If you are searching for an affordable and small yet powerful Linux computer, you may be interested in the new PocketBeagle Linux computer which offers just that for $29.95. The tiny computer is now available to purchase directly from the Adafruit online store and offers a powerful 1GHz AM3358 … [Read more...] about New PocketBeagle pocket sized Linux computer $29.95
DIY Projects
Raspberry Pi Strawberry4Pi IoT board release candidate showcased
Pirri has today revealed a new release candidate for the Raspberry Pi Strawberry4Pi Internet of Things controller, designed to make creating IoT projects using the Raspberry Pi simple as possible. The application and baseboard combined together allowing you to manage any electrical device. Watch the … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Strawberry4Pi IoT board release candidate showcased
Nixie Tap minimalist wireless Nixie tube clock
If you are searching for an affordable Nixie tube clock you may be interested in the Nixie Tap by Mladen Dinic which is now available via the Crowd Supply website as a kit from $99. Preorders are now open and shipping is expected to take place during July 2019, the $99 price point includes free … [Read more...] about Nixie Tap minimalist wireless Nixie tube clock
Pimoroni Inky wHATs ePaper display $65
Adafruit has announced the arrival and availability of the Pimoroni Inky wHAT ePaper display which offers, black and white and can be easily added to your projects you provide a low-power screen. Priced at just under $65 the Pimoroni Inky wHAT expands on the original Inky pHAT. The latest ePaper … [Read more...] about Pimoroni Inky wHATs ePaper display $65
ePaper Weather Station with 3D printed case
Makers and hobbyists that have access to a 3D printer and are looking for a project to keep them busy this weekend may be interested in this excellent ePaper Weather Station using a AZSMZ Mini 2.9" complete with 3D printed enclosure created by Thingiverse member tromano32. “I designed this case for … [Read more...] about ePaper Weather Station with 3D printed case
Raspberry Pi Care and Troubleshooting guide
If you are new to the world of Raspberry Pi mini PCs you might be interested in a new Raspberry Pi care and troubleshooting guide published by Carter Nelson over on the Adafruit website. The in-depth guide gives you plenty of tips on how to care for your mini PC as well as helping you troubleshoot a … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Care and Troubleshooting guide
RLC-Box lets you easily select values for resistors, capacitors and inductors
Electronic enthusiasts may be interested in a new versatile RLC-Box created by electronics hobbyist Roger Leifert based in Aachen, Germany. With 3 rotary-switches you can select from 8 decades of values (E6-Series, roughly 50% increase per step; inductors only 7 decades). Watch the demonstration … [Read more...] about RLC-Box lets you easily select values for resistors, capacitors and inductors
Sleepino Arduino breath exerciser for meditation and relaxation
A new open source hardware (FOSH) and software (FOSS) system has been created by Inelemento based in Italy to help you exercise your breath and aid meditation and relaxation. The Arduino-based device provides visual indicators to help you synchronise your breath with its timing sequence. Watch … [Read more...] about Sleepino Arduino breath exerciser for meditation and relaxation
Nixie Clock IX features GPS and wireless input for exact time
Howard Constantine has once again taken to Kickstarter to launch his 20th campaign to raise the required funds needed to take the Nixie Clock IX into production. Just a small pledge goal was required and with still 29 days remaining on the campaign has been accomplished. Worldwide shipping is … [Read more...] about Nixie Clock IX features GPS and wireless input for exact time
Raspberry Pi Pi-hole project with PiTFT display
Chris Crocker-White has published a new tutorial to the Hackster.io website this week expanding on his previous article on how to set up Pi-hole for network-wide ad-blocking across your entire home network. The new tutorial provides everything you need to combine an Adafruit PiTFT 3.5" display … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Pi-hole project with PiTFT display
PyPortal Internet of Things project desktop stand enclosure kit
Earlier this month we featured a 3D printed PyPortal case for the Internet connected screen. This week Adafruit has unveiled a new addition to their range of products in the form of the PyPortal desktop stand enclosure kit which is now available to purchase priced at just $9.95. Constructed from … [Read more...] about PyPortal Internet of Things project desktop stand enclosure kit
Arduino Day 2019 March 16th
In just over three days time the highly anticipated Arduino day 2019, Arduino Day is a worldwide birthday celebration of Arduino and takes the form of a 24-hour event organised directly by the Arduino community and Arduino founders. In 2018, 529 events were held by members of the Arduino community … [Read more...] about Arduino Day 2019 March 16th
