Adafruit has this week announced the arrival of the Particle Xenon mesh-enabled development board that can act as either a standalone endpoint or repeater for Particle Mesh networks. Priced at just $19.95 the Particle Xenon board is based on the Nordic nRF52840, the BLE Cortex M4 with a ton of … [Read more...] about Particle Xenon mesh enabled development board arrives at Adafruit
DIY Projects
Giant paper plane can actually fly
If you are searching for a project to keep you busy this weekend, you might be interested in creating your very own giant paper plane similar to the massive 122-inch flying paper plane created by Q. For a wealth of other awesome projects, jump over to the official Q YouTube channel for more … [Read more...] about Giant paper plane can actually fly
Steampunk Commodore 64 laptop by Bad Dog Designs
If you are in the market for something different to the black or silver laptops currently on display at CES 2019, you may be interested in this awesome Steampunk Commodore 64 laptop created by Bad Dog Designs. Check out the video below to learn more about the design features and functionality of the … [Read more...] about Steampunk Commodore 64 laptop by Bad Dog Designs
Raspberry Pi free project resources updated for Scratch 3
Following on from the release of Scratch 3 last week the official Raspberry Pi Foundation has this week announced it has started updating its pre-project resources to support the new Scratch 3 block-based visual programming language. Scratch 3 introduces a brand-new look and feel and is a free … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi free project resources updated for Scratch 3
Arduino 1,500m wireless remote control
Arduino enthusiasts, hobbyists and makers looking to control their projects from afar. May be interested in a new customisable wireless remote control designed by Schindler Technologies for the Arduino platform. Launched via Kickstarter this week the project allows you to easily control your … [Read more...] about Arduino 1,500m wireless remote control
DIY home automation hub for $20
If you would prefer not to send your home automation data to third party, you may be interested in a new DIY project to build a home automation hub published by David Albert. Using a $20 GL-MT300Nv2 pocket router loaded with the Domoticz home automation system that allows you to monitor and … [Read more...] about DIY home automation hub for $20
RaspiReader DIY Raspberry Pi fingerprint reader
A small team of researchers from Michigan State University have created a low-cost open source fingerprint reader called the RaspiReader. The three students have used a Raspberry Pi 3 and two Raspberry Pi camera modules together with custom program software that can detect fake prints formed using … [Read more...] about RaspiReader DIY Raspberry Pi fingerprint reader
Raspberry Pi Amazon Echo music streamer
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts searching for a new project to keep them busy this weekend may be interested in creating a Raspberry Pi powered Amazon Echo music streamer in the form of the MusicPi. Full instructions have kindly been published to the Hackster.io website with the project expected to take … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Amazon Echo music streamer
Scratch 3.0 visual programming interface officially launches
Students and Scratch programmers patiently waiting for the official launch of the new Scratch 3.0 programming and visual coding environment, will be pleased to know that it has today officially launched and is now available to use. “We are excited to announce that Scratch 3.0 is officially here! … [Read more...] about Scratch 3.0 visual programming interface officially launches
DIY Arduino electric skateboard controller
After purchasing the Qu4tro electric skateboard and finding the controller wasn’t quite as good as the skateboard, Timo Brinschein decided to build his very own using a little Arduino hardware and programming. The remote control has been finished with a 3D printed enclosure and has been created by … [Read more...] about DIY Arduino electric skateboard controller
Dime sutble smartphone call and notification indicator
If you find it hard to relax or focus on other projects with your smartphone continually ringing or notifying you of events. You may be interested in a more subtle way of keeping track of important calls and notifications using Dime. Dime has been designed to provide less distraction and allow you … [Read more...] about Dime sutble smartphone call and notification indicator
eduArdo Arduino development board
If you would like to learn the basics of Arduino programming the eduArdo Arduino development board may be a good place to start and is available to purchase price of just €15. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about quick projects you can create using the eduArdo and a little Arduino … [Read more...] about eduArdo Arduino development board
