If you are searching for inspiration for your next PC build you may be interested in the compact desktop PC published to Reddit in the form of a passively cooled Streacom DB4 chassis, powered by a Ryzen 7 3700X supported by GTX 1650 SUPER graphics card. The DB4 measures 260 x 260 x 270mm but still … [Read more...] about Streacom DB4 fanless passively cooled compact desktop PC build
DIY Projects
Spherical quadruped robot with obstacle avoidance
A cute Arduino powered spherical quadruped robot has been created by Gregory Leveque, using an Arduino Nano, along with a 16-channel servo driver board. Technology included in the small robot include obstacle avoidance, thanks to a rotating ultrasonic sensor protruding from the top half of the … [Read more...] about Spherical quadruped robot with obstacle avoidance
Raspberry Pi 4 gaming rig and performance
Recently a new version of the awesome games emulation software Retropie was released for the latest and more powerful Raspberry Pi 4 mini PC. If you are interested in learning more about its gaming performance check out the video created by the Spawn Wave YouTube channel below. "The Raspberry Pi … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi 4 gaming rig and performance
Thunder Pack ARM micro-controller board
Makers, developers and hobbyists searching for a self-contained ARM micro-controller board, small enough to fit in your pocket, the Thunder Pack might be with more investigation. Thunder Pack is a small ARM micro-controller board with built-in battery and power management. The original design was … [Read more...] about Thunder Pack ARM micro-controller board
Play retro DOOM in VR on Oculus Quest
DOOM fans and virtual reality enthusiasts may be interested to know that the retro DOOM game from 1993 is now available to play in virtual reality on the Oculus Quest via Sidequest. The QuestZDOOM engine and launcher app created by DrBeef and Baggyg modifies DOOM for VR, as well as many mods, … [Read more...] about Play retro DOOM in VR on Oculus Quest
Raspberry Pi touchscreen smart mirror complete with facial recognition
Using a Raspberry Pi 4 model B and the official Raspberry Pi camera module version 2, Eben Kouao has created a fantastic touchscreen smart mirror complete with facial recognition system. watch the demonstration video below to see the touchscreen smart mirror complete with artificial intelligence and … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi touchscreen smart mirror complete with facial recognition
DIY Autopinball machine plays automatically
A unique Arduino powered pinball machine has been created by a small team of makers, which is capable of playing games by itself thanks to a ball location detection system. Check out the videos below to learn more about the AutoPinball autonomy, construction and coding. "A pinball machine that … [Read more...] about DIY Autopinball machine plays automatically
Awesome mechDOG 12-servo quadruped robot
Those of you interested in robotics and looking for something to keep you busy over the next few weeks during lockdown might be interested in a fantastic quadruped robot aptly named the mechDOG designed and built by Mech-Dickel Robotics. Each leg has 3x ST1 servos or Lynxmotion Smart Servos and they … [Read more...] about Awesome mechDOG 12-servo quadruped robot
New Half-Life: Alyx workshop tools now available or custom maps creation and more
Over the weekend Valve announced that their groundbreaking new virtual reality game Half-Life: Alyx has received a new update enabling Half-Life: Alyx Workshop and Editor Tools with Steam Workshop support. The Half-Life: Alyx Workshop Tools is a set of software utilities available as a free download … [Read more...] about New Half-Life: Alyx workshop tools now available or custom maps creation and more
TechLabs TL1 SWARM robotics kit hits Kickstarter
a new robotics kit is launched via Kickstarter today with the aim of raising the required funds needed to make the jump from concept into production. The inexpensive robotics learning platform kit designed to work with the Micro:Bit, fully supported with lesson plans and class content. "TechLabs … [Read more...] about TechLabs TL1 SWARM robotics kit hits Kickstarter
The Makers Field Guide hits Kickstarter
Makers, hobbyists and design students wanting to learn tips and tricks from professional makers, may be interested in a new publication available via Kickstarter this month called the The Maker's Field Guide. Available as an e-book, paperback or hard book edition, worldwide shipping is available and … [Read more...] about The Makers Field Guide hits Kickstarter
Skateboard built using $700 Apple Mac Pro wheels
YouTuber channel Braille Skateboarding has built a skateboard using Apple's $700 Mac Pro wheels. If you purchase the case wheels during your initial configuration, the upgrade is available for $400. However, if you purchase them afterwards, the price increases dramatically to $699. This significant … [Read more...] about Skateboard built using $700 Apple Mac Pro wheels
