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OpenMV Cam RT1062

OpenMV are the “Arduino of Machine Vision” and their latest-gen smart camera board features the same pioneering MicroPython-based implementation with an updated 600Mhz i.MX RT1060 Arm Cortex-M7 and built-in Wi-Fi. Compatibility with over a dozen existing shields and a modular camera system makes theirs the ideal board for a range of AI projects.

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Maker Spotlight: DIY Games with Hamza Mahmoud

Hamza Mahmoud is a 16-year-old maker from Cairo who builds engaging electronic toys and games out of simple, accessible materials.

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Reminiscing About the Maker Faires of 2024

2024 was a good year for Maker Faires. Here are just a few of the spectacular events that happened around the globe this year.

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6 Spectacular Projects From 2024

Take a look at some fantastic projects Make: magazine published in 2024

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I’m 3D Printing Chocolate

Ellie Weinstein founded Cocoa Press, a company that manufactures printers that 3D print chocolate.

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Useful Sensors Person Sensor

Another AI-in-a-box solution is the Person Sensor from Useful Sensors (not to be confused with their product literally named “AI in a Box”). This thumbnail-sized board uses its built-in camera and smarts to detect and identify faces, without requiring users to obtain a degree in machine learning. In addition to making it simple to use, […]

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The Art and Science of Toy Design – Crunch Labs Panel

Crunch Labs inventors shared insights on toy design and how they take ideas from concepts to finished, factory-fabricated products.

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Seeed Studio SenseCAP Watcher

As the artificial intelligence ecosystem continues to mature, more application-specific hardware is beginning to emerge. Perhaps the most striking example of this trend is Seeed’s open-source physical AI agent, Watcher. This device combines local AI processing via its Himax WiseEye2 HX6538 chip with cloud or on-premise assistance for more complicated tasks, allowing you to, for […]

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BeagleBoard BeagleY-AI

One of the first exciting new releases of 2024 was the open-source AI-focused BeagleY-AI from BeagleBoard. A departure from their typical “cape” headers, the BeagleY adopts a Pi-like form factor, with quad 1.4GHz 64-bit Arm Cortex-A53 cores, a powerful GPU supporting three simultaneous displays, and a built-in 4 TOPS AI co-processor.

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Breathe Breezy With This Low-Cost DIY Powered Respirator

Build an open source DIY powered respirator for less than $100 that's lighter and quieter than commercial PAPRs.

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