The Cairo Mini Desk Gadget 01

An open-source, ESP32-based YouTube stats monitor that utilizes the Google API to provide creators with a dedicated hardware dashboard for their channel’s growth. The gadget features a custom GUI developed in EEZ Studio and LVGL and is fully documented for anyone looking to tinker with digital fabrication and embedded systems.

Meet The Cairo Mini Desk Gadget 01

The YouTube Stats Desk Gadget 01 is a 3D-printable ESP32-powered dashboard designed and fabricated entirely from scratch. It merges embedded systems with refined UI design, utilizing a 1.3-inch IPS SPI display, a custom interface built with EEZ Studio, TFT_eSPI library, and LVGL. Integrated WiFi to track live channel analytics via the Google YouTube API. From the internal electronics to the visual layout, every component was thoughtfully developed to balance technical performance with a clean, expressive desk presence.

Open Hardware for Creators. Staying true to open-source values, all code, design files, and project resources are shared openly for anyone to edit, customize, or rebuild. Whether you’re a developer, maker, or fellow content creator, this project invites you to explore the intersection of IoT and digital fabrication while experiencing the satisfaction of building a fully functional connected device from the ground up.

Parts List

Below you can find all the parts that I used to build the Cairo Mini Desk Gadget 01. You can easily print, export, or open on your computer!

We are editing this file frequently to make sure that it’s always up-to-date and to make it easier for you to build the Cairo Mini Desk Gadget 01 on your own. Don’t worry, we made a full build guide for you to follow. Find it at the end of this page

Source Files

Below you can download the STL files. You can use those files to 3D print the Cairo Mini Desk Gadget 01 parts. The material/settings I use to print them: PLA+ / 20% Infill / 0.2mm layer height.
If you are going to order or manufacture them on your own, just simply send those files to any makerspace or a fab lab with an FDM 3D printer machine. All STL files are in mm.

We are always amazed by the community builds! We are encouraging You to make edits and fork our design. Here you can download the STEP file of the Cairo Mini Desk Gadget 01.

Here is an Arduino code ino file for the ESP32 dev board that you can upload to your Cairo Mini Desk Gadget to get it working. This Arduino program utilizes the built-in WiFi on the board to communicate with the Google YouTube API to retrieve your channel stats and display them on the OLED Display.

It’s just a base code. Feel free to customize it if you need. The possibilities are endless!

Inside the Arduino C program, you have to add this information:

• SSID: the name of your WiFi network.
• Password: the password of your WiFi network.
• API_KEY: Your Google Cloud API key token. It’s a unique key. Don’t share it with anyone. You will have to create a new project on Google Cloud, then go to “Enable API & Services”, search for “YouTube API”, select YouTube Data API v3, enable it, then create an API key credentials, copy the created key, and put it in your Arduino program.
• CHANNEL_ID: It’s your unique YouTube channel ID. To get it, go to your YouTube channel from your browser, open YouTube Studio, open settings, open the channel tab, then select the advanced settings tab, then select “Manage YouTube account” under the other settings section, then select advanced settings, lastly copy your channel ID and paste it in your Arduino program.

To be able to upload the Arduino code to your Cairo Mini Desk Gadget. You have to install some libraries: the TFT_eSPI library, the LVGL library, the YoutubeApi library, the ArduinoJson library, and any other libraries you asked to install when you upload your code.

Here you can download the TFT_eSPI config file for the OLED display ST7789 SPI 1.3 inch 240px*240px and the wiring diagram for the device.

To design the GUI for the ESP32 dev board, I used the EEZ Studio. It’s an open-source software that you can freely download and use to tinker with the Cairo Mini Gadget GUI!

Donations

Donations are totally optional and not necessary, but greatly appreciated!

Build Guide

Gallery

The post Cairo Mini Desk Gadget 01 appeared first on Make Some Stuff.

The Cairo Desk Lamp 01

A laser-cut wooden desk lamp built entirely from scratch, turning plywood and light into a functional object — digitally fabricated, hand-assembled, and shared open-source for anyone to edit or build.

Meet The Cairo Desk Lamp 01

The Cairo Wooden Desk Lamp 01 is a laser-cut plywood lamp designed and built entirely from scratch. It combines digital fabrication with hands-on building experience, using a 12V neon LED strip, simple electronics, and carefully designed wooden parts to create a functional and expressive desk object. From the structural elements to the lighting layout, every part was thoughtfully designed to balance form, function, and ease of hand assembly using basic tools and materials.

Open Design for Makers. Staying true to open-source values, all design files and project resources are shared openly for anyone to edit, customize, or rebuild. Whether you’re a maker, designer, educator, or curious beginner, this project invites you to explore digital fabrication, experiment with materials, and experience the satisfaction of building a complete object with your own hands.

Parts List

Below you can find all the parts that I used to build the Cairo Desk Lamp 01. You can easily print, export, or open on your computer!

We are editing this file frequently to make sure that it’s always up-to-date and to make it easier for you to build the Cairo Desk Lamp 01 on your own. Don’t worry, we made a full build guide for you to follow. Find it at the end of this page

Source Files

Below you can download the DXF files. You can use those files to laser cut the Cairo Desk Lamp 01 parts. The material I use to laser cut them: Plywood 6mm thickness
If you are going to order or manufacture that on your own just simply send those files to any makerspace or a fab lab with a laser cutter machine. All DXF files are in mm.

We are always amazed by the community builds! We are encouraging You to make edits and fork our design. Here you can download the STEP file of the Cairo Desk Lamp 01.

Donations

Donations are totally optional and not necessary, but greatly appreciated!

Build Guide

Gallery

The post Cairo Desk Lamp 01 appeared first on Make Some Stuff.

The Cairo Power Bank

A fully 3D-printed, open-source power bank that turns a simple idea into a hands-on making experience — built from scratch, shared open source for everyone to recreate.

Meet Cairo Power Bank

The 4-Cell Open-Source Power Bank is a fully 3D-printed power bank designed and built entirely from scratch. It’s compact, practical, and powered by four lithium cells — a perfect example of how digital fabrication and hands-on making can bring an everyday idea to life. Every part, from the body to the internal structure, was thoughtfully designed for function, durability, and ease of assembly.

Open Hardware for Everyone. In the spirit of open-source making, all design files, electronics schematics, and assembly guides are freely available for anyone to download, modify, and recreate. Whether you’re a maker, educator, or curious beginner, this project invites you to explore, build, and learn by making something truly useful — your own custom power bank.

Parts List

Below you can find all the parts that I used to build the Cairo Power Bank. You can easily print, export, or open on your computer!

We are editing this file frequently to make sure that it’s always up-to-date and to make it easier for you to build the Cairo Power Bank on your own. Also, you can buy the full kit from our official store and build it yourself. Don’t worry, we made a full build guide for you to follow. Find it at the end of this page

Up to 30% off

Get your Full Cairo Power Bank Kit Today!

Shop Power Banks

Source Files

Below you can download the STL files, you can use those files to 3d print the Cairo Power Bank enclosure parts. Settings I use to print them: 15% infill, 0.2 mm layer height (with 0.4 mm nozzle). Choose your preferred colors and be unique
If you are going to order or manufacture that on your own just simply send those files to any makerspace or a fab lab with a 3d printer machine. All STL files are in mm.

We are always amazed by the community builds! We are encouraging You to make edits and fork our design. Here you can download the STEP file of the Cairo Power Bank.

Educational Materials

If you are interested in organizing/hosting/delivering a build night or a workshop to the community to build the Cairo Power Bank, we’ve got your back! We are making all the educational materials we used to deliver the Cairo Power Bank workshops and build nights open-source and free.

Here you can find the workshop presentation slides and the supporting materials!

Also, to help you announce the workshop to the community, we prepared an announcement and marketing images for you.

Build Guide

Gallery

The post Cairo Power Bank appeared first on Make Some Stuff.

The Cairo MacroPad

Fully Customizable and Open-source 6-Switches MacroPad Based on the ATTiny85 Chip

The Cairo MacroPad

The Cairo MacroPad is our sleek and compact open-source input device designed for makers, coders, and creators who want more control at their fingertips.

Built from the ground up as an educational and practical tool, the MacroPad combines hardware soldering practice, Arduino programming, and customizable shortcuts in one powerful kit. Whether you’re looking to automate repetitive tasks, launch complex commands with a single press, or just explore physical computing, the Cairo MacroPad is your gateway. Fully open-source, easy to assemble, and endlessly hackable — it’s a small device with huge possibilities.

Parts List

Below you can find all the parts that I used to build the Cairo MacroPad. The file is divided into “Tiny-Cairoduino” which is the brain I used to build the MacroPad. BTW, its also an open-source board. And, “MacroPad PCB” is the board that hosts the switches, RGB LEDs, and the brain. You can easily print, export, and open on your computer!

We are editing this file frequently to make sure that it’s always up-to-date and to make it easier for you to build the Cairo MacroPad on your own. Also, you can buy the full kit from our official store and build it yourself. Don’t worry, we made a full build guide for you to follow. Find it at the end of this page

Up to 30% off

Get your Full Cairo MacroPad Kit Today!

Shop MacroPads

Source Files

Below you can download the STL files, you can use those files to 3d print the Cairo MacroPad enclosure parts. Settings I use to print them: 15% infill, 0.2 mm layer height (with 0.4 mm nozzle). Choose your preferred colors and be unique
If you are going to order or manufacture that on your own just simply send those files to any makerspace or a fab lab with a 3d printer machine. All STL files are in mm.

We are always amazed by the community builds! We are encouraging You to make edits and fork our design. Here you can download the STEP file of the Cairo MacroPad.

Here is an Arduino test code that you can upload to your Cairo MacroPad to get it working and test it. This test Arduino program simulates character key presses from A to F mapped to the six switches.

It’s just a test code. Feel free to customize it to automate tasks, control media, or apply shortcuts. The possibilities are endless!

To be able to upload the Arduino code to your Tiny-Cairoduino board. You have to install the ATTinyCore boards in your Arduino IDE. Here are the installation steps:

Copy the boards manager URL

http://drazzy.com/package_drazzy.com_index.json

1. File->Preferences on a PC, or Arduino->Preferences on a Mac, enter the above URL in “Additional Boards Manager URLs
2. Tools -> Boards -> Boards Manager…
3. Select “ATTinyCore by Spence Konde” and click “Install”.
4. After the installation is done. Go to Tools → Board → ATTinyCore → ATTiny85(Micronucleus/DigiSpark).

If something in those steps is not clear, and you need more details about the installation process, please follow the installation guide page.

In this Arduino test code, we are using two external libraries. “DigisparkKeyboard” and “Adafruit_NeoPixel”. You will need to download them from the link below and add them to your Arduino libraries folder.

We didn’t forget the PCBs Here you can find the main boards used to build the Cairo MacroPad. The Tiny-Cairoduino source design and fabrication files. Also, the host PCB source design and fabrication files.

Educational Materials

If you are interested in organizing/hosting/delivering a build night or a workshop to the community to build the Cairo MacroPad, we’ve got your back! We are making all the educational materials we used to deliver the Cairo MacroPad workshops and build nights open-source and free.

Here you can find the workshop presentation slides and the supporting materials!

Also, to help you announce the workshop to the community, we prepared an announcement and marketing images for you.

Project Open-source License

Build Guide

Coming Soon …

Gallery

The post Cairo MacroPad appeared first on Make Some Stuff.

The Cairo30 3D-Printer

We are introducing our premium and totally new 3D-Printer

The Cairo Open-source CNC Machines

It is a project started by Ahmed Ibrahim as a move to spread the digital fabrication technology among everyone and anyone. That came from his fascination with how fast and easy these machines can turn ideas and sketches into reality and prototypes with almost no need for a previous tech background. The main goal of this project is to make easy-to-build, fully open-source, truly reproducible CNC machines that anyone can reproduce. Using popular, easy, and available components in the Egyptian market. Not only open-source! but also fully documented. To make it easy for anyone with or without technical knowledge to follow along and make his/her own machine. In this page, you will find an up-to-date parts list, fabrication, design source files, and full assembly guides.

The Cairo30 3D-Printer

We are introducing the Cairo30 3D-printer! It’s our new premium creature with no compromises! The Cairo30 3D-printer is the culmination of our accumulated years of experience designing and producing open-source CNC machine kits.

The Cairo30 3D-printer is a fully Open-source, truly Reproducible 30x30x35cm 3D-printer with big features, unbeatable speed, and rigidity for such a small package.

Parts List

Below you can find all the parts that I used to build the Cairo30 3d-printer. The file is divided into mechanics and electronics you can easily print, export, and open on your computer. You can find it here!

Files

Below you can download DXF files, you can use those files to laser cut your 2D parts. Those should be cut out of 6 mm acrylic(you can use 6mm wood instead but we don’t recommend that). Choose your preferred colors and be unique
If you are going to order or manufacture that on your own just simply send those files to any makerspace with a laser cutter machine. All DXF files are in mm.

You will also need some 3D printed parts, you can find all STL files in the ZIP archive below. Settings I use to print them: 40% infill, 0.2 mm layer height (with 0.4 mm nozzle).

We always get amazed by the community builds! We are encouraging You to make edits and fork our design. Here you can download the STEP file of the Cairo30 3d-printer.

Cairo30 3d-printer is running on Marlin 2.0x that’s cleverly customized to best fit with the machine hardware. You can download our customized Marlin 2.0x version down below.

Feel free to download the Cairo30 3D-printer Ultimaker CURA profile. that will help you to get your CURA software ready to slice for the Cairo30 3D-printer seamlessly.

Community Credits

The Hotend design is forked from JackWaterfall on Thingiverse.

Join Our Facebook Community Group

Get social! meet with community members and share with us your cool build.

Project Open-source License

Assembly Guide

Coming Soon!

We are working really hard to keep that project alive. So, please bare with us!

Gallery

The post Cairo30 3d-printer appeared first on Make Some Stuff.

The Cairo Mini 3D-Printer

We Are Introducing The First Egyptian Truly Open-Source 3D-Printer

The Cairo Open-source CNC Machines

It is a project started by Ahmed Ibrahim as a move to spread the digital fabrication technology among everyone and anyone. That came from his fascination with how fast and easy these machines can turn ideas and sketches into reality and prototypes with almost no need for a previous tech background. The main goal of this project is to make easy-to-build, fully open-source, truly reproducible CNC machines that anyone can reproduce. Using popular, easy, and available components in the Egyptian market. Not only open-source! but also fully documented. To make it easy for anyone with or without technical knowledge to follow along and make his/her own machine. In this page, you will find an up-to-date parts list, fabrication, design source files, and full assembly guides.

The Cairo Mini 3D-Printer

We are introducing the Cairo Mini 3d-printer! It’s a DIY fully Open-source Reproducible 20x20cm 3d-printer. The original goal of the Cairo Mini 3d-printer is to create a low-cost 3d-printer below 220$(1100 LE). That anyone can build with ease.

Parts List

Below you can find all the parts that I used to build the Cairo 3d-printer. The file is divided into mechanics and electronics you can easily print, export, and open on your computer you can find it here!

Files

Below you can download DXF files, you can use those files to laser cut your 2D parts. Those should be cut out of 6 mm acrylic(you can use 6mm wood instead but we don’t recommend that). Choose your preferred colors and be unique
If you are going to order or manufacture that on your own just simply send those files to any makerspace with a laser cutter machine. All DXF files are in mm.

You will also need some 3D printed parts, you can find all STL files in the ZIP archive below. Settings I use to print them: 40% infill, 0.2 mm layer height (with 0.4 mm nozzle).

We always get amazed by the community builds! We are encouraging You to make edits and fork our design. Here you can download the STEP file of the Cairo Mini 3d-printer.

Cairo Mini 3d-printer is running on Marlin 2.0x that’s cleverly customized to best fit with the machine hardware. You can download our customized Marlin 2.0x version down below.

Feel free to download the Cairo Mini 3D-printer Ultimaker CURA profile. that will help you to get your CURA software ready to slice for the Cairo Mini 3D-printer seamlessly.

Community Credits

The graphical LCD screen case design is forked from Wersey on Thingiverse. The Power supply switch and fuse holder design is forked from punishedprops on Thingiverse. The Hotend design is forked from JackWaterfall on Thingiverse.

• Ibrahim Rafaat(Contributor – Egypt).
• Mohamed Gamal(Contributor – Egypt).

Join Our Facebook Community Group

Get social! meet with community members and share with us your cool build.

Project Open-source License

Donations

Donations are totally optional and not necessary, but greatly appreciated!

Assembly Guide

Gallery

The post Cairo Mini 3d-printer appeared first on Make Some Stuff.