DIY Projects

Makers looking for a project to keep them busy this weekend may be interested in a simplified version of the Domino Wall Clock created by the Carbon Design Group. Instructables member Kothe has kindly published full instructions, 3D printing designs, and electronic layouts for you to easily build … [Read more...] about DIY Arduino domino clock

Maker Michael Klements has created a fantastic Raspberry Pi case complete with an OLED display capable of showing CPU, storage, and memory usage as well as CPU temperature. This innovative design not only enhances the functionality of the Raspberry Pi but also adds a sleek, modern aesthetic to the … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi 4 case complete with OLED display

The Meridian Nixie Clock is based on an ATMega microcontroller and combines programmable temperature and light sensors with vintage IN-14 and IN-16 lamp bulbs. It can be used as a clock, calendar, or thermometer and has a range of attractive RGB backlighting to choose from. The In-14 lamp is used to … [Read more...] about Meridian Nixie Clock kit is a programmable clock, calendar and more

Adafruit has announced this month the second release candidate of CircuitPython 6.0.0-rc.2, bringing a few new enhancements to the CircuitPython platform. CircuitPython is a programming language designed to simplify experimenting and learning to code on low-cost microcontroller boards. With … [Read more...] about CircuitPython 6.0.0-rc 2 released

Makers and Raspberry Pi enthusiasts looking for a new home automation project to keep them busy this weekend, may be interested in a new blockchain smart lock which utilises the IoTeX Blockchain for the smart contract infrastructure. Created by developer Simone Romano and kindly publish to the … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Zero blockchain powered smart lock for home automation

A new Raspberry Pi project has been published to the Hackster.io website by WDelenclos this week providing an intermediate skill level tutorial which should take just over a day to complete. Using a Raspberry Pi 4 mini PC together with the official Raspberry Pi OS, Python 3 and a GY-91 ir a MPU-9250 … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi environmental sensor API project

Using a particularly cool lunchbox emblazoned with the graphics from the iconic Gauntlet computer game, maker and Raspberry Pi enthusiast Rich Jones, has created a fantastic Raspberry Pi lunchbox arcade game. “I used to have a cool metal Pac-Man lunch box for school but trying to get a … [Read more...] about Awesome Raspberry Pi lunchbox arcade game

Makers, developers and hobbyists looking for an easy way to power Nixon tubes, vintage vacuum tubes and more may be interested in a new piece of hardware developed by Aiden Fang in the form of the NCH6300HV. A 100V-235V DC-DC boost power converter that can be powered by a lithium ion battery, 5V USB … [Read more...] about NCH6300HV powers Nixie tubes, your next nixie clock project and more with ease

Raspberry Pi enthusiasts, or those interested in secure IoT applications such as Blockchain Gateways, may be interested in a new tutorial published this month to the Hackster.io website by Simone Romano. The project uses a Raspberry Pi 4 mini PC together with the IoTeX Blockchain software and has … [Read more...] about Build a Raspberry Pi IoT Blockchain gateway

Makers and electronic enthusiasts interested in building their very own Raspberry Pi weather station may be interested in a new project published to the GitHub website by James Howard. Detailing how you can create a Raspberry Pi weather display using a Waveshare e-paper display and Open Weather Map … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi weather station