Shea Silverman has created a new do-it-yourself kit that allows you to transform your Raspberry Pi into a desktop arcade console. The PiPlay DeskCade has been designed to support both PiPlay and RetroPie game emulation software, allowing users to enjoy thousands of retro, classic and modern video … [Read more...] about PiPlay DeskCade Raspberry Pi Desktop Arcade Console (video)
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Solu Pocket Computer Rethinks The Traditional Computer (video)
A new desktop pocket computer has been launched over on Kickstarter this week called Solu. Which has been designed to provide users with a new breed of computing and change the way we have traditionally thought how computers should function. Its creators call the Solu ‘the first new desktop … [Read more...] about Solu Pocket Computer Rethinks The Traditional Computer (video)
Worlds Fastest 3D Printed Remote Controlled Car (video)
The ability to 3D print from your home or office has opened up a world of new opportunities for makers and developers and one such radio controlled car enthusiast has 3D printed the world’s fastest RC car. Apparently James Beswick has alway enjoyed radio-controlled cars especially high-speed drag … [Read more...] about Worlds Fastest 3D Printed Remote Controlled Car (video)
Joey Sidecar LED Raspberry Pi Display Can Be Used With Other Shields (video)
David Meiklejohn at Gooligum Electronics has created a new LED Raspberry Pi display called the Joey which has been designed to work with all other add-on devices and sits to the side of your single board computer in a ‘sidecar’ configuration. The compact four digit LED display board allows you to … [Read more...] about Joey Sidecar LED Raspberry Pi Display Can Be Used With Other Shields (video)
Oculus Xbox Virtual Reality Integration ‘Amazingly Good’
Xbox gamers looking forward to being able to enjoy a little virtual reality gameplay might be interested to know that this week Oculus VR has revealed that the Xbox VR integration is ‘amazingly good’. It was announced earlier this year that Facebook owned Oculus VR would be teaming up with … [Read more...] about Oculus Xbox Virtual Reality Integration ‘Amazingly Good’
Tracksoar Open Source APRS Tracker Hits Kickstarter (video)
If you are thinking of, or have already launched weather balloons into the lower atmosphere and beyond you will already be aware of the problems of relocating your equipment as it falls back to earth. Mike Bales has created a new solution to this problem by creating the Tracksoar, that takes the … [Read more...] about Tracksoar Open Source APRS Tracker Hits Kickstarter (video)
Teensy 3.2 Breadboard-Friendly Development Board Arrives At Adafruit
Adafruit has this week announced the arrival of the new Teensy 3.2 breadboard-friendly development board which has been designed by Paul Stoffregen and PJRC. The Teensy 3.2 has been created to provide makers and developers with a low-cost 32 bit ARM Cortex-M4 platform, using an adapted version of … [Read more...] about Teensy 3.2 Breadboard-Friendly Development Board Arrives At Adafruit
Mele PCG03 Plus Mini PC Launches Later This Year For $149
As well as announcing the launch of their new PCG02 PC Stick, Mele has also announced the launch of a new mini PC in the form of the PCG03 Plus which is equipped with an Intel Atom x5-Z8300 Cherry Trail processor. Enhanced Performance and Specifications The Intel Atom x5-Z8300 Cherry Trail … [Read more...] about Mele PCG03 Plus Mini PC Launches Later This Year For $149
CellRobot Modular Robot Is A 100 Robots In One (video)
KEYi Technology has started a new Kickstarter campaign this week for their modular robot called the CellRobot, which is being promoted as offering 100 robots in one device. The CellRobot advanced modular robot is capable of being programmed and re-configured to carry out a wide variety of … [Read more...] about CellRobot Modular Robot Is A 100 Robots In One (video)
Blocks Modular Smartwatch Kickstarter Campaign Launches (video)
As expected the new Blocks modular smartwatch has now launched over on the Kickstarter crowdfunding website and has nearly raised $500,000 in under 48 hours. The modular smartwatch allows its users to select from several modules that are then used to make up the strap providing a unique … [Read more...] about Blocks Modular Smartwatch Kickstarter Campaign Launches (video)
Google OnHub Is A Chromebook In Disguise (Video)
Google recently launched their new router, the Google OnHub, we recently saw a teardown of the device by the guys from iFixit and now the device has been rooted and more details have been revealed. According to a recent report, the Google OnHub share a lot of similarities to Google's Chrombook and … [Read more...] about Google OnHub Is A Chromebook In Disguise (Video)
Mogees Sensor Converts Anything Into A Musical Instrument (video)
Musicians looking to create some individual and very unique sounds might be interested in the new Mogees Sensor that has been created to transform any object into a musical instrument. The Mogees has been specifically designed for musicians to have a wealth of new creative possibilities and using … [Read more...] about Mogees Sensor Converts Anything Into A Musical Instrument (video)










