If you experience issues with trespassers walking on your lawn and would like to give them a small reminder to move along, you may be interested in this artificial intelligence sprinkler security system created by the Ryder Calm Down YouTube channel. The AI powered sprinkler uses a relay connected … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi powered AI sprinkler security system soaks trespassers
DIY Projects
Robot arm helping hand kit inspired by Jarvis
Makers, electronic engineers and hobbyists interested in building their very own robot arm helping hand similar to the ones featured in the Iron Man movies, albeit on a much smaller scale. Maybe interested in a new Kickstarter campaign created by Joshua Belofsky based in Los Angeles. The project … [Read more...] about Robot arm helping hand kit inspired by Jarvis
Installing Windows 11 – is your computer compatible?
Since Microsoft announced the launch of their new Windows 11 operating system there has been some confusion on whether older computers will be able to upgrade or even take a fresh install of Windows 11. Microsoft has made available a download via its Windows Insiders program allowing anyone to check … [Read more...] about Installing Windows 11 – is your computer compatible?
Raspberry Pi cyberdeck features 6 screens and 3 Pi mini PCs
If you are looking for inspiration for your next cyberdeck build I highly recommend checking out the build by Redditor Holistech which features up to 6 screens and can be collapsed down into a portable unit allowing it to be easily transported from one location to the next. The latest six screen … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi cyberdeck features 6 screens and 3 Pi mini PCs
DIY Star Trek Tricoder project created using a little Arduino
Star Trek fans wanting to build their very own DIY Star Trek Tricoder may be interested in a new Arduino project this month published by the team over at Element 14. Check out the humorous video below to learn more about the build and how it was created over 10 stages. Hardware you will need … [Read more...] about DIY Star Trek Tricoder project created using a little Arduino
Learn the Internet of Things with this free course by Microsoft
If you are a beginner and interested in learning about the Internet of Things you may be interested in a new free course created by the engineers at Microsoft. The IoT beginners course consists of a 12-week, 24-lesson curriculum all about IoT basics and each lesson includes pre-and post lesson … [Read more...] about Learn the Internet of Things with this free course by Microsoft
Building a 7 axis industrial robot arm from scratch
Engineer, maker and YouTuber Jeremy Fielding has taken on the huge project of building a seven axis industrial robot arm from scratch. Machining components and designing every aspect of the robot arm himself. Check out the amazing progress he has made in the videos embedded below. Jeremy explains … [Read more...] about Building a 7 axis industrial robot arm from scratch
Build HomeKit home automation devices using HomeSpan
If you would like to out custom home automation systems and devices to your home or business you may be interested to know that the HomeSpan Arduino library available from Github provides an easy-to-use way of creating your own ESP32-based HomeKit devices entirely within the Arduino IDE. HomeSpan … [Read more...] about Build HomeKit home automation devices using HomeSpan
Raspberry Pi 10 Gigabit Ethernet card setup and tested
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts interested in obtaining the highest possible connections through their network may be interested in a new video created by Jeff Geerling showing how he tested and installed a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 with a 10 Gigabit Ethernet card. Geerling used a ASUS XG-C100C 10G … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi 10 Gigabit Ethernet card setup and tested
Automatic Tesla charger powered by a Raspberry Pi
If you own a Tesla or any other electric vehicle that you need to charge at your home, you may be interested in this fantastic automatic Tesla car charger built by Pat Larson. Check out the video below to learn more about the project which automatically springs into action once Pat parks his car in … [Read more...] about Automatic Tesla charger powered by a Raspberry Pi
Test your USB cables for faults using the Arduino Cable Tracer
If you have a pile of USB cables this handy Arduino Cable Tracer project can help you test and diagnose your USB cables from issues, making sure you have the most efficient and safest possible system charging your mobile devices and gadgets. The project has been built by the team over at … [Read more...] about Test your USB cables for faults using the Arduino Cable Tracer
Raspberry Pi HQ camera project inspired by Tokyo’s old camera shops
Photographers and Raspberry Pi enthusiasts interested in building their very own using the mini PC and the official Raspberry Pi High-Quality camera. The project has been created and designed by Ruha Cheng and her husband Penk Chen and has this week been published to the official Raspberry Pi Blog. … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi HQ camera project inspired by Tokyo’s old camera shops
