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Mañolo's IPD Engine 1.0 is an ATmega328-controlled IPD adjustment system for a custom VR headset that uses a pair of stepper motors to move the lenses: youtu.be/XD9-tvLwUMs

Will Warren details his journey to build the WCPU-1 homebrew 8-bit computer, from simulations to hardware prototype. willwarren.com/2026/03/12/bui…

Mike Rigsby's Zeno is a hybrid household robot that'll deliver drinks and then throw them away. instructables.com/Zeno-the-Trash…

John LeClair created an ATmega328-controlled manual vacuum pick-and-place device that makes populating SMD components both easier and efficient than with basic mechanical tweezers. hackster.io/johnlleclair/d…

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Mark Niu's bdwidth sensor is an ATmega328P-based, high-res optical width and motion sensor for 3D printers. hackaday.io/project/202100…

Turn your retro computer into a full gaming and audio powerhouse! This compact add-on board combines an AY-3-8910-compatible sound chip with a joystick interface for your old ZX Spectrum or Didaktik: tindie.com/products/kvpet…

Mectolab packed all the parts of a Polargraph plotter into the hanging unit itself, controlled by a custom ATmega2560 board: reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/c…

Tiny Transistors' teardown of a smoke/CO detector reveals a PIC16LF1937 inside: tinytransistors.net/2022/06/05/fir…

Nobcha built a precise LC meter using a Franklin oscillator and an ATmega328-based Arduino Nano. hackaday.com/2026/03/18/bui…

Salvatore Pisani's JollyBoard.RP328 is an all-in-one development platform that integrates just about every type of common breakout board for simple and speedy prototyping: kickstarter.com/projects/thorl…

IncliSense is an ATmega328-based, dual-axis digital level with visual and audio feedback. instructables.com/IncliSense/

For last St. Patrick's Day, Eamon Magd created an ATmega328-controlled device to help master the art of 'splitting the G' on a pint of Guinness: youtu.be/JTq8WjJJFXI

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Sander van de Bor's ATtiny84A-controlled, shamrock-shaped LED earrings! tindie.com/products/calif…

Gonzalo Velazquez's Pianissimo is a Guitar Hero-like MIDI visualizer for learning to play the piano: kickstarter.com/projects/drvel…

Tired of unlocking your room or office with a key? The D'Opener is an RFID-enabled door opener for quick access: instructables.com/RFID-Door-Open…

What a T-rexcellent use of an ATtiny85! Albert David built a system that automatically plays the Chrome Dino game for him. hackaday.com/2026/03/16/att…