A new desktop CNC machine has launched via Kickstarter this month in the form of the MillRight Mega V, designed to provide an affordable high-performance CNC machine available as a CNC router, plasma table, or hybrid depending on your needs and budget. Watch the demonstration video below to learn … [Read more...] about MillRight desktop CNC machine raises over $240,000
DIY Projects
Raspberry Pi 4 cooling fan solutions explored
If your Raspberry Pi 4 projects are making the mini PC run a little hotter than expected, you may be interested in a new video created by Christopher Barnatt over at Explaining Computers. Following on from creating his very own custom cooling solution for the Raspberry Pi 4 mini PC. Christopher has … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi 4 cooling fan solutions explored
AirLift Bitsy add-on ESP32 WiFi co-processor now available from Adafruit
Adafruit has announced the availability of the AirLift Bitsy add-on ESP32 WiFi co-processor priced at $14.95. This innovative daughterboard allows you to use the powerful ESP32 as a WiFi co-processor, significantly enhancing the capabilities of your projects. By offloading the WiFi connection … [Read more...] about AirLift Bitsy add-on ESP32 WiFi co-processor now available from Adafruit
LittleBot Arduino robot designed for STEM education
A small Arduino robot has been launched via Kickstarter this week called the LittleBot "Buddy”, providing an introduction to robotics for fun and STEM education. Watch the introductory video below to learn more about the small robot which is now available in kit form from $45 or roughly £37. If … [Read more...] about LittleBot Arduino robot designed for STEM education
TRILL touch sensors for makers
Developers, makers and electronic enthusiasts may be interested in a new range of touch sensors called TRILL. The easy-to-use touch sensors have been specifically designed for makers and crafting amazing projects and have this week launched via Kickstarter to raise the required funds needed to make … [Read more...] about TRILL touch sensors for makers
Arduino wearable heart rate monitor
If you would prefer to build your very own DIY heart rate monitor, rather than purchase an expensive smartwatch or fitness tracker. You may be interested in a project published to the Hackster.io website earlier this year providing instructions on how to create a simple wearable heart rate monitor … [Read more...] about Arduino wearable heart rate monitor
Xiaomi vacuum cleaner hacked to play Spotify
Eddie Zhang Has shared a unique project he has created using a Xiaomi vacuum cleaner which he has hacked to play Spotify. Using Raspotify the first-generation Xiaomi robotic vacuum cleaner has been modified to run the modified open-source client, allowing Spotify to be installed on the cleaner. … [Read more...] about Xiaomi vacuum cleaner hacked to play Spotify
ThinkCrate DIY electronics kits
ThinkCrate has created a range of DIY electronic kits specifically designed for geeks of any age, providing a way to quickly assemble and program your very own Arduino projects. “Both children and adults alike can simply choose an invention of their interest from an assortment of ThinkCrate projects … [Read more...] about ThinkCrate DIY electronics kits
Blueberry Board mechanical keyboard kit
Fancy building your very own mechanical keyboard? If you do then the Blueberry Board mechanical keyboard kit launched via Kickstarter this month is deathly worth more investigation. With pledges available from $100 the mechanical keyboard can be equipped with a choice of three different switches, … [Read more...] about Blueberry Board mechanical keyboard kit
DIY Raspberry Pi VPN server project
Running and setting up a Raspberry Pi VPN server using the $35 mini PC is a lot easier than you would maybe expect. But to help you along the way the Lon. TV YouTube channel has created a great tutorial explaining how to run a VPN server on your $35 Raspberry Pi mini PC. The project uses the … [Read more...] about DIY Raspberry Pi VPN server project
Real-time Raspberry Pi weather station
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts looking for inspiration for a new project to keep them busy this weekend may be interested in a new real-time Raspberry Pi weather station project posted to the Hackster.io website by the Arduino “having11” Guy. Classed as a beginner project, the Raspberry Pi weather station … [Read more...] about Real-time Raspberry Pi weather station
Offline voice control home automation using OpenHAB and Philips Hue
If you are interested in setting up an off-line voice controlled home automation system, you may be interested in a new project published to the Hackster.io website by “horst75”. Providing instructions on how to combine the Philips Hue spotlight range with OpenHAB to create a local voice -controlled … [Read more...] about Offline voice control home automation using OpenHAB and Philips Hue
