easySensors have created a new long-range LoRa wall switch which can be powered by just a couple of coin cell batteries and programmed using the Arduino IDE. The easySwitchBox is available from $31 which includes free shipping throughout the United States, with worldwide shipping available for an additional $8. easySwitchBox is part of the Microchip Get Launched 2019 design … [Read more...] about easySwitchBox long-range LoRa wall switch
DIY Projects
DIY Raspberry Pi stomp box project
Musicians and guitarists interested in building their very own effects pedal or stomp box may be interested in a new project published to the Hackaday website by Craig Hissett. Located at the centre of the box is the Raspberry Pi equipped with a udioInjector stereo sound card to manage the stereo input and output as well as passing the signal to the mini PC.The project uses … [Read more...] about DIY Raspberry Pi stomp box project
Resistive Touchscreen 3.2? TFT Display $18.95 from Adafruit
Makers, developers and electronic enthusiasts looking for a small resistive touchscreen display may be interested to know in the new arrival at the Adafruit online store in the form of a 3.2 inch TFT display which is priced at just $18.95. Offering a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels the TFT breakout display is driven with the ILI9341 chipset and consists of simply just the … [Read more...] about Resistive Touchscreen 3.2? TFT Display $18.95 from Adafruit
FT1 retro styled terminal power by Raspberry Pi
John Kennedy has built a fantastic retro style terminal which he has named the FT1 and equipped with a Raspberry Pi mini PC. The terminal Has been built for use with retro computer kits and includes a cheap LCD screen, USB keyboard and place for your mini PC. The laser cat outer casing is available for you to download directly from the Hackster.io website enabling you to build … [Read more...] about FT1 retro styled terminal power by Raspberry Pi
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Raspberry Pi Windows IoT Core LED matrix
Mike Baney has published a new project to the Hackster.io website this week providing details on how you can create your very own Raspberry Pi Windows IoT Core LED matrix. Classified as an intermediate skill level project, completion is expected to take approximately 60 minutes and you will require a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, RGB Matrix Panel Drive Board For Raspberry Pi and P10 … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Windows IoT Core LED matrix
Insect piloted self-balancing robot
DIY self balancing robots are nothing new but Grzegorz Lochnicki and Nicolas Kubail Kalousdian have pushed the simple robot to its next level by creating the Augmented Arthropod. The project has also been kindly published to Instructables allowing you to build your very own insect piloted robot and offering a great insight into the mechanics and technology required for a self … [Read more...] about Insect piloted self-balancing robot
Enviro+ Raspberry Pi air quality monitor
Developers, makers, Raspberry Pi enthusiasts or anyone else wishing to monitor the air quality in a location either indoor to outdoor may be interested in any Raspberry Pi air quality monitor called the Enviro+ specifically designed for the Raspberry Pi mini PC. Sensors on the Pimoroni Raspberry Pi accessory include : - LTR-559 light and proximity sensor - BME280 temperature, … [Read more...] about Enviro+ Raspberry Pi air quality monitor
Raspberry Pi tracker and cellular SOS button
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts searching for a project to keep them busy this weekend may be interested in a new Raspberry Pi tracker and cellular SOS button created by Hackster.io member Dana Mah. The project is classed as an intermediate level built and is expected to take approximately 10 hours to complete.It’s creator explains more about the project and the inspiration behind … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi tracker and cellular SOS button
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Water Resistant Pressure Sensor measures changes and absolute pressure
Makers, developers or hobbyists needing to sense pressure in a damp environment may be interested in a new arrival at the Adafruit online store. Adafruit has this week announced the availability of their new LPS35HW Water Resistant Pressure Sensor that will allow you to see relative changes in pressure as well as the absolute pressure.The LPS35HW sensor combines protection … [Read more...] about Water Resistant Pressure Sensor measures changes and absolute pressure
DIY portable Nintendo Wii handheld game system
Hacker Bill Paxton has transformed a Nintendo Wii console into a small pocket handheld which crosses Game Boy Advance SP and GameCube into one awesome portable console which will hopefully soon be made available as a kit to be able to build yourself. The small portable Nintendo We can play both GameCube and Wii games and even supports a Wiimote motion controller. Check out the … [Read more...] about DIY portable Nintendo Wii handheld game system
DIY PyGamer hand crank gaming console
Makers and gamers interested in the gaming console unveiled last month by Panic in the form of the Playdate, fitted with a hand crank controller. May be interested in a new project published by the Ruiz Brothers to the Adafruit website. Providing instructions on how you can create your very own console complete with hank crank controller, using the Adafruit PyGamer as a base. … [Read more...] about DIY PyGamer hand crank gaming console
eInk DIY weather station project
Makers, hobbyists and weather enthusiasts interested in building their very own DIY weather station may be interested in the new project featured on the Adafruit Explore & Learn portal. The new guide provides a method of creating a no-solder, Internet-connected ePaper weather display that escape full of displaying weather symbols, temperature, date and more. Project uses … [Read more...] about eInk DIY weather station project
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