If you would like to learn a little more about electronics, Arduino and robotic arms you might be interested in new project created by James Bruton this month which shows how to build your very own force controlled robot arm gripper. Watch the tutorial video below to learn how an Arduino Uno … [Read more...] about DIY force-controlled gripper robot arm
DIY Projects
Nixie Tube Theremin instrument hits Kickstarter
An electronics hobbyist based in Bochum, Germany has launched an interesting project via Kickstarter this week in the form of a Nixie tube theremin instrument which has been built using 4 vacuum-tubes and only discrete components to make it as near to the original Theremin as possible. the … [Read more...] about Nixie Tube Theremin instrument hits Kickstarter
Raspberry Pi Braille display and keyboard
The Hackaday website has today featured an interesting Raspberry Pi Braille display and keyboard created by Mario Lang. Powered by a Raspberry Pi Zero the small mini PC has been integrated inside a Handy Tech Active Star 40. Mario explains a little more about the project and solution of the … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Braille display and keyboard
LongMill Benchtop CNC router 30 x 30″ $1,300
Makers and woodworkers searching for an affordable CNC router might be interested in the LongMill Benchtop which is launched via Kickstarter this week and is now available in three different sizes offering a 12 x 12, 12 x 30 or 30 x 30 inch work area. Watch the demonstration video below to learn … [Read more...] about LongMill Benchtop CNC router 30 x 30″ $1,300
DACBerry ONE+ Raspberry Pi soundcard launches from €69
Electronic Engineer and developer Oriol Sanchez has created a new Raspberry Pi soundcard in the form of the DACBerry ONE+. Created to provide high-end audio for the awesome Raspberry Pi mini PC and other small mini PC systems. As the name suggests the latest soundcard improves on the original … [Read more...] about DACBerry ONE+ Raspberry Pi soundcard launches from €69
DIY Raspberry Pi security camera using OpenCV and computer vision
Raspberry Pi project has been published this week by developer and enthusiast Adrian Rosebrock providing full instructions and all the code required to build your very own Raspberry Pi security camera using OpenCV and computer vision. The fully featured Pi security camera will send text messages, … [Read more...] about DIY Raspberry Pi security camera using OpenCV and computer vision
MeArm Raspberry Pi robot arm kit now available
After a couple of successful Kickstarter campaigns the MeArm Raspberry Pi robotic arm kit is now available to purchase worldwide directly from the company’s own website priced at £70. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about the easy to build robotic arm kit specifically designed to … [Read more...] about MeArm Raspberry Pi robot arm kit now available
Sphero RVR robot autonomous expansion kits announced by SparkFun
SparkFun has created new Sphero RVR robot autonomous expansion kits, specifically designed for the new Sphero RVR which is currently available to pre-order from $250. The RVR is Sphero’s take on the programmable robot, offering a drivable robot right out of the box, packed with a diverse suite of … [Read more...] about Sphero RVR robot autonomous expansion kits announced by SparkFun
Raspberry Pi WiFi jammer project
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts sensing for a new project to keep them busy this weekend may be interested in this new DIY Raspberry Pi WiFi jammer created by Hackster.io member Mehedi Shakeel. Classed as an easy project which should take roughly 60 minutes to complete, the project uses a Raspberry Pi 3 … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi WiFi jammer project
Installing a Raspberry Pi into the official Pi keyboard
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has recently made available an official Raspberry Pi keyboard priced at just £15 and equipped with a 3x USB 2.0 type-A ports for connecting other peripherals. The keyboard measures 285 x 120 x 22mm and in the UK offers a 79 key UK layout with automatic keyboard language … [Read more...] about Installing a Raspberry Pi into the official Pi keyboard
HackSpace magazine issue 17 now available
If you would like to learn more about programming with Arduino you may be interested in the features included in this months HackSpace magazine issue 17. Transforming a hoodie into a games controller using Arduino and also an interview with Dr Adrian Bowyer about the future of 3D printing. In 2017 … [Read more...] about HackSpace magazine issue 17 now available
New FeatherWing sensor temperature and accelerometer board
Adafruit has this week announced the arrival of the new FeatherWing sensor board equipped with an ADXL343 triple-axis accelerometer and an ADT7410 precision temperature sensor priced at $11.95. Both sensors are connected over the shared I2C bus, so you can use it with any and all Feathers. “We … [Read more...] about New FeatherWing sensor temperature and accelerometer board
