November 2024

Integrated Serial Adapter (ISA) – A One-Stop Solution for USB-to-Serial, ICSP, and UPDI Programming

Microchip's megaAVR microcontrollers have garnered much love among makers for their affordability and ease of use, powered by libraries ...

25 Nov, 2024

Unveiling the Game Blaster (CT-1300): A Reverse Engineering Odyssey

The Creative Game Blaster (CT-1300) holds a special place in computing history, being a predecessor to the Sound Blaster line and pioneering...

25 Nov, 2024

Exploring KiCanvas: A Browser-Based Viewer for KiCAD Files

KiCanvas is an interactive, browser-based viewer for KiCAD schematics and boards If you’ve ever worked with KiCAD for creating schematics an...

14 Nov, 2024

ATX Turbo-XT Mainboard V3: Open-Source Vintage Computing Revival

The ATX Turbo-XT Mainboard V3 is here! The third iteration of this project is now officially released. Although the developer initially hes...

13 Nov, 2024

PicoROM: The Ultimate 8-Bit ROM Emulator for Retro Arcade Hardware

PicoROM in action For hardware enthusiasts and arcade restoration aficionados, experimenting with vintage systems often requires a lot of pa...

12 Nov, 2024

How to Simulate PCB Layouts for Crosstalk and Electromagnetic Interference

Transitioning from schematic to PCB layout introduces new challenges, mainly parasitic effects like trace impedance, capacitance, and induct...

12 Nov, 2024

KiCad-RP-Pico Project: 3D Footprint for Raspberry Pi Pico in KiCad

Are you a KiCad enthusiast working with the Raspberry Pi Pico board? If so, you might have noticed the absence of a proper 3D footprint for ...

12 Nov, 2024

NerdSoloMiner v2: A Pocket-Sized Bitcoin Miner for Your Desk

Looking to dive into Bitcoin mining without spending thousands of dollars on equipment? Meet NerdSoloMiner v2 , a free, open-source project ...

12 Nov, 2024

Upgrade Your KiCAD Experience with the Dracula Theme 🌙

If you’re a fan of dark mode and want to give your KiCAD design environment a sleek, modern look, the Dracula Theme for KiCAD is a must-try...

11 Nov, 2024

NerdAxe: A High-Performance Upgrade for Your NerdMiner

Are you ready to take your mining game to the next level? Meet NerdAxe , a powerful upgrade board forked from the Bitaxe Ultra project. It o...

11 Nov, 2024