @atomic14
Things to Watch:
Full-Stack Game Dev
He doesn’t just write games, he builds the hardware that the game runs on! Watch this video to see our very own deshipu tell you how he does it.
Design a Custom ESP32 PCB with Antenna
Ever wondered what goes into making a PCB antenna for an ESP32 board? Phil’s got you covered.
Generating Code with ChatGPT
atomic14 claims the computer made him do it - I think we all know that he’s just trying to get into the good books of our new robot overlords…
Easy Mod with an Accordion
MKme Lab is at it again with their latest video, featuring an easy mod to a vertical milling machine using an accordion and some magnets.
Wake up With Clem!
Over on element14 Clem’s been exploring how to wake things up over WiFi!
Let's Play with IKEA's RGB LED Chain!
Attie Grande has been having some fun reverse engineering some RGB LEDs from IKEA.
Dave Darko's Dodecahedron Adventure
Want to know what Dave learned from Making an 1836 LED Dodecahedron? This video will enlighten you :)
Open Source Silicon: 2022 Highlights & 2023 Goals
Matthew van Gastel talks about his Open Source Silicon highlights from 2022 and what he's looking forward to in 2023.
Happy Birthday LEDs: A Disco Cake!
Celebrate a special birthday with this awesome LED Matrix cake! Join Natasha from element14 presents as she takes birthday cakes to a whole new level!
Things To Read
Explore the Story Behind a Failed IoT Company"
Kevin Chung investigates why the NYCTrainSign company failed and creates an exploit that takes over the company's fleet.
What Mini Electronics Are Inside Tiny Wearables?
Ever wondered what’s inside these tiny wearables? Now’s your chance to find out!
An Alarming DIY Raspberry Pi Project
Build your own security system using the Raspberry Pi - and integrate it with Home Assistant.
Run Advent of Code on a $2 Microcontroller?
Did anyone try Advent of Code over Christmas? Erik Corry did, and to make his life really hard, he did it all on an ESP32…
Unlock Your Home Manufacturing Potential
Ever wondered how to use a CNC machine properly (and safely…)? This guide should cover all the bases.
Free Electronics Text Books
Feeling a bit rusty? I know I am after the Christmas break. You can refresh your electronics knowledge with these two great free online textbooks - Lessons in Electric Circuits and Ultimate Electronics
Closing Thoughts
I’ve got a ton of projects to get through this year - I was just making a list and wondering if I was being a little bit overambitious. But I’m full of optimism and looking forward to cracking on with things.
I was surprised by how much content we had for this newsletter - normally January is a bit quiet - so this is a great start to the rest of the year!