Chatterbox a new smart speaker and voice assistant will soon be launching via Kickstarter, offering a friendly artificial intelligent assistant for kids. Chatterbox has been designed to offer children the very first build-it-yourself, program-it-yourself smart speaker kit allowing those interested … [Read more...] about Chatterbox smart speaker and voice assistant designed for kids
DIY Projects
Mozilla WebThings Raspberry Pi home IoT platform launched
This month Mozilla has launched a new Internet of Things platform designed for mini PCs such as the Raspberry Pi taking the form of Mozilla WebThings. The companies Project Things is graduating from its early experimental phase and from now on will be known as Mozilla WebThings, providing an open … [Read more...] about Mozilla WebThings Raspberry Pi home IoT platform launched
Hello World issue 8 Raspberry Pi magazine now available
In this issue of the Hello Worldwide magazine for educators and students Nicholas Provenzano explains how he introduced Python to students in his literature class, bridging computer science and literacy. Students have created their own piece of fiction and then use their stories to create an amazing … [Read more...] about Hello World issue 8 Raspberry Pi magazine now available
Arduino DIY ultrasonic sprint timer
Runner and Arduino enthusiast Nikodem Bartnik has created a DIY 100m sprint timer which is placed at the finish line and signals the start of timing via an audible bleep from its integrated speaker. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about the ultrasonic race timer and its … [Read more...] about Arduino DIY ultrasonic sprint timer
Official Raspberry Pi keyboard and mouse now available from Adafruit
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
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
