Embedded Systems & DIY Electronics Videos Hacker News Recommends
Embedded systems & DIY electronics videos on HackerTube: the talks, lectures and explainers Hacker News commenters keep sharing, covering microcontrollers, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, firmware, home automation, hardware hacking, hobby projects, cheap chips, sensors.
71 videos · ranked by HN recommendations · showing 1–48
Most recommended embedded systems & DIY electronics videos
The ones HN returns to most often when a thread turns to this topic.
other#358-bit computer update
Ben Eater
“I think I learned more from Ben Eater’s “Building an 8-bit breadboard computer” series [0] than my intro to computer architecture course at university.”
14 HN recommenders · 2017–2023
talk#43Reverse emulating the NES to give it SUPER POWERS!
suckerpinch
“are a must watch.”
12 HN recommenders · 2018–2025
tutorial#52“Hello, world” from scratch on a 6502 — Part 1
Ben Eater
“It is highly recommended if you want to dive down into computers and digital logic on first principles.”
11 HN recommenders · 2019–2026
documentary#183Shenzhen: The Silicon Valley of Hardware (Full Documentary) | Future Cities | WIRED
WIRED Investigations
“There's an excellent documentary on the hardware/hacking ecosystem in Shenzhen on YouTube”
8 HN recommenders · 2016–2022
talk#303"Programming a 144-computer chip to minimize power" - Chuck Moore (2013)
Strange Loop Conference
“This talk by Chuck Moore at Strange Loop was amazing”
7 HN recommenders · 2021–2024
tutorial#370The world's worst video card?
Ben Eater
“Anyone with a basic understanding of logic circuits has enough background to understand it. Worth a watch.”
8 HN recommenders · 2019–2024
tutorial#511How does a USB keyboard work?
Ben Eater
“Fantastic breakdown if you have 30 minutes”
7 HN recommenders · 2021–2025
demo#1015Brick Assembly
Ancient
“This is a mind blowing level of miniaturization”
4 HN recommenders · 2023–2025
demo#1049"Z2" - Upgraded Homemade Silicon Chips
Sam Zeloof
“It's fantastic and I highly recommend watching it.”
4 HN recommenders · 2021–2026
tutorial#1068E-paper hacking: fastest possible refresh rate
Applied Science
“Here's a fascinating video on how these displays work, and how you can modify the firmware of the driver to get faster refresh rates”
4 HN recommenders · 2018–2021
talk#1117C++ Exceptions for Smaller Firmware - Khalil Estell - CppCon 2024
CppCon
“In particular, his 2019 presentation [2] describes different error handling techniques”
5 HN recommenders · 2025–2026
tutorial#1219Building a 6800 CPU on an FPGA with nMigen (part 1)
Robert Baruch
“I can only recommend these Youtube series, where nMigen is used to build a full 6800 CPU”
3 HN recommenders · 2020–2021
demo#1265Head Tracking for Desktop VR Displays using the WiiRemote
Johnny Lee
“Can confirm, the 3D effect is 100% spot on”
3 HN recommenders · 2010–2026
documentary#1338The Fastest Maze-Solving Competition On Earth
Veritasium
“is a nice introduction to the competition and its technical history.”
5 HN recommenders · 2023–2024
demo#1393My old BBC Micro system
mikeselectricstuff
“Recommended - this guy knows his stuff, and unlike certain other youtube channels in this genre there is no annoying bravado.”
3 HN recommenders · 2017–2022
documentary#1533I BOUGHT A WHOLE CHURCH ORGAN - Part 1 The Organs Removal
LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER
“this series where a pipe organ is gradually rebuilt by an extremely talented and enthusiastic amateur is great fun!”
3 HN recommenders · 2022–2023
demo#1568The Commodordion
lftkryo
“This dude's work is incredible. His entire YouTube channel is amazing.”
3 HN recommenders · 2022–2025
comedy#1703I made a talking banana
Useless Duck Company
“terrific little video about the battle between him and his viewers”
3 HN recommenders · 2018–2023
documentary#1770Sega Saturn CD - Cracked after 20 years
debuglive
“Related and _very_ inspiring; how the Sega Saturn CD was cracked after 20 years.”
3 HN recommenders · 2016–2021
music#1949電磁祭囃子 in NEO TOKYO 🏮
ELECTRONICOS FANTASTICOS!
“It's this band from Japan who make incredible music with instruments they made themselves.”
3 HN recommenders · 2020–2026
tutorial#1975(Sponsored) KiCad STM32 + USB + Buck Converter PCB Design and JLCPCB Assembly - Phil's Lab #11
Phil’s Lab
“successfully imitated this guy's tutorials”
3 HN recommenders · 2021–2022
talk#2000"Uptime 15,364 days - The Computers of Voyager" by Aaron Cummings
Strange Loop Conference
“this talk was really good”
3 HN recommenders · 2021–2024
tutorial#2044Design Your Own Keyboard!
Ben Vallack
“It's targeting a split keyboard, but I think it details the general steps involved pretty well.”
3 HN recommenders · 2022–2023
demo#2114Growing Human Neurons on a Home Made Electrode Array
The Thought Emporium
“Seeing a dude grow human neurons directly connected to a computer chip to make a "human AI", all from his garage”
3 HN recommenders · 2020–2025
explainer#2117EEVblog #1132 - The 3 Cent Microcontroller!
EEVblog
“Dave Jones' EEVBlog recently posted a video on cheap microcontrollers (<0.03USD)”
3 HN recommenders · 2018–2022
tutorial#2158KiCad 6 STM32 PCB Design Full Tutorial - Phil's Lab #65
Phil’s Lab
“The Youtube channel Phil's Lab has a really good series”
3 HN recommenders · 2022–2025
tutorial#2215Pulling Clear Images Directly Off Satellites | GOES-15,16,17 and Himawari 8 HRIT
The Thought Emporium
“The Thought Emporium makes really high quality content.”
3 HN recommenders · 2018–2023
talk#2226The Art of the Bodge: How I Made The Emoji Keyboard
Tom Scott
“I saw a good talk on it from Tom Scott some time ago[0] which I think is relevant.”
4 HN recommenders · 2018–2024
demo#2243DIY mass spectrometer measures potassium in dietary salt substitute
Applied Science
“he tries to explain why it's built the way it is and give you a good basis of the theory of operation.”
3 HN recommenders · 2020–2023
tutorial#2312An Intro to KiCad – Part 1: How PCBs Are Made | DigiKey
DigiKey
“Digikey actually makes really nice YouTube tutorials on how to use KiCAD”
3 HN recommenders · 2020–2022
tutorial#2319Homebrew NMOS Transistor Step by Step - So Easy Even Jeri Can Do It
Jeri Ellsworth
“If you want to go further down, check out Jeri Ellsworth's old videos where she built a transistor at home”
3 HN recommenders · 2010–2023
talk#2418Sensor Fusion on Android Devices: A Revolution in Motion Processing
Google TechTalks
“I'm always happy to share this incredible lecture from many many years ago”
2 HN recommenders · 2012–2026
talk#2498Militarizing Your Backyard with Python: Computer Vision and the Squirrel Hordes
Next Day Video
“Perhaps the best presentation to a programming language conference in history.”
3 HN recommenders · 2014–2023
tutorial#2522EEVblog #555 - 555 Timer Kit
EEVblog
“Please watch this clip as Dave dives deep into how a simple 555 chip works at the transistor level”
2 HN recommenders · 2014–2019
tutorial#2549Build an electroluminescent glass panel display -- an Apollo DSKY
Applied Science
“This video of building a custom Apollo electroluminescent glass panel DSKY display is also fantastic!”
2 HN recommenders · 2019–2023
talk#2575How I hacked a hardware crypto wallet and recovered $2 million
Joe Grand
“a cool video about someone hacking a Trezor One. Very enjoyable watch.”
2 HN recommenders · 2022–2023
demo#2608DIY haptic input knob: BLDC motor + round LCD
scottbez1
“I made a rotary input device that provides software-defined "virtual" detents and end-stops, implemented using a BLDC gimbal motor.”
2 HN recommenders · 2023–2026
interview#2709He started a computing REVOLUTION—then the shortage hit
Jeff Geerling
“This interview with one of the founders from Jeff Geerling was quite insightful, definitely check it out if you haven't already!”
2 HN recommenders · 2023
demo#2710Smarter than a Smart TV! (Raspberry Pi Inside)
Jeff Geerling
“Jeff Geerling talks about how great a TV his non-TV is.”
2 HN recommenders · 2022–2023
documentary#2764Internet of food: Arduino-based, urban aquaponics in Oakland
Kirsten Dirksen
“I recall watching was pretty neat.”
2 HN recommenders · 2013–2018
tutorial#2812A simple guide to electronic components.
bigclivedotcom
“And then some bigclivedotcom to get going”
2 HN recommenders · 2018–2022
demo#2907Touché: Enhancing Touch Interaction on Humans, Screens, Liquids, and Everyday Objects
DisneyResearchHub
“Basically the idea is to make devices aware of the physical context of user interactions.”
2 HN recommenders · 2012–2025
talk#2936My personal fight against the modern laptop
linux conf au 2017 - Hobart, Australia
“Here's the presentation by the author himself at linux.conf.au”
2 HN recommenders · 2017–2025
talk#2966Ropecon 2019: Essi Santala, Sampo Juustila: Odysseus – Where Code Meets Light and Sound
Ropecon
“Here's a video I found years ago by one of the volunteers talking about the work they put into the electronics.”
2 HN recommenders · 2021–2026
tutorial#3034Scavenging rechargeable lithium cells from the roadside
bigclivedotcom
“BigClive scavenging cells from vapes. (Basically where I got the idea from)”
2 HN recommenders · 2022–2024
tutorial#3209How to power ANYTHING using USB-C Power Delivery and the ZY12PDN PD Trigger Board
Kenneth Finnegan
“These little boards are ultra handy”
2 HN recommenders · 2020–2023
explainer#3281Why build an entire computer on breadboards?
Ben Eater
“Ben Eater had a whole video on why he encourages building a breadboard computer.”
2 HN recommenders · 2020–2022
tutorial#3308#112 LoRa / LoRaWAN De-Mystified / Tutorial
Andreas Spiess
“A good explanation of LoRa, and in particular of the "link budget" idea”
2 HN recommenders · 2019–2024
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