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Projects Ver todo

PROJECT
591

Connected Audio-based Threat Detection on Raspberry Pi

By Maker.io Staff

Build a smart audio threat detection system with Raspberry Pi and a USB microphone, processing sound locally for privacy-focused home security.

PROJECT
2,105

Create an Indoor Garden Automated Plant Monitoring and Watering System

By Maker.io Staff

Learn how to create a DIY indoor gardening system using a Pimoroni Grow Kit and a Raspberry Pi for hassle-free plant care.

PROJECT
3,170

High-Speed Raspberry Pi 5 Mini NAS

By Maker.io Staff

Create a budget-friendly DIY home network storage system using Raspberry Pi 5, NVMe SSDs, and RAID configurations for enhanced reliability.

PROJECT
1,064

Arduino IoT Glass Break Sensor

By Maker.io Staff

Make a DIY home security system with Arduino! Detect window breaks with a piezo sensor, amplify signals, and connect to the IoT Cloud for remote alerts.

PROJECT
2,515

Arduino-Based Connected TODO Box

By Maker.io Staff

Build a smart TODO box with Arduino Nano RP2040 Connect and a thermal printer. Print tasks and manage them through a web-based interface.

PROJECT
1,589

Building a Low-Power Solar Weather Station

By Maker.io Staff

Learn to use Arduino Nano 33 IoT for a custom weather station that fetches forecasts from an API and displays them on an e-ink screen.

Blogs Ver todo

BLOG

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.

BLOG
203

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.

BLOG
133

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.

BLOG
132

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.

BLOG
180

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.

BLOG
110

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.

Tutorials Ver todo

TUTORIAL
27

Arduino IDE Debugger Quick-Start Guide

By Maker.io Staff

Learn how to configure the Arduino IDE debugger, set breakpoints, inspect variables, and debug SAMD boards with J-Link or Arduino Zero.

TUTORIAL
177

Introduction to Logic Gates

By Maker.io Staff

Discover how logic gates process binary signals using Boolean algebra. Understand truth tables, digital circuits, and common logic gate functions with ease.

TUTORIAL
277

How To Embed Assembly Code Into Arduino Sketches

By Maker.io Staff

Learn how to embed inline assembly into Arduino sketches for faster execution, precise timing, direct hardware control, and optimized embedded performance.

TUTORIAL
88

Procedural And Object-Oriented Programming Compared

By Maker.io Staff

Compare OOP and procedural programming approaches, including data flow, state management, code reuse, and debugging challenges.

TUTORIAL
72

How To Use Variable Scopes to Write Cleaner, Bug-Free Arduino Code

By Maker.io Staff

Explore variable scope concepts in Arduino, including shadowing, static variables, and best practices for cleaner embedded applications.

TUTORIAL
795

Arduino OTA Updates Without an Arduino Cloud Account

By Maker.io Staff

Design reliable Arduino OTA update systems without relying on Arduino Cloud, balancing security, convenience, battery life, and recovery planning.