A New Way to Code Microcontrollers

Plus, the new Prusa Mini! Microcontrollers, Meet MicroBlocks From Make: magazine: MicroBlocks is a coding environment for microcontrollers that’s human friendly, but more than that, it’s education friendly. As you work, your code is incrementally compiled, downloaded, and stored in persistent flash memory so it still works even when the microcontroller is untethered and powered by a battery pack. This portability and autonomy allows MicroBlocks projects to be worn, carried in a pocket, or deployed to collect data outdoors. Read more to see which boards are compatible. [Read More]( Sponsored by: Explore AI @ Home The NVIDIA® Jetson Nano™ Developer Kit is the perfect tool for learning how to develop robotics and edge projects using AI. This small and mighty computer gives you the power to innovate — right out of the box. Discover AI at your own pace through NVIDIA’s guided demos, step-by-step tutorials, and a free Python-based online course for building projects on the NVIDIA Jetson™ platform. [Ready to start exploring?]( First Look: The Prusa Mini 3D Printer From our YouTube channel: Make: Senior Editor Caleb Kraft took a quick look at the new Prusa Mini. With an 18×18×18cm build area and plenty of bells and whistles, there’s a lot to love in this not-so-mini printer. [Watch More]( Behind the Scenes Join Make: Executive Editor Mike Senese in conversation with some of your favorite YouTube makers for a live chat about how to get started as a content creator and some of the tips and lessons learned along the way. Bring your questions — they'll be answered live! [Join Us]( Sponsored by: Why Makers Are Crucial to America’s Economic Recovery We welcome a new monthly column by Victor Hwang, formerly VP of Entrepreneurship at the Kauffman Foundation, who has started an initiative to encourage more people to “start something” and become “starters.” [Read More]( Sponsored by: Macramé a Baby Yoda From Make: magazine: This is the way — to make your own mini version of The Mandalorian’s breakout star! [Read More]( Empire State Maker Faire 2020 Call for Makers Is Open Calling all makers! A pandemic can’t keep seven New York State Maker Faires from collaborating to create an online showcase of everything we love. Rochester, Long Island, Buffalo, Fredonia, Twin Tiers (Corning), Syracuse, and World Maker Faire New York are joining forces. Apply now! [Learn More]( Spinning Dance Robot From Make: Projects: Siho Otoa shared how to build these adorable dancing robots. Built mostly from household items, they're easy to experiment and make your own. Find more projects and share your own at [makeprojects.com](. [View the Project]( New Camps for Fall! Maker Camp has new camps and classes through the Fall to keep your hands busy and your creativity flowing. Make + fly the fastest paper airplanes around with John Collins. Already done that? Level up with the ADVANCED camp and challenge the World Record yourself! Join Natasha Dzurny of Technochic to learn the ins and out of movie making and light up unicorn horn crafting. Or follow camp leader Sandy Roberts into the wilds of Makey Makey land, where bananas become pianos and you can make everyday objects talk with Scratch. Spots fill up fast, so register now! [Learn More and Register]( Review: BeagleBone AI The BeagleBone AI is a powerful SBC that is perfect for a maker who is interested in high precision, low latency, and deep learning capabilities for their next project. [Read our review](. Get more reviews and easily compare specs with the [Maker’s Guide to Boards]( powered by Digi-Key. [Read More]( Half-Price PDFs! As summer winds down, get a jump on fall and save 50% off all [Make: eBook titles]( featuring Gareth Branwyn's [Tips and Tales from the Workshop]( plus topics like Programming and Microcontrollers, Drones and 3D Printers, Electronics and Soldering, Crafting and Projects for the whole family! Visit the Maker Shed now and use code SMOKEY50 at checkout on [these great titles](. Sale ends 8/31. [Shop Now]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( Copyright © 2020 Make: Community LLC, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 150 Todd Road, Suite 200 Santa Rosa, CA 95407 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [unsubscribe from this list](mailto:unsubscribe@make.co?subject=Please%20Unsubscribe&body=Your%20information%20has%20been%20removed%20from%20this%20list.%0AThank%20you!) at anytime. This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( Make: Community · 150 Todd Road · Santa Rosa, CA 95407 · USA