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The latest edition of Electronics has dropped! Check out all the latest news and posts from the electronics maker community in a single digest.

https://electronics.blaze.email/archive/the-electronics-maker-23-12-2025/

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The Electronics Maker 23-12-2025
DIY home monitoring projects, retro hardware hacks, creative coding
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My First Neopixel Party Light

https://bikerglen.com/blog/my-first-neopixel-party-light/

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My First Neopixel Party Light
Summary: Small multi-color Neopixel party light using Adafruit Jewel, Sparkle Motion Mini, 3D-printed housing, and WLED/CircuitPython/Arduino control
bikerglen.com
December 26, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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IF-ERGO Keyboard

https://battlepenguin.com/tech/if-ergo-keyboard/

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IF-ERGO Keyboard
Summary: Personal build log of IF-ERGO keyboard with Gateron Baby Kangaroo V2 switches, SA keycaps, and Ergodox layout on work setups
battlepenguin.com
December 26, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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I made another little bedside clock

https://www.stavros.io/posts/i-made-another-little-bedside-clock/

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I made another little bedside clock
Summary: Building a new ESP8266/ESP32 bedside clock with ESPhome, MQTT, NTP, and dynamic dimming on a color OLED.
www.stavros.io
December 26, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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The Scenic Route to Repairing a Self-Destructing SRS DG535 Digital Delay Generator

https://tomverbeure.github.io/2025/12/24/Repair-of-SRS-DG535.html

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The Scenic Route to Repairing a Self-Destructing SRS DG535 Digital Delay Generator
Summary: DIY repair of a DG535 delay generator: power-supply fixes, analog interpolation, LCD replacement, and chronicling miswiring mishaps.
tomverbeure.github.io
December 26, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Notes for December 9-24

https://taoofmac.com/space/notes/2025/12/24/1400

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Notes for December 9-24
Summary: Notes on personal projects: Plan 9, TRMNL server, minhash with SQLite FTS, 'steward' LLM harness in bun, docker-based deployment 'kata', Guerite container updater, ESP32 ZigBee power meter, and Mac hardware hacks.
taoofmac.com
December 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Getting Bitten by Poor Naming Schemes

https://lorendb.dev/posts/getting-bitten-by-poor-naming-schemes/

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Getting Bitten by Poor Naming Schemes
Summary: A tinkerer upgrades a Dell Precision T3610 with Proxmox, chasing a compatible Xeon upgrade, only to clash with varied LGA2011 socket revisions.
lorendb.dev
December 25, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Turning Your Garden Workshop into a 3D Scanning & printing Studio

https://www.shedblog.co.uk/2025/12/24/turning-your-garden-workshop-into-a-3d-scanning-printing-studio/

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Turning Your Garden Workshop into a 3D Scanning & printing Studio
Summary: Garden shed becomes a 3D scanning and resin printing studio using entry to high-end scanners and Phrozen Mighty 12K for 12K detail.
www.shedblog.co.uk
December 25, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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Attempting to test the discrete transistor method of resolving the 1130 MRAM retriggering

https://rescue1130.blogspot.com/2025/12/attempting-to-test-discrete-transistor.html

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Attempting to test the discrete transistor method of resolving the 1130 MRAM retriggering
Summary: Testing discrete transistor method to resolve MRAM retriggering on IBM 1130 with a DIY spare PCB, SLT cables, and transistors (2N5551, MPS2222A) using breadboard proofs
rescue1130.blogspot.com
December 25, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Ordered new PCB with my original fab to reduce delays

https://rescue1130.blogspot.com/2025/12/ordered-new-pcb-with-my-original-fab-to.html

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Ordered new PCB with my original fab to reduce delays
Summary: Rescue 1130 blog post about ordering a PCB with original fab to cut delays and manage budgeting with PCBWAY and JLCPCB.
rescue1130.blogspot.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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OMTech Laser: Focus Pen Wiring Repair

https://softsolder.com/2025/12/23/omtech-laser-focus-pen-wiring-repair/

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OMTech Laser: Focus Pen Wiring Repair
Summary: Repairing an OMTech laser focus pen by replacing wiring through drag chains using JST SM connectors and silicone ribbon cable
softsolder.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Update on KDE Home Automation (KIOT)

https://blog.davidedmundson.co.uk/blog/update-on-kde-home-automation-kiot/

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Update on KDE Home Automation (KIOT)
Summary: KIOT daemon exposes PC state to Home Assistant for audio, battery, gamepad, active window, and MPRIS integrations
blog.davidedmundson.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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Laser Cutter: Ortur YRC-1 Re-Wiring

https://softsolder.com/2025/12/19/laser-cutter-ortur-yrc-1-re-wiring/

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Laser Cutter: Ortur YRC-1 Re-Wiring
Summary: OrtUR YRC-1 rotary re-wiring with adapters, JST SM wiring, and cable management for a laser cutter.
softsolder.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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Relearning What Support Means by Building an Orange Pi Weather Station

https://mbrizic.com/blog/orange-self-hosting/

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Relearning What Support Means by Building an Orange Pi Weather Station
Summary: Building an Orange Pi Zero 3 weather station, GPIO, DHT-11 sensor, Python and Adafruit libraries amid limited official support
mbrizic.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Getting ESP32-C3 Super-mini to do ESP-NOW

https://indiantinker.bearblog.dev/getting-esp32-c3-super-mini-to-do-esp-now/

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Getting ESP32-C3 Super-mini to do ESP-NOW
Summary: Compact ESP32-C3 Super-mini boards struggle with ESP-NOW when mounted on perfboards; avoid soldering, use a USB-C carrier instead
indiantinker.bearblog.dev
December 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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The latest edition of Electronics has dropped! Check out all the latest news and posts from the electronics maker community in a single digest.

https://electronics.blaze.email/archive/the-electronics-maker-23-12-2025/

#electronics #maker
The Electronics Maker 23-12-2025
DIY home monitoring projects, retro hardware hacks, creative coding
electronics.blaze.email
December 23, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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Oscilloscope Video Display

https://www.xythobuz.de/osci_video_pcb.html

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Oscilloscope Video Display
Summary: Converting an analog composite video signal to grayscale raster on an oscilloscope using a XYZ converter with Raspberry Pi, KiCad, and Doom experiments.
www.xythobuz.de
December 23, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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Custom Knife Storage – YT Makers Secret Santa 2025

https://beckystern.com/2025/12/21/custom-knife-roll/

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Custom Knife Storage – YT Makers Secret Santa 2025
Summary: DIY illuminated display case and fabric knife roll using NeoPixel LEDs, Arduino Nano ESP32, WLED, 3D printed logos, and a steel-glass cabinet.
beckystern.com
December 23, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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The Moka Lamp

https://rbaron.net/blog/2025/12/21/Moka-lamp.html

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The Moka Lamp
Summary: A decorative Moka Lamp built from a 3D-printed body, using undervolted LEDs and brass-wired filaments
rbaron.net
December 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Building a Joystick Tester

https://lyonsden.net/building-a-joystick-tester/

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Building a Joystick Tester
Summary: Builds a compact joystick tester for Commodore/Atari using through-hole PCB, LEDs, DB9 port, and a 3V battery
lyonsden.net
December 22, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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A Homebuilt CO2 Meter as a Virus Risk Proxy

https://shallowsky.com/blog/hardware/co2-meter.html

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A Homebuilt CO2 Meter as a Virus Risk Proxy
Summary: DIY ESP32-CircuitPython CO2 meter with SCD-40, display, battery, UI tweaks, and a GitHub airCO2 project
shallowsky.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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Solar Radiation (Sun) Shield for Temperature Sensors

https://nuxx.net/blog/2025/12/19/solar-radiation-sun-shield-for-temperature-sensors/

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Solar Radiation (Sun) Shield for Temperature Sensors
Summary: DIY solar radiation shield for multiple temperature sensors using a two-piece design and chain-link fence mount
nuxx.net
December 22, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Boléro

http://www.linusakesson.net/music/bolero/index.php

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Boléro
Summary: Homemade 8-bit instruments render Maurice Ravel’s Boléro; Linus Åkesson details gear, techniques, and video/audio workflow.
www.linusakesson.net
December 21, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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OpenSCAD is kinda neat

https://nuxx.net/blog/2025/12/20/openscad-is-kinda-neat/

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OpenSCAD is kinda neat
Summary: OpenSCAD used to generate a parametric battery holder, showcasing code-based CAD design and iteration.
nuxx.net
December 21, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Big GPUs don't need big PCs

https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2025/big-gpus-dont-need-big-pcs

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Big GPUs don't need big PCs
Summary: Pi 5 with PCIe switch tests multiple GPUs against a modern PC for AI inference, transcoding, and GravityMark benchmarks, highlighting efficiency and niche utility.
www.jeffgeerling.com
December 21, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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How to not end up in a Louis Rossmann video

https://sschueller.github.io/posts/how-to-not-end-up-in-a-louis-rossmann-video/

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How to not end up in a Louis Rossmann video
Summary: Stefan Schüller discusses regulatory steps, open vs closed systems, OTA updates, and open data for a consumer-friendly Station Display project
sschueller.github.io
December 21, 2025 at 12:16 AM