Software engineer and Arduino hobbyist Dave Stein has given life to his vintage Star Wars AT-AT toy thanks to a little Arduino magic and an Arduino UNO development board. After the Arduino modification the AT-AT Walker is now able to walk and perform some functions we see in Star Wars movies, … [Read more...] about Vintage Star Wars AT-AT Learns To Walks Thanks To Arduino (video)
DIY Projects
BoxBotix Open Source Modular Robotics Platform Created By Rocketship Systems (video)
Anyone interested in building robots may be interested in a new open source modular robotics platform called BoxBotix which has been designed by Rocketship Systems and takes the form of a 3D printed robotics platform that is easy to hack, make and sustain. Watch the video below to learn more … [Read more...] about BoxBotix Open Source Modular Robotics Platform Created By Rocketship Systems (video)
Raspberry Pi Zero USB Hub Mod (video)
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts that have already been able to get their hands on one of the new Raspberry Pi Zero single board pieces and have already started tinkering with it. Maybe interested in a new quick project created by Frederick Vandenbosch who has transformed the Pi Zero onto a powered USB … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Zero USB Hub Mod (video)
KeyChainino Tiny Gaming Board Is An Arduino Programmable Keychain (video)
Developer, designer and engineer Alessandro Matera who has also created wearables such as the Tiny Watch, has this week unveiled a new Arduino creation for gamers in the form of the KeyChainino. KeyChainino is a small development gaming board that can be programmed using Arduino and is equipped … [Read more...] about KeyChainino Tiny Gaming Board Is An Arduino Programmable Keychain (video)
Raspberry Pi Zero Beginners Guide Created By WIRED
Those of you that are looking to get started in making and programming using the recently announced Raspberry Pi Zero mini PC might be interested in a new beginner’s guide which is being created by the team over at WIRED. To recap the new Raspberry Pi Zero mini PC takes the form of a small yet … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Zero Beginners Guide Created By WIRED
200 Page Official Raspberry Pi Project Book Now Available To Download For Free
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts or those looking to get started using the range of mini PCs may be interested to know that an official Raspberry Pi projects book is now available to download as a PDF offering over 200 pages of inspiration, ideas and guidance to get you up and running as quickly as … [Read more...] about 200 Page Official Raspberry Pi Project Book Now Available To Download For Free
Design You Own Raspberry Pi Zero 3D Printed Case With The Help Of Adafruit (video)
If you were one of the lucky ones that has been able to order one of the new Raspberry Pi Zero mini PCs that were unveiled by the Raspberry Pi foundation yesterday and were made available to purchase priced at $5 or £4, but are now currently out of stock. You might be interested in a new tutorial … [Read more...] about Design You Own Raspberry Pi Zero 3D Printed Case With The Help Of Adafruit (video)
The Nixie Clock III Kit Equipped With IN-18 Nixie Tubes Created (video)
If you are in the market for something a little more original as a timepiece for your home or office you may be interested in a new creation by Howard Constantine in the form of the Nixie Clock III. Constantine has become a bit of an expert in the field of Nixie Clock design and has once again … [Read more...] about The Nixie Clock III Kit Equipped With IN-18 Nixie Tubes Created (video)
Raspberry Pi Zero Adafruit Pi Protector Casing Launches For $3.95
If you have already ordered your new Raspberry Pi Zero mini PC which was officially launched by the Raspberry Pi Foundation earlier today. You might need something to protect it from damage while creating projects or transporting it from one venue to another. If you do then the newly unveiled … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Zero Adafruit Pi Protector Casing Launches For $3.95
3D Printed 6 Flask Cold Coffee Brewer
Coffee drinkers that enjoy cold brewed coffee might be interested in a new device which has been created by Instructables user JON-A-TRON and offers the ability to 3D print a six flask cold coffee brewer. Once constructed the cold coffee brewer is capable of brewing six flasks of coffee at a time … [Read more...] about 3D Printed 6 Flask Cold Coffee Brewer
3D Printed Beest Hand Cranked Power Generator (video)
If you have a 3D printer handy and are looking for a new project to keep you busy over the weekend and beyond you may be interested in this new 3D printable working hand crank power generator. The portable generator has been created by Thingyverse user EvenErichsen and has been aptly named the … [Read more...] about 3D Printed Beest Hand Cranked Power Generator (video)
Volta Flyer Solar Powered Airplane Kits For Children (video)
ToyLabs has created a new solar powered aeroplane kit that has been designed specifically for children and which has taken to Kickstarter this month to raise $39,000 to go into production. The Volta Flyer is the world’s first Solar Powered Airplane science project for kids of all ages and is … [Read more...] about Volta Flyer Solar Powered Airplane Kits For Children (video)
