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Ok, so I am far from a true newb when it comes to using Arduino in a project. I've learned the basics, daily use and modifications/programming when I got my anet a8 3d printer. Nothing crazy, but setting up the board and config, flashing aftermarket firmware and customizing the config for the printer. More recently, I stumbled on an ingenious solution for using a Wemos d1 mini board as a wireless Christmas light controller!! (controlling pixels ws2811, sync up to music for a light show). That was a great find since the equipment for that normally can run $200-300 dollars vs about $4 for a Wemos d1. That just involves flashing firmware by forkineye on Github to the board, connect and voila, light show. I used 3 of those to control 800 pixels @ 5v. So as you can see, I'm very comfortable with trying things out and adapting concepts when the initial guidance or base project is in place. What I have never done, is conceptualize and design anything from scratch. I'm not at that point. I can execute directions and expand on it easily, but I am having trouble trying to draw the boundaries in my mind of what is possible and how to do it. That's a pretty generic statement. So let's narrow it down. I have extra wemos d1 mini boards, and I'm itching for a new build or project or something. Also have a raz pi 3b+ sitting around and was going to get some sensors ordered. I'm trying to think of something to do with it or other parts if a cool idea came up. A couple of things/ questions that I have no idea if they are feasible or where to start: I have various USB powered devices using either micro or mini USB. Nothing fancy, no high powered USB c charging. I was looking at my Wacom drawing tablet and thinking about how much I wish I could make it wireless. It supposedly has some kind of dongle you can buy to use it this way, but it's badly over priced. As relates to this post, a thought occurred.... Could I use a Wemos wifi board to rig up some kind of USB wireless rig? Where something that is traditionally connected via wired USB could have a USB end that plugs in and somehow connects with the Wemos to get that device connected to the pc? No idea if this is feasible, but the way I pictured it would be like a USB to wireless adapter. Can anyone explain why or why not that's possible and if so, where to start? Second idea I had was to perhaps use the Wemos d1 mini with some kind of camera hardware to make a wireless camera. I've found a few examples of Arduino doing the camera, but it sounded more like proof of concept than actually worth doing. I'm all ears

No one has any input? I know I had a bit of a wall of text on the post, but I was just trying to explain where I stand