The development team at Petoi have created a tiny palm sized robot dog named Bittle. Designed for STEM education and fun the robot has been designed to bring down the technical and cost barriers normally associated with dynamic quadruped robots. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about the robot now available to back via Indiegogo InDemand with early bird … [Read more...] about Petoi Bittle robot kit raises over $1,000,000
DIY Projects
Liquid cooled Raspberry Pi 4
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts wishing to over clock there Raspberry Pi 4 mini PC may be interested in a new liquid cooled Raspberry Pi system created by YouTuber Michael Klements. Allowing the mini PC to be overclocked at 2.0 GHz at a temperature of just 36°C. Klements explains a little more about the project. "I wanted to see if I could use a PC water cooling kit to water cool a … [Read more...] about Liquid cooled Raspberry Pi 4
Raspberry Pi RFID and NFC reader
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts searching for a project to keep them busy this weekend may be interested to know that the latest issue of the HackSpace magazine, created by the official Raspberry Pi team features a project that allows you to build a Raspberry Pi RFID and NFC reader. Using a NFC HAT the Raspberry Pi mini PC can read both RFID tags and NFC using the standard Raspberry … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi RFID and NFC reader
Easy Raspberry Pi configuration with AppDaemon
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts or Pi developers looking for an easy way to allow configuration although Raspberry Pi systems may be interested in a new open source application created by Peter Walsh and published to the Hackday.io website. AppDaemon has been created to allow easy configuration of Wi-Fi password, file sharing workgroups, fixed IP address entry, connectivity settings … [Read more...] about Easy Raspberry Pi configuration with AppDaemon
Bangle.js Javascript programmable smart watch arrives at Adafruit
After a successful crowdfunding campaign the Bangle.js programmable JavaScript smart watch is now available to purchase directly from the Adafruit online store. You can easily install new apps from the web or develop your own using JavaScript or a graphical programming language Blockly. Bangle.js is waterproof and AI enabled and comes with bluetooth low energy, GPS, a heart … [Read more...] about Bangle.js Javascript programmable smart watch arrives at Adafruit
Raspberry Pi Hexabitz interface modules offer an easy way to expand your projects
Hackster.io user Najib Kassab has published a tutorial walking you through how to setup a small project using a Raspberry Pi 4 and Hexabitz modules HF1R0x and H01R0x, H08R6x and H0BR4x. Helping you easily add a wealth of features to your next project including infrared sensors, three axis compass module, strain gauge, state relay module and more. By the end of the tutorial, you … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Hexabitz interface modules offer an easy way to expand your projects
Hat Rack DIN rail mount for Raspberry Pi HATs is perfect for home automation projects
After a successful Kickstarter campaign earlier this year the excellent Hat Rack a DIN Rail Mount for Raspberry Pi HATs Designed by PlasmaDan in United Kingdom, is now available to purchase from the Tindie online store priced at $20. Hat Rack has been designed to provide an easy to use mounting board for Raspberry Pi HATs which makes it easy to connect multiple add-on boards … [Read more...] about Hat Rack DIN rail mount for Raspberry Pi HATs is perfect for home automation projects
DIY Arduino domino clock
Makers looking for a project to keep them busy this weekend may be interested in a simplified version of the Domino Wall Clock created by the Carbon Design Group. Instructables member Kothe has kindly published full instructions, 3D printing designs and electronic layouts for you to easily build your own simplified version. Using an Arduino Nano microcontroller together with … [Read more...] about DIY Arduino domino clock
Raspberry Pi 4 case complete with OLED display
Maker Michael Klements has created a fantastic Raspberry Pi case complete with OLED display capable of showing CPU, storage and memory usage as well as CPU temperature. Check out the video below to learn more about the case and its design. "In this video, I'll show you how to make your own Raspberry Pi 4 case which looks like a Mini Desktop Computer. The case houses the … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi 4 case complete with OLED display
Meridian Nixie Clock kit is a programmable clock, calendar and more
The Meridian Nixie Clock is based on an ATMega microcontroller and combines programmable temperature and light sensors with vintage IN-14 and IN-16 lamp bulbs. It can be used as a clock, calendar, or thermometer and has a range of attractive RGB backlighting to choose from. The In-14 lamp is used to display hours and minutes, and the In-16 lamp is used to display … [Read more...] about Meridian Nixie Clock kit is a programmable clock, calendar and more
Raspberry Pi Zero wireless security camera
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts or those looking to create a DIY home security camera system may be interested in a new tutorial published to the DIY Life website. Providing full instructions on how to use a Raspberry Pi Zero W mini PC together with the MotionEyeOS software to create a compact DIY wireless security camera. "In this video, I'll show you step by step how to build … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Zero wireless security camera
CircuitPython 6.0.0-rc 2 released
Adafruit has announced this month the second release candidate of CircuitPython 6.0.0-rc.2 bringing a few new enhancements to the CircuitPython platform. CircuitPython is a programming language designed to simplify experimenting and learning to code on low-cost microcontroller boards. With CircuitPython, there are no upfront desktop downloads needed. Once you get your board set … [Read more...] about CircuitPython 6.0.0-rc 2 released
