Developers, makers and hobbyists searching for a camera capable of providing real-time 3D depth data may be interested in the new Onion Tau LiDAR camera, now available via the Crowd Supply website price from $179. Full goes to plan worldwide shipping is expected to take place during May … [Read more...] about Onion Tau LiDAR Camera provides real-time 3D depth data from $179
DIY Projects
Overclocking the Raspberry Pi 400 mini PC
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts interested in overclocking their Raspberry Pi 400 desktop computer may be interested in a new article published by Mat via the Raspberry Pi Spy website. The article provides everything you need to overclocking your Pi 400 mini PC and benefit from extra performance at no … [Read more...] about Overclocking the Raspberry Pi 400 mini PC
Second generation TinyPICO ESP32 development board now available
Adafruit has this week announced that its second-generation TinyPICO development board is now available to purchase and is equipped with a new smaller 3d antenna, on-board reset button together with 4MB extra RAM, on-board RGB LED, and a 700 mAh 3.3V regulator. The development board comes preloaded … [Read more...] about Second generation TinyPICO ESP32 development board now available
getting started with MicroPython on the new Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller
If you have purchased one of the new Raspberry Pi Pico microcontrollers launched by the Raspberry Pi Foundation earlier this month and are a little stuck on what to do next. You may be interested to know that the Foundation has created a Get Started with MicroPython on Raspberry Pi Pico book to help … [Read more...] about getting started with MicroPython on the new Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller
BBC micro:bit Kitronik Breadboard Breakout board
BBC micro:bit users may be interested in a new Kitronik Breadboard Breakout board specifically designed for the pocket-sized mini PC, enabling you to quickly prototype small projects. The Kitronik Breadboard Breakout allows you to plug in your BBC micro:bit using a standard 2.54mm pitch breadboard. … [Read more...] about BBC micro:bit Kitronik Breadboard Breakout board
Build your own mechanical keyboard from scratch
If you are interested in building your very own mechanical keyboard, you may be interested in a new video published by YouTuber Zac Freedman. This video provides a comprehensive 20-minute introduction into how you can use a 3D printer to make "one of the most satisfying and useful projects on … [Read more...] about Build your own mechanical keyboard from scratch
BYO (Build Your Own) programmable mechanical keyboard
If you are interested in building your very own miniature keypad or learning more about the technology behind the everyday input device. You may be interested in a new BYO (Build Your Own) mechanical keyboard kit launched by the Kickstarter crowdfunding website. Created by Travis Bumgarner the … [Read more...] about BYO (Build Your Own) programmable mechanical keyboard
Game Boy emulator with brass case and transparent back
YouTuber Jiri Praus has created a custom Game Boy case made completely from brass metal, providing a unique styling complete with a transparent rear enabling you to see the console's internal workings. This project is not just a simple modification but a complete transformation of the classic pocket … [Read more...] about Game Boy emulator with brass case and transparent back
Adafruit Feather RP2040 microcontroller unveiled
Joining the new Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller are a number of new boards created by the likes of Adafruit and the official Arduino team. Check out the video below to learn more about the new Adafruit Feather boards created using the new RP2040 chip, designed in the house by the Raspberry Pi … [Read more...] about Adafruit Feather RP2040 microcontroller unveiled
READY! MODEL 100 portable computer kit hits Kickstarter
If you have always wanted to build your very own portable computer you may be interested in a new kit available via Kickstarter created by the READY! Computer Corporation. The development team enables you to create your ultimate portable computer with the launch of the READY! MODEL 100. The Computer … [Read more...] about READY! MODEL 100 portable computer kit hits Kickstarter
Speed bag counts your punches thanks to a little Arduino
YouTuber DuctTape Mechanic has published a new tutorial on how you can create your very own Arduino-powered speed bag to count your punches as you work out. This innovative project uses a recessed NPN capacitive sensor to detect when the bag hits the back of the platform. The sensor sends “hit” … [Read more...] about Speed bag counts your punches thanks to a little Arduino
Raspberry Pi e-paper weather station
Weather enthusiasts interest in creating their very own Raspberry Pi weather station, may be interested in a new project published to the hackster.io website this week by member "aerodynamics". The weather station uses a Raspberry Pi Zero mini PC attached to a 7.5 inch e-paper display, running the … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi e-paper weather station
