Maker and 3D printing enthusiast James Bruton has created a new project in the form of a barcode scanner MIDI guitar. Using parts from old arcade machines, a little Arduino programming, and an Arduino MEGA with a USB host shield and a MIDI shield, this unique musical instrument uses barcodes to … [Read more...] about Barcode scanner MIDI guitar made using Arduino and acrade machine parts
DIY Projects
Halloween costume ideas and projects in HackSpace magazine issue 23
If you are looking for inspiration for this year's Halloween costume or creating spooky and scary projects to adorn your home, the latest HackSpace magazine issue 23 is definitely worth more investigation. It features a wide variety of different Halloween projects for inspiration and for you to … [Read more...] about Halloween costume ideas and projects in HackSpace magazine issue 23
Raspberry Pi power managment Hardware Watchdog HAT hits Kickstarter
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts may be interested in a new piece of kit called the Hardware Watchdog offering Raspberry Pi power management and other features for mission-critical projects. The Hardware Watchdog HAT has been designed to monitor your Raspberry Pi mini PC for software lock-ups or schedule … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi power managment Hardware Watchdog HAT hits Kickstarter
PicoBox tiny 56mm power supply is perfect for small PC builds and projects
If you build small form factor computer systems you may be interested in a new tiny power supply which measures just 56 mm long and is just big enough for the 24-Pin ATX to plug directly into your motherboard. For models of power supply have been made available by PicoBox offering power from 120W up … [Read more...] about PicoBox tiny 56mm power supply is perfect for small PC builds and projects
MillRight desktop CNC machine raises over $240,000
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
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
