Meteor Makers Projectshttps://meteormakers.com/projectsBuild guides, prototype references, and practical experiments.en-usMicroscoPy: Build a Motorized LEGO Microscopehttps://meteormakers.com/project/microscopy-lego-motorized-microscopehttps://meteormakers.com/project/microscopy-lego-motorized-microscopeYuksel Temiz's modular Raspberry Pi and Arduino microscope, with the complete original guide, assembly animations, circuit instructions, LEGO parts list, and downloadable build manuals. Original writeup by Yuksel Temiz.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMTScience That MattersYuksel Temiz Turn an ESP32 into a Browser Oscilloscopehttps://meteormakers.com/project/esp32-browser-oscilloscopehttps://meteormakers.com/project/esp32-browser-oscilloscopeBojan Jurca's complete setup guide for displaying ESP32 GPIO samples in a web browser, including the original interface screenshot, library requirements, FTP commands, and ADC limitations. Original writeup by Bojan Jurca.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMTScience That MattersBojan Jurca Turn an Ender 3 Kit into Three Syringe Pumpshttps://meteormakers.com/project/ender3-laboratory-syringe-pumpshttps://meteormakers.com/project/ender3-laboratory-syringe-pumpsSander Baas and Vittorio Saggiomo's open laboratory build: original project chapters, apparatus images, assembly and operating PDFs, and the characterization document. Original writeup by Sander Baas, Vittorio Saggiomo.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMTScience That MattersSander Baas, Vittorio Saggiomo Build an ESP32 E-Paper Weather and Sensor Displayhttps://meteormakers.com/project/esp32-epaper-weather-sensor-displayhttps://meteormakers.com/project/esp32-epaper-weather-sensor-displayJakub Jaszczur's complete MQTT receiver guide, with the original finished-build and enclosure photographs, sensor list, display diagram, configuration examples, and PCB schematic. Original writeup by Jakub Jaszczur.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMTScience That MattersJakub Jaszczur SmartKnob: Build a Dial That Changes How It Feelshttps://meteormakers.com/project/smartknob-programmable-haptic-dialhttps://meteormakers.com/project/smartknob-programmable-haptic-dialScott Bezek's complete SmartKnob README: brushless-motor haptics, configurable stops and clicks, original prototype photograph and exploded animation, PCB notes, and build limitations. Original writeup by Scott Bezek.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMTInventor ProjectsScott Bezek Build an ESP32 E-Paper ePub Readerhttps://meteormakers.com/project/esp32-diy-epub-readerhttps://meteormakers.com/project/esp32-diy-epub-readerChris Greening's complete DIY reader writeup, with photographs of supported hardware, PlatformIO setup, board porting, ePub parsing, pagination, and deep-sleep design notes. Original writeup by Chris Greening (atomic14).Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMTInventor ProjectsChris Greening (atomic14) Alles: Build a Wi-Fi Mesh of Synthesizer Speakershttps://meteormakers.com/project/alles-esp32-mesh-synthesizerhttps://meteormakers.com/project/alles-esp32-mesh-synthesizerBrian Whitman's distributed synth, with the full README, speaker-shell assembly photographs, ESP32 flashing guide, Python tutorial, and original wiring and sound-programming examples. Original writeup by Brian Whitman, Shore Pine and contributors.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMTInventor ProjectsBrian Whitman, Shore Pine and contributors Diapasonix: A Pico 2 Instrument with a Touch Fretboardhttps://meteormakers.com/project/diapasonix-pico-touch-instrumenthttps://meteormakers.com/project/diapasonix-pico-touch-instrumentTuri Scandurra's complete instrument README, with the original playing photograph, schematic, parts list, compilation instructions, controls, effects, and honest prototype limitations. Original writeup by Turi Scandurra.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMTInventor ProjectsTuri Scandurra MiniTeensy: Build a Six-Voice Synth with Teensy 4.1https://meteormakers.com/project/miniteensy-polyphonic-synthesizerhttps://meteormakers.com/project/miniteensy-polyphonic-synthesizerNick Culbertson's full MiniTeensy README, original finished-instrument photograph, minimal and twenty-encoder wiring layouts, USB audio/MIDI setup, and testing sequence. Original writeup by Nick Culbertson.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMTInventor ProjectsNick Culbertson Build JPL's Six-Wheel Open Source Roverhttps://meteormakers.com/project/jpl-open-source-mars-roverhttps://meteormakers.com/project/jpl-open-source-mars-roverThe complete reviewed JPL rover hardware manual: parts lists, wiring, PCB assembly, mechanical chapters, original build photographs and diagrams, optional mast, and downloadable schematics. Original writeup by JPL / California Institute of Technology and Open Source Rover contributors.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMTInventor ProjectsJPL / California Institute of Technology and Open Source Rover contributors ESP8266 OLED Weather Station: ThingPulse's Complete Project READMEhttps://meteormakers.com/project/esp8266-oled-weather-stationhttps://meteormakers.com/project/esp8266-oled-weather-stationDaniel Eichhorn and ThingPulse's compact Wi-Fi weather display, with the full setup instructions, library notes, and original project photograph. Original writeup by Daniel Eichhorn, ThingPulse and contributors.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTInventor ProjectsDaniel Eichhorn, ThingPulse and contributors Aciduino V2: Build midilab's Arduino MIDI Step Sequencerhttps://meteormakers.com/project/aciduino-v2-arduino-midi-sequencerhttps://meteormakers.com/project/aciduino-v2-arduino-midi-sequencerThe complete Aciduino V2 project README by midilab, with breadboard layouts, assembly photographs, supported boards, and the original firmware and manual links. Original writeup by midilab.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTInventor Projectsmidilab Mill Your Own PCBs on a 3018 CNC: mattwach's Complete Guidehttps://meteormakers.com/project/3018-cnc-pcb-milling-complete-guidehttps://meteormakers.com/project/3018-cnc-pcb-milling-complete-guidemattwach's full end-to-end PCB-milling writeup: design constraints, FlatCAM, calibration, height maps, cutting, drilling, and finishing, illustrated with the creator's process photographs. Original writeup by mattwach.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTInventor Projectsmattwach A GPS E-Paper Clock Without Wi-Fi: mattwach's Complete Buildhttps://meteormakers.com/project/gps-epaper-clock-weather-stationhttps://meteormakers.com/project/gps-epaper-clock-weather-stationThe full e-paper clock and weather-station guide by mattwach, including Arduino Nano and low-power variants, schematics, firmware instructions, and enclosure fabrication. Original writeup by mattwach.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTInventor Projectsmattwach A bench check for a bicycle dynamo lighthttps://meteormakers.com/project/bicycle-dynamo-light-checkhttps://meteormakers.com/project/bicycle-dynamo-light-checkA documented inspection plan for a matching dynamo and lamp, without improvised battery charging or assumptions about unknown output voltages.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMTInventor Projects An e-paper noticeboard that admits when it is out of datehttps://meteormakers.com/project/pi-noticeboard-stale-datahttps://meteormakers.com/project/pi-noticeboard-stale-dataA Pi Zero noticeboard concept with a local message file, a visible update time, and a useful offline state.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTProduct Experiments A cardboard spectroscope and a little library of lampshttps://meteormakers.com/project/cardboard-spectroscope-lamp-libraryhttps://meteormakers.com/project/cardboard-spectroscope-lamp-libraryCompare household light sources with a fixed slit and diffraction grating, without pretending an uncalibrated box is a laboratory instrument.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMTScience That Matters A breadboard counter that counts one press oncehttps://meteormakers.com/project/breadboard-counter-one-pulsehttps://meteormakers.com/project/breadboard-counter-one-pulseA small logic exercise built around the least glamorous requirement: a pushbutton must not count as five presses.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMTInventor Projects A marble funnel with an escape routehttps://meteormakers.com/project/marble-run-funnel-recoveryhttps://meteormakers.com/project/marble-run-funnel-recoveryA modular marble-run idea where recovering a stalled ball is part of the design, not an operation involving shaking the whole table.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMTPlay & Game Design A cyanotype contact frame that keeps the paper stillhttps://meteormakers.com/project/cyanotype-contact-framehttps://meteormakers.com/project/cyanotype-contact-frameA reusable frame plan for comparing contact and exposure with commercially prepared cyanotype paper.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTInventor Projects A room sensor with the heat source kept out of the wayhttps://meteormakers.com/project/room-sensor-placement-testhttps://meteormakers.com/project/room-sensor-placement-testAn ESP32 temperature and humidity station concept that tests placement before designing the enclosure.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMTInventor Projects A tangram tray that tells you when a piece is missinghttps://meteormakers.com/project/tangram-travel-trayhttps://meteormakers.com/project/tangram-travel-trayA seven-piece puzzle tray concept with a visible reset state and enough finger room to pick up every piece.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMTPlay & Game Design A steadier stand for a USB microscopehttps://meteormakers.com/project/usb-microscope-stable-standhttps://meteormakers.com/project/usb-microscope-stable-standA simple fixture plan that separates focusing from the accidental movement of a lightweight microscope base.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMTInventor Projects One contact mic, three ways to attach ithttps://meteormakers.com/project/contact-microphone-mount-comparisonhttps://meteormakers.com/project/contact-microphone-mount-comparisonA piezo pickup experiment comparing temporary mounts before committing to an enclosure or gluing anything permanently.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMTInventor Projects A soil sensor that has to prove itself firsthttps://meteormakers.com/project/soil-sensor-calibration-firsthttps://meteormakers.com/project/soil-sensor-calibration-firstA calibration notebook for a moisture probe, with no automatic watering until the readings are understood.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMTProduct Experiments A pinhole camera with a proper exposure notebookhttps://meteormakers.com/project/pinhole-camera-exposure-notebookhttps://meteormakers.com/project/pinhole-camera-exposure-notebookA reusable lensless camera plan, with the notes treated as part of the instrument rather than scraps to lose.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMTInventor Projects A small rig for comparing keyboard switcheshttps://meteormakers.com/project/keyboard-switch-comparison-righttps://meteormakers.com/project/keyboard-switch-comparison-rigA removable switch plate idea that makes mounting and keycap differences visible instead of calling every change a switch improvement.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMTProduct Experiments One offcut, one pen resthttps://meteormakers.com/project/offcut-pen-resthttps://meteormakers.com/project/offcut-pen-restA modest woodworking plan: stop a pen rolling away without turning a scrap of wood into an elaborate desk accessory.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMTProduct Experiments A crystal radio with a tuning log beside ithttps://meteormakers.com/project/crystal-radio-tuning-loghttps://meteormakers.com/project/crystal-radio-tuning-logA passive receiver study focused on repeatable tuning adjustments and keeping antenna changes out of the comparison.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 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