If like me your plants could do with a little more TLC you may be interested in a new Raspberry Pi smart growing system created by SwitchDoc Labs. Designed to provide plenty of feedback on your plants environment, soil and condition, the Raspberry Pi plant monitoring system is also capable of … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi smart growing system monitors and waters your plants
DIY Projects
Raspberry Pi Zero portable hacking station
Hackster.io member Victor Altamirano has created a fantastically portable hacking station using the affordable Raspberry Pi Zero mini PC you extra peripherals. Kindly Victor has published details on how to create your very own on the Hackster.io. Providing details on how to construct a packing … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Zero portable hacking station
Nixie tube Numitron retro clock kit
If you are interested in building your very own Nixie tube clock you may be interested in the new kit which has been created by Mantas Jurkuvenas based in the United Kingdom using Russian digit tubes IV9. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about the retro-styled Nixie tube clock kit … [Read more...] about Nixie tube Numitron retro clock kit
DIY Twinky Arduino robot personal assistant
Using an Arduino Mega microcontroller, a new personal assistant has been created, taking inspiration from Jibo. The new Arduino version of the personal assistant is called Twinky, and full instructions have been published on the Instructables website for you to use to build your very own. Watch … [Read more...] about DIY Twinky Arduino robot personal assistant
ZATSIT delta robot and 3D printer kit
Those of you that would like to build your very own delta robot and 3D printer may be interested in a new Kickstarter campaign for ZATSIT which provides everything you need to do just that. Providing a system that is “innovative in its technology, architecture, construction and performance”, check … [Read more...] about ZATSIT delta robot and 3D printer kit
ARGON One Aluminium Raspberry Pi Case
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts may be interested in a new aluminium Raspberry Pi case created by Argon Forty and aptly named the Argon One. Argon 40 is a group of self-proclaimed electronics geeks and enthusiasts with a passion to make things happen and share our creations. Watch the demonstration video … [Read more...] about ARGON One Aluminium Raspberry Pi Case
Raspberry Pi Polaroid camera
Electronic technician and Raspberry Pi enthusiast Pierre Muth has unveiled a new Raspberry Pi Polaroid camera he has created in the form of the PolaPi-Zero, which uses a thermal printer to provide instant hardcopies of your photographs. Watch the demonstration video below to see the Raspberry Pi … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Polaroid camera
Zero Stem for Pi Zero transforms your Pi into a USB dongle
Adafruit has announced the arrival of a new product to their online store in the form of the Zero Stem for Pi Zero 1.3 and Pi Zero W 1.1. Taking the form of a small PCB shim that transforms your Raspberry Pi Zero into a USB dongle. “Super handy when you want to share your computer’s Internet … [Read more...] about Zero Stem for Pi Zero transforms your Pi into a USB dongle
KillMii a Nintendo Wii compress into a Altoids tin
Over the years we’ve featured a number of electronic projects which have been built all compressed to fit into Altoids tin. But one industrious developer and hacker named “Shank” has been able to take a Nintendo Wii games console uses actual Wii hardware and software not an emulator. Technical … [Read more...] about KillMii a Nintendo Wii compress into a Altoids tin
LEGO Apple Park model created by Spencer R
Master Lego builder Spencer R has published the photos of his recreation of the Apple Park built entirely from Lego pieces. Check out the images below to see the detail that is being included in this awesome model of the real Apple Park, which covers 175 acres, although the awesome Apple Park LEGO … [Read more...] about LEGO Apple Park model created by Spencer R
Thermo-Rig desktop vacuum former hits Kickstarter
The team at Proto-Storm based in Vancouver, have created a new desktop vacuum former specifically designed for makers and to provide professional quality thermoforming in a portable and affordable package. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about the design of the heating element … [Read more...] about Thermo-Rig desktop vacuum former hits Kickstarter
MPRLS ported pressure sensor breakout board
A new arrival at the Adafruit online electronic store this week is the MPRLS ported pressure sensor breakout board. Priced at $14.95, the ported pressure sensor uses I2C and is really easy-to-use with any microcontroller. “Inside is a silicone-gel covered pressure sensing gauge with a pre-calibrated … [Read more...] about MPRLS ported pressure sensor breakout board
