Raspberry Pi enthusiasts based in the United States patiently waiting for the arrival of the Official Raspberry Pi keyboard and mouse may be interested to know that both official Raspberry Pi peripherals are now available from the Adafruit online store offering a US key layout and handy three USB … [Read more...] about Official Raspberry Pi keyboard and mouse now available from Adafruit
DIY Projects
PassKeeper Raspberry Pi encrypted password storage
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts searching for a project to keep them busy this weekend may be interested in the PassKeeper, Raspberry Pi password storage device equipped with AES encryption. The Pi powered password storage system allows users to store a virtually unlimited number of passwords all securely … [Read more...] about PassKeeper Raspberry Pi encrypted password storage
DIY personal assistant Snips infrared voice controller
If you would prefer to build your very own personal assistant voice control rather than use one of the off-the-shelf devices from Amazon, Google, Apple and others. Keeping your privacy a little safer from prying eyes and ears. You may be interested in a new DIY infrared voice controller created … [Read more...] about DIY personal assistant Snips infrared voice controller
Intelli-T Raspberry Pi sensor alarm featured in MagPi issue 81
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts and those looking to get started coding and building projects using the awesome mini PC, may be interested to know that next month’s official Raspberry Pi magazine aptly named MagPi issue 81 will feature the Intelli-T Raspberry Pi sensor alarm together with other projects … [Read more...] about Intelli-T Raspberry Pi sensor alarm featured in MagPi issue 81
Easy Raspberry Pi programming using EzBlock Pi
A new Raspberry Pi HAT is currently under development designed to provide users with an easy to use Raspberry Pi programming interface in the form of the aptly named EzBlock Pi. Enabling users to use simple drag-drop coding processes and platforms such as Blockly, Python, and Swift to build a wide … [Read more...] about Easy Raspberry Pi programming using EzBlock Pi
Zita V2 three axis wireless gyroscope
Electronics developer Martin Cote who has over 25 years of IT and electronics experience has created a three axis wireless gyroscope called the Zita V2. As the name suggests the latest gyroscope development board builds on previous system and offers a tiny, lightweight gyroscope with PPM output … [Read more...] about Zita V2 three axis wireless gyroscope
Thermochromic pigments change colour with heat
Thermochromic pigments are now available from Adafruit in a range of colors, allowing you to create a wide variety of different projects or applications thanks to their color-changing properties, which take effect at different temperatures, specifically at 31 °C or 88 °F. Adafruit explains a little … [Read more...] about Thermochromic pigments change colour with heat
HackSpace issue 18 features DIY satellite, spacecraft support and more
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has released HackSpace issue 18 of the popular maker project magazine, featuring space exploration as well as interviews with makers building their very own satellites, the hackers providing ground support for space craft and more. Other features include Repair Cafe, … [Read more...] about HackSpace issue 18 features DIY satellite, spacecraft support and more
Pasta PC working computer made from lasagna sheets and rigatoni
YouTuber Laplanet Arts or Micah Laplante, has created a working computer built inside a lasagne. Watch the video below to learn more about the crazy PC build which you can recreate yourself thanks to the tutorial. The unique computer system was inspired by a joke about a PC made of pasta made by his … [Read more...] about Pasta PC working computer made from lasagna sheets and rigatoni
Raspberry Pi plant monitoring system
Using the Azure Internet of Things hub, Hackster.io members of the Green team, Damir Mukametkarim and Artem Savchuk, have created a comprehensive tutorial on building a Raspberry Pi plant monitoring system. This project leverages the powerful features of Azure IoT and Node.js to create an efficient … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi plant monitoring system
DIY Arduino mini laser engraver from a DVD player
The YouTube channel DIY Builder has published and created a DIY Arduino laser engraver which is powered by an Arduino Nano development board and is fitted with a 200-250mW 650nm Laser Module. Check out the video below to learn more about the DIY Arduino laser engraver constructed using the innards … [Read more...] about DIY Arduino mini laser engraver from a DVD player
Game of Thrones inspired Dragon Lamp
Now the final season of Game of Thrones is underway, what better way to while the time between episodes than building your very own Game of thrones inspired Dragon Lamp. Created by Instructables member 3Demon-3Dprint the dragon lamp can be scaled to suit your 3D printer, check out the printing … [Read more...] about Game of Thrones inspired Dragon Lamp
