A strange issue has been discovered with the new Raspberry Pi 2 mini computer that causes the hardware to reboot when taking its photograph using a Xenon flash. As you can see in the video below, when a photograph is taken of the Raspberry Pi during boot it will freeze the system. Although it’s not … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi 2 Affected By Xenon Flash Guns (video)
Hardware
ONetSwitch Networking Open Source Hardware (video)
Makers, developers and hobbyists looking to add networking functionality to their projects in the form of NAS, VPN and Firewall features may be interested in a new piece of open source hardware called the ONetSwitch developed by MeshSr. The ONetSwitch has been specifically designed to provide an … [Read more...] about ONetSwitch Networking Open Source Hardware (video)
Matchstick Firefox OS Stick Launch Delayed Until August 2015
Kickstarter backers of the Matchstick Firefox OS Stick hardware, that successfully raised over $470,000 during October last year will be disappointed to learn that its developers have this week announced a delay to the launch of their pocket sized hardware, which will now take place during August … [Read more...] about Matchstick Firefox OS Stick Launch Delayed Until August 2015
Raspberry Pi 2 Mini PC Discussed By Creator Eben Upton (video)
At the start of this week the new quad core Raspberry Pi 2 mini PC launched, and during the week MAKE were able to catch up with its creator Eben Upton from the Pi Foundation for an interview discussing the new computer’s features in detail. To re-cap the Raspberry Pi 2 is available to purchase for … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi 2 Mini PC Discussed By Creator Eben Upton (video)
FabX 3D Printer Launches For $325 (video)
If you are searching for a desktop 3D printer that is affordable yet provides the ability to print objects in a variety of different filaments. The new FabX 3D Printer might be worth more investigation and has just launched priced at $325. The FabX 3D Printer has been created by Indian based … [Read more...] about FabX 3D Printer Launches For $325 (video)
New Chrome OS Security Feature Now Lets You Disable Lost Hardware
Googler François Beaufort has this week announced new security additions to the Chrome OS admin control, that now allows admins to be able to secure data on lost or stolen Chromebook hardware by placing the systems into a disabled state. The new Chrome OS “disabled state” feature will make the … [Read more...] about New Chrome OS Security Feature Now Lets You Disable Lost Hardware
Fabrap 3 3D Printer Unveiled With Immanent Launch For $450 (video)
3D printers that can be used to self replicate to a certain extent, were started with the RepRap, with many of its parts being capable of printed on a machine to create another RepRap 3D printer. Working along those principles a new 3D printer has been created called the Fabrap 3 that builds on the … [Read more...] about Fabrap 3 3D Printer Unveiled With Immanent Launch For $450 (video)
Drogerdy Raspberry Pi 3D Printed Tank Bot Created By Teacher (video)
A high school computer teacher based in Sydney, Australia, has used the awesome Raspberry Pi mini PC together with a 3D printed framework together with a few sensors and other components to create a fantastic Tank Bot. The Drogerdy as its has been named builds on previous designs and is the second … [Read more...] about Drogerdy Raspberry Pi 3D Printed Tank Bot Created By Teacher (video)
BS Toy 3D Printer For Children Unveiled By Bonsai Lab
Bonsai Lab has this month unveiled a new 3D printer they have created at the Spielwarenmesse toy trade show in Nuremberg, Germany. The reason why is was unveiled at the toy show is because the printer has been specifically designed to be used by children. The BS Toy 3D printer offers a build area … [Read more...] about BS Toy 3D Printer For Children Unveiled By Bonsai Lab
Jaasta E-Ink Keyboard Allow You To Change Characters Layouts With Ease
Updated 9th February 2015 We just got an email from one of our readers alerting us to a thread on Reddit about this device and whether it is a legitimate campaign. Please see the thread over on Reddit for more details. A new style of keyboard has been unveiled this month in the form of the Jaasta … [Read more...] about Jaasta E-Ink Keyboard Allow You To Change Characters Layouts With Ease
DIY Commodore 64 Style All-In-One Powered By 8-bit MOS 6502 CPU
Makers, developers and hobbyists that are considering building a retro-styled PC system, may be interested in a new DIY Commodore 64 based MOS 6502 microcomputer system, that has been built by Dirk Grappendorf based in Dortmund, Germany. The DIY Commodore 64 styled project can use a 8-bit MOS 6502 … [Read more...] about DIY Commodore 64 Style All-In-One Powered By 8-bit MOS 6502 CPU
Large Print Volume Delta 3D Printer Unveiled By 16Hertz
16Hertz for this week launched a new 16Hertz Delta 3D printer that has been specifically designed to provide a large print area and has been targeted towards STEM education. The 16Hertz Delta 3D printer offers a build area of 420mm base by a height of 550mm and is capable of writing at speeds of … [Read more...] about Large Print Volume Delta 3D Printer Unveiled By 16Hertz
