New Zealand-based cosplayer Kyle Simpson has created a fantastic DIY Thor helmet that is equipped with blacklight LEDs which are combined with blacklight reactive contact lenses. This innovative creation allows you to emulate the electrifying presence of Thor, the God of Thunder, without the need … [Read more...] about DIY Thor helmet makes your eyes glow
DIY Projects
DIY Raspberry Pi smartwatch
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts looking for a project to keep them busy over the holidays may be interested in this awesome Raspberry Pi smartwatch created by Hackster.io user Tylersuard. The smartwatch is equipped with wireless and Bluetooth connectivity and uses the miniature and recently launched … [Read more...] about DIY Raspberry Pi smartwatch
Control a Raspberry Pi via the Internet
Raspberry Pi users wondering how to control the mini PC via the Internet may be interested in a new 10 minute tutorial which has been published to the Hackster.io website. Providing a quick run through and how you can control Raspberry Pi pins over the Internet, take out the tutorial below to learn … [Read more...] about Control a Raspberry Pi via the Internet
Raspberry Pi battery monitor project
Hackster.io member Gorkem Ziya Yanik has created a Raspberry Pi battery monitor project which she has kindly published to the Hackster.io website for your viewing pleasure. If you are using your Raspberry Pi in locations without mains electricity, by monitoring battery voltage you can save critical … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi battery monitor project
BoomBit Micro:Bit music player
SB Components has created a new piece of hardware specifically designed for the awesome Micro:Bit mini PC that quickly transforms it into a music player capable of a wide variety of different functionality. The BoomBit Micro:Bit board is equipped with a small speaker, 3.5 mm audio jack and audio … [Read more...] about BoomBit Micro:Bit music player
Arduino powered single-pixel scanning camera with RGB sensor
Arduino enthusiasts may be interested in a new single pixel scanning camera which is powered by an Arduino Uno combined with a TCS34725 sensor available from online stores such as Adafruit. Created by Tucker Shannon the system uses a pair of stepper motors which directs the sensor in a square spiral … [Read more...] about Arduino powered single-pixel scanning camera with RGB sensor
Raspberry Pi chess computer with awesome robotic arm
Chess players in Raspberry Pi enthusiasts may be interested in a new DIY Raspberry Pi chess computer which is equipped with a robotic arm to move pieces when required and has been created by YouTube user Richard Day. Watch the three minute demonstration video below to see the robotic arm Raspberry … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi chess computer with awesome robotic arm
DIY wireless charger with a “sound sensing sparkle”
Makers searching for a project to keep them busy this weekend may be interested in a fantastic DIY wireless charger complete with light effects and "sound sensing sparkle" says its creator Chen on the Hackster.io website. Check out the video below to learn more about the wireless charger which uses … [Read more...] about DIY wireless charger with a “sound sensing sparkle”
Onion Omega2 Pro open source, plug-and-play wireless Linux dev board
A new tiny wireless Linux plug and play development board has been created by Onion in the form of the Onion Omega2 Pro. Offering a self-contained platform with the processor, memory, storage, and Wi-Fi radio baked into a single board. Watch the video below to learn more about this next generation … [Read more...] about Onion Omega2 Pro open source, plug-and-play wireless Linux dev board
Retro computer papercraft by Rocky Bergen
Origami and papercrafts master Rocky Bergen has created a range of 3D paper replicas of classic computers which are available as free downloadable prints for you to cut and create yourself. The list of retro computers includes Apple II, AMSTRAD CPC 464, and more. The Art of Papercraft Papercraft is … [Read more...] about Retro computer papercraft by Rocky Bergen
AI running on Internet of Things Microcontrollers with ELL
Developers, hobbyists and enthusiasts wanting to learn more about running artificial intelligence on Internet of Things Microcontrollers with ELL or the Embedded Learning Library (ELL) an open source library for embedded AI and machine learning from Microsoft. Many enjoy watching Chris Lovett from … [Read more...] about AI running on Internet of Things Microcontrollers with ELL
Learn Scratch with the Raspberry Pi Code Club Book of Scratch
If you would like to learn how to program using Scratch, or know someone that would like to get started and is a total beginner, you may be interested to know that the official Raspberry Pi Press team have created and published a new book which is now available to purchase priced at £9.99. The … [Read more...] about Learn Scratch with the Raspberry Pi Code Club Book of Scratch
