If you have ever used helping hands to hold electronic components, you know that most are quite tricky to position in the exact location that you require. One solution could be this excellent DIY build by Tim Gremalm, who has mounted helping hands on an adjustable aluminium rail for easy … [Read more...] about DIY helping hands with handy adjustable sliding rail
DIY Projects
Raspberry Pi Internet connected e-Paper message board
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts looking for a new project to keep them busy this weekend, may be interested in an excellent Internet connected e-Paper message board built using a Raspberry Pi mini PC, by YouTube maker James Bruton. "This is a project I've been wanting to build for some time - it's a … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Internet connected e-Paper message board
Build an open source smart garden plant watering system without writing any code
If you are interested in building your very own smart garden watering system, but your code writing skills are not quite up to scratch, you may be interested in a new project published to the hackster.io website. Michael Zanetti has published the open source project which requires no coding and … [Read more...] about Build an open source smart garden plant watering system without writing any code
Raspberry Pi High Quality camera straw photography project
Using 23,248 plastic drinking straws together with the Raspberry Pi High Quality camera, maker Adrian Hanft has created a unique camera lens and photographic system capable of capturing some fantastic results. The unique build takes photographs using the Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera through a … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi High Quality camera straw photography project
Learn to code Arduino with the Educeeno project book and board
Anyone looking to learn to code may be interested in a new Arduino-based learning tool called Educeeno, which is coming to the end of its Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign and has already successfully raised its required pledge goal to make the jump into production. Educeeno is an arduino-based … [Read more...] about Learn to code Arduino with the Educeeno project book and board
Bit Board combines Micro:Bit programming and LEGO
Bit Board is a unique piece of hardware which allows you to combine programming using the BBC created Micro:Bit mini PC together with LEGO construction kits and blocks. Providing an easy way to add extra flair to your LEGO builds with ease as well as teaching and expanding your programming and … [Read more...] about Bit Board combines Micro:Bit programming and LEGO
REMODO X “designer” Raspberry Pi programmable BLE remote control
The development team over at REMODO have created a new Raspberry Pi remote control complete with custom programming application that can be used for a wide variety of different applications and projects such as Kodi, OpenHab and Home-Assistant, as well as being able to control your PC, Mac, tablet … [Read more...] about REMODO X “designer” Raspberry Pi programmable BLE remote control
ANAVI Macro Pad 8 programmable keypad $36
If you are searching for a low-cost eight key keypad, with backlighting, and the lighting and handy OLED screen, the open source ANAVI Macro Pad 8 is definitely worth more investigation. The custom-programmable, mini 8-key keypad, it is easy to program coding experience required, enabling it to … [Read more...] about ANAVI Macro Pad 8 programmable keypad $36
Retro Walkman cassette player transformed into unique synthesizer
Using a little Arduino hardware and programming, Zack Scholl has transformed a classic Walkman cassette player into a unique synthesizer and musical instrument. This innovative project combines vintage technology with modern electronics to create a fascinating hybrid instrument. Check out the video … [Read more...] about Retro Walkman cassette player transformed into unique synthesizer
Precursor mobile, open-Hardware, RISC-V SoC development kit
Developers may be interested in a new Mobile open hardware development kit called Precursor which will soon be available to purchase from the Crowd Supply website. Precursor is an open hardware development platform for secure, mobile computation and communication. Precursor features a built-in … [Read more...] about Precursor mobile, open-Hardware, RISC-V SoC development kit
GetWired affordable easy-to-use home automation platform
GetWired has been designed by Domatic to provide users with a reliable open and easy-to-use home automation platform, built around the well-known and widely-trusted RS485 communication standard. The GetWired system relies on the open-source MySensors communication protocol and is compatible with … [Read more...] about GetWired affordable easy-to-use home automation platform
Raspberry Pi RFID HAT unveiled by SB Components
SB Components have today unveiled their new Raspberry Pi RFID HAT which will soon be available to purchase and has been specifically designed to enable users to read the information stored on RFID key fob and tags. The RFID HAT system consists of mainly three components: RFID key fob/ card/ tag, … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi RFID HAT unveiled by SB Components
