Guides & Projects

What on Earth is 'The Mesh'?
What on Earth is 'The Mesh'?
Ever noticed 'The Mesh' in our navigation? Here's the story behind it, a live feed of radio messages bouncing around Devon on a network that doesn't need the internet. Read more...
Flipper zero case
What is Noppitlabs? A One-Person IoT Lab Hidden in Devon
One person. One workbench. One increasingly concerning collection of Raspberry Pis. Here's what Noppitlabs actually is, what it makes, and why it exists. Read more...
How to Set Up Your Pwnagotchi — A Complete Beginner's Guide
How to Set Up Your Pwnagotchi — A Complete Beginner's Guide
Got a Pwnagotchi and no idea where to start? This complete beginner's guide walks you through everything from flashing the SD card, first boot, SSH setup, plugins, and troubleshooting, without... Read more...
I Built a Self-Evolving Conway's Game of Life on a Tiny £20 Display — Here's How It Works
I Built a Self-Evolving Conway's Game of Life on a Tiny £20 Display — Here's How It Works
I wanted to do something interesting with a tiny £20 display board, so I ran one of the most famous simulations in computing history on it, then taught it to... Read more...
I Made a 3D Printed Case for the T-Beam 1W LoRa Because Two Options Wasn't Enough
I Made a 3D Printed Case for the T-Beam 1W LoRa Because Two Options Wasn't Enough
I designed a custom 3D printed case for the TTGO T-Beam 1W LoRa module, complete with magnetic mounting, a charging stand, air vents, and proper access to all three buttons.... Read more...
What is Meshtastic LoRa? A Beginner's Guide + Our New Pre-Built Device
What is Meshtastic LoRa? A Beginner's Guide + Our New Pre-Built Device
LoRa is a long-range, low-power wireless technology that lets devices communicate over several kilometres without any internet connection. Our new Meshtastic LoRa device comes pre-flashed and ready to pair. Here's... Read more...
How I Keep My Maker Workspace Organised — Tips for Engineers & Hobbyists
How I Keep My Maker Workspace Organised — Tips for Engineers & Hobbyists
A messy workspace kills productivity. Here's how I keep my lab organised at Noppitlabs, from cable management to project tracking so we can spend less time searching and more time... Read more...
Why the Bjorn is Our Best-Selling Device — and What Makes it Special
Why the Bjorn is Our Best-Selling Device — and What Makes it Special
The Bjorn has been flying out of the Noppitlabs store, but what actually makes it so popular? We break down what it does, who it's for, and why makers and... Read more...
What is Bjorn? The Pocket-Sized Network Auditing Tool Explained
What is Bjorn? The Pocket-Sized Network Auditing Tool Explained
Bjorn is a compact, Raspberry Pi powered network auditing device designed for ethical security testing and learning. Here's everything you need to know about what it does, how it works,... Read more...
HOTO SNAPBLOQ Review — A Common Problem and How We Fixed It
HOTO SNAPBLOQ Review — A Common Problem and How We Fixed It
The HOTO SNAPBLOQ is a neat bit of kit but we ran into a pretty significant issue with ours. Here's what went wrong, how we approached fixing it, and whether... Read more...
Pwnagotchi with IKEA Skadis tray
Free 3D Printable Designs from Noppitlabs — Filament Racks, Pegboards & More
We've uploaded a growing collection of free 3D printable designs to Thangs. Including our popular filament racking system, pegboard accessories, and custom Pwnagotchi cases. All free to download and print... Read more...
uConsole by clockwork with Noppitlabs brand displayed
ClockworkPi uConsole Review — The Tiny Linux Computer for Makers and Hackers
The ClockworkPi uConsole is a palm-sized Linux computer that's become a firm favourite in the maker community. Here's our honest take on it and what it's like to use, what... Read more...