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 Projects
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
DIY Thor helmet makes your eyes glow
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 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”
