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Edge AI-Based Multi-Stage Visual Inspection System
Things used in this project × 1 DSS-M15S(DF Metal Geared 15Kg Standard Servo 270°) × 1 × 1 × 1 × 1 What if a $60 SBC could turn a simple webcam into a complete industrial vision inspection system? That was the idea behind this project. At the heart of the system is the Arduino UNO Q, a compact Linux-capable single-board computer that brings enough processing power to run modern AI workloads at the edge.
Build a Smart PC Display with ESP32-P4
Things used in this project × 1 8.8" IPS Bar Touch Display (480×1920, DSI) × 1 Soldering Station, Hobbyist PC builds are becoming more than just powerful machines—they're also becoming showcases. For this project, we built a compact PC cabinet display using the FireBeetle 2 ESP32-P4 and an 8.8" IPS Bar Display with a resolution of 1920×480 pixels.
Edge Link
Things used in this project × 1 Type-C Male to Female Extension Cable × 1 Industrial machines don't become obsolete just because technology moves forward.Factory floors are full of PLCs, controllers, and sensors that have been running reliably for years, quietly generating production data that never leaves the machine.
Build an Open-Source AI Buddy, A DIY AI Companion for Kids
Things used in this project × 1 NextPCB 3.7VΒ Li-PoΒ Battery × 1 × 1 What if your child had a friendly AI companion they could talk to, learn with, and customize themselves? Meet AI Buddy, an open-source AI chatbot built around the DFRobot UNIHIKER K10 and the Xiaozhi Framework. It combines conversational AI with adorable, pocket-sized animal designs to create a fun and interactive learning companion for kids. Unlike commercial AI toys, AI Buddy is completely DIY and customizable.
Pixel Bar - A Open-Source Customizable LED display
Things used in this project × 1 NextPCB 80 × 16 WS2812B-1010 RGB LED Matrix (1280 LEDs) × 1 × 1 NextPCB 3.7 V 5200 mAh Lithium Battery Pack × 1 NextPCB Battery Management System (BMS) / Charging & Discharging Module × 1 × 1 DFRobot Aluminum Heat Sinks × 1 Pixel Bar is an open-source programmable RGB LED display platform designed for makers, developers, and pixel-art enthusiasts.
Pathfinder: A DIY GNSS Waypoint Navigation Device
Things used in this project × 1 DFRobot Gravity GNSS Positioning Module × 1 DFRobot Gravity BMM350 Triple-Axis Magnetometer × 1 DFRobot Fermion 1.54" 240×240 IPS TFT Display × 1 × 1 × 1 × 1 × 1 Soldering Station, Hobbyist A month ago, I found myself holding a GNSS module and wondering: "Can I build a navigation device where I simply enter destination coordinates, and the device continuously shows the distance and direction to the target while I'm walking?" That simple question became the...
Pathfinder
Things used in this project × 1 DFRobot Gravity GNSS Positioning Module × 1 DFRobot Gravity BMM350 Triple-Axis Magnetometer × 1 DFRobot Fermion 1.54" 240×240 IPS TFT Display × 1 × 1 × 1 × 1 × 1 Soldering Station, Hobbyist A month ago, I found myself holding a GNSS module and wondering: "Can I build a navigation device where I simply enter destination coordinates, and the device continuously shows the distance and direction to the target while I'm walking?" That simple question became the...
MACROPAD | DIY Shortcut Keyboard
Things used in this project × 1 DFRobot 0.96" I2C OLED Display × 1 × 1 Outemu Mechanical Switches × 1 Most macropads today rely on custom PCBs and fixed firmware, which makes them difficult to modify, repair, or customize. For this project, I wanted to build something more accessible, modular, and maker-friendly while still looking and feeling like a polished commercial product.
MotorLink - M0601 Hub Motor
Things used in this project × 1 × 1 In this comprehensive tutorial, you will learn how to interface the DFRobot M0601 Motor (Direct-Drive Hub Motor for AGV) using the RS485 communication protocol. We will guide you step-by-step through testing the motor with raw Hex commands, automating movements with Python scripts, and finally controlling it via MotorLink—an intuitive, browser-based digital twin application.
DIY Mini PC Runs My Personal AI Agent
Things used in this project × 1 DFRobot LattePanda IOTA Active Cooler × 1 DFRobot LattePanda UPS Expansion × 1 DFRobot Intel BE200 Wi‑Fi 7 Bluetooth 5.4 M.2 E‑Key Wireless Card × 1 × 1 × 1 Soldering Station, Hobbyist The world is moving incredibly fast these days because of Large Language Models (LLMs). Over the past year we have seen how powerful these models have become — from writing code and answering questions to building entire applications.
HUSKYLENS 2 | Vision Tracker
Things used in this project × 1 × 1 DFRobot DSS-M15S Servo Motors × 1 In this project, weβre going to build a smart pan-and-tilt tracking system for the HuskyLens V2 β turning it into an interactive AI vision module that can physically follow what it sees. The HuskyLens V2 is already a powerful standalone AI camera with built-in models for face recognition, object tracking, hand gesture detection, pose estimation, and more. But what if it could do more than just detect?
Mino The Ai Chatbot
Things used in this project × 1 × 1 × 1 × 1 × 1 Most AI demos today can talk really well, but they can’t do real work. In this project, I’ll show you how to build a voice-controlled AI assistant using an ESP32 and Xiaozhi that can safely control real hardware and software automations. This assistant doesn’t just chat; it turns lights ON and OFF, reads sensor data, and even creates and fetches meetings from Google Calendar. The key idea behind this project is Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Learn Edge AI on Unihiker K10
Things used in this project × 1 × 1 Edge AI is becoming increasingly important as more applications demand real-time intelligence directly on embedded devices. With this in mind, the UNIHIKER K10 stands out as a powerful new single-board computer designed for education, prototyping, and AI-based projects.
Forest Guard
Things used in this project × 1 DFRobot Gravity: Multifunctional Environmental sensor × 1 DFRobot Gravity: GNSS Sensor × 1 DFRobot Fermion: I2S MEMS Microphone × 1 DFRobot Fermion: MEMS Smoke Detection Sensor × 1 DFRobot RP2040 LoRa with Type C adapter × 2 × 2 × 1 × 1 × 1 DFRobot Fermion: 3.5” 480x320 TFT LCD Display × 1 × 1 Soldering Station, Hobbyist Extraction Tool, 6 Piece Screw Extractor & Screwdriver Set Forest Guard: A LoRa Based Decentralized Edge-AI Mesh Network for Forest Monitoring...
AI Bunny
Things used in this project × 1 × 1 × 1 × 1 AI Bunny is a charming, educational, and deeply interactive companion. Housed in a 3D-printed bunny-faced enclosure, this delightful device isn't just cute, it listens, speaks, responds, and teaches. Whether it's practicing language skills, telling stories, playing educational games, or answering curious questions, AI Bunny is a DIY marvel that brings edge AI to life in a way kids (and grownups) can actually engage with.
Open Kiosk
Things used in this project DFRobot Latte Panda MU KIT × 1 × 1 × 1 DFRobot 10.5" Touch Screen × 1 × 1 JLCPCB DC Female Connector × 1 × 1 Test Accessory, USB Wi-Fi Dongle × 1 × 1 × 1 × 1 JLCPCB M3x6mm Metal Heat Insert × 1 Open Kiosk: Build Your Own Smart POS System for Retail Stores Are you a small business owner, market vendor, or pop-up shop operator looking for an affordable, professional, and open-source point-of-sale system?
Bloom Buddy
Things used in this project × 1 × 1 × 1 × 1 × 1 × 1 × 1 × 1 × 1 × 1 Meet Bloom Buddy - your plant's new best friend! πΌ Bloom Buddy is an intelligent and interactive soil moisture monitoring device designed to help you care for your plants in a fun and engaging way. Powered by an Unihiker K10 - a ESP32 based Dev Board, this adorable gadget is more than just a sensor. It features a cheerful face, expressive animations, voice feedback, and real-time environmental monitoring.
Retro-Logger
Things used in this project × 1 × 1 DFRobot KF141V 4Pin Spring Type Terminal Blocks Connector × 1 × 1 × 1 × 1 In today's hyper-connected world, nearly every device, from your phone to your fridge is online. But long before the rise of the Internet of Things, the industrial world was already buzzing with serial communication standards like RS-232 (introduced in the 1960s) and protocols like Modbus (invented in 1979).
Things used in this project DFRobot 4.7" E-Ink Display × 1 × 1 × 1 × 1 × 1 In today's fast-paced world, we all struggle with one daily question "What should I cook today?" With endless options and limited time, choosing a meal can often be more frustrating than cooking itself! But what if your kitchen could suggest the perfect dish in real-time, based on the time of day?
Esp32 Edge Ai Camera
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ESP32 Edge AI Camera
Things used in this project DFRobot FireBeetle 2 Board ESP32-S3 × 1 × 1 In this project, I’ll walk you through creating an ESP32 Edge AI Camera system that simplifies data collection and model deployment for AI tasks. This system combines the power of the ESP32-S3 microcontroller with a camera module and a 3D-printed magnetic case, making it compact, portable, and easy to mount on various surfaces.
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