Adafruit has this week announced the availability of the new Pimoroni automation:bit for micro:bit opening up a wide variety of new applications for the mini PC thanks to its wealth of analog and digital inputs, outputs, and relay. Priced at $12.95 the Pimoroni's automation:bit is a fantastic … [Read more...] about Pimoroni automation:bit for micro:bit arrives at Adafruit
DIY Projects
Da Vinci’s Drawmaton working model robot kit
The Leondardo da Vinci Robot Society Has taken to Kickstarter this week to launch a new campaign to promote their new Da Vinci's Drawmaton robot kits. Providing a working model of Leonardo da Vinci's early computer, “a wooden programmable robot that draws”. watch the demonstration video below to … [Read more...] about Da Vinci’s Drawmaton working model robot kit
POCO Pocket Raspberry Pi gaming kit
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts or gamers looking to learn a little more about the awesome mini PC, may be interested in the POCO Pocket Raspberry Pi gaming kit which is now available to preorder with delivery expected to take place in 4 to 6 weeks. “Two part body construction, snap fit kit is easy to … [Read more...] about POCO Pocket Raspberry Pi gaming kit
DIY Touchscreen Raspberry Pi smart home control panel
Using a Raspberry Pi 3 maker and developer Michael Zanetti has created an open source touchscreen smart home control panel using nymea:core and nymea:app to build a smart home system. For those not familiar with nymea takes the form of an Internet of Things operating system for connected … [Read more...] about DIY Touchscreen Raspberry Pi smart home control panel
DIY USB Remote for Netflix, Plex, Prime and web players
If you are searching for a controller to help manage your web players such as Netflix, Amazon, Plex or more you may be interested in the new DIY USB remote kit created by Jacob Lusco an IT professional who enjoys building electronics devices. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about … [Read more...] about DIY USB Remote for Netflix, Plex, Prime and web players
Slamtec RPLIDAR A1 360 laser range scanner
Developers, electronic enthusiasts and hobbyists searching for a 360° laser range scanner may be interested to know that Adafruit has announced the immediate availability of the Slamtec RPLIDAR A1 360 Laser Range Scanner. Priced at $115 the range scannerOffers a sampling rate of 8,000 samples a … [Read more...] about Slamtec RPLIDAR A1 360 laser range scanner
MEGO portable power supply for makers
Electronic makers and hobbyists searching for an easy-to-use portable power supply that can be quickly connected to bread boards and supply a variety of different DC voltages from 4 to 24v via one compact device. May be interested in MEGO created by the team at EVO-IN-MOTION. Check out the video … [Read more...] about MEGO portable power supply for makers
DIY Raspberry Pi vending machine
A DIY Raspberry Pi vending machine has been created by Christopher Natan using a little Arduino programming and hardware. Full instructions on how the project is created have kindly been published to the Hackster.io website available via the link below. Project Capabilities and Features The … [Read more...] about DIY Raspberry Pi vending machine
BYOR children’s robotic construction kit
To help children learn more about robotics and electronics, a new build your own robot kit has been created, aptly named BYOR. Designed by engineer Teun van Roessel based in Eindhoven in the Netherlands the kids electronic robot kit is combined with arts and crafts to provide a versatile and … [Read more...] about BYOR children’s robotic construction kit
DIY Raspberry Pi cryptocurrency wallet
Walking in the footsteps of previous Raspberry Pi cryptocurrency wallet projects such as the DIY Raspberry Pi EOS hardware wallet project, Pavol Rusnak, one of the main forces behind the popular cryptocurrency wallet Trezor, has created an awesome DIY tutorial on creating your very own affordable … [Read more...] about DIY Raspberry Pi cryptocurrency wallet
BLYST Nano tiny ARM Cortex-M4F module with Bluetooth 5.0 and more
Developers and engineers may be interested in a new tiny ARM Cortex-M4F module which has been created offering Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, Bluetooth Mesh and 30 input and outputs. The BLYST Nano module is now available to purchase priced from $17 with free shipping throughout the US included for … [Read more...] about BLYST Nano tiny ARM Cortex-M4F module with Bluetooth 5.0 and more
Eze, gimbal controlled laser level headset
Professionals or DIY enthusiasts that need to make sure they have level fixings, or guidelines when carrying out construction work, may be interested in a new headset which provides a dimmable controlled laser level. The system continually projects a laser level both vertically and horizontally … [Read more...] about Eze, gimbal controlled laser level headset
