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I Built Myself 2 Extra Arms!!

By The Hacksmith

See how Hacksmith Industries built wearable robotic arms for extra hands, powered by VR, Arduino, and custom batteries for daily and workplace tasks.

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Comparing Microcontrollers: What Brain Should I Go With?

By Antonio Velasco

Explore the features of Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and ESP32, and uncover which brainpower suits your project's needs.

How To Create Custom Arduino Libraries for More Efficient Projects
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How To Create Custom Arduino Libraries for More Efficient Projects

By Maker.io Staff

Building and using libraries is a valuable tool in every programmer’s toolbox that allows you to quickly and easily reuse standard code across multiple projects.

The Do’s and Don'ts of Using Arduino Interrupts
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The Do’s and Don'ts of Using Arduino Interrupts

By Maker.io Staff

This article introduces some best practices when working with interrupt handlers and discusses a few things you should not do inside an ISR.

How to Use Arduino Interrupts to Detect User Inputs
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How to Use Arduino Interrupts to Detect User Inputs

By Maker.io Staff

Using interrupts rather than polling GPIO is a better solution to detect button presses. Learn about the different types of interrupts and how to use them.

How to Install Libraries and Boards with the New Arduino IDE 2.0 RC
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How to Install Libraries and Boards with the New Arduino IDE 2.0 RC

By Maker.io Staff

This article summarizes the differences between the new IDE and the classic Arduino IDE and how you can efficiently employ the updated tools in your projects.

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Spring into Summer Ambassador Competition: Robotic Banana Slug–Part 3

By Eliot Wachtel

DIY, Arduino Every, Arduino, Robotics

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Spring into Summer Ambassador Competition: Robotic Banana Slug - Part 2

By Eliot Wachtel

The University of California, Santa Cruz entry for the Spring into Summer Ambassador Design Competition, nicknamed Slugbot is a robotic banana slug inspired by our mascot Sammy the banana slug.