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The hottest Substack posts of Maker News

And their main takeaways
75 implied HN points 31 Jul 22
  1. The newsletter covers a roundup of summer projects and entertainment
  2. Featured projects include building a computer, collecting vape devices, and jumping into lakes
  3. The issue also includes interesting articles on alternative physics, AI-generated designs, and remote work
1 HN point 29 Feb 24
  1. There are diverse and ambitious DIY projects being shared, from creating a homemade laptop to exploring wireless technology.
  2. Various content creators are providing useful tips and hacks for makers, such as automating Kicad schematics and DIY PCB coating.
  3. Exciting events like the 2024 Open Hardware Summit and resources like Tiny Tapeout 6 are coming up for makers to engage with and learn from.
1 HN point 26 Jan 24
  1. The January Round Up features clever hacks, homebrew projects, and deep dives into retro and cutting-edge tech.
  2. There are engaging videos to watch, such as driving WS2812B LEDs from scratch and repurposing an old mouse into a 3D mouse.
  3. Interesting reads include building a bed occupancy sensor and exploring vintage silicon-on-sapphire technology.
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1 HN point 29 Sep 23
  1. September was a busy month with exciting videos and articles featuring DIY projects and technology tutorials.
  2. Highlights included learning about designing ASICs, fixing KiCad errors, and exploring how operating systems boot.
  3. Interesting reads delved into the history of programming languages, unique tech devices, and the evolution of coffee tools.
1 HN point 30 Nov 22
  1. November brought a variety of interesting projects and ideas
  2. From building CPU to embedding smelly experiences in VR, innovation was diverse
  3. Maker community continues to push boundaries with creations like Haxophone
0 implied HN points 28 Apr 23
  1. Watch interesting tech videos like building with microcontrollers and exploring assembly code.
  2. Read about diverse topics like the science behind album covers and custom ESP32 bootloaders.
  3. Stay curious, inspired, and keep tinkering with new projects!
0 implied HN points 27 Oct 23
  1. Welcome to the October Edition with interesting tech topics like robotics and DIY projects.
  2. A variety of videos to watch covering topics like creating a robot backpack, Linux on ESP32, and improving SD card performance.
  3. Informative and inspirational articles to read including Open Source Revolution in IP Cameras, Robots Jumping Into Parkour, and DIY Pyramid Salt Crystals.
0 implied HN points 04 Feb 24
  1. MakerCast Episode 56 is happening tonight.
  2. Exciting lineup of participants including bradanlane, enwi, bitluni, jacqueline, and psychogenic.
  3. Share the post to spread the word.
0 implied HN points 30 Sep 22
  1. The newsletter covers a variety of interesting videos, projects, and articles for makers to explore.
  2. Emphasizing on exhibition-friendly design tips for projects, such as making them modular and easily transportable.
  3. Tips for presentation at events include interactive elements, prepared descriptions, and taking care of health and hydration.
0 implied HN points 01 Jul 22
  1. Maker News is launching soon with an awesome first post coming out at the end of the month.
  2. Despite summer holidays, the Maker News team has been busy working on exciting projects that never stop.
  3. Readers can subscribe for free to receive new posts from Maker News.
0 implied HN points 24 Feb 23
  1. February 2023 newsletter contains videos and articles on various interesting topics.
  2. Featured video content includes retro gaming, DIY power bank, and model-making.
  3. Highlighted articles cover topics like C++ developers, ESP chips, AVR coding, ePaper reverse engineering, and semiconductors.
0 implied HN points 26 May 23
  1. May edition includes delightful projects, videos, and articles to explore.
  2. Featured projects highlight creative tech endeavors from various content creators.
  3. Newsletter encourages sharing with others to spread the excitement of technology innovations.