Engineer Shane Wighton has published a great video to his YouTube channel, detailing how he created a robotic basketball backboard that allows you to sink every shot. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about the automated backboard which tilts to help make sure the basketball scores … [Read more...] about Robotic basketball backboard makes sure you sink every shot
DIY Projects
3D printed wallet complete with credit card ejection system
Those of you with access to a 3D printer may be interested in a new slimline wallet created by Thingiverse member Aljaztitoric, complete with ejection system. "It is wonderful to see how many of you like this wallet. I am receiving photos of your wallets every week, thank you! Although, I can see … [Read more...] about 3D printed wallet complete with credit card ejection system
Raspberry Pi used to fix Nintendo Switch online lag issues
Chris Barlas from TopSpec has shared a new Raspberry Pi project to help Nintendo switch online gamers reduce the lag, which sometimes causes issues and disconnections during online battles. "The advantage of using Raspberry Pi is that it can handle wireless networking more reliably than Nintendo … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi used to fix Nintendo Switch online lag issues
Arduino Bigfoot WiFi relay board hits Kickstarter
Roxana Safipour, a graduate from MIT, has created a new programmable development board enclosed in a watertight casing. This innovative board is specifically designed for a wide variety of applications, providing easy control over high-voltage relays, Wi-Fi, and both digital and analog I/O … [Read more...] about Arduino Bigfoot WiFi relay board hits Kickstarter
DIY Metronome built using CLUE and CircuitPython
Makers and musicians searching for a new project to keep them busy this weekend may be interested in a new metronome built using the CLUE sensor-packed development board and CircuitPython code. This innovative project not only allows you to create a functional metronome but also includes … [Read more...] about DIY Metronome built using CLUE and CircuitPython
Raspberry Pi homelab and private cloud project
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts searching for a new project to keep them busy for the next few weeks may be interested in a new tutorial published to the Open Source website detailing how to create your very own private cloud using a single board computer, such as the Raspberry Pi. "Building a homelab … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi homelab and private cloud project
Raspberry Pi home security notification system using Telegram
Makers, hobbyists, and Raspberry Pi enthusiasts interested in building their very own home surveillance system complete with a notification system may be interested in this excellent Raspberry Pi project which uses a motion sensor, camera, and utilizes the Telegram bot service. This project not only … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi home security notification system using Telegram
Raspberry Pi IKEA TRÅDFRI Light smart home connection with Home Assistant
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts or those interested in learning more about setting up their very own smart home or home automation, may be interested in a new project published to the hacks dryer website this week by Michael Becker. The intermediate tutorial takes approximately 60 minutes to complete and … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi IKEA TRÅDFRI Light smart home connection with Home Assistant
BiTipText finger keyboard uses an interactive skin overlay
A unique text entry system has been created by a team of developers, capable of allowing text entry up to 23 words per minute with a 0.03% uncorrected error rate.researchers have prototyped the finger keyboard which consists of an interactive skin overlay constructed from a flexible PCB connected to … [Read more...] about BiTipText finger keyboard uses an interactive skin overlay
Build your own papercraft computers
If you are searching for something to keep you occupied during the next few weeks, you may be interested in a range of Papercraft computers created by artist and designer Rocky Bergen. A range of different retro computers are available to download including APPLE II, APPLE - LISA 1, COMMODORE 64, … [Read more...] about Build your own papercraft computers
IKEA smart blinds IR remote
Owners of IKEA smart blinds that would like to control their shades using an infrared remote control may be interested in a new project published to the Instructable's website by member Replayreb. "I finally got my hands on some IKEA FYRTUR motorized shades and wanted to control them with an IR … [Read more...] about IKEA smart blinds IR remote
BreadBee tiny Linux development board soon launching via Crowd Supply
A new small form factor Linux development board called the BreadBee will be launching via the Crowd Supply website in the near future offering a ARM Cortex A7 development board based on a relatively unknown IP camera SoC, the MSC313E, from a company called MStar. Measuring just 32 mm x 30 mm the … [Read more...] about BreadBee tiny Linux development board soon launching via Crowd Supply
