From zero coding background to hardware hacker: How Cursor + a Raspberry Pi makes AI fun
Maddie Reese, a self-taught builder inspired by AI, shares how she overcame her jealousy of coders to create playful, human-centered hardware projects that bridge digital and physical worlds. Using tools like Cursor and AI agents, she built a global message printer, a retro pager system,
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