Richard Elliot
Residing on the south coast of England, Rich has spent the last few years building Electomaker.io from the ground up. He is usually found behind a laptop coordinating the rest of the EM team and occasionally finding time to contribute articles to the blog. When not tapping away at a laptop, he can be found either paddleboarding, at the beach, playing golf (badly), or camping with his family.
Maker Faire Shenzhen 2025: Tools, Tech, & STEM Innovation
Explore four standout Maker Faire Shenzhen 2025 projects, from KVM tools and wireless coding to open-source IoT hardware and STEM learning kits.
Maker Faire Shenzhen 2025: Standout AI, Robotics, & Sensing
A look at the standout AI, robotics, and sensing projects from Maker Faire Shenzhen 2025, featuring edge AI, smart motion, and open hardware.
Highlights from Maker Faire Shenzhen 2025
Maker Faire Shenzhen 2025 brought 30,000 makers, engineers, and innovators together for two days of hands-on AI, robotics, and hardware exploration.
HuskyLens 2: The No-Code AI Vision Sensor for Makers and Classrooms
A no-code AI vision sensor for makers and classrooms, the HuskyLens 2 makes learning and prototyping with AI fast, fun, and highly accessible worldwide.
Watcher XiaoZhi: the world’s first open-source physical AI agent
Open-source AI agent with vision and voice, the Watcher XiaoZhi brings adaptive spatial intelligence to homes, workplaces, and creative environments.
Maker Faire Rome 2025 Sunday: Rovers, Tools, and Satellites
Sunday highlights: student rover CC8, modular PCB workstation, Pocket Science Lab and LED badge, student rocket payloads, and direct-to-satellite IoT.
Arduino UNO Q at Maker Faire Rome 2025: Dual-Brain Demos
Arduino UNO Q debuted at Maker Faire Rome with Linux + MCU projects, robot dog, retro gaming, Home Assistant, PLC demos, and classroom prototypes.
Maker Faire Rome 2025: Saturday Interviews with Makers and Startups
From student rockets to satellite IoT and edge-AI wearables, Saturday at Maker Faire Rome showcased smart, efficient hardware design worldwide.
Maker Faire Rome 2025 highlights: the best builds, boards, and ideas
Arduino’s UNO Q, laser-powered drones, AI foosball, and satellite IoT stole the spotlight at Maker Faire Rome 2025.
Arduino Uno Q: Specs, Features, and Why Qualcomm’s AI Partnership Matters
Arduino joins Qualcomm to launch Uno Q, a dual-core board merging Linux AI processing and real-time microcontroller control in one platform.
The Ultimate M5StickC add-on list
This buyer’s guide covers add-on modules for the M5StickC Plus and Plus2. You get quick picks by job, clear compatibility notes, and direct links to Electromaker products.
Gravity Voice Recognition Sensor: Offline Control Made Simple
Add offline voice control to your projects with 121 built-in commands, 17 custom slots, complete privacy, universal compatibility, and flexibility.
Blues Wireless for Arduino Opta: Add Wi-Fi and Cellular to Your PLC
Wireless for Arduino Opta ensures reliable PLC communication with built-in Wi-Fi, cellular, and cloud routing for seamless industrial integration.
LattePanda IOTA Review: 8× Faster x86 Board for Embedded Development
The LattePanda IOTA is a palm-sized x86 board with Intel N150, strong GPU, rich I/O, and IoT-ready expansion.
Cardputer-Adv: M5Stack’s Upgraded Card-Sized Computer for IoT Developers
The M5Stack Cardputer-Adv is a portable, card-sized IoT computer offering upgraded performance, rich connectivity, sensors, and extended battery life.
Pocket AI: A Mini Data Centre You Can Slip in a Bag
Pocket AI brings portable RTX acceleration for fast, private on-device inference via Thunderbolt 3. Ideal for robotics, drones, industry.
Octavo Systems OSD62-PM-BRK: Industrial-Grade Power in a Small Footprint
Linux-ready breakout board with industrial-grade power for rapid prototyping and advanced embedded applications in any environment worldwide.
Top SBC Picks in 2025 for Engineers & Developers
Top SBCs for 2025: From AI-ready boards to full-stack IoT platforms — choose the right tool for your next embedded project.