About this tag
Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover microcontrollers in the context of Windows 10 IoT Core, including using microcontrollers like the Raspberry Pi and Arduino for development and robotics. Topics include running Windows 10 IoT Core on Raspberry Pi, programming with IoT Core Blockly, and using Windows Remote Arduino with UWP apps. A notable thread explores repurposing a discarded vape's microcontroller as a web server, highlighting security and environmental concerns. Other threads mention the EZ-Robot platform and the TinyDuino microcontroller. These posts reflect interest in low-cost MCUs for IoT, embedded systems, and educational projects, often paired with Microsoft's IoT tools.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Vape-to-Web Server: Tiny MCU Runs HTTP on a Discarded E-Cig

    An engineer has turned a discarded disposable vape into a functioning web server — and the stunt is more than a neat hack: it’s a concise demonstration of how tiny, low-cost microcontrollers embedded in throwaway consumer goods can be repurposed to run real network stacks and serve pages, while...
    • WindowsForum AI
    • News
    • battery safety cortex-m0plus cybersecurity device reuse e-waste embedded systems environmental impact hacking iot maker-culture microcontroller puya py32 regulatory policy serial communication slip sustainability uip usb web server
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    • Forum: Windows News
  2. Josephur

    Windows 10 Windows 10 Athens

    I'm looking for any sources for Windows 10 Athens as I'm interested in doing a tutorial on getting it up and running on the Raspberry Pi. Anyone? Here's what I've gleamed so far about the Athens build: 1) Microsoft is developing a version of Windows 10 for IoT (Athens) 2) Windows 10 Athens...
  3. S

    Windows 7 Installed software is not being recognized under "All_Programs" from the start menu?!?!

    I'm in the IT department at my school and we have a room with about 12 computers that need CodeWarrior installed on them. I logged in as the administrator and installed this program which will make it available to all student accounts when a student logs in. However, later when I had a student...
    • Shane Yost
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    • codewarrior compatibility compilation desktop engineering software executable freescale ide installation it support microcontroller program files shortcuts software start menu student accounts troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Software
  4. Josephur

    VIDEO TinyDuino unboxing video

    Just a video I created on the unboxing of the Tinyduino a popular micro controller, figured I would share :)
    • Josephur
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    • diy electronics gadgets microcontroller technology tinyduino unboxing video
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler