Maker and developer Rolf Hut has created an awesome Arduino powered longboard which is equipped with LEDs that react to the speed of the rider and board. Hut has used 4 x magnets and a Hall effect sensor to measure the longboard’s speed which is then relayed to the Adafruit NeoPixels setup can … [Read more...] about Arduino Powered Longboard With Speed Reactive Lighting (videos)
DIY Projects
Awesome DIY Raspberry Pi Personal Assistant Using Alexa (video)
If you think your life might be more organised and efficient with the help of a artificial intelligent personal assistant such as Amazon’s Alexa, but would like to create your own using a Raspberry Pi mini PC. A new project by The Raspberry Pi Guy might be worth more investigation and shows you … [Read more...] about Awesome DIY Raspberry Pi Personal Assistant Using Alexa (video)
DIY Arduino Flying Start Lap Timer (video)
Arduino enthusiasts and makers looking for a project to keep them busy over the next couple of weekends might be interested in this Arduino flying start lap timer, which has been featured over on the official Arduino website this week. Watch the video below to learn more about the awesome Arduino … [Read more...] about DIY Arduino Flying Start Lap Timer (video)
Binary IO Arduino Midi Controller (video)
Using an Arduino Development board and Max/MSP, a handy four-button MIDI controller has been created that is capable of counting from 1 to 15 using only four buttons. This innovative device, named Binary IO, showcases the versatility and potential of Arduino-based projects in the realm of music … [Read more...] about Binary IO Arduino Midi Controller (video)
Arduino Powered DIY CNC Painting Machine
Artist Jeff Leonard has created a pair of fantastic Arduino powered CNC painting machines with the aim of combining both formal elements of painting with the modern day CNC computing and programming available using Arduino hardware. The CNC painting machine consists of a 5 x 7 inch print bed and … [Read more...] about Arduino Powered DIY CNC Painting Machine
Raspberry Pi Flickr Automatic Uploader Created
If you enjoy using the Flickr service but would prefer not to pay the monthly $5.99 subscription fee, that enables the ability for you to automatically upload images from SD cards automatically. You may be interested in this new Raspberry Pi project which has been created, that allows you to … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Flickr Automatic Uploader Created
3D Print Your Own Oculus Rift CV1 Prescription Lens Adapter
If you are one of the lucky ones who has already got their hands on the new Oculus Rift CV1 virtual reality headset hardware, but find it a little tricky to use because you need to remove your glasses. Maybe interested in a new Oculus Rift CV1 prescription lens adapter which has been created by … [Read more...] about 3D Print Your Own Oculus Rift CV1 Prescription Lens Adapter
3D Printed Longboard XXL Available on Thingiverse (video)
Thingiverse user SDM3D, created to promote the 3D printing online site of the same name, has crafted an impressive 3D printed longboard XXL. This project is particularly noteworthy because it includes not only a 3D printed deck but also 3D printed trucks and wheels, showcasing the versatility and … [Read more...] about 3D Printed Longboard XXL Available on Thingiverse (video)
mePed Mini Quadruped Robot Kit (video)
Scott Pierce has created a new robotic kit in the form of the mePed Mini Quadruped Robot which provides everything you need to create and control your very own open source walking robot. Designed to teach more about the enjoyment of programming and robot design, the mePed has been designed to be … [Read more...] about mePed Mini Quadruped Robot Kit (video)
Nintendo Power Glove Hacked To Wirelessly Control Quadcopter Drone (video)
At the recent Bay Area Maker Faire, Nolan Moore demonstrated a unique way to control an AR Drone 2.0 using a hacked Nintendo Power Glove. This innovative approach is reminiscent of a wrist-worn device we featured yesterday, which was built back in 2014 by Josef Holmner. The Nintendo Power Glove, … [Read more...] about Nintendo Power Glove Hacked To Wirelessly Control Quadcopter Drone (video)
Quadcopter One Arm Arduino Motion Controller And Transmitter (video)
p A few years ago Josef Holmner created an awesome Arduino powered wrist worn quadcopter controller that allows pilots to control their flying drones using just one arm, and gestures which trigger different systems on the drone. For instance the throttle is controlled by bending the index … [Read more...] about Quadcopter One Arm Arduino Motion Controller And Transmitter (video)
Awesome Raspberry Pi Electric Skateboard (video)
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts that are looking for a project to keep them busy for a few weekends, that also enjoy a little skateboarding, may be interested in this fantastic Raspberry Pi electric skateboard which has been created by Tim Maier. The project was created as part of his assignment for … [Read more...] about Awesome Raspberry Pi Electric Skateboard (video)
