.@MicrochipTech is returning to @MakerFaireRome! Stop by our #MFR2026 stand to see our latest MCUs and dev tools in action, with demos ranging from gesture-controlled robotic hands to facial recognition with liveness. Come meet the team and discover how we're powering the next generation of innovation! microchip.com/makerfaire

The PIC16F670-controlled 8-bit Workbench ED makes exploring binary, decimal, hexadecimal, and octal hands-on. Flip eight switches, watch the LEDs light up, and use bit-level annotations to see how each value comes together. tindie.com/products/8bitflux…

Kacper Bizoń's 17keynumpad is an ATmega32U4-controlled numeric keypad that can also function as a standalone calculator: github.com/KacperBizon/atmeg…

After a frustrating debugging problem, @MAYERMAKES decided to build the Analog Bridge — a 32-channel measurement tool with Ethernet, USB, SCPI control, and Python software that serves as a versatile logic monitor and seriously slow oscilloscope. community.element14.com/chal…

.@pradeeplogu0's @SeeedStudio XIAO SAMD21 Plus-controlled weather station is capable of measuring and logging wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, and pressure completely offline. hackster.io/pradeeplogu0/off…

Marius M’s multi-mode 3×3 macro keypad puts workflow automation at your fingertips, with RGB backlighting, an optional rotary encoder and OLED display, all controlled by an ATmega32U4: github.com/mariusmym/Macro-K…

.@chris_diy designed a simple, budget-friendly 16-channel GPIO expander based on the MCP23017. Chain up to 8 modules for 128 GPIOs controlled over I2C — perfect for hobbyist, prototyping, and educational projects! hackster.io/diyguyChris/basi…

#ThrowbackThursday: Remember the DevDuino?! Back in 2017, Alexandre Pailhoux launched an ATmega32U4-based, U-shaped board with an OLED display for exploring embedded electronics: kickstarter.com/projects/179…

Mr. I.C. let his creativity fly by converting a basic coaxial toy helicopter into a fully controllable three-channel RC aerial vehicle. instructables.com/DIY-How-I-…

Aleksei Tertychnyi's RealisticPM is a SAM D21-powered, wall-mounted air quality monitor that shows PM2.5 levels on a large, easy-to-read color display. hackaday.io/project/207028-u…

From balancing robots and retro arcade games to musical vegetables and robotic arms, it was incredible to see so many makers exploring, experimenting, and sharing ideas back at @MakerFaire Bay Area 2026! Watch our highlight reel to revisit some of the best moments from #MFBA26 and see the projects that inspired visitors throughout the weekend. Did you miss us in the Bay Area? You can catch us next week at @MakerFaireRome! youtu.be/nVHZ5tbxw7U

Ready for a blast from the past? Meet StarFighter, Questwise Ventures' decorative 1:64 scale arcade cabinet that brings retro space-shooter nostalgia to your desk! hackaday.io/project/206965-s…

Dan Jovic's J2C Video Card is an ATmega328-based, 1"x1" board that adds video output to an MSX computer through its joystick port. hackaday.io/project/206952-j…

With a motorized telescope, an affordable astronomy camera, and an ATmega328-controlled, GPS-enabled LED flasher, this DIY rig can help observe asteroid occultations and contribute real measurements to the scientific community. spectrum.ieee.org/asteroid-s…