If you are searching for a new project to keep you busy this weekend you may be interested in creating your very own DIY programmable digital lava lamp. Created by Raspberry Pi enthusiast Julian Butler the unique project inspired by the original lava lamp from the sixties and seventies offers a … [Read more...] about DIY digital lava lamp Pi project
DIY Projects
Wireframe gaming magazine issue 8 now available
A new issue of the excellent Wireframe gaming magazine has been made available this week in the form of issue number eight. Providing more details on how video games are created and how you can build your very own using free to download software, applications and assets. Created by the same team … [Read more...] about Wireframe gaming magazine issue 8 now available
LTEm1 Internet of Things cellular modem from $69
Developers, makers and Internet of Things enthusiasts may be interested in a new IoT cellular modem named the LTEm1. Designed to provide a next-generation IoT connection solution the development team at LooUQ responsible for the LTEm1 cellular modem have created a certified our IoT cellular modem, … [Read more...] about LTEm1 Internet of Things cellular modem from $69
Raspberry Pi Kali portable console tutorial
Anyone interested in building a Raspberry Pi Kali Linux console penetration testing, hacking and portability may be interested in a new Kali Linux Raspberry Pi combination created by Hackster.io member Mehedi Shakeel. Classed as an easy tutorial on taking just 60 minutes to complete, you too can … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Kali portable console tutorial
Easy to build PyPortal IoT CircuitPython Internet display
Makers and electronic enthusiasts searching for a way to create an easily updated Internet display to track subscribers, views, or follows may be interested in a new tutorial published by Adafruit for the PyPortal IoT CircuitPython Internet display. What is PyPortal? PyPortal is Adafruit’s … [Read more...] about Easy to build PyPortal IoT CircuitPython Internet display
Raspberry Pi LED matrix bonnets arrive at Adafruit
Developers, makers and electronic enthusiasts really interested to know that Adafruit is now selling the CharliePlex LED matrix bonnet offering and arrangement of 8x16 Blue LEDs priced at $12.95. The 16x8 LED display can be placed atop any Raspberry Pi computer with a 2x20 connector, for a … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi LED matrix bonnets arrive at Adafruit
Raspberry Pi and Webmin offer easy Unix administration
Server administrators looking for an easy way to update and access systems remotely using a web interface may be interested in a tutorial created by developer Mehedi Shakeel and currently published the Hackster.io website. Check out the video below to learn more about how you can create your very … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi and Webmin offer easy Unix administration
DIY Raspberry Pi VPN secure travel router
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts or world travellers looking for a secure way to connect to the Internet using a VPN may be interested in the new Raspberry Pi project published by Ben Stockton over on the Make Use Of website. The project can use either the smaller Raspberry Pi Zero W or the larger Raspberry … [Read more...] about DIY Raspberry Pi VPN secure travel router
Raspberry Pi smart thermostat with data logging
Smart thermometers are not the cheapest gadgets around but if you have a Raspberry Pi 3 model B mini PC gathering dust or fancy a new project this weekend you might be interested in this Raspberry Pi smart thermostat created by Hackster.io member Attila Tőkés. Equipped with Bluetooth low energy … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi smart thermostat with data logging
Wearable thermal camera designed for chefs
A wearable thermal camera has been created by Thingiverse member Gianteye providing a unique ring that can be used to generate a pixelated heat map and temperature reading when required. Enclosed in a 3D printed case the Pointycam wearable thermal camera can be created under $200. Applications of … [Read more...] about Wearable thermal camera designed for chefs
Vintage Apple IIe computer transformed into cute robot
Programmer Mike Kohn has taken a vintage Apple IIe personal computer originally launched back in 1983 and transformed it into a programmable robot complete with wheels and 3D printed sword. The Apple IIe Robot has been inspired by "scary" killer robots seen in cheesy 1980's sci-fi horror … [Read more...] about Vintage Apple IIe computer transformed into cute robot
Joulescope affordable, precise DC energy analyser
Measuring energy consumption during product development is crucial, especially for battery powered and always-on devices. However solutions to measure energy consumption accurately are normally expensive, tricky to use and also error prone. To solve this issue the team at Jetperch have created the … [Read more...] about Joulescope affordable, precise DC energy analyser
