Deep-dive guides to every maker board
Detailed, no-nonsense reference articles on Arduino, Raspberry Pi and ESP32 boards — full specs, complete pinouts, wiring, and project ideas. A new board every day.
107 board guides published · 53 more in the pipeline
M5StickC PLUS
A compact, feature-rich development board based on the ESP32, ideal for portable IoT projects and rapid prototyping.
Arduino MKR WAN 1300
A compact and powerful board designed for low-power, long-range wireless communication, ideal for IoT applications.
M5Stack Core (Basic)
A compact, stackable development kit built around the ESP32 microcontroller, ideal for rapid prototyping and IoT projects.
Arduino MKR WAN 1310
A compact and versatile board designed for low-power, long-range wireless communication, ideal for IoT applications.
M5Stack Core2
The M5Stack Core2 is a compact, feature-rich development board built around the ESP32, offering a touchscreen, built-in battery, and extensive I/O for rapid prototyping.
Arduino Edge Control
A rugged, ESP32-powered board designed for industrial automation and IoT applications, bridging the gap between the maker world and professional environments.
LOLIN S2 Mini
A compact and versatile development board featuring the ESP32-S2, perfect for Wi-Fi enabled IoT projects.
Arduino Nicla Voice
The Arduino Nicla Voice is a compact, powerful board designed for embedded machine learning applications, featuring a dedicated AI accelerator and microphone.
ESP32-S2-Saola-1
The ESP32-S2-Saola-1 is a compact development board featuring Espressif's Wi-Fi-only ESP32-S2 microcontroller, ideal for IoT projects requiring robust connectivity and a single-core processor.
Arduino Nicla Sense ME
The Arduino Nicla Sense ME is a compact, powerful board designed for intelligent sensing applications, integrating a rich suite of environmental and motion sensors with a capable microcontroller.
ESP32-PICO-KIT
The ESP32-PICO-KIT is a compact and versatile development board featuring the integrated ESP32-PICO-D4 module, perfect for rapid prototyping of IoT projects.
Arduino Portenta Machine Control
A robust, high-performance microcontroller board designed for industrial automation and demanding embedded applications.
ESP-EYE
The ESP-EYE is a compact, feature-rich development board built around the ESP32-S3, designed for AI and computer vision applications with an integrated camera and microphone.
Arduino Portenta X8
A high-performance microcontroller board featuring an NXP i.MX 8M Mini SoC and a dedicated AI accelerator, designed for demanding embedded vision and machine learning applications.
ESP32-P4 Function EV Board
Explore the capabilities of the ESP32-P4 Function EV Board, a cutting-edge development platform designed for complex embedded applications.
Raspberry Pi Zero v1.3
A compact and affordable single-board computer perfect for embedded projects and learning.
Arduino Portenta C33
A powerful and versatile microcontroller board designed for IoT and embedded applications, featuring Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
ESP32-H2-DevKitC-1
A compact development board featuring Espressif's RISC-V based ESP32-H2, ideal for energy-efficient wireless applications with Thread and Zigbee support.
Raspberry Pi 2 Model B v1.2
This 2016 iteration of the popular Raspberry Pi 2 Model B features a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, making it a significant step up in performance for embedded projects.
Arduino Nano 33 BLE
The Arduino Nano 33 BLE is a compact yet powerful microcontroller board featuring Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity, making it ideal for portable and wireless projects.
ESP32-C6-DevKitC-1
A powerful development board featuring Espressif's RISC-V based ESP32-C6 SoC, offering Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5 (LE), and Thread connectivity.
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4S
A compact, powerful module based on the Raspberry Pi 4, designed for integration into custom hardware and demanding embedded applications.
Arduino Nano Matter
A compact and powerful microcontroller board designed for seamless integration into the Matter smart home ecosystem, featuring robust connectivity and ample processing power.
ESP32-C3 SuperMini
A compact and powerful ESP32-C3 microcontroller board perfect for makers seeking Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity in a small form factor.
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+
The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ brings the power of a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ into a compact, flexible form factor ideal for industrial and embedded applications.
Arduino UNO Q
The Arduino UNO Q brings enhanced processing power and modern connectivity to the beloved UNO form factor, ideal for intermediate to advanced makers.
ESP32-S3-BOX-3
A compact, feature-rich development board powered by the ESP32-S3, designed for rapid prototyping of smart devices and interactive applications.
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3
A compact, industrial-grade module offering Raspberry Pi 3 performance for custom embedded designs.
Arduino Mega ADK
The Arduino Mega ADK is a feature-rich microcontroller board designed for complex projects, particularly those involving Android device connectivity.
ESP32-S3-WROOM-1
Explore the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 module, a feature-rich microcontroller with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, ideal for advanced makers and embedded engineers.
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 1
The original Compute Module, offering a compact and flexible System-on-Module for embedded projects.
Arduino Duemilanove
A foundational Arduino board that brought the ATmega328P to the masses, ideal for learning digital electronics and embedded programming.
ESP32-C61
The ESP32-C61 is a powerful and versatile microcontroller board featuring a RISC-V core, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2, ideal for IoT and advanced embedded projects.
Arduino Yún
The Arduino Yún integrates a powerful microcontroller with a Linux-based system on a single board, ideal for internet-connected projects.
Raspberry Pi Pico WH
Explore the capabilities of the Raspberry Pi Pico WH, a powerful and versatile microcontroller board with integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
Arduino Esplora
An innovative Arduino board designed for interactive projects with built-in sensors and controls.
ESP32-C5
Explore the capabilities of the ESP32-C5, Espressif's first RISC-V based MCU with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 support, designed for high-performance IoT applications.
Raspberry Pi Pico H
The Raspberry Pi Pico H is a low-cost, high-performance microcontroller board featuring the RP2040 chip, designed for embedded projects with added pre-soldered headers.
LilyPad Arduino
A washable, sewable microcontroller board designed for wearable electronics and soft circuitry.
ESP32-C2 (ESP8684)
Explore the ESP32-C2, a cost-effective and power-efficient Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE microcontroller from Espressif, ideal for simple IoT devices and battery-powered applications.
Raspberry Pi Zero WH
The Raspberry Pi Zero WH is an ultra-compact, low-cost single-board computer with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, ideal for embedded projects requiring wireless connectivity.
Arduino Pro Mini
A compact and versatile microcontroller board based on the ATmega328P, ideal for projects where size and power efficiency are critical.
ESP32-WROVER-E
The ESP32-WROVER-E module integrates a powerful ESP32 chip with ample PSRAM for demanding embedded applications.
Raspberry Pi 1 Model A
Explore the foundational Raspberry Pi 1 Model A, a compact and affordable single-board computer ideal for learning and simple embedded projects.
Arduino Uno WiFi Rev2
The Arduino Uno WiFi Rev2 brings integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity to the familiar Uno form factor, powered by a modern microcontroller.
ESP32-SOLO-1
Explore the capabilities of the ESP32-SOLO-1, a single-core Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module ideal for space-constrained embedded projects.
Raspberry Pi 1 Model A+
The compact, low-power Raspberry Pi 1 Model A+ offers essential computing and GPIO for dedicated embedded projects.
Arduino Opta
The Arduino Opta combines the ease of use of the Arduino ecosystem with industrial robustness and advanced features for demanding projects.
ESP32-WROOM-32U
Explore the versatile ESP32-WROOM-32U module, a compact powerhouse for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled embedded systems.
Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+
The Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ offers a compelling blend of performance and compact size, ideal for embedded projects where space is a constraint.
Arduino Nicla Vision
A compact, powerful board for embedded machine learning and computer vision projects, featuring an NXP ARM Cortex-M7 microcontroller and a camera sensor.
ESP32-WROOM-32D
A versatile and cost-effective development board featuring Espressif's popular ESP32 chip, ideal for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled embedded applications.
Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W
This compact and powerful board brings Wi-Fi connectivity to the popular Pico platform, making it ideal for IoT and wireless projects.
Arduino Portenta H7
The Arduino Portenta H7 is a high-performance development board featuring a dual-core STM32H747XI microcontroller, designed for demanding industrial and advanced maker applications.
ESP32-WROOM-32E
A powerful and versatile Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled microcontroller module perfect for a wide range of embedded projects.
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5
The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 offers the immense processing power of the Raspberry Pi 5 in a compact, SODIMM-style form factor for custom embedded designs.
Arduino GIGA R1 WiFi
The Arduino GIGA R1 WiFi is a high-performance, dual-core microcontroller board designed for complex IoT applications and demanding embedded projects.
ESP32-PICO-D4
A compact, integrated module featuring the ESP32 SoC with built-in flash and antenna, ideal for space-constrained IoT projects.
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4
A compact, powerful System-on-Module designed for industrial and embedded applications, offering flexibility and performance.
Arduino MKR Zero
The Arduino MKR ZERO is a compact, powerful microcontroller board featuring a SAMD21 Cortex-M0+ processor, designed for IoT and advanced embedded applications requiring significant processing power and low energy consumption.