If you are still considering how to get started setting up home automation and transforming your regular home into a smart home you might be interested in a selection of videos embedded below which provide an introduction, examples and inspiration on how you can and home automation to your living … [Read more...] about Home automation ideas, projects and inspriation
DIY Projects
LoRa Mesh Chat does not require cell coverage
Scott Powell has published a new tutorial to the Hackster.io website this week providing instructions on how to set up your very own LoRa Mesh Chat system that is capable of working without a cellular network and is perfect for disaster scenarios or as a way to send SMS style messaging to a group … [Read more...] about LoRa Mesh Chat does not require cell coverage
MonoView Arduino compatible board built for sharing
MonoView is an open source Arduino compatible development board which has been built for sharing and is equipped with an integrated LCD, SD card holder, four buttons, power path management and a lipo charger allowing you to make your projects even more compact and manageable. Priced at just AU$50 … [Read more...] about MonoView Arduino compatible board built for sharing
DIY Raspberry Pi cluster project
If you are interested in building your very own Raspberry Pi cluster, combining multiple Raspberry Pi mini PCs together to form one supercomputer. You may be interested in a article published to the official MagPi magazine website detailing how to get started and assemble your Raspberry Pi … [Read more...] about DIY Raspberry Pi cluster project
AdventurePi portable Raspberry Pi arcade project
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts and retro gamers wanting to create their own Raspberry Pi arcade may be interested in new project published to the HowChoo website this last month providing a full guide on how to create your portable Raspberry Pi arcade machine complete with different inserts providing … [Read more...] about AdventurePi portable Raspberry Pi arcade project
Raspberry Pi Zero UPS-Lite battery pack
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts looking for a power supply for their next Raspberry Pi Zero project may be interested in the UPS-Lite battery pack specifically designed for the smaller Raspberry Pi Zero mini PC. Features of the UPS-Lite UPS power supply include : - UPS-Lite is a UPS power supply … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Zero UPS-Lite battery pack
Raspberry Pi LoRa HAT for long range networking projects
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts may be interested in a new Raspberry Pi LoRa HAT that comes complete with a Molex flexible antenna and is now available to purchase from the Tindie website price that $59.90. Created by the developer team at Turta the small board fits neatly on top of the Raspberry Pi and … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi LoRa HAT for long range networking projects
Awesome escape room in a case
If you are short on space or time to create your very own escape room for friends and family, you might be interested in this awesome alternative which is included in a briefcase and starts with you having to decipher the clues to spring the locks. Once inside the case you are presented with a wide … [Read more...] about Awesome escape room in a case
Sony Spresense mini PC bundle now available from Adafruit main board, camera and extension $130
Adafruit has announced the availability of a Sony Spresense mini PC bundle providing the Spresense main board, extension board and camera. All you need to supply is a micro USB cable for programming Sony’s power-efficient multicore microcontroller CXD5602 supported by the Arduino IDE as well as the … [Read more...] about Sony Spresense mini PC bundle now available from Adafruit main board, camera and extension $130
Bar Arcade custom arcade cabinet with integrated beer pump and cooler
If you are interested in building your very own arcade cabinet, you may be intrigued by a unique build called the Bar Arcade. As the name suggests, this arcade cabinet hides another feature in the form of a beer pump located on the side of the machine, with a cold beer keg held in the fridge beneath … [Read more...] about Bar Arcade custom arcade cabinet with integrated beer pump and cooler
Assembled Feather M0 WiFi w/ATWINC1500 now available from Adafruit
Adafruit has announced the availability of an assembled Adafruit Feather M0 WiFi w/ATWINC1500 development board which is now available to purchase directly from the Adafruit online store priced at $36.95. There are multiple versions available offering loose headers with PCB antenna, UFL antenna or … [Read more...] about Assembled Feather M0 WiFi w/ATWINC1500 now available from Adafruit
Raspberry Pi Cyberdeck project
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts and the majors may be interested in this fantastic Raspberry Pi cyberdeck the XMT-19 Cutlass built by CaptNumbNutz. “Ready For Launch, Captain. Seen here from left to right. Official Raspberry Pi4 Power Supply, Retractable CAT5E cable with red crossover adapter, the complete … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Cyberdeck project
