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Meet the LattePanda Mu Ultra: Bringing Local AI to You

By Nate_Larson

We've spent the last few years watching AI move from research labs into everyday projects. What started with simple object detection and speech recognition has evolved into local language models, advanced computer vision, intelligent automation, and autonomous robotics.

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Introduction to USB Power Delivery

By Maker.io Staff

Discover how USB PD evolved from fixed charging profiles to programmable power, supporting faster charging, higher wattages, and improved efficiency.

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What Is SWD and How Does It Compare to JTAG?

By Maker.io Staff

Discover the differences between SWD and JTAG, including wiring, debugging performance, flashing firmware, and ARM-specific features for embedded systems.

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Designing for Lower Power Projects

By bekathwia

Learn how to calculate battery capacity and reduce power use with efficient components, LED duty cycles, sleep modes, wireless control, and more.

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An Overview of JTAG for Makers

By Maker.io Staff

Explore JTAG fundamentals, scan chains, boundary-scan testing, and debugging techniques for developing, testing, and programming embedded systems.

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What is GPS RTK?

By SparkFun Electronics

In this tutorial we will be focusing on real time (RTK) capable receivers.

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UMake 2026 Hardware Makeathon

By Andres Luis De Vera

This year, UMIEEE hosted an event called UMake Hardware Makeathon, where the goal was for teams to bring the craziest prototype ideas to life based on the theme given to each team.

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What is Zigbee?

By Maker.io Staff

Learn how Zigbee enables low-power IoT communication with mesh networking, extended battery life, built-in security, and scalable device connectivity.

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A Beginner’s Guide to JavaScript

By Maker.io Staff

Learn JavaScript fundamentals including variables, loops, functions, DOM manipulation, and events to build interactive websites with confidence.

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Arduino Projects and Maker Highlights from Open Sauce 2026

By Zach Hipps

See how makers used Arduino boards for robots, interactive games, cameras, model trains, and other innovative projects at Open Sauce.

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Intro to JSON

By Maker.io Staff

Explore JSON structure, data types, nesting, and syntax rules to build valid, efficient files for APIs, applications, and local data storage.

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An Introduction to YAML for Makers

By Maker.io Staff

Learn YAML fundamentals, including scalars, sequences, mappings, strings, comments, and best practices for readable configuration files.