YouTube’s user N-O-D-E has revealed a fantastic little addition to the Raspberry Pi Zero mini PC which will allow you to power it directly from a plug socket. Watch the video below to learn more about the project which transforms the small Zero PC into a continually powered device which can be used … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Zero Power Case (video)
DIY Projects
RubberArms Experimental Game And Rubber Band Controller Created Using Arduino (video)
Robin Baumgarten has created a new experimental game which is controlled using a conductive rubber band which are available to purchase from the likes of Adafruit, which has been connected to a Arduino Micro/Leonardo or a Teensy 3.2. The Arduino development board provides USB connectivity for the … [Read more...] about RubberArms Experimental Game And Rubber Band Controller Created Using Arduino (video)
Build A Raspberry Pi Magic Mirror With MagPi Issue 54 (video)
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts looking for a new project to keep them busy, may be interested in a new Raspberry Pi powered magic mirror which is featured in this month’s official Raspberry Pi magazine, The MagPi. The Pi Foundation has worked closely with Michael Teeuw (the creator of the winning … [Read more...] about Build A Raspberry Pi Magic Mirror With MagPi Issue 54 (video)
Amazon Dash Button Hacked To Created Raspberry Pi Silent Doorbell
If you haven’t yet tried the Amazon Dash button which allows you to purchase certain products directly from the Amazon online store by the simple press of a button. They are definitely worth positioning around your home for those products which need to be purchased on a regular basis and may not … [Read more...] about Amazon Dash Button Hacked To Created Raspberry Pi Silent Doorbell
DIY Steampunk Nixie Tube Watch Created (video)
Makers and electronic enthusiasts looking for a new DIY project to keep them busy over the weekend may be interested in this awesome nixie tube watch which has been featured on the Hackaday website. The very unique wristwatch is equipped with a pair of nixie tubes powered by 200 Volts thanks to … [Read more...] about DIY Steampunk Nixie Tube Watch Created (video)
3D Printed E-Drum Pad Created Using An Arduino Uno (video)
Musicians interested in creating their very own E-Drum pad and have access to a 3D printer may be interested in a new project which has been published by Ryo Kosaka, who has released the designs for a new 3D printed version, which builds on his previous laser cut creation. The 3D printed version … [Read more...] about 3D Printed E-Drum Pad Created Using An Arduino Uno (video)
Raspberry Pi Powered Harry Potter Weasley Location Clock (video)
Instructables member ‘ppeters0502’ has built an awesome recreation of the Weasley location clock from the Harry Potter books and films, which is powered by a Raspberry Pi mini PC. Using an old clock together with a couple of Sail Winch Servos, and Adafruit PWM/Servo Pi-Hat, Acetyl 48 pitch hub … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Powered Harry Potter Weasley Location Clock (video)
VGADuino-II 256 Colour Arduino Graphic Shield (video)
Masih Nahida has unveiled a new version of his VGADuino graphic shield for Arduino, which aptly takes the form of VGADuino-II and offers a higher resolution, higher speed and 256 colours. The VGADuino-II Arduino shield has this week been launched by Kickstarter and is available to back with … [Read more...] about VGADuino-II 256 Colour Arduino Graphic Shield (video)
Arduino Powered Bagpipe Playing Robot (video)
Arduino enthusiasts looking for a little inspiration for their next project may be interested in an Arduino powered robot that is capable of playing the bagpipes thanks to its Arduino Mega 2560 microprocessing unit. Check out the video below to learn more about the robotic bagpipe player which … [Read more...] about Arduino Powered Bagpipe Playing Robot (video)
110-Year-Old Piano Saved And Transformed In To Awesome Piano Desk
Artist and musician Jonathan Miranda Sickmeyer salvaged a 110 year old piano which was listed on Craigslist and saved the piano from a trip to the dump if no one collected it. Unfortunately “all the keys were stripped of their ivory so I couldn’t salvaged any of it,” explains Jonathan but rather … [Read more...] about 110-Year-Old Piano Saved And Transformed In To Awesome Piano Desk
Arduino FPV Virtual Reality Controlled Tracked Robot (video)
Instructables member Imetomi has created a fantastic FPV virtual reality controller which has been created using a little Arduino hardware and programming, and is capable of allowing the wearer to control a tank track robot, equipped with an on-board front facing camera. Check out the video below … [Read more...] about Arduino FPV Virtual Reality Controlled Tracked Robot (video)
Students Create Awesome Overwatch Virtual Reality System (video)
Overwatch players that would like to get a little more immersive whilst engaging in the new multiplayer game, may be interested in a new virtual reality rig which has been created by a group of school students in South Korea. The virtual reality rig incorporates a treadmill that allows players to … [Read more...] about Students Create Awesome Overwatch Virtual Reality System (video)
