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Electromaker Show Episode 44
Welcome to the Electromaker Show, episode 44! This week’s DIY tech news highlights include a Raspberry Pi CM4 3D printer mainboard, the Inkplate 6PLUS which seeks crowdfunding, an ESP32-based dev board for audio digital signal processing, and more! Tune in for the latest maker, tech, DIY, IoT, embedded, and crowdfunding news stories from the week!
Best Single-Board Computers for Every Use and Budget in 2021
Check out the best single-board computers you can buy in 2021 for all uses and budgets! From ARM SBCs to x86 single board computers that run Windows, SBCs for gaming, the fastest single board computer, and everything in-between, here are the best SBCs to fit your needs!
Best Raspberry Pi Keyboards for All Uses and Budgets
Check out the best Raspberry Pi keyboards for all uses and budgets, from full-size QWERTY keyboards to Raspberry Pi mini keyboards, wireless keyboards, wired keyboards, remote-style Raspberry Pi keypads, and everything in-between for HTPC or desktop use and more!
Recalbox 7.2 Released
Recalbox 7.2 is out with a ton of improvements, from better performance for high-end systems to new systems and emulator cores, Bluetooth audio out capabilities, light gun controller support, and more!
Maker Board Spotlight: UDOO x86 II Advanced Plus and Ultra
The UDOO x86 single-board computer is an x86 SBC that's capable of running Linux, Windows, Chrome OS, and Android. Boasting desktop OS capabilities, it's a beefy maker board that's great for a variety of projects. Learn more about the UDOO x86 II, from what it is and its specs to what it can do and if you should buy one!
Electromaker Show Episode 29
Welcome to the Electromaker show, episode 29! This week saw a boozy barrel Raspberry Pi barcade, DIY Thor’s Hammer, Little Bee current & magnetic field probe, plus more awesome maker stories. Check out these maker, tech, DIY, IoT, crowdfunding, and embedded updates!
Your Child Wants an Arduino -- Where Do You Start?
Children (and beginners) need the right foothold to get started with great tools, and the Arduino is no different. With many different versions of the board available over the years, it’s entirely possible that potential users have been put off.
LattePanda Alpha Specs and More
The LattePanda Alpha is an x86 SBC that can run Windows 10 as well as full-fledged x86 Linux desktop distros like Ubuntu, Pop!_OS, and Debian. It's powered by an Intel Core M3-8100Y dual-core CPU and an Intel UHD 615 iGPU. Outfitted with M.2 connectors, an Arduino co-processor, and fantastic I/O, the LattePanda Alpha is a powerful single-board computer that boasts desktop-replacement capabilities and can serve several purposes, from digital signage and embedded devices to gaming, emulation, and HTPC use.
Best Linux Operating Systems for the Raspberry Pi
Check out the best Linux OSes for the Raspberry Pi. From Raspberry Pi Linux distros for desktop use to gaming, HTPC use, and everything in between, these are the best Linux distros for the Raspberry Pi!
Electromaker Show Episode 25
Welcome to the Electromaker show, episode 24! This week saw a major Raspberry Pi OS update, Elementary OS released for the Raspberry Pi, an Adafruit machine learning module for the Raspberry Pi announced, the Nintendo Game and Watch Classic hacked to run Doom, and more. Check out these maker, tech, DIY, IoT, crowdfunding, and embedded updates!
Batocera 29 Announced With Support for RPCS3, CEMU, WineHQ, Khadas VIM2, RG351P, and More!
Batocera 29 had been announced and released on December 11, 2020. The open Linux-based retro gaming OS adds support for more emulators including RCPCS, CEMU, WINE, the Khadas VIM2, RG351P, and a slew of other features.
UDOO Bolt Specs and More
The UDOO Bols maker board is an x86 single-board computer that's great for a variety of purposes. From high-end retro gaming emulation to AI and machine learning techniques, the UDOO Bolt V3 and V8 SBCs are fantastic choices. Learn all about the AMD Ryzen V1000 embedded-powered UDOO Bolt boards, from compatible OSes like Windows, Linux, and Android to what it can do and if you should buy one!
Electromaker Show Episode 17
Welcome to the Electromaker Show, episode 17! Here are the latest maker, tech, DIY, IoT, and embedded updates from the week of October 5, 2020. This week saw an NVIDIA Jetson Nano 2GB released, Recalbox 7.0 with Raspberry Pi 4 support and Odroid XU4 OGST compatibility released, the Rock Pi X SBC with Windows 10 support announced, and more!
RetroPie vs Recalbox vs Lakka vs Batocera for retro gaming on the Raspberry Pi
Find out which retro gaming OS for the Raspberry Pi is best by comparing RetroPie vs Recalbox vs Lakka vs Batocera.
Electromaker Show Episode 14
Welcome to the Electromaker Show, episode 14! This week saw a ton of inventive projects, from a do-it-yourself electric skateboard to DOOM running on a pregnancy test
Electromaker Show Episode 13
Welcome to the Electromaker show, episode 13! This week saw a crowdfunded macro pad, DIY 3D printable headphones, Raspberry Pi laptop, and more!
Electromaker Show Episode 12
Welcome to the Electromaker Show episode 12! This week saw a crowdfunded Sega Game Gear Raspberry Pi mod, 3D-printed Arduino-powered flight sim controller, and more!
Elecrow CrowPi2 Review: More than a Raspberry Pi Laptop
The Elecrow CrowPi2 Raspberry Pi-powered laptop is a fantastic STEAM learning platform. Its Linux-based OS is great for teaching Scratch, block-based programming, and even coding like Python. There are tons of included accessories such as sensors, game controllers, and a microSD card with RetroPie pre-installed. The CrowPi 2 is a good value beginner-friendly Raspberry Pi starter kit.