Astronomy enthusiasts looking for a new project to keep them busy, might take inspiration from a new DIY star tracker that has been featured on the official Arduino blog. The 3D printable system is powered by an Arduino Uno microcontroller and has been designed and built by Ondra Gejdos. The … [Read more...] about DIY star tracker built using Arduino Uno
DIY Projects
3.2 inch Touchsy touch screens hit Kickstarter from £23
Makers, developers and electronic enthusiasts searching for a small 3.2 inch touchscreen display may be interested in a new Kickstarter project launched by the team at Arushi. Touchsy is the company's new 3.2 inch touch screen that can be used with a Raspberry Pi single board computer range and … [Read more...] about 3.2 inch Touchsy touch screens hit Kickstarter from £23
Arduino Inputs and Outputs a beginners guide
If you are looking to learn more about electronics and building projects using micro controllers and mini PCs. A great place to start is using the Arduino platform, offering a selection of microcontrollers that can be easily configured and programmed to carry out a wide variety of different … [Read more...] about Arduino Inputs and Outputs a beginners guide
Build yourself a 100% new Commodore 64 computer
If you are interested in building your very own brand-new Commodore 64 computer you might be interested in the new video release this month by the Retro Recipes YouTube channel. The build takes you through the process of using brand-new Commodore 64 keycaps that were created thanks to a successful … [Read more...] about Build yourself a 100% new Commodore 64 computer
Arducam Mega SPI camera designed for microcontrollers
Electronic enthusiasts, makers and hobbyists searching for a small three or five megapixel camera to use with their next microcontroller project may be interested in the Arducam Mega. Designed to provide a high resolution camera complete with autofocus perfect for low-power Internet of Things … [Read more...] about Arducam Mega SPI camera designed for microcontrollers
Detect driver drowsiness with the Arduino Nicla Vision
Shebin Jose Jacob has published a new project to the Edge Impulse website providing details on how an Arduino Nicla Vision board has been used to help detect driver drowsiness with FOMO. Once actve if the system detects a driver's eyes are closed for two seconds or longer, and alert will trigger to … [Read more...] about Detect driver drowsiness with the Arduino Nicla Vision
Raspberry Pi prototyping kit hits Kickstarter
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts or those of you looking to learn how to code, electronics or using the excellent mini PC systems to build your own projects. Might be interested in a new Kickstarter campaign from Sequent Microsystems based in California for a Raspberry Pi prototyping kit. Backer early bird … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi prototyping kit hits Kickstarter
Arduino MKR IoT Carrier Rev2 board built for home IoT projects
The official Arduino develop in team and engineers have this week introduced its new MKR IoT Carrier Rev2 specifically designed to help build Internet of Things projects. Equipped with five capacitive touch buttons, LCD display, IMU, humidity, pressure, temperature, light, gesture and proximity … [Read more...] about Arduino MKR IoT Carrier Rev2 board built for home IoT projects
Awesome Raspberry Pi mini Mars Rover robot created by Nikodem Bartnik
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts searching for a little inspiration for their next project might be interested in a fantastic remote control mini Mars rover robot created by Nikodem Bartnik. Who designed the robot rover from scratch using 3D printing parts and CNC machining all designed in CAD. Powered by a … [Read more...] about Awesome Raspberry Pi mini Mars Rover robot created by Nikodem Bartnik
Typewriter with an onboard AI co-writer
Ghostwriter is a unique typewriter that has been retrofitted with a little Arduino hardware and coding to create and AI typewriter which features an integrated artificial intelligent co-writer. Check out the video below for a quick demonstration of the systems functionality. The project has been … [Read more...] about Typewriter with an onboard AI co-writer
Beginners guide to the Raspberry Pi in MagPi issue 125
If you would like to learn more about the range of mini PC systems that have taken the world by storm since their introduction. You will be pleased to know that the latest official MagPi magazine features a beginners guide to the Raspberry Pi range of mini PC systems. Enabling you to quickly and … [Read more...] about Beginners guide to the Raspberry Pi in MagPi issue 125
New MOSFET Driver helps keep Sparky the Blue Smoke Monster at bay
Electronic enthusiasts and hobbyists might be interested in a new arrival in the Adafruit online store in the form of the Adafruit MOSFET Driver. Designed to keep Sparky the Blue Smoke Monster at bay the tiny board can be used with both Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects thanks to its ability to be … [Read more...] about New MOSFET Driver helps keep Sparky the Blue Smoke Monster at bay
