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Docker Part 2: Building Your First Container & Best Practices

By Hector Eduardo Tovar Mendoza

We're going to move from theory to practice. We'll run our first container, build a custom Python application, and look at when and when not to use Docker in your projects.

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How Temperature Affects Electronic Components

By Shruti Garg

When I first started working on electronic projects, temperature was the last thing on my mind. I was so focused on getting my circuits to work, making sure the wiring was right, the code ran, and the sensors were giving me the right values.

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Hardware Accelerators & High-Level Synthesis (HLS)

By Antonio Velasco

For anybody interested, this article will give a crash course in what exactly constitutes a hardware accelerator and how they can be implemented by anybody.

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Build Something Awesome: The WPI XRP Medal Challenge Is Here

By Kevin Walseth

Explore the WPI XRP Medal Challenge and create unique robotics builds with sensors, extensions, and maker creativity for hands-on innovation.

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How Hardware Gets Hacked (Part 4): Memory Protections

By Nathan Jones

Understand how memory read attacks work on MCUs and how to defend using debug disable, encryption, and hardware protection features.

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Common Website Vulnerabilities and How to Fix Them

By Andrew Kazour

Web development opens the door to creating awesome tools, websites, and personal projects! However, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to figure out how to keep your site secure while building it.

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Semiconductor Packaging & SoC Design

By Antonio Velasco

The word "semiconductor" is a strong buzzword. They drive the stock market, enable all of our electronics and systems, and essentially hold up the world.

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Low-Cost, Power Efficient EMG Prosthetic Hand (Part 2)

By Antonio Velasco

Creating a low-cost prosthetic arm is challenging, but making one that is also easy to calibrate and accurate is even tougher.

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10 Smart 3D Printing Tips: Tolerances, Holes, and Slicer Tricks

By Travis Foss

Level up your 3D prints with practical tips on tolerances, press fits, teardrop holes, support-free counterbores, slicer split tools, modifiers, calibration, infill choices, and avoiding common failures like warping and stringing.

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Star Wars Pomodoro Timer

By Zach Hipps

Turn an ESP32 M5 Core2 into a Star Wars themed Pomodoro timer with dynamic graphics, countdown timer, and focus session control.

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Beginner Parts Kit Identification Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

In this tutorial, we'll provide a quick rundown of each part in the kit, to help reinforce your understanding of the component. For some parts, we'll include an example application, in case you're in need of a circuit to plug your new toys into.

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How Hardware Gets Hacked (Part 3): Adopting the Attacker Mindset

By Nathan Jones

Explore how attackers gather device info, map inputs, and uncover vulnerabilities using reconnaissance in embedded hardware security.