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
DIY Projects
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
Raspberry Pi 4 home automation server
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts interested in building their very own Raspberry Pi 4 home automation server using Docker, OpenHAB, HASSIO and NextCloud should check out the tutorial embedded below, created by Andreas Spiess. "The Raspberry Pi is grown up now to be a perfect Home Automation Server. Today … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi 4 home automation server
Build a full size arcade cabinet with this months HackSpace magazine
Raspberry Pi Press has made available the next issue of its excellent HackSpace magazine, providing detailed instructions on how you can build your very own full-size DIY arcade cabinet. The magazine is now available as a physical printed edition for £6 or available to download for free from the … [Read more...] about Build a full size arcade cabinet with this months HackSpace magazine
WaterAid lets you monitor water quality anywhere
Hackaday member Andrei Florian has created an IoT empowered, smart water quality monitoring device enabling remote data collection and visualization on a dashboard, aptly named WaterAid. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about the interesting project which has been documented on the … [Read more...] about WaterAid lets you monitor water quality anywhere
8BitCADE XL DIY educational gaming kit
The 8BitCADE XL is an educational DIY gaming console created to educate in a fun and rewarding way, allowing you to easily learn code while playing retro games. Check out the overview video below to learn more about the small pocket -sized games console designed to remove the hassle and … [Read more...] about 8BitCADE XL DIY educational gaming kit
Patch and Tweak with Moog book $40
Musicians and synthesiser users looking to expand their knowledge using tips and tricks from professionals, may be interested in a new book released by Moog called PATCH & TWEAK with Moog. created to provide the ultimate resource for Moog synthesizer enthusiasts and musicians of all skill levels … [Read more...] about Patch and Tweak with Moog book $40
Raspberry Pi helps create worlds smallest iMac
YouTuber Michael Pick has created the world's smallest iMac computer using a Raspberry Pi mini PC. Check out the full build process below in his recently published video which transforms a Raspberry Pi 4 thanks to a little re-modelling with Dremel to fit inside the slimline case. "World's … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi helps create worlds smallest iMac
Learn Arduino coding with EPOCH
Serial Kickstarter entrepreneur and electronics expert Patrick Thomas Mitchell has returned for 35th time to Kickstarter two launches latest programmable Arduino-based learning centre called EPOCH. Created to provide an easy way to learn Arduino coding and circuit design the board houses 34 … [Read more...] about Learn Arduino coding with EPOCH
Rugged portable Raspberry Pi mini PC system
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts are sure to like this rugged Raspberry Pi build created by Jay at the Back7 website using a Pelican 1150 case. A couple of builds are available to purchase directly from Jay's online store if you would like one of the three completed rugged Raspberry Pi systems he has … [Read more...] about Rugged portable Raspberry Pi mini PC system
