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Since 2013, the FAPAC has awarded this scholarship to star students who demonstrate a continuous effort to spotlight AANHPI communities. The 2026 Scholarship is named in honor of Secretary Norman Y. Mineta. Congrats to Nicole Hoang! Ms. Hoang is a native of San Jose, California and a senior at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in […]

ADAFRUIT WEEKLY EDITORIAL ROUND-UP We’ve got so much happening here at Adafruit that it’s not always easy to keep up! Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered. Each week we’ll be posting a handy round-up of what we’ve been up to, ranging from learn guides to blog articles, videos, and more. IN THE NEWS Mozilla and […]

  Project Hail Mary is full of good science fiction in that it pushes ideas into the unknown while trying to rely on science as we know it. Of course, it is still fiction, and a movie, so it is also full of scientific “mistakes.” Hank Green goes over a few of the mistakes that […]

You can make a crown of light for prom or your birthday this year! A few free-wired NeoPixels make you the cyber-pageant queen. For this project you will need: Gemma M0 (or build on the GEMMA Starter Pack) seven sewable NeoPixels (or any combination of pixels, NeoPixel rings, or high-density NeoPixel strip) Use “RGB” NeoPixel rings, […]

Looking for a comprehensive guide to “revival, repertory, and classic film screenings” in NYC? You are going to absolutely adore Film Revival NYC! Updated daily from 40+ cinemas including Film Forum, Metrograph, BAM, Roxy, Alamo Drafthouse, IFC, Angelika, Quad Cinema, and more. Browse 35mm, 70mm, and digital presentations. See showtimes here and don’t miss the […]

kv4p HT is a homebrew 1 watt radio available in VHF or UHF that plugs into your Android phone’, transforming it into a handheld HAM transceiver. Completely off-grid. The radio simply plugs into the USB C port on your Android smartphone and transforms it into a fully-fledged handheld radio transceiver. It’s completely open source (GPL3): the Android app, […]

We’ve got the New nEw NEW for you right here This week we debuted 3 New Products. Snap-on Enclosure for Adafruit Terminal Block BFF Add-On Machined Red Aluminum Servo Arm – 1.75″ Long Through Hole Inline Pogo Pin Target Header – 9-Pin 0.1″ Spacing Visit www.adafruit.com/new for more info. Want to get new products info […]

In an earlier video, Myth Made shows how you can save money by making your own wireless LEDs. In this video, they put the cute little LEDs to use by crafting a pouch full of Stormlight Spheres. The process, while tedious, is pretty straightforward, involving setting the LEDs in epoxy resin. In this video, I […]

Superhero Power Plant Inspired by Iron Man’s Arc Reactor Planning an epic Iron Man costume for Halloween or Comic Con, or looking for that iconic piece that turns a plain t-shirt into Tony Stark? Look no further, for in this guide we’ll show you how to make your own electronic glowing reactor with a cool […]

LeFrak theater: Alvaro Keding/© AMNH Stadium: Csaba Peterdi/Adobe Stock   AMNH is celebrating World Cup 2026 with a series celebrating “the science, culture, and shared experience of athletic competition“. On May 28 3 drop-in activities start, allowing visitors to explore: the science of sport materials & geometry of sports, the cultural influence of sports around […]

Create a beautiful, incredibly slow eInk movie player and luxuriate in the composition of each and every frame of your favorite movies. 24FPS? No way, let’s play it back at 24 frames per hour instead. Or, any timing and frame interval you like. Check out the guide from John Park.

Jankbu on YouTube needed a new laptop and wanted something a little more unique. Tired of lugging around a closed system that he had no connection with he opted to build his own CyberDeck. A few highlights include the sliding screen and trackball mouse. I built this modular cyberdeck instead of buying a new laptop. […]

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NEW PRODUCT – Snap-on Enclosure for Adafruit Terminal Block BFF Add-On __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Here is a cute and minimal enclosure for your Adafruit Terminal Block BFF board to keep it safe during use and transport. This case has been custom-designed and 3D printed to accommodate all the peripherals. No screws or glue are required; simply snap the board […]

People love stuffed animals! One of the first toys a child gets is some representation of an animal. Over time, these beloved companions become part of what we surround ourselves with. This project provides ideas for creating stuffed, papercraft or other toy animals with characteristics you want. You can chose your animal, make it move […]

The Python for Microcontrollers Newsletter is the place for the latest news involving Python on hardware (microcontrollers AND single board computers like Raspberry Pi). This ad-free, spam-free weekly email is filled with CircuitPython, MicroPython, and Python information that you may have missed, all in one place! You get a summary of all the software, events, projects, and the latest hardware worldwide once a week, no […]

Could you ask for a better excuse to make something? There’s truly nothing quite like incorporating your favorite hobby into maintaining your health! Fair Weather Friend: Internet-Connected Migraine or Allergies Detector Pyloton: CircuitPython Cycling Computer Bluetooth Cycling Speed & Cadence Sensor Display with Clue CircuitPython BLE Heart Rate Zone Trainer Display Raspberry Pi Pedal for […]

Although Mahjong dates back to 19th century China, the tile game has since become popular across the world. Learn Mahjong with the Green Tile Social Club this Tuesday, May 26th. Check out the event page for details. Hong Kong mahjong, taught the gtsc way 🤝 The night will begin with a dedicated 1.5 hour mahjong […]

NeveroddoreveN shares: A 413mm tall lamp that fuses cyberpunk and art deco aesthetics with 6 interlocking shade leaves, a diffuser, and a USB LED kit. All parts print on the A1 Mini, no AMS required download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1442745-cyber-deco-lamp Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and […]

Shared by 415Labs on Maker World: A sleek 33×68×7.8mm snap-fit Pi Zero 2W case with a 2mm optical light pipe that channels the activity LED to the case exterior — program the LED for custom status indicators or ambient effects. Tool-free, no supports Download the files and learn more Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at […]