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
DIY Projects
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
MobiLimb smartphone robotic finger
A unique and smart phone accessories has been created by Marc Teyssier and a team stretching across two universities in France the form of the MobiLimb. A robotic finger the plugs directly into your smartphone constructed using a little Arduino and a servo-actuated robotic manipulator with five … [Read more...] about MobiLimb smartphone robotic finger
DIY Raspberry Pi EOS hardware wallet project
Using an OLED Bonnet Pack on a Raspberry Pi Zero mini PC, LiquidEOS has published detailed instructions on how to create an EOS hardware wallet using the small mini PC for a cost of $41. The LiquidEOS-Scatter DIY Hardware Wallet allows you to securely store your EOS. Full instructions are given over … [Read more...] about DIY Raspberry Pi EOS hardware wallet project
Raspberry Pi HyperPixel 4.0 high resolution touchscreen display
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts searching for a high resolution display may be interested in the updated Pimoroni HyperPixel 4.0 which offers 16 bit colour and a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. The HyperPixel 4.0" touchscreen display supports the Raspberry Pi Zero, Pi 3, Pi 2 or Model A+ / B+ or any … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi HyperPixel 4.0 high resolution touchscreen display
Advanced Nixie tube clock hits Kickstarter
A new advanced Nixie tube clock has launched via Kickstarter this week created by serial Kickstarter entrepreneur Howard Constantine. His 18th Kickstarter is now underway and has already raised well over its required pledge goal with still 28 days remaining on his campaign. The VFD clock II uses … [Read more...] about Advanced Nixie tube clock hits Kickstarter
DIY Raspberry Pi RetroPie game controller handheld
Gamers and Raspberry Pi enthusiasts searching for a project to keep them busy for a few weekends may be interested in a new project created by Finn Andersen. Using the Raspberry Pi is free, RetroPie and the little 3D printing. Equipped with a 5 inch car reversing camera screen handheld Raspberry Pi … [Read more...] about DIY Raspberry Pi RetroPie game controller handheld
MagBlaster Sega Genesis YM2612 video game music player project
MegaBlaster is a video game music player project created by Aidan Lawrence, this week Aidan has published an update announcing that he has created an official PCB for the Genesis player. Watch the video below to learn more about the hardware and the results you can expect from the Sega Genesis video … [Read more...] about MagBlaster Sega Genesis YM2612 video game music player project
Raspberry Pi powered Etch-a-Sketch
Sunny a quantitative researcher at AQR, has created an awesome new project in the form of a Raspberry Pi powered Etch-a-Sketch, which allows the retro drawing device to draw images sent to the pine mini PC. Just like in the Toy Story film the Etch-a-Sketch is capable of drawing almost anything you … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi powered Etch-a-Sketch
Build a Raspberry Pi laptop with MagPi issue 74 and more
The latest edition of the awesome Raspberry Pi magazine The MagPi issue 74 is now available to download both digitally and pick up from your local news store. In this week’s episode features include how to build your very own Raspberry Pi laptop as well as plenty of haunted Halloween hacks that can … [Read more...] about Build a Raspberry Pi laptop with MagPi issue 74 and more
