Ever wanted to be able to use EEG Data in your projects? If you are a maker, developer or tinkerer you might be interested in this new device called the OpenBCI. OpenBCI has been created to provide users with a versatile and affordable Arduino-compatible, 8-channel EEG platform that gives you … [Read more...] about OpenBCI An Open Source Brain-Computer Interface Designed For Makers (video)
DIY Projects
Macintosh Plus Finally Gets Online Using Raspberry Pi After 27 Years (video)
Jeff Keacher has just unveiled a new computer project he has been working on to get his 27 year old Macintosh Plus computer system online to surf the Internet for the very first time using a Raspberry Pi mini PC to help a little. The Macintosh Plus computer is powered by a 8MHz CPU, 4MB of RAM, a … [Read more...] about Macintosh Plus Finally Gets Online Using Raspberry Pi After 27 Years (video)
LaserRifle Prototype Mk I Burns Through Glass, Raw Pork, Bulbs And More (video)
Fancy building your very own LaserRifle? If you do, you might be interested in the new LaserRifle Prototype Mk I which has been created by German laser weapons hobbyist Patrick Priebe. The awesome LaserRifle has been inspired by the Crysis 2 Gauss Rifle and is equipped with a 7-watt infrared … [Read more...] about LaserRifle Prototype Mk I Burns Through Glass, Raw Pork, Bulbs And More (video)
Arduino Powered Christmas Tree Created With 3D Printed Ornaments (video)
The holiday season is approaching fast, but if you haven't already put up your decorations or would like to add a few more you might be interested in this awesome Christmas tree which is powered by Arduino. The Arduino powered Christmas tree has been constructed by Zach Burhop an aerospace engineer … [Read more...] about Arduino Powered Christmas Tree Created With 3D Printed Ornaments (video)
Multiplo Open Source Robotics Kits (video)
Fancy building your very own basic robot the Multiplo open source robotics kit might be worth a more investigation as it provides everything you need to get started in robotics. The Multiplo open source robotics kit includes a DuinoBot controller, 2 x gear motors, an IR remote (plus sensor), 2 x IR … [Read more...] about Multiplo Open Source Robotics Kits (video)
Adafruit 4×4 Elastomer Keypad And Adafruit Trellis Monochrome Driver PCB Unveiled
If you enjoy building electronic circuits, projects and devices, you might be interested in a new component launched by Adafruit this week in the form of the new Adafruit 4×4 elastomer keypad. The Adafruit 4×4 elastomer keypad combines with the Adafruit Trellis Monochrome Driver PCB which is also … [Read more...] about Adafruit 4×4 Elastomer Keypad And Adafruit Trellis Monochrome Driver PCB Unveiled
PiMSO Raspberry Pi Oscilloscope Created (video)
During the Open Hardware Summit the annual conference organised by the Open Source Hardware Association for a place to showcase open hardware. Adafruit spotted a useful use for the awesome Raspberry Pi mini PC to create the PiMSO 200 Msa/S mixed signal oscilloscope. The PiMSO Raspberry … [Read more...] about PiMSO Raspberry Pi Oscilloscope Created (video)
Raspberry Pi Xmas Pi Lets You Control Your Tree Decorations From A Browser
As the holiday season approaches fast you might be interested in this neat tree decoration control you can build using a Raspberry Pi, a little Arduino, some WS2801 RGB Pixels and a Christmas tree, to create the Raspberry Pi Xmas Pi. Once built the Raspberry Pi Xmas Pi can then be controlled via a … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Xmas Pi Lets You Control Your Tree Decorations From A Browser
Shapeoko 2 Desktop CNC Mill Kit Available To Pre-Order From $299 (video)
If you enjoyed making your own creations and designing and developing new prototypes you might be interested in a new desktop CNC milling machine in the form of the new open hardware project Shapeoko 2, which builds on the original design The Shapeoko 2 has been created to be shipped as a kit which … [Read more...] about Shapeoko 2 Desktop CNC Mill Kit Available To Pre-Order From $299 (video)
Awesome Raspberry Pi Arcade Stick Build Using PiJamma Add-on PCB (video)
Gamers who have also got a spare Raspberry Pi mini PC kicking around might be interested in this awesome Raspberry Pi arcade stick created by ArcadeForge who have also been working on their PiJamma Project. Which is an add-on PCB for the Raspberry Pi which has been created to simplify connecting … [Read more...] about Awesome Raspberry Pi Arcade Stick Build Using PiJamma Add-on PCB (video)
LavaAMP Equalizer Created Using Microsoft PumpSpark Kit And Pure Data (video)
If you have a fair few hours spare this weekend, you might fancy building yourself a funky LavaAMP Equalizer. This innovative device uses a similar process to the retro lava lamp technology to create mesmerizing patterns in time with your music. Watch the video after the jump to learn more about the … [Read more...] about LavaAMP Equalizer Created Using Microsoft PumpSpark Kit And Pure Data (video)
Sugru Magnet Kit Allows You To Attach Anything To Anything (video)
Sugru the company that creates the awesome mouldable self-setting rubber that can be formed by hand, has this week announced the creation of a new Sugru Magnet Kit they have developed which incorporates Sugru + magnets. The new Sugru Magnet Kit has been created to allows you to attach anything to … [Read more...] about Sugru Magnet Kit Allows You To Attach Anything To Anything (video)
