This week Tinkerforge has announced the launch of a new home automation DIY kit that has been created to enable almost anyone to start controlling power sockets, light fittings and other home appliances from a smartphone. The new home automation Internet of Things Starter Kit supports 433MHz … [Read more...] about TinkerForge Home Automation Kit Launches For €50 (video)
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Raspberry Pi Weather Station Created In Just 1 Hour
Anyone who enjoys building projects using the awesome Raspberry Pi mini PC might be interested in this new Raspberry Pi weather station which has been created by recycling a polystyrene box. The Raspberry Pi weather station consists of a Raspberry Pi camera module and a WiFi to USB stick, Raspbian … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Weather Station Created In Just 1 Hour
Apollo 15 Lunar Lander Control Joystick Expected To Raise $300,000 At Auction
If you fancy owning a piece of space history you might be interested to learn that the joystick used to control the landing of the Apollo 15 spacecraft during its moon landing will soon be up for auction with bidding expected to rise to an astonishing $300,000. The joystick or as it is officially … [Read more...] about Apollo 15 Lunar Lander Control Joystick Expected To Raise $300,000 At Auction
Tokyoflash Kisai Night Vision Wood LED Watch (Video)
The guys over at Tokyoflash have launched their latest geeky watch, the Tokyoflash Kisai Night Vision Wood LED watch, and the time can be displayed at the push of a button. The Tokyoflash Kisai Night Vision Wood LED watch comes with time, date and alarm functions, plus a light-up animation, and it … [Read more...] about Tokyoflash Kisai Night Vision Wood LED Watch (Video)
NVIDIA Tegra K1 Benchmarks Revealed
If you are considering purchasing a Nvidia Jetson TK1 Tegra K1 Developer Kit, which is now available to purchase for around $192, you might be interested in new NVIDIA Tegra K1 benchmarks created by members of the Phoronix/OpenBenchmarking community. These benchmarks provide valuable insights into … [Read more...] about NVIDIA Tegra K1 Benchmarks Revealed
Raspberry Pi Case Created Using An Old Cassette Tape
Raspberry Pi owners who are looking for a more unique case to protect their $35 mini PC, might be interested in this unique Raspberry Pi cassette tape case. Michele Alessandrini is responsible for the idea to adapt an old cassette tape to fit the Raspberry Pi which provides a very unique casing for … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Case Created Using An Old Cassette Tape
Sada Hubless Folding Bike Colapses Down To The Size of An Umbrella
A prototype bike has been created in the form of the Sada which has been designed with hub less wheels allowing it to fold up to roughly the same size as an umbrella. With the wheels having no spokes makes the bike capable of folding in a different way to that of traditionalFolding bikes as you … [Read more...] about Sada Hubless Folding Bike Colapses Down To The Size of An Umbrella
Aquarium On Wheels Allows The Fish To Drive (video)
Over the years we have featured some weird and wonderful gadgets and devices here on Geeky Gadgets but this aquarium on wheels definitely has to be up there with the best of them. Not only is this aquarium on wheels electric car very unique, it has also been designed to enable the fish swimming … [Read more...] about Aquarium On Wheels Allows The Fish To Drive (video)
Apple II Raspberry Pi Case Available For £69
Owners of the awesome Raspberry Pi mini PC might be interested in a new case for the minicomputer which has been created by RetroConnector over on the Etsy website and takes the form of an Apple II computer case. The 3D printed Apple II Raspberry Pi cases are available to purchase for £68.83 and … [Read more...] about Apple II Raspberry Pi Case Available For £69
Awesome Arduino Powered Iron Man Suit (video)
Iron Man fan and Hackaday user Jerome Kelty and friend Greg Hatter, have built their very own animatronic Iron Man Mk III suit that is equipped with four Arduino microcontrollers, 20 servo motors, a digital sound board, with functions activated by RFID tags positioned in the gloves. Kelty is a bike … [Read more...] about Awesome Arduino Powered Iron Man Suit (video)
Team Fortress 2 Minigun Replica Created By Cory Alexander (video)
Cory Alexander has been busy creating his very own motorised Team Fortress 2 minigun replica for the last three months and has this week published a video showing his creation in action. The TF2 mini gun, otherwise known as Sasha, was built using 3D printed parts together with traditional … [Read more...] about Team Fortress 2 Minigun Replica Created By Cory Alexander (video)
Experience Drowning Without Getting Wet From The Comfort Of Your Browser
A new browser-based interactive game has been created to advertise the importance of wearing a life jacket while sailing, letting you experience the sensation of drowning from the safety of your computer. Sortie En Mer has been designed to show you just how quickly tiredness can engulf you when you … [Read more...] about Experience Drowning Without Getting Wet From The Comfort Of Your Browser
