Flight simulator pilots looking for further immersion when taking to the skies in their digital plane may be interested in a realistic cockpit control panel created by maker and flight simulator enthusiast Pedro Gonzalez Sanchez. Using a little Arduino programming and a handful of switches, … [Read more...] about DIY flight simulator control panel with physical buttons and switches
DIY Projects
Customize your Steam Deck console with skins
Those of you lucky enough to already have your hands on your Valve Steam Deck may be interested in a new way to customize your handheld console using skins created by dbrand. Check out the video below to learn more about the vinyl wraps that can be added to your Steam Deck and are available in a … [Read more...] about Customize your Steam Deck console with skins
Build the ultimate smart home using home automation
If you would like to transform your house into a smart home you might be interested in a new video created by the Home Automation Guy YouTube channel providing plenty of advice to help you build the perfect smart home. With so many different gadgets, devices and platforms currently available on the … [Read more...] about Build the ultimate smart home using home automation
Reset Canon printer cartridges to use every drop of ink
Those of you using Canon printers might be interested in a useful hack that allows you to reset your print cartridges, enabling you to use every drop of ink. Printer cartridges are expensive to renew and yet companies such as Canon seem to request you buy cartridges even when there is still ink left … [Read more...] about Reset Canon printer cartridges to use every drop of ink
IoT Box DIY portable prototyping workstation case
If you would like to create a portable prototyping workstation case it may be worth checking out the new project published to the Hackster.io website by Ardutronic for inspiration. Classed as a beginner project and taking approximately 10 hours to complete the portable workstation case allows you to … [Read more...] about IoT Box DIY portable prototyping workstation case
Unique fibre-optic clock created by Hans Andersson
Maker, designer and electronics engineer Hans Andersson has created a unique fibre-optic clock that comprises of six segments. Underneath each one is a strand of fiber optic filament powered by an Arduino Nano development board which controls the colors of the clock and a DS3231 RTC module to manage … [Read more...] about Unique fibre-optic clock created by Hans Andersson
ZX Spectrum computer built inside an audio cassette
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts and retro gamers looking for a project to keep themselves busy this weekend may like to take inspiration from this awesome ZX Spectrum computer built inside an audiocassette. Its maker Stuart Brand used a Zero W to create the retro computer. Building a homage to his first … [Read more...] about ZX Spectrum computer built inside an audio cassette
Hidden Raspberry Pi hacks revealed in MagPi 116
Raspberry Pi users may be interested to know that the latest official Raspberry Pi magazine is now available to purchase and download providing a wealth of hidden hacks for the Pi mini PC range. For more information on all the features you can enjoy in the latest edition of the official MagPi … [Read more...] about Hidden Raspberry Pi hacks revealed in MagPi 116
Control multiple Raspberry Pi HATs wirelessly using PiSquare
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts looking for a way to wirelessly connect multiple Raspberry Pi HATs without the need for Multistaking, may be interested in PiSquare created by SB Components in the United Kingdom. PiSquare will be available to purchase on Kickstarter from April 1st 2022 and you can learn … [Read more...] about Control multiple Raspberry Pi HATs wirelessly using PiSquare
Make your own Swiss Army knife with the Parallel kit
Alex Peet has returned to Kickstarter once again launches third project which is already raised over $25,000 thanks to over 200 backers with still 25 days to go. He has created a unique kit that allows you to make your very own Swiss army knife with all the components provided. A wide variety of … [Read more...] about Make your own Swiss Army knife with the Parallel kit
Customize your vehicles windscreen wipers to move to the beat of your music
Car enthusiasts who would like to customize their windscreen wipers to move to the beat of their music when played from the car's stereo. May be interested in a new project published to the official Arduino blog this month. The unique car customization has been carried out by YouTuber Cranktown City … [Read more...] about Customize your vehicles windscreen wipers to move to the beat of your music
Build your own Macropad shortcut keypad
If you would like to build your very own Macropad shortcut keypad you may be interested in a new project published to the Hackster.io website by member Naveen. The builder is classed as an intermediate level project and should take approximately 20 hours to complete. Naveen has provided full … [Read more...] about Build your own Macropad shortcut keypad
