Music students that have just received their BBC micro:bit mini PC as part of the BBC’s UK schools project to give all 11-12 year-old UK students a mini PC to use and program. Might be interested in a new project that shows how to make a Metronome using the new pocket PC. As you probably already … [Read more...] about Music Metronome Built Using New BBC micro:bit Mini PC
DIY Projects
Koka’s Beat Machine Electromechanical Instrument (video)
Musicians in search of a more unique form of instrument might enjoy this video of Koka’s Beat Machine, which takes the form of manually programmable instruments that produce different kinds of rhythmic and melodic patterns. These innovative devices offer a fresh perspective on music creation, … [Read more...] about Koka’s Beat Machine Electromechanical Instrument (video)
DIY Raspberry Pi Wireless Drone Disabler Project (video)
If drones in your area are becoming a pain or you would just like to test your skills, a new Raspberry Pi powered wireless drone disabler system has been created and showcased this week over on MAKE. The handy drone disabling system is fitted with a directional antenna constructed from a can and … [Read more...] about DIY Raspberry Pi Wireless Drone Disabler Project (video)
Arduino Music Visualiser Created Using $10 IKEA Coffee Table (video)
Following on from the project we featured last week that used the affordable £9 IKEA coffee table to create an awesome Raspberry Pi powered retro arcade table, a new Arduino project uses the same style of IKEA table to create a music visualiser. Check out the video below to see the Arduino music … [Read more...] about Arduino Music Visualiser Created Using $10 IKEA Coffee Table (video)
Call of Duty Black Ops III Fury’s Song Blade Created By Man at Arms (video)
Call of Duty: Black Ops III players that have ever wanted to own a very own Fury’s Song Blade sure to be interested in this video created by the Man at Arms: Reforged series created by the blacksmiths at the Baltimore Knife and Sword workshop. The melee weapon has been taken from a digital weapon … [Read more...] about Call of Duty Black Ops III Fury’s Song Blade Created By Man at Arms (video)
Raspberry Pi Powered Metal Detecting Robot (video)
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts looking for a little inspiration for their next project may be interested in this awesome Raspberry Pi powered metal detecting robot that has been created and equipped with GPS support for autonomous movement. The Raspberry Pi robot has been created by Ingmar Stapel based … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Powered Metal Detecting Robot (video)
Paper CNC Machine Created Using Card And Paperclips (video)
An ingenious paper CNC machine has been created using just cardboard and paper clips together with a few electronic components and is capable of plotting out small images using ordnance fed to the on-board software. Check out the video below to learn more about this awesome paper CNC machine that … [Read more...] about Paper CNC Machine Created Using Card And Paperclips (video)
Arduino 13 Note Midi Laser Harp (video)
Jon Bumstead has created an awesome Arduino powered 13 note midi harp after receiving funding from the optics group Spectra at Washington University in Saint Louis. Watch the video below to learn more about the midi harp’s construction and design. Full instructions on how to creat the harp have … [Read more...] about Arduino 13 Note Midi Laser Harp (video)
Awesome Affordable DIY Raspberry Pi IKEA Arcade Table Created
If you are looking for a Raspberry Pi project to keep you busy this weekend you might be interested in this awesome project which transforms an IKEA coffee table into a fully functional Raspberry Pi powered arcade table. The PIK3A gaming table has been created by forum user SpannerSpencer, using … [Read more...] about Awesome Affordable DIY Raspberry Pi IKEA Arcade Table Created
Affordable DIY Steam VR Headset Created Using Riftycat And Leap Motion (video)
If you have been considering jumping into the virtual reality environments that are now available thanks to the availability of the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive headsets but have been put off by the $599 and $799 prices. You might be interested in a comprehensive DIY guide that shows you how to create … [Read more...] about Affordable DIY Steam VR Headset Created Using Riftycat And Leap Motion (video)
PiScope Raspberry Pi Optical Tracking Telescope Created
Toby Kurien has unveiled a new Raspberry Pi Optical Tracking Telescope project he has created using a Pi mini PC, a little Arduino, together with a handful of 3D printer parts called the PiScope. The PiScope offers a way to create a basic astrophotography set up using an affordable telescope and … [Read more...] about PiScope Raspberry Pi Optical Tracking Telescope Created
Wall Mounted Raspberry Pi Games Console (video)
If you are contemplating building your very own Raspberry Pi games console, this wall mounted Raspberry Pi 2 emulation station powered design that includes a little Arduino Uno hardware as well might be great inspiration. Check out the video below to learn more about this Raspberry Pi games console … [Read more...] about Wall Mounted Raspberry Pi Games Console (video)
