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100 IoT Projects in 100 Days: ESP32, ESP8266 & Raspberry Pi Pico Projects
Open-source repo with 100+ IoT projects for ESP32, ESP8266, and Raspberry Pi Pico in MicroPython. Smart irrigation, RFID lock, gas detection, WiFi robot, and weather station—with code and wiring.

ESP32 Bit Pirate: Bus Pirate hacking tool for ESP32
Popular Bus Pirate on the ESP32-S3. Ideal for debugging CAN, 1-Wire, I2C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, PWM, and more. Runs on various popular, accessible hardware—especially the ESP32-S3. Open source project.

Hacking the PY32: Extracting Firmware from a Cheap AliExpress LED Toy
We used AI to hack a toy from AliExpress. We identified the type and tried connecting to its memory to read it. Although it didn’t work, I gained a lot…

ESP32 Chip Comparison: Which to Choose for Your Project
ESP32, S2, S3, C3, C6, H2, C5, P4 and the upcoming S31 – which chip to choose for your project? Comparative peripherals table, use-case decision tree, software platforms overview, and…

Major update of OrcaSlicer 2.3.2: improved infill, Flow Rate per feature, more stable Wipe Tower.
OrcaSlicer. One of the biggest updates (2.3.2) for this 3D printer slicer brings many improvements and fixes – it’s worth checking out.

Voron Cascade: the creators of popular DIY 3D printers have introduced their own CNC milling machine.
When Voron is mentioned, most people think of one of the best-designed DIY 3D printers—whether it’s the popular Voron 2.4, Trident, or the compact Voron 0.2. The community around this…

Portable soldering iron Sequre SI012 Pro Max – what is it like?
I bought a soldering iron for testing, a complete set, from the company Sequre – specifically the SI012 Pro Max model. I was and still am very impressed with the…

HackMaster Pi: a pocket tool for testing (not only) IoT security
The HackMaster Pi project is a low-cost, open, and modular tool built on Raspberry Pi that allows for simulating and analyzing various attacks. HackMaster Pi is an open-source project primarily…

ESPHome Designer. Create your own clear dashboard available for Home Assistant.
Creating an information display for ESPHome isn’t exactly straightforward. Every change requires editing the YAML, uploading it to the device, and waiting to see if it looks as you intended.…

The brightest filament on the market? I checked it. It shines for 12 hours.
Prusa3D has released a new filament, and it’s not just any filament. It’s said to be the brightest on the market. I bought a sample and tried it out. You…
