Maker.io main logo

Projects

PROJECT
474

CoreXY Chessboard: Electronics Meet Classic Chess

By Andrew Kazour

Explore how to automate chess piece movement with magnets, motors, and clever coding. Learn how CoreXY kinematics bring an automated chessboard to fruition.

PROJECT
282

Making a Heat-Seeking Water Turret

By Andrew Kazour

This DIY turret uses a thermal camera to find warm objects and sprays water when it locks on.

Blogs

BLOG
103

What Makes the Arduino Uno Mini LE Different?

By Andrew Kazour

Arduino released the Arduino Uno Mini Limited Edition (LE), which is a smaller and slightly more powerful version that keeps all the power of the original in a new gold-and-black design. Let’s take a deep dive into what makes it special and how it compares to its older brother.

Tutorials

TUTORIAL
316

How Do Slip Rings Work

By Andrew Kazour

Learn how slip rings enable continuous electrical connection between stationary and rotating parts using conductive rings and brushes.

TUTORIAL
557

How to Make 3D Prints Stronger

By Andrew Kazour

Learn how material choice, orientation, slicer settings, and design impact the strength of your 3D prints. Create parts that are strong and look good.

TUTORIAL
1,053

How does a CoreXY Gantry System Work?

By Andrew Kazour

Learn how CoreXY uses crossed belts and two motors to move payloads with speed, precision, and reduced mass compared to Cartesian systems.