14-year-old Amelia Day has created an awesome Raspberry Pi project using a football and the processing power of the Raspberry Pi mini PC, to record whether soccer players are kicking the ball correctly. The ball, tethered to a parasol shaft and uses a Raspberry Pi, LEDs, Bluetooth, and pressure … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Football Lets You Know If You Kick Correctly And More (video)
Hardware
AE Modular Synthesizer Hits Kickstarter (video)
Tangible Waves have this week unveiled a new AE modular synthesizer they have created and launched by the Kickstarter crowdfunding website with the goal of raising €19,000 over the next 30 days. The true analog modular synthesizer offers an affordable small form factor synth which is “big in … [Read more...] about AE Modular Synthesizer Hits Kickstarter (video)
Temperature Sensor Amplifier Arrives At Adafruit
Electronics enthusiasts looking for a way to measure temperature might be interested in the arrival of a new piece of hardware to the Adafruit online store in the form of the new Adafruit PT100 RTD Temperature Sensor Amplifier ref : MAX31865. The latest temperature sensor to be added to the … [Read more...] about Temperature Sensor Amplifier Arrives At Adafruit
MSI Trident VR Ready Compact PC System Unveiled
Those of you looking to take the plunge into virtual reality but need to upgrade your PC rig to something a little more powerful might be interested in a new compact PC which has been unveiled this week by MSI and takes the form of the MSI Trident. The MSI Trident is a compact desktop which is … [Read more...] about MSI Trident VR Ready Compact PC System Unveiled
Tiny Switch Bot Home Automation Robot Lets You Push Buttons Remotely (video)
When trying to install home automation systems one problem that continually arises is a solution to push physical buttons on existing appliances, machines and gadgets. A number of companies are currently working on solutions and one such device is called the Switch Bot. Switch Bot has been … [Read more...] about Tiny Switch Bot Home Automation Robot Lets You Push Buttons Remotely (video)
D2K Illuminate DLP 3D Printer Launches For $776 (video)
A new DLP 3D printer has been created by a team of developers based in Hong Kong which is capable of providing a printing resolution of 2K. The affordable Illuminate D2K 3D printer has been developed to provide a high precision desktop 3D printer which is equipped with a metal body, 5.5 inch LCD … [Read more...] about D2K Illuminate DLP 3D Printer Launches For $776 (video)
HP Z2 Mini G3 Mini Desktop PC Unveiled From $699
Hewlett Packard has today unveiled a new addition to their range of mini PC systems with the introduction of the HP Z2 Mini G3 mini desktop PC which is equipped with a NVIDIA Quadro graphics processor together with supports for Intel Xeon E3-1200v5 processors. The mini desktop PC measures … [Read more...] about HP Z2 Mini G3 Mini Desktop PC Unveiled From $699
CapHat Raspberry Pi Capacitive Keypad HAT (video)
Raspberry Pi users may be interested in a new HAT which has been created by the team over at Think Engineer based in Reading within the UK. The aptly named CapHat as a new Raspberry Pi HAT which supports all versions of the mini PC and features an easy clip on capacitive keypad which can be used … [Read more...] about CapHat Raspberry Pi Capacitive Keypad HAT (video)
CulBox Open Source Arduino Smartwatch Hits Kickstarter (video)
If you are searching for an open source smartwatch you might be interested to know that a version of the CulBox Arduino smartwatch has now been launched via Kickstarter thanks to serial Kickstarter campaigner Masih Vahida. The Arduino smartwatch comes in the form of an open source DIY kit … [Read more...] about CulBox Open Source Arduino Smartwatch Hits Kickstarter (video)
Matrix Smartwatch Charges Using Your Body Heat (video)
Current smartwatch owners that find charging their wearable device on a daily basis a chore, may be interested in a new wrist worn smartwatch which never needs to be removed to charge and uses your body heat to replenish its battery. The Matrix Powerwatch smartwatch uses thermoelectric technology … [Read more...] about Matrix Smartwatch Charges Using Your Body Heat (video)
University Of York 2016 Raspberry Pi Challenge Event (video)
Students based in the UK looking to learn more about computer programming, maybe interested in an annual Raspberry Pi Challenge which is held by the University of York. The Raspberry Pi Challenge has been created to provide an introduction for future students to the world of programming, … [Read more...] about University Of York 2016 Raspberry Pi Challenge Event (video)
Official PlayStation 4 Pro Teardown (video)
If you have been wondering what hardware Sony has packed into their new PlayStation 4 Pro games console, which is now available to purchase priced at $399, you are sure to enjoy this official PS 4 Pro teardown which has been published by Sony. As you probably already know, the new PlayStation 4 Pro … [Read more...] about Official PlayStation 4 Pro Teardown (video)
