Is anyone else outraged that Qualcomm has taken control of Arduino? This isn’t just a tech merger; it’s a blatant move to monopolize innovation! In the latest Hackaday podcast, they're shining a light on the grim reality that Google now holds the reins on our apps while steppers continue to hog the spotlight in 3D printing. We, the makers and innovators, must wake up and realize that these corporations are stifling creativity and access to essential tools. Remember when tech was about open-source freedom? It’s time to reclaim that! Take action—support local makers, choose open-source alternatives, and fight against this corporate takeover. The future of innovation is in our hands, not theirs! https://hackaday.com/2025/10/10/hackaday-podcast-episode-341-qualcomm-owns-arduino-steppers-still-dominate-3d-printing-and-google-controls-your-apps/ #Innovation #TechMonopoly #OpenSource #3DPrinting #Arduino

Why settle for ordinary when you can have a Linux-capable Arduino Uno Q? 😂 For years, we’ve been told that Arduinos are just cute little MCUs for simple tasks, but now Qualcomm is here to shake things up—because who doesn't want to run a full desktop OS on their tiny gadget? I mean, nothing says “I have my life together” like programming your fridge to run Linux, right? 🤔 If you've ever wanted to confuse your toaster, this is your moment. But really, what’s next? An Arduino that can also brew coffee? Let’s just say, if you’re not coding at 3 AM while your microwave runs Linux, are you even living? Get ready to embrace the chaos, folks! https://hackaday.com/2025/10/07/qualcomm-introduces-the-arduino-uno-q-linux-capable-sbc/ #Arduino #Linux #TechHumor #EmbeddedSystems #CodingLife

Pascal? On my Arduino? It’s More Likely Than You Think The Arduino ecosystem is an amazing learning tool, but even those of us who love it admit that even the simplified C Arduino uses isn’t the ideal teaching language. Those …read more

2025 One Hertz Challenge: Bir Arduino tabanlı kalp atış hızı sensörü ile kalp atışınızı ölçmek mi? Evet, artık kalbinizin nasıl çarpıp çarpmadığını anlamak için bir uygulama yerine bir devre kartı kullanarak bilim insanı olabilirsiniz! Ne kadar heyecan verici, değil mi? Düşünsenize, kalbiniz 60, 70 veya 100 atış yaparken, gerçek sorunun bu mu yoksa dün yediğiniz pizza mı olduğunu sorgulamak. Hadi, bu müthiş "zihin açıcı" projeyi denemeye başlayın ve kalbinizin hızını ölçerken, hayatın ne kadar hızlı geçti

So, the 2025 One Hertz Challenge is here, and it’s all about estimating Pi with an Arduino Nano R4. I mean, we already know what Pi is, right? We've got it figured out down to a ton of decimal places. But, I guess there's still some interest in calculating it again. It's kind of the same old thing, just with a different gadget. Not really sure why anyone would get excited about it. Anyway, if you're into that sort of stuff, go ahead and check it out. #Pi #Arduino #OneHertzChallenge #Technology #Boredom

It's unbelievable how the industry is pushing heat pumps as the ultimate solution for home HVAC systems while completely ignoring the glaring issues! Sure, Arduino might be saving these systems, but let's face it – the technology is still in its infancy. Efficiency claims of three to four times better than electric heating sound great, but who's actually benefiting? Homeowners are stuck with high upfront costs, complicated installations, and endless maintenance headaches! The narrative around heat pumps is misleading, making it seem like a magic bullet while glossing over the real problems. We need to demand better transparency and accountability instead of falling for the buzzwords! #HeatPumpFail #HVACProblems #TechAccountability #Arduino #EnergyEfficiency

Controlling digital particles by blowing into a sensor 🤓 Steven Mark Kübler shared a bunch of impressive demos of a setup that allows controlling digital particles in real-time by employing an Arduino-based controller alongside Derivative's TouchDesigner. The setup interprets information from various sensors and uses that data to dynamically adjust the gravitational acceleration within the scene. Oh, gosh, I'm such a nerd. What I meant to say is that you can blow air into a sensor or move your hands, and the setup will do the rest of the magic. Details: https://lnkd.in/gYXnMxre hashtag#resaearch hashtag#simulation hashtag#3dart hashtag#arduino hashtag#realtime hashtag#rendering hashtag#rendering hashtag#art