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  1. Beaglebone Black - Rev C
    Beaglebone Black - Rev C
    SKU: DEV-12857 Brand: BeagleBone
    The Beaglebone Black is a low-cost credit-card-sized development platform with good support from a fast growing community. The Beaglebone Black differs slightly from the regular version by providing you with an onboard micro HDMI port, 512MB of DDR3L DRAM, 4GB onboard flash memory, an AM3358 processor at 1GHz, and making JTAG optional with a user supplied header. Ultimately, the Beaglebone Black is still perfect for physical computing and smaller embedded applications.
    $161.24 AUD, inc GST
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    0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Available with 5 to 8 day lead time
  2. ADA5789-1
    USB C to USB C Cable w/ 100W Watt Display - 1 meter Black Woven
    SKU: ADA5789 Brand: Adafruit
    Everyone has that "good charger" in the house, the one that seems to get your phone from 4% to 100% in record time. But it's a bit of a...
    $34.65 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $32.22 AUD, inc GST
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    Available with 7 to 10 day lead time
  3. USB C to C Cable - 1 Meter (2.0)
    USB C to C Cable - 1 Meter (2.0)
    SKU: CAB-16905 Brand: Sparkfun
    This USB 2.0 Type C cable is perfect for use with your Raspberry Pi 4 and other USB Type C boards. USB Type-C Connectors and Cable Assemblies offer greater PCB savings...
    $9.05 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $8.60 AUD, inc GST
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    3 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by May 7th
  4. CAB-21275-1
    Fast Charging USB C to C Cable with LCD - 6.5ft (100W)
    SKU: CAB-21275 Brand: Sparkfun
    USB-C to USB-C with real-time display charging power, all in a 6.5ft cable!...
    $22.30 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $21.97 AUD, inc GST
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    0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Available with 5 to 8 day lead time
  5. CAB-19717-1
    Fast Charging USB C to C Cable with LCD - 4ft (100W)
    SKU: CAB-19717 Brand: Sparkfun
    USB-C to USB-C with real-time display charging power, all in a 4ft cable!...
    $21.15 AUD, inc GST
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    1 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by May 7th
  6. USB C to USB C Cable - USB 3.1 Gen 4 with E-Mark - 150mm
    USB C to USB C Cable - USB 3.1 Gen 4 with E-Mark - 150mm
    SKU: ADA4198 Brand: Adafruit
    As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit! Rather than the regular USB A, this cable has USB C to USB C plugs! USB C is the latest industry-standard connector...
    $18.55 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $17.25 AUD, inc GST
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    1 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by May 7th
  7. CE09106-1
    10k Slide Potentiometer - (Long Shaft)
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    SKU: CE09106 Brand: Core Electronics

    A 10k Potentiometer perfect for adding and visualising an input to your projects

    $1.85 AUD, inc GST
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    140 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by May 7th
  8. Reversible USB A to C Cable - 2m
    Reversible USB A to C Cable - 2m
    SKU: CAB-15424 Brand: Sparkfun
    USB-C is fantastic. What makes this cable even better is that one of the features we love so much about USB-C has been replicated to the USB-A 2.0 plug! These cables...
    $15.50 AUD, inc GST
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    1 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by May 7th
  9. Reversible USB A to C Cable - 0.8m
    Reversible USB A to C Cable - 0.8m
    SKU: CAB-15425 Brand: Sparkfun
    USB-C is fantastic. What makes this cable even better is that one of the features we love so much about USB-C has been replicated to the USB-A 2.0 plug! These cables...
    $10.60 AUD, inc GST
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    1 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by May 7th
  10. Reversible USB A to C Cable - 0.3m
    Reversible USB A to C Cable - 0.3m
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    SKU: CAB-15426 Brand: Sparkfun
    USB-C is fantastic. What makes this cable even better is that one of the features we love so much about USB-C has been replicated to the USB-A 2.0 plug! These cables...
    $8.27 AUD, inc GST
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    2 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by May 7th
  11. USB C to USB C Cable - USB 3.1 Gen 4 with E-Mark - 1 meter long
    USB C to USB C Cable - USB 3.1 Gen 4 with E-Mark - 1 meter long
    Rating:
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    3 Reviews
    SKU: ADA4199 Brand: Adafruit
    As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit! Rather than the regular USB A, this cable has USB C to USB C plugs! USB C is the latest industry-standard connector...
    $23.50 AUD, inc GST
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    0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Available with 7 to 10 day lead time
  12. 2x23 Male Headers for BeagleBone Black - Two Pack!
    2x23 Male Headers for BeagleBone Black - Two Pack!
    SKU: ADA2076 Brand: BeagleBone
    These simple 2x23 male headers are a great addition to your Beagle Bone Black, plugging right into each set of side-sockets. Each pack comes with two headers so...
    $3.90 AUD, inc GST
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    0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Available with 7 to 10 day lead time
  13. Black Woven Right Angle USB C to USB A Cable - 0.2m long
    Black Woven Right Angle USB C to USB A Cable - 0.2m long
    SKU: ADA5045 Brand: Adafruit
    As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit, and speaking of adapting, check this Right Angle Black Woven USB-C to USB-A Cable.
    $8.15 AUD, inc GST
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  14. ADA5788-1
    Black Woven USB A to USB C Cable with 66W Watt Display - 1 meter
    SKU: ADA5788 Brand: Adafruit
    Everyone has that "good charger" in the house, the one that seems to get your phone from 4% to 100% in record time. But it's a bit of a...
    $30.85 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $28.69 AUD, inc GST
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    0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Available with 7 to 10 day lead time
  15. Adafruit USB C Breakout Board - Downstream Connection
    Adafruit USB C Breakout Board - Downstream Connection
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    3 Reviews
    SKU: ADA4090 Brand: Adafruit
    Throw out all those Mini and Micro B USB cables you have in a plastic bin - the next generation of USB connectors is here with USB C! You will start to see these...
    $6.30 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $5.86 AUD, inc GST
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    7 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by May 7th
  16. USB 3.1 Cable A to C - 3 Foot
    USB 3.1 Cable A to C - 3 Foot
    Rating:
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    2 Reviews
    SKU: CAB-14743 Brand: Sparkfun
    USB C is fantastic. But until we have converted all our hubs, chargers, and ports over to USB C this is the cable you’re going to need. Supporting USB 3.1 speeds...
    $10.32 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $10.17 AUD, inc GST
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    3 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by May 7th
  17. Multifunctional USB Digital Tester - USB A and C
    Multifunctional USB Digital Tester - USB A and C
    More reviews are needed
    SKU: ADA4232 Brand: Adafruit
    While this may appear to be an electronic shuriken, it's actually a Multifunctional USB Digital Tester! This handy (pun intended?) tool can measure voltage, current...
    $54.60 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $50.78 AUD, inc GST
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    3 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by May 7th
  18. USB Type A to Type C Cable - 1ft - 0.3 meter
    USB Type A to Type C Cable - 1ft - 0.3 meter
    SKU: ADA4473 Brand: Adafruit
    As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit. This USB Type A to Type C cable will help you with the transition to USB C, even if you're still totin' around...
    $9.35 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $8.70 AUD, inc GST
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    0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Available with 7 to 10 day lead time
  19. Serial Flash Memory - W25Q32FV (32Mb, 104MHz, SOIC-8)
    Serial Flash Memory - W25Q32FV (32Mb, 104MHz, SOIC-8)
    Rating:
    100% of 100
    1 Review
    SKU: COM-15809 Brand: Sparkfun
    The W25Q32FV (32M-bit) Serial Flash memory provides a storage solution for systems with limited space, pins, and power. This small SMD IC series offers flexibility...
    $3.70 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $3.52 AUD, inc GST
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    1 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by May 7th
  20. Lipo Charger-Type C
    Lipo Charger-Type C
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    1 Review
    SKU: DFR0668 Brand: DFRobot
    This is a Type-C Lipo charger designed for single-cell 3.7V lithium battery. The compact size makes it easy to integrate into your applications. The charger adopts...
    $10.05 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $9.55 AUD, inc GST
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    12 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by May 7th
  21. Silicone USB C Dust Cover Inserts - 10 pack
    Silicone USB C Dust Cover Inserts - 10 pack
    Rating:
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    2 Reviews
    SKU: ADA4993 Brand: Adafruit
    Here's an easy solution for keeping your USB C devices free from dust and other unsavory particulates. These squishy Silicone USB C Dust Cover Inserts slip neatly into any computer or device with a USB C socket, from the Adafruit Feather STM32F405 Express to the Raspberry Pi 4.
    $3.30 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $3.07 AUD, inc GST
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    9 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by May 7th
  22. USB Type C Socket - SMT Inline Breakout Board
    USB Type C Socket - SMT Inline Breakout Board
    Rating:
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    1 Review
    SKU: ADA4396 Brand: Adafruit
    This USB Type C breakout is kinda interesting, it looks similar to Adafruit's right angle USB C socket breakout, but it's an 'inline' style with pads for soldering to the...
    $7.70 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $7.16 AUD, inc GST
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    1 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by May 7th
  23. USB Type A to Type C Cable - 6" long
    USB Type A to Type C Cable - 6" long
    SKU: ADA4472 Brand: Adafruit
    As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit. This USB Type A to Type C cable will help you with the transition to USB C, even if you're still totin' around...
    $6.95 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $6.46 AUD, inc GST
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    0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Available with 7 to 10 day lead time
  24. ADA5446-1
    USB Type C to DB-9 Adapter Cable - 1.5m long
    SKU: ADA5446 Brand: Adafruit
    This USB Type C cable adds a DB-9 (DE-9) serial port to your computer or laptop. Works with MacOS X, Linux, and Windows. Note that this provides...
    $40.40 AUD, inc GST
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    0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Available with 7 to 10 day lead time
  25. USB C SMT / THM Connectors - Pack of 10
    USB C SMT / THM Connectors - Pack of 10
    SKU: ADA4458 Brand: Adafruit
    If you're a DIY enthusiast who'd like to update your project's connection to the latest USB standard, here is a 10-pack of USB C jack connectors! They're sturdy...
    $18.70 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $17.39 AUD, inc GST
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    0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Available with 7 to 10 day lead time
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C Programming for Makers

C Programming for Makers

By Josh

Date24 January 2019

Welcome to the C Programming Workshop for Makers! Here you'll be able to follow along with our series of easily digestible videos that cover everything you'll need to know to on your way with C programming and start making awesome projects....

#programming #workshop #c
Welcome to the C Programming Workshop for Makers! Here you'll be able to follow along with our series of easily digestible videos that cover everything you'll need to know to on your way with C programming and start making awesome projects....
#programming #workshop #c
Flash MicroPython Onto An ESP32

Flash MicroPython Onto An ESP32

By Clinton

Date08 February 2019

The ESP32 family of microcontrollers are incredibly powerful (2 Cores on a Microcontroller!) and when combined with the awesome writability of MicroPython can be used for all kinds of projects. The ESP32 generally does not come with MicroP...

#esp32 #firmware #micropython #software update #update esp32
The ESP32 family of microcontrollers are incredibly powerful (2 Cores on a Microcontroller!) and when combined with the awesome writability of MicroPython can be used for all kinds of projects. The ESP32 generally does not come with MicroP...
#esp32 #firmware #micropython #software update #update esp32
How to Flash the Old 'Buster' Raspberry Pi OS to a Micro-SD

How to Flash the Old 'Buster' Raspberry Pi OS to a Micro-SD

By Tim

Date16 February 2023

This will be a quick article showing the process to flash the legacy Raspberry Pi OS 'Buster' Debian 10 (or any previous OS iteration) to a Micro-SD card. With any exciting new Operating System (OS) release, there are always small ...

#os #buster #flash #imager #legacy
This will be a quick article showing the process to flash the legacy Raspberry Pi OS 'Buster' Debian 10 (or any previous OS iteration) to a Micro-SD card. With any exciting new Operating System (OS) release, there are always small ...
#os #buster #flash #imager #legacy
Fritzing for Schematic and PCB Design

Fritzing for Schematic and PCB Design

By Aidan

Date09 November 2018

Fritzing is a completely free Circuit Design program available across all popular operating systems. The program was designed to support hobbyists, hackers, artists and makers (and all creative minds) in taking the step from concept to prot...

#design #pcb #circuit #fabrication #fritzing #prototyping
Fritzing is a completely free Circuit Design program available across all popular operating systems. The program was designed to support hobbyists, hackers, artists and makers (and all creative minds) in taking the step from concept to prot...
#design #pcb #circuit #fabrication #fritzing #prototyping
How to Flash/Write Raspbian OS onto Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 (CM4)

How to Flash/Write Raspbian OS onto Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 (CM4)

By James

Date14 February 2022

While the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4s (CM4s) share a lot with the regular Pi 4 Model B, getting started with the flashing process can be quite different depending on which model you pick! This article aims to demystify that, so without f...

#flash #cm4 #raspberry-pi
While the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4s (CM4s) share a lot with the regular Pi 4 Model B, getting started with the flashing process can be quite different depending on which model you pick! This article aims to demystify that, so without f...
#flash #cm4 #raspberry-pi
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B - Board Revisions

Raspberry Pi 4 Model B - Board Revisions

By Tim

Date03 February 2021

After the release of the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 1 GB and 2GB and 4GB generations there was a design revision. Now if you have any other Raspberry Pi board in your hand the impact of this design revision will not affect you. If you happen to...

#pi #raspberry #4 #version
After the release of the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 1 GB and 2GB and 4GB generations there was a design revision. Now if you have any other Raspberry Pi board in your hand the impact of this design revision will not affect you. If you happen to...
#pi #raspberry #4 #version
How to network XBee and the Arduino

How to network XBee and the Arduino

By Aidan

Date08 November 2018

Want to setup a wireless XBee network between some Arduinos and your PC? We're going to show you how. We will be using Series 1 XBee modules alongside some XBee Explorer USB modules from Sparkfun to set up our own Personal Area Network (PAN...

#arduino #network #xbee #setup #x-ctu
Want to setup a wireless XBee network between some Arduinos and your PC? We're going to show you how. We will be using Series 1 XBee modules alongside some XBee Explorer USB modules from Sparkfun to set up our own Personal Area Network (PAN...
#arduino #network #xbee #setup #x-ctu
Getting Started with Particle Electron

Getting Started with Particle Electron

By Sam

Date15 June 2017

In another tutorial we looked at the Photon board from Particle, and whilst Wi-Fi is awesome for many applications, it restricts you to a localised connection. Particle have once again come to rescue and provided us with a cellular solution...

#beginner #cloud #electron #iot #particle
In another tutorial we looked at the Photon board from Particle, and whilst Wi-Fi is awesome for many applications, it restricts you to a localised connection. Particle have once again come to rescue and provided us with a cellular solution...
#beginner #cloud #electron #iot #particle
Create Fantastic Finishes on 3D Printed Components

Create Fantastic Finishes on 3D Printed Components

By Tim

Date03 February 2021

A special part of me enjoys it when people go ‘I cannot believe that was 3D printed’ and one of the best ways to get that reaction is through post-processing. Now not to belittle the beauty of a raw print result you can achieve ...

#3d #post #processing #fantastic #finishes #printed
A special part of me enjoys it when people go ‘I cannot believe that was 3D printed’ and one of the best ways to get that reaction is through post-processing. Now not to belittle the beauty of a raw print result you can achieve ...
#3d #post #processing #fantastic #finishes #printed
Raspberry Pi Boards Compared

Raspberry Pi Boards Compared

By Sam

Date01 December 2023

The Raspberry Pi has revolutionized the world of single-board computers, offering a platform for learners, hobbyists, and professionals to explore, create, and innovate. From its inception, the Raspberry Pi series has been a beacon of techn...

#beginner #raspberry pi
The Raspberry Pi has revolutionized the world of single-board computers, offering a platform for learners, hobbyists, and professionals to explore, create, and innovate. From its inception, the Raspberry Pi series has been a beacon of techn...
#beginner #raspberry pi
Writing SD Cards for your Raspberry Pi

Writing SD Cards for your Raspberry Pi

By Aidan

Date09 November 2018

To get your Raspberry Pi working, you'll need an SD card with a working operating system written to it. While NOOBs (New Out of Box Software) is a great headstart into the world of Raspberry Pi operating systems. It comes preloaded with Ra...

#raspberry pi #repair #image files #operating system #sd card #writing
To get your Raspberry Pi working, you'll need an SD card with a working operating system written to it. While NOOBs (New Out of Box Software) is a great headstart into the world of Raspberry Pi operating systems. It comes preloaded with Ra...
#raspberry pi #repair #image files #operating system #sd card #writing
Working with the Particle IDE

Working with the Particle IDE

By Sam

Date15 October 2016

In case you haven’t heard, the Internet of Things (IoT) is upon us. More and more devices everyday are being connected to the internet to communicate to people and other devices. Particle have seen the DIY/maker community’s desi...

#ide #electron #iot #particle #photon
In case you haven’t heard, the Internet of Things (IoT) is upon us. More and more devices everyday are being connected to the internet to communicate to people and other devices. Particle have seen the DIY/maker community’s desi...
#ide #electron #iot #particle #photon
MicroPython Board Comparison

MicroPython Board Comparison

By Clinton

Date01 February 2022

Welcome to the benchmarking arena! We are going to put eleven microcontrollers to the test and see how they hold up against a set of fiendish tasks that we devised to push them beyond their limits. We chose most of our candidates based on t...

#micropython #benchmark #reviews
Welcome to the benchmarking arena! We are going to put eleven microcontrollers to the test and see how they hold up against a set of fiendish tasks that we devised to push them beyond their limits. We chose most of our candidates based on t...
#micropython #benchmark #reviews
Our Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3 Review

Our Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3 Review

By Sam

Date23 January 2017

A new day is upon us, and it is glorious. After all, it’s not often that a new Raspberry Pi board is released. As you’re probably aware, the current iteration of the popular Raspberry Pi microcomputer is the Raspberry Pi 3. It h...

#kit #pi #raspberry #3 #compute #developer #development #lite #module
A new day is upon us, and it is glorious. After all, it’s not often that a new Raspberry Pi board is released. As you’re probably aware, the current iteration of the popular Raspberry Pi microcomputer is the Raspberry Pi 3. It h...
#kit #pi #raspberry #3 #compute #developer #development #lite #module
How to Build an Arduino Library

How to Build an Arduino Library

By Christian

Date06 June 2018

Have you ever wanted to simplify or automate a task using an Arduino? Yes? Well, have you ever wanted to simplify the code required for that task into a neat collection of easy-to-use functions? Also yes? Then this tutorial is for you! In t...

#arduino #libraries
Have you ever wanted to simplify or automate a task using an Arduino? Yes? Well, have you ever wanted to simplify the code required for that task into a neat collection of easy-to-use functions? Also yes? Then this tutorial is for you! In t...
#arduino #libraries
What is LattePanda?

What is LattePanda?

By Sam

Date29 May 2017

If you’ve been around electronics for a while you’ll have noticed the trend of single board microcomputers targeted at hobbyists through to industrial projects, the most popular platform being the Raspberry Pi. Now the Raspberry...

#arduino #windows #iot #lattepanda
If you’ve been around electronics for a while you’ll have noticed the trend of single board microcomputers targeted at hobbyists through to industrial projects, the most popular platform being the Raspberry Pi. Now the Raspberry...
#arduino #windows #iot #lattepanda
Use a ESP32-CAM Module to Stream HD Video Over Local Network

Use a ESP32-CAM Module to Stream HD Video Over Local Network

By Tim

Date20 February 2023

Cameras in combination with artificial intelligence create arguably the most powerful sensor you can ever put on a microcontroller. So that’s exactly what we will do here with an ESP32-CAM Development Board that sports an inbuilt 2MB...

#camera #esp32 #wireless #security #video #face #machine learning
Cameras in combination with artificial intelligence create arguably the most powerful sensor you can ever put on a microcontroller. So that’s exactly what we will do here with an ESP32-CAM Development Board that sports an inbuilt 2MB...
#camera #esp32 #wireless #security #video #face #machine learning
Linux In Windows

Linux In Windows

By Clinton

Date01 March 2019

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a powerful new feature that lets you run a Linux terminal from within windows. You may wonder why you would want this, but it actually is great for developers. A lot of Web and open source toolchains...

#windows #linux #micropython #development tools #toolchains
The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a powerful new feature that lets you run a Linux terminal from within windows. You may wonder why you would want this, but it actually is great for developers. A lot of Web and open source toolchains...
#windows #linux #micropython #development tools #toolchains
Raspberry Pi NOOBS Setup Tutorial

Raspberry Pi NOOBS Setup Tutorial

By Sam

Date22 April 2022

Welcome to our tutorial for using NOOBS (New-Out-Of-Box-Software) to install an OS (Operating System) for use with your Raspberry Pi. The NOOBS package includes access to seven popular Operating Systems: Raspbian Windows ...

#beginner #raspberry pi
Welcome to our tutorial for using NOOBS (New-Out-Of-Box-Software) to install an OS (Operating System) for use with your Raspberry Pi. The NOOBS package includes access to seven popular Operating Systems: Raspbian Windows ...
#beginner #raspberry pi
Pycom Pysense Getting Started Guide

Pycom Pysense Getting Started Guide

By Chris

Date24 April 2018

The Pysense expansion board from Pycom has many sensors. In Pycom Pytrack Getting Started, I showed how with some Processing code we can see the real-time position of the board in 3D. That project works with the Pysense too. How about we sh...

#pycom #micropython #pysense
The Pysense expansion board from Pycom has many sensors. In Pycom Pytrack Getting Started, I showed how with some Processing code we can see the real-time position of the board in 3D. That project works with the Pysense too. How about we sh...
#pycom #micropython #pysense
Visual Thermometer with CircuitPython: Adafruit Circuit Playground Express

Visual Thermometer with CircuitPython: Adafruit Circuit Playground Express

By Stephen

Date30 March 2018

The Adafruit Circuit Playground Express comes packed with sensors, and for this tutorial, we are going to learn to use the onboard thermometer (technically a thermistor)! We will take temperature readings with the thermometer and print out ...

#adafruit #circuit playground express #circuitpython #thermometer #thermistor
The Adafruit Circuit Playground Express comes packed with sensors, and for this tutorial, we are going to learn to use the onboard thermometer (technically a thermistor)! We will take temperature readings with the thermometer and print out ...
#adafruit #circuit playground express #circuitpython #thermometer #thermistor
Fritzing up an Arduino SHIELD

Fritzing up an Arduino SHIELD

By Aidan

Date09 December 2016

We want to show you how great Fritzing is when it comes to going from your breadboarded prototype to a polished, Etchable PCB design. We are going to utilize a completed circuit we used for our SPI Arduino tutorial that uses a shift registe...

#arduino #design #pcb #fritzing #shield
We want to show you how great Fritzing is when it comes to going from your breadboarded prototype to a polished, Etchable PCB design. We are going to utilize a completed circuit we used for our SPI Arduino tutorial that uses a shift registe...
#arduino #design #pcb #fritzing #shield
Using the APT (advance packaging tool) to ensure your Pi 4 is completely updated.

Using the APT (advance packaging tool) to ensure your Pi 4 is completely updated.

By Owen

Date25 November 2019

To update software in Raspbian, you can use the apt tool in a terminal. Open a terminal window from the taskbar or application menu: First, update your system's package list by entering the following command: Nex...

#raspberry pi #raspberry pi 4 #apt #pi 4 os #raspbian
To update software in Raspbian, you can use the apt tool in a terminal. Open a terminal window from the taskbar or application menu: First, update your system's package list by entering the following command: Nex...
#raspberry pi #raspberry pi 4 #apt #pi 4 os #raspbian
Detect Speed with a Raspberry Pi, Camera and OpenCV

Detect Speed with a Raspberry Pi, Camera and OpenCV

By Tim

Date16 February 2023

[Update – Until there is correct compatibility of OPEN-CV with the new Raspberry Pi ‘Bullseye’ OS I highly recommend at this stage flashing and using the previous Raspberry Pi ‘Buster’ OS onto your Mi...

#camera #opencv #detect #speed #vehicle
[Update – Until there is correct compatibility of OPEN-CV with the new Raspberry Pi ‘Bullseye’ OS I highly recommend at this stage flashing and using the previous Raspberry Pi ‘Buster’ OS onto your Mi...
#camera #opencv #detect #speed #vehicle
How to Build Internet-Connected Electronics Projects

How to Build Internet-Connected Electronics Projects

By Chris

Date22 February 2024

What do we mean when we talk about the "Internet of Things"? Mostly we're talking about tiny computers that have access to the internet and do some useful work. Unlike the computers we're used to holding in our hands, they don't have a touc...

#iot #workshop #pycom #wipy #micropython #internet of things #expansion board
What do we mean when we talk about the "Internet of Things"? Mostly we're talking about tiny computers that have access to the internet and do some useful work. Unlike the computers we're used to holding in our hands, they don't have a touc...
#iot #workshop #pycom #wipy #micropython #internet of things #expansion board
Internet of Things with Pycom and Adafruit IO - From Zero to Hero

Internet of Things with Pycom and Adafruit IO - From Zero to Hero

By Chris

Date03 April 2018

Introduction We’re going from zero to hero. Starting from nothing we’ll get a WiPy communicating with Adafruit IO, an IoT service out on the Internet. We’ll be able to send data from the device to the cloud and control th...

#iot #pycom #adafruit io #internet of things #wipi
Introduction We’re going from zero to hero. Starting from nothing we’ll get a WiPy communicating with Adafruit IO, an IoT service out on the Internet. We’ll be able to send data from the device to the cloud and control th...
#iot #pycom #adafruit io #internet of things #wipi
MicroPython for Micro:bit Workshop

MicroPython for Micro:bit Workshop

By Clinton

Date10 March 2019

Welcome to the MicroPython for micro:bit workshop! This workshop is aimed at makers who want to start programming with MicroPython, we will be using the micro:bit as it is very easy to use so we can cover the important concepts that will ap...

#python #micropython #microbit
Welcome to the MicroPython for micro:bit workshop! This workshop is aimed at makers who want to start programming with MicroPython, we will be using the micro:bit as it is very easy to use so we can cover the important concepts that will ap...
#python #micropython #microbit
Graphic OLED Displays with Particle

Graphic OLED Displays with Particle

By Sam

Date12 November 2018

Note that the digital artifacts on the screenare from the camera used to capture and not the screen itself How many great artworks or photos have you seen that consist of just lines of characters; words and numbers? Very few. It’s ...

#electron #iot #particle #photon #oled #displays #graphic
Note that the digital artifacts on the screenare from the camera used to capture and not the screen itself How many great artworks or photos have you seen that consist of just lines of characters; words and numbers? Very few. It’s ...
#electron #iot #particle #photon #oled #displays #graphic
Raspberry Pi Imager - How to Use

Raspberry Pi Imager - How to Use

By Tim

Date15 February 2023

This will be a quick 101 on how to use the Raspberry Pi Imager so that you can Flash a new Micro-SD Card. Everything you need to use this Software will be found in this article. The contents of this guide can be seen below. - Download Loc...

#raspberry pi #pi #raspberry #sd #micro sd #flash #imager
This will be a quick 101 on how to use the Raspberry Pi Imager so that you can Flash a new Micro-SD Card. Everything you need to use this Software will be found in this article. The contents of this guide can be seen below. - Download Loc...
#raspberry pi #pi #raspberry #sd #micro sd #flash #imager
Track Airplanes up to 400km Away with a Raspberry PiAware - FlightAware

Track Airplanes up to 400km Away with a Raspberry PiAware - FlightAware

By Tim

Date07 April 2024

It is time for an Airplane Tracking Raspberry Pi! The final setup here will let you personally collect data on the exact whereabouts of airplanes over 400km away. It will update one to four times each minute. Be passenger planes, cargo air...

#raspberry pi #pi #radio #airplane #helicopter
It is time for an Airplane Tracking Raspberry Pi! The final setup here will let you personally collect data on the exact whereabouts of airplanes over 400km away. It will update one to four times each minute. Be passenger planes, cargo air...
#raspberry pi #pi #radio #airplane #helicopter
Introducing CircuitPython: Adafruit Circuit Playground Express

Introducing CircuitPython: Adafruit Circuit Playground Express

By Stephen

Date10 September 2018

CircuitPython is a variant of MicroPython that is designed with ease of use and simplicity in mind, and it works great with the Adafruit Circuit Playground Express. CircuitPython is based on the very popular Python programming language, the...

#adafruit #circuit playground express #circuitpython
CircuitPython is a variant of MicroPython that is designed with ease of use and simplicity in mind, and it works great with the Adafruit Circuit Playground Express. CircuitPython is based on the very popular Python programming language, the...
#adafruit #circuit playground express #circuitpython
DIY 10W Bluetooth Speaker - No Code Needed – How to use a Bluetooth 4.2 Audio Receiver Board with Onboard Amplifier (MH-M38)

DIY 10W Bluetooth Speaker - No Code Needed – How to use a Bluetooth 4.2 Audio Receiver Board with Onboard Amplifier (MH-M38)

By Tim

Date31 August 2023

Let's turn it up to 11! Today we are getting right into Bluetooth Audio Receivers in particular the MH-M38. The MH-M38 is a stereo audio receiver with loudspeaker outputs (and an inbuilt amplifier) that can play music from a smartphone/com...

#beginner #bluetooth #wireless #diy #bluetooth speaker
Let's turn it up to 11! Today we are getting right into Bluetooth Audio Receivers in particular the MH-M38. The MH-M38 is a stereo audio receiver with loudspeaker outputs (and an inbuilt amplifier) that can play music from a smartphone/com...
#beginner #bluetooth #wireless #diy #bluetooth speaker
Video Looper with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

Video Looper with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

By Tim

Date16 February 2023

[Update: The OMXPlayer system, needed for the video looper, has been dropped with the recent 'Bullseye' Raspberry Pi OS. Updates are coming out fast and all the teething troubles from this new OS will be ironed out. For now, download and f...

#digital #pi #raspberry #kiosk #looper #video #2020 #signage
[Update: The OMXPlayer system, needed for the video looper, has been dropped with the recent 'Bullseye' Raspberry Pi OS. Updates are coming out fast and all the teething troubles from this new OS will be ironed out. For now, download and f...
#digital #pi #raspberry #kiosk #looper #video #2020 #signage
Face Recognition With Raspberry Pi and OpenCV

Face Recognition With Raspberry Pi and OpenCV

By Tim

Date16 February 2023

[Update – Until there is correct compatibility of OPEN-CV with the new Raspberry Pi ‘Bullseye’ OS I highly recommend at this stage flashing and using the previous Raspberry Pi ‘Buster’ OS onto your Mi...

#learning #machine #face #facial #identify #opencv
[Update – Until there is correct compatibility of OPEN-CV with the new Raspberry Pi ‘Bullseye’ OS I highly recommend at this stage flashing and using the previous Raspberry Pi ‘Buster’ OS onto your Mi...
#learning #machine #face #facial #identify #opencv
Run Raspberry Pi x86 on your Windows Desktop Computer (Virtual Machine)

Run Raspberry Pi x86 on your Windows Desktop Computer (Virtual Machine)

By Michael

Date25 August 2017

Running a virtual Raspberry Pi on your computer can be a neat way to experiment in a Raspbian-like environment without being tethered to a physical Pi. In this video, I'll walk you through the process of installing Raspberry Pi Desktop on a...

#raspberry pi #desktop #machine #virtual #x86
Running a virtual Raspberry Pi on your computer can be a neat way to experiment in a Raspbian-like environment without being tethered to a physical Pi. In this video, I'll walk you through the process of installing Raspberry Pi Desktop on a...
#raspberry pi #desktop #machine #virtual #x86
Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera – First Pictures and Videos

Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera – First Pictures and Videos

By Tim

Date16 February 2023

[Note - Terminal Commands talked about here have been superseded with the new 'Bullseye' Raspberry Pi OS. Link here for new 'Bullseye' camera commands. If you want to use the commands found on this page download and flash the old 'Bu...

#camera #video #quality #hq #image #picture
[Note - Terminal Commands talked about here have been superseded with the new 'Bullseye' Raspberry Pi OS. Link here for new 'Bullseye' camera commands. If you want to use the commands found on this page download and flash the old 'Bu...
#camera #video #quality #hq #image #picture
Real Time Scanning and Storing QR Codes With Raspberry Pi and OpenCV

Real Time Scanning and Storing QR Codes With Raspberry Pi and OpenCV

By Tim

Date16 February 2023

[Update – Until there is correct compatibility of OPEN-CV with the new Raspberry Pi ‘Bullseye’ OS I highly recommend at this stage flashing and using the previous Raspberry Pi ‘Buster’ OS ...

#code #opencv #open-cv #qr #quick #response
[Update – Until there is correct compatibility of OPEN-CV with the new Raspberry Pi ‘Bullseye’ OS I highly recommend at this stage flashing and using the previous Raspberry Pi ‘Buster’ OS ...
#code #opencv #open-cv #qr #quick #response
DC Motor Control with an Arduino

DC Motor Control with an Arduino

By Aidan

Date09 November 2018

Electronics is fun, so far we have covered off on communicating between devices, making LEDs flash and LCD screen operation. However using electricity to control some form of movement in your project is a fun and interesting aspect to inves...

#arduino #brushed #dc #motor #serial monitor
Electronics is fun, so far we have covered off on communicating between devices, making LEDs flash and LCD screen operation. However using electricity to control some form of movement in your project is a fun and interesting aspect to inves...
#arduino #brushed #dc #motor #serial monitor
How to Rotate Raspberry Pi Video Display / Screen

How to Rotate Raspberry Pi Video Display / Screen

By Sam

Date13 January 2018

Like many things in the Raspberry Pi ecosystem, functions such as rotating the display output can be a little unintuitive at first. Or perhaps you’re not sure how to get rid of that annoying black outline on your screen. So, we’...

#pi #raspberry #display #border #flip #rotate #touchscreen #video
Like many things in the Raspberry Pi ecosystem, functions such as rotating the display output can be a little unintuitive at first. Or perhaps you’re not sure how to get rid of that annoying black outline on your screen. So, we’...
#pi #raspberry #display #border #flip #rotate #touchscreen #video
Fingerprint Scanner with Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer - Unlock with Biometrics!

Fingerprint Scanner with Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer - Unlock with Biometrics!

By Tim

Date20 February 2023

Let's unlock Biometric Control on our Raspberry Pi Single Board Computers! Biometric Technology uses unique physical or behavioral attributes that are individual to each person and not (easily) replicable. Extraordinarily everyone on Earth...

#raspberry pi #raspberry #sensor #fingerprint
Let's unlock Biometric Control on our Raspberry Pi Single Board Computers! Biometric Technology uses unique physical or behavioral attributes that are individual to each person and not (easily) replicable. Extraordinarily everyone on Earth...
#raspberry pi #raspberry #sensor #fingerprint
Pycom GPy Getting Started

Pycom GPy Getting Started

By Chris

Date17 June 2019

warning: Pycom has updated their libraries and the code listed below may not work. If you discover this and find a fix, please post it on our forum and we'll send you a $25 store credit along with a huge thank you. Go to Forum Thread. ...

#iot #pycom #cellular #gpy #lte #cat-m1 #fipy #expansion board 3.0
warning: Pycom has updated their libraries and the code listed below may not work. If you discover this and find a fix, please post it on our forum and we'll send you a $25 store credit along with a huge thank you. Go to Forum Thread. ...
#iot #pycom #cellular #gpy #lte #cat-m1 #fipy #expansion board 3.0
Pycom Pytrack Getting Started

Pycom Pytrack Getting Started

By Chris

Date12 April 2018

In this getting started guide we’ll use the Pytrack from Pycom to detect our location on Earth using the onboard GPS module and use the accelerometer to control a 3D model on the PC. I put a WiPy onto my Pytrack, connected it to ...

#gps #pycom #getting started #pytrack #accelerometer
In this getting started guide we’ll use the Pytrack from Pycom to detect our location on Earth using the onboard GPS module and use the accelerometer to control a 3D model on the PC. I put a WiPy onto my Pytrack, connected it to ...
#gps #pycom #getting started #pytrack #accelerometer
How to use Stepper Motors and DC Motors with a Raspberry Pi - Adafruit DC & Stepper Motor HAT

How to use Stepper Motors and DC Motors with a Raspberry Pi - Adafruit DC & Stepper Motor HAT

By Tim

Date15 February 2023

This guide will demonstrate exactly how to control Standard Stepper Motors and DC Motors with a Raspberry Pi Single-Board Computer. To do this as seamlessly as possible we will utilise a HAT. HAT stands for Hardware Attached on Top. HAT bo...

#raspberry pi #hats #raspberry #stepper #dc motor #stepper motor
This guide will demonstrate exactly how to control Standard Stepper Motors and DC Motors with a Raspberry Pi Single-Board Computer. To do this as seamlessly as possible we will utilise a HAT. HAT stands for Hardware Attached on Top. HAT bo...
#raspberry pi #hats #raspberry #stepper #dc motor #stepper motor
Setting Up Hyperbian – Ambient Lighting with your Screen

Setting Up Hyperbian – Ambient Lighting with your Screen

By Tim

Date16 February 2023

Break your television and monitors free from the confines of their edges with Hyperbian! This is an open-source ambient light software that will improve the way you enjoy your favourite media. Hyperion for the Raspberry Pi ∴ Hy...

#led #ws2812b #ambilight #hyperbian #hyperion #lighting
Break your television and monitors free from the confines of their edges with Hyperbian! This is an open-source ambient light software that will improve the way you enjoy your favourite media. Hyperion for the Raspberry Pi ∴ Hy...
#led #ws2812b #ambilight #hyperbian #hyperion #lighting
Raspberry Pi vs. LattePanda

Raspberry Pi vs. LattePanda

By Sam

Date30 November 2017

Ah, what a glorious time we live in, where we have to compare which micro-computer is going to best suit our needs. If you’ve been in the maker sphere for just a short time, you’ll be sure to have heard of Raspberry Pi the mirac...

#windows #iot #lattepanda #microcomputer #raspberrypi
Ah, what a glorious time we live in, where we have to compare which micro-computer is going to best suit our needs. If you’ve been in the maker sphere for just a short time, you’ll be sure to have heard of Raspberry Pi the mirac...
#windows #iot #lattepanda #microcomputer #raspberrypi
Understanding ESP32 Naming Conventions

Understanding ESP32 Naming Conventions

Date15 February 2023

Espressif is a constantly ground-breaking company that produces lots of really cool development modules which includes the ESP32. ESP32 Boards, ESP32 Dev-Kits, and ESP32 Modules (the part that gets soldered to the Board/PCB) are all about ...

#iot #esp32 #esp8266 #espressif
Espressif is a constantly ground-breaking company that produces lots of really cool development modules which includes the ESP32. ESP32 Boards, ESP32 Dev-Kits, and ESP32 Modules (the part that gets soldered to the Board/PCB) are all about ...
#iot #esp32 #esp8266 #espressif
Raspberry Pi Workshop for Beginners

Raspberry Pi Workshop for Beginners

By Michael

Date30 May 2022

Welcome to the Raspberry Pi Workshop for Beginners! Here you'll be able to follow along with our series of bite-sized videos that cover everything you'll need to know to get started with your Raspberry Pi, and start making awesome project...

#raspberry pi #workshop
Welcome to the Raspberry Pi Workshop for Beginners! Here you'll be able to follow along with our series of bite-sized videos that cover everything you'll need to know to get started with your Raspberry Pi, and start making awesome project...
#raspberry pi #workshop
Our Ozobots Review and Educational Tips

Our Ozobots Review and Educational Tips

By Aidan

Date08 November 2018

In the Spring of 2012, a tech-gadget company called Evollve Inc. was founded with the goal of creating innovative ways for tech-savvy youngsters to play, learn and interact in a digitally expanding world. There's absolutely nothing wrong wi...

#educational #programming #blockly #learning #robots
In the Spring of 2012, a tech-gadget company called Evollve Inc. was founded with the goal of creating innovative ways for tech-savvy youngsters to play, learn and interact in a digitally expanding world. There's absolutely nothing wrong wi...
#educational #programming #blockly #learning #robots
Control Large GoBILDA DC Motors With a Raspberry Pi - Pololu Motoron HAT

Control Large GoBILDA DC Motors With a Raspberry Pi - Pololu Motoron HAT

By Tim

Date15 February 2023

This guide will demonstrate exactly how to control any large DC Motors that we stock with a Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer, through code or through a Bluetooth Controller. To clarify (in my mind) a large DC Motors runs at 12+ Volt...

#raspberry pi #motor #hat #dc motor
This guide will demonstrate exactly how to control any large DC Motors that we stock with a Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer, through code or through a Bluetooth Controller. To clarify (in my mind) a large DC Motors runs at 12+ Volt...
#raspberry pi #motor #hat #dc motor
Laser Cut High Rise Case for the Arduino Uno

Laser Cut High Rise Case for the Arduino Uno

By Stephen

Date25 January 2019

If you put a shield on top of an Arduino Uno there aren’t very many options available to protect it all inside a case. You can always make one yourself though, so that’s exactly what we did! This “High Rise” case for...

#arduino #laser #laser cut #arduino case #arduino uno #high rise #highrise #shield case #uno case
If you put a shield on top of an Arduino Uno there aren’t very many options available to protect it all inside a case. You can always make one yourself though, so that’s exactly what we did! This “High Rise” case for...
#arduino #laser #laser cut #arduino case #arduino uno #high rise #highrise #shield case #uno case
Sound Reactive Lights with CircuitPython: Adafruit Circuit Playground Express

Sound Reactive Lights with CircuitPython: Adafruit Circuit Playground Express

By Stephen

Date24 September 2018

The Adafruit Circuit Playground Express comes equipped with an onboard microphone that is capable of sensing both amplitude and frequency. This tutorial will walk through a quick sketch using CircuitPython to turn the lights on the board in...

#sound #adafruit #circuit playground express #circuitpython #microphone
The Adafruit Circuit Playground Express comes equipped with an onboard microphone that is capable of sensing both amplitude and frequency. This tutorial will walk through a quick sketch using CircuitPython to turn the lights on the board in...
#sound #adafruit #circuit playground express #circuitpython #microphone
Send a Downlink from Adafruit.io via The Things Network

Send a Downlink from Adafruit.io via The Things Network

By Stephen

Date18 March 2022

Note: With the rollout of TTNv3, the "Setup" section of this guide no longer works - but we're keeping it here for posterity. Let us know on our forums if you need help getting started with the new method. Any good LoRaWAN device can send ...

#iot #ifttt #lora #pycom #lopy #lopy4 #lorawan #the things network #ttn #pioneers #adafruit.io #pioneer #dashboard #downlink #http #integration #uplink
Note: With the rollout of TTNv3, the "Setup" section of this guide no longer works - but we're keeping it here for posterity. Let us know on our forums if you need help getting started with the new method. Any good LoRaWAN device can send ...
#iot #ifttt #lora #pycom #lopy #lopy4 #lorawan #the things network #ttn #pioneers #adafruit.io #pioneer #dashboard #downlink #http #integration #uplink
Webhooks with Particle.io

Webhooks with Particle.io

By Sam

Date30 September 2016

Have you ever heard people talk about how amazing the Internet of Things is and how you can leverage the power of the internet by creating IoT devices, but not really known how to get started? This tutorial is for you! We’re going to ...

#cloud #electron #particle #photon #webhooks
Have you ever heard people talk about how amazing the Internet of Things is and how you can leverage the power of the internet by creating IoT devices, but not really known how to get started? This tutorial is for you! We’re going to ...
#cloud #electron #particle #photon #webhooks
WS2812 / NeoPixel Addressable LEDs: Pycom Quickstart Guide

WS2812 / NeoPixel Addressable LEDs: Pycom Quickstart Guide

By Stephen

Date08 February 2019

Sometimes all a good Pycom project needs is some colourful lights! This tutorial demonstrates how to control WS2812 LEDs with the Pycom Wipy and Lopy4. WS2812 or WS2812B LEDs (otherwise known as NeoPixels) are the most commonly used RG...

#led #neopixel #library #ws2812 #ws2812b #pycom #wipy #lopy4 #animations
Sometimes all a good Pycom project needs is some colourful lights! This tutorial demonstrates how to control WS2812 LEDs with the Pycom Wipy and Lopy4. WS2812 or WS2812B LEDs (otherwise known as NeoPixels) are the most commonly used RG...
#led #neopixel #library #ws2812 #ws2812b #pycom #wipy #lopy4 #animations
How to Create a NOOBS microSD Card

How to Create a NOOBS microSD Card

By Sam

Date22 April 2022

NOOBS has made installing Operating Systems (OS) on the Raspberry a super simple process. If you haven’t purchased a Raspberry Pi NOOBS MicroSD card, you can download NOOBS onto a blank SD card in a couple of quick, easy steps. ...

#beginner #raspberry pi
NOOBS has made installing Operating Systems (OS) on the Raspberry a super simple process. If you haven’t purchased a Raspberry Pi NOOBS MicroSD card, you can download NOOBS onto a blank SD card in a couple of quick, easy steps. ...
#beginner #raspberry pi
USB Keyboard-Mouse with Teensy

USB Keyboard-Mouse with Teensy

By Christian

Date18 July 2018

Hey all! By now you should have heard about all the wonderful Teensy Boards produced by Paul Stoffregen and the PJRC team but, in case you haven't, they're a collection of high-speed, ARM-based microcontrollers that...

#teensy #keyboard #mouse #projects
Hey all! By now you should have heard about all the wonderful Teensy Boards produced by Paul Stoffregen and the PJRC team but, in case you haven't, they're a collection of high-speed, ARM-based microcontrollers that...
#teensy #keyboard #mouse #projects
Control Multiple Fully-Addressable WS2812B RGB LED Strips with a Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer

Control Multiple Fully-Addressable WS2812B RGB LED Strips with a Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer

By Tim

Date15 February 2023

This is an update to an older guide done so that we can provide you with the fastest, most modern, and best way to set up your system. Nothing beats bright shiny colourful lights and this guide demonstrates the fastest and most customizab...

#led blink #neopixel #addressable #ws2812 #ws2812b #leds #glowbit
This is an update to an older guide done so that we can provide you with the fastest, most modern, and best way to set up your system. Nothing beats bright shiny colourful lights and this guide demonstrates the fastest and most customizab...
#led blink #neopixel #addressable #ws2812 #ws2812b #leds #glowbit
How to Install and Setup Python on Onion Omega 2

How to Install and Setup Python on Onion Omega 2

By Dave

Date13 January 2018

In this installment of our Onion Omega2 tutorial series, we will cover the basic steps necessary to install and run python on the Omega2 or Omega2+. We'll cover how to install python or python3, how to install python modules and finally, w...

#setup #python #install #omega #omega2 #onion #light #modules #pip #python3
In this installment of our Onion Omega2 tutorial series, we will cover the basic steps necessary to install and run python on the Omega2 or Omega2+. We'll cover how to install python or python3, how to install python modules and finally, w...
#setup #python #install #omega #omega2 #onion #light #modules #pip #python3
How to get started with Circuit Playground

How to get started with Circuit Playground

By Aidan

Date19 June 2017

Have you heard about the Circuit Playground? It's the new all-in-one electronics platform from Adafruit. It was created to bring all the fun features of electronics and physical computing to makers, but It's dead-simple to use, solde...

#guide #setup #circuit playground
Have you heard about the Circuit Playground? It's the new all-in-one electronics platform from Adafruit. It was created to bring all the fun features of electronics and physical computing to makers, but It's dead-simple to use, solde...
#guide #setup #circuit playground
How to Run a Python Script Automatically on Bootup / Startup with Onion Omega 2

How to Run a Python Script Automatically on Bootup / Startup with Onion Omega 2

By Dave

Date17 January 2018

A common issue many makers face when they move from microcontrollers to Single-Board-Computers is how to get them to run a program automatically when they are powered on. People who have cut their teeth on Arduino, Micro:bit, and other micr...

A common issue many makers face when they move from microcontrollers to Single-Board-Computers is how to get them to run a program automatically when they are powered on. People who have cut their teeth on Arduino, Micro:bit, and other micr...
Waveshare 5.5 Inch AMOLED Screen for Raspberry Pi

Waveshare 5.5 Inch AMOLED Screen for Raspberry Pi

By Tim

Date15 February 2023

Ever wanted a pocket computer with a Full HD screen (1080x1920)? Love tiny GPIO screens like this 3.5 Inch from Waveshare but want one that is a little bigger and higher resolution so that it is easier to read? Or want a really premi...

#pi #raspberry #screen #tiny #touch #5.5 #amoled
Ever wanted a pocket computer with a Full HD screen (1080x1920)? Love tiny GPIO screens like this 3.5 Inch from Waveshare but want one that is a little bigger and higher resolution so that it is easier to read? Or want a really premi...
#pi #raspberry #screen #tiny #touch #5.5 #amoled
Raspberry Pi 4 vs Raspberry Pi 3 Plus (Model B)

Raspberry Pi 4 vs Raspberry Pi 3 Plus (Model B)

By Graham

Date22 April 2022

The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B is finally here! This is a huge leap forward for single-board computing and what better way to explore it than power one up, run some tests and stress it out! Here are the test results for those peopl...

#raspberry pi #raspberry pi 4
The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B is finally here! This is a huge leap forward for single-board computing and what better way to explore it than power one up, run some tests and stress it out! Here are the test results for those peopl...
#raspberry pi #raspberry pi 4
Remote Sensing with Particle Electron

Remote Sensing with Particle Electron

By Sam

Date27 September 2016

Hey guys, how much fun are microcontrollers? They’re your own miniature slave to do your bidding in whatever way you choose, however as fun and all as using them to do math and crunching numbers, the real joy is seeing them interact w...

#electron #iot #particle #sensor
Hey guys, how much fun are microcontrollers? They’re your own miniature slave to do your bidding in whatever way you choose, however as fun and all as using them to do math and crunching numbers, the real joy is seeing them interact w...
#electron #iot #particle #sensor
Arduino Projects with Light (Using Sparkfun RedBoard)

Arduino Projects with Light (Using Sparkfun RedBoard)

By Christian

Date18 May 2018

Now that your RedBoard is set up on its baseplate and the Arduino IDE is installed on your computer, we can begin our first Arduino-based Project Set! The First Project Set explores light and the type of electrical component we will be usin...

#arduino #leds #sparkfun #sparkfun inventors kit #redboard
Now that your RedBoard is set up on its baseplate and the Arduino IDE is installed on your computer, we can begin our first Arduino-based Project Set! The First Project Set explores light and the type of electrical component we will be usin...
#arduino #leds #sparkfun #sparkfun inventors kit #redboard
Makerverse Essentials Kit Guide | Build Circuits and Code with MicroPython

Makerverse Essentials Kit Guide | Build Circuits and Code with MicroPython

Date12 October 2022

IntroductionWelcome to the guide for the Makerverse Essentials Kit. This kit provides the fundamental hardware required to construct many of the kits in the Makerverse Kits range along with providing hardware which will continue to be usef...

IntroductionWelcome to the guide for the Makerverse Essentials Kit. This kit provides the fundamental hardware required to construct many of the kits in the Makerverse Kits range along with providing hardware which will continue to be usef...
WLED Phone App | Control Addressable LEDs with an ESP32 or ESP8266

WLED Phone App | Control Addressable LEDs with an ESP32 or ESP8266

By Tim

Date15 February 2023

Today will be all about controlling Fully Addressable LED Lights using any Espressif ESP32 Development Board and your mobile Phone all through WIFI!  All possible by WLED. There are many ways to use your mobile phone to remotely...

#led #neopixel #esp32 #esp8266 #addressable #ws2812b #leds #glowbit
Today will be all about controlling Fully Addressable LED Lights using any Espressif ESP32 Development Board and your mobile Phone all through WIFI!  All possible by WLED. There are many ways to use your mobile phone to remotely...
#led #neopixel #esp32 #esp8266 #addressable #ws2812b #leds #glowbit
Stress Testing Your Raspberry Pi (for Cooling and Overclocking)

Stress Testing Your Raspberry Pi (for Cooling and Overclocking)

By Sam

Date02 February 2022

We have a more recent guide to Stress testing your Raspberry Pi, this guide has been kept here for reference. Part of the joy that is Raspberry Pi is getting stuck into it at a slightly lower level and finding out exactly what yo...

#pi #raspberry #power #cooling #stress #testing #a53 #cpuburn #overclock
We have a more recent guide to Stress testing your Raspberry Pi, this guide has been kept here for reference. Part of the joy that is Raspberry Pi is getting stuck into it at a slightly lower level and finding out exactly what yo...
#pi #raspberry #power #cooling #stress #testing #a53 #cpuburn #overclock
Welcome to Particle.io

Welcome to Particle.io

By Sam

Date29 September 2016

What a time to be alive! It’s never been easier to get into electronics and programming with platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Chibitronics and many more. These platforms are great, but with the Internet of Things (IoT) becoming m...

#beginner #cloud #electron #iot #particle #photon #tinker
What a time to be alive! It’s never been easier to get into electronics and programming with platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Chibitronics and many more. These platforms are great, but with the Internet of Things (IoT) becoming m...
#beginner #cloud #electron #iot #particle #photon #tinker
How to use an ESP8266 in the Arduino IDE

How to use an ESP8266 in the Arduino IDE

By Aidan

Date09 November 2018

In August of 2014 Shanghai-based chip manufacturer, Espressif, released a ultra-cheap Serial to Wi-Fi chip called the ESP-01. At the heart of the ESP01 was an ESP8266 chip broken out into the 8 pins needed to program it via a microcontrolle...

#arduino #ide #esp8266 #wifi
In August of 2014 Shanghai-based chip manufacturer, Espressif, released a ultra-cheap Serial to Wi-Fi chip called the ESP-01. At the heart of the ESP01 was an ESP8266 chip broken out into the 8 pins needed to program it via a microcontrolle...
#arduino #ide #esp8266 #wifi
How to use a PiRelay HAT for Raspberry Pi - Multiple Relay Control with Voice or GUI

How to use a PiRelay HAT for Raspberry Pi - Multiple Relay Control with Voice or GUI

By Tim

Date20 February 2023

This guide will teach you exactly how to use a Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer to independently control 4 relays. A Relay is an electrically operated switch. This is all possible thanks to the PiRelay V2 HAT from SB Components. These re...

#raspberry pi #hats #pi #relay #home automation #Voice Control
This guide will teach you exactly how to use a Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer to independently control 4 relays. A Relay is an electrically operated switch. This is all possible thanks to the PiRelay V2 HAT from SB Components. These re...
#raspberry pi #hats #pi #relay #home automation #Voice Control
Arduino Serial Communications

Arduino Serial Communications

By Aidan

Date22 April 2022

Serial communication is the process of communicating between electronic devices one bit at a time. Serial means one after the other, so we think of serial communications as transferring data one bit at a time, one bit after the other. ...

#arduino #beginner #communication #serial #uart
Serial communication is the process of communicating between electronic devices one bit at a time. Serial means one after the other, so we think of serial communications as transferring data one bit at a time, one bit after the other. ...
#arduino #beginner #communication #serial #uart
Pan-Tilt Hat with Raspberry Pi - Quick Start Guide

Pan-Tilt Hat with Raspberry Pi - Quick Start Guide

By Tim

Date16 February 2023

Pimironi Picade Pan-Tilt Hat lets you mount and control a pan-tilt module right on top of your Raspberry Pi palm-sized computer. Setting up a Pan and Tilt system has never been easier with absolutely no soldering required! Pe...

#tilt #pan #system
Pimironi Picade Pan-Tilt Hat lets you mount and control a pan-tilt module right on top of your Raspberry Pi palm-sized computer. Setting up a Pan and Tilt system has never been easier with absolutely no soldering required! Pe...
#tilt #pan #system
Adding to Your EAGLE Component Library

Adding to Your EAGLE Component Library

By Sam

Date04 August 2016

So you’ve got Eagle installed and you’re itching to get creating? If not and you’re wondering what’s going on, check out our Drawing Schematics With Eagle tutorial, otherwise this won’t make much sense. EAGLE ...

#components #design #eagle #libraries #pcb #schematic
So you’ve got Eagle installed and you’re itching to get creating? If not and you’re wondering what’s going on, check out our Drawing Schematics With Eagle tutorial, otherwise this won’t make much sense. EAGLE ...
#components #design #eagle #libraries #pcb #schematic
Makerverse Nano Power Timer

Makerverse Nano Power Timer

By Brenton

Date18 August 2023

Introduction The Makerverse Nano Power Timer is an ultra-low current consumption power controller designed to periodically turn on a battery powered microcontroller. It is perfect for maximising the battery life of data-logging sensor...

Introduction The Makerverse Nano Power Timer is an ultra-low current consumption power controller designed to periodically turn on a battery powered microcontroller. It is perfect for maximising the battery life of data-logging sensor...
Makerverse Audio Kit Guide | Play Music and Generate Tones

Makerverse Audio Kit Guide | Play Music and Generate Tones

Date16 October 2022

IntroductionWelcome to the guide for the Makerverse Audio Kit. This kit will allow you to build a music player, a musical keyboard, and a sound effect soundboard! To follow along you will need: The Makerverse Audio Kit The Makerverse ...

IntroductionWelcome to the guide for the Makerverse Audio Kit. This kit will allow you to build a music player, a musical keyboard, and a sound effect soundboard! To follow along you will need: The Makerverse Audio Kit The Makerverse ...
How to use GPS with Arduino - Parse and Log NMEA Sentences

How to use GPS with Arduino - Parse and Log NMEA Sentences

By Aidan

Date22 November 2018

Now that we've investigated and explained how How GPS Receivers work we can apply that understanding to some real-world applications of of the ideas. To start, we can use any GPS receiver, an Arduino Uno and some male-to-female Jumper ...

#arduino #gps #breakout #logging #parsing
Now that we've investigated and explained how How GPS Receivers work we can apply that understanding to some real-world applications of of the ideas. To start, we can use any GPS receiver, an Arduino Uno and some male-to-female Jumper ...
#arduino #gps #breakout #logging #parsing
Writing Code Onto MicroPython Boards

Writing Code Onto MicroPython Boards

By Clinton

Date08 February 2019

You have your shiny new MicroPython or Circuit Python board and you have Installed the Firmware and connected to REPL, but now you want to put your code onto the board. To do this we need to send the files over serial. Luckily Adafruit has ...

#teensy #esp32 #circuit playground #micropython #microbit #circuit python
You have your shiny new MicroPython or Circuit Python board and you have Installed the Firmware and connected to REPL, but now you want to put your code onto the board. To do this we need to send the files over serial. Luckily Adafruit has ...
#teensy #esp32 #circuit playground #micropython #microbit #circuit python
What is a Logic Analyser

What is a Logic Analyser

By Sam

Date14 October 2016

If you’ve ever come across the term ‘logic analyser’ and not been sure exactly what is was, you’re in the right place. Logic analysers are one of the less common pieces of test and measuring equipment, but they&rsquo...

#digital #analyser #logic #saleae
If you’ve ever come across the term ‘logic analyser’ and not been sure exactly what is was, you’re in the right place. Logic analysers are one of the less common pieces of test and measuring equipment, but they&rsquo...
#digital #analyser #logic #saleae
Wi-Fly with Feather Boards

Wi-Fly with Feather Boards

By Aidan

Date11 November 2016

I’ll level with you; the idea of microcontrollers and wireless networks was a little daunting to me initially. How on earth was I going to connect and control it with Wi-Fi?! But when I eventually I waded into the world of networking ...

#connection #feather #wi-fi
I’ll level with you; the idea of microcontrollers and wireless networks was a little daunting to me initially. How on earth was I going to connect and control it with Wi-Fi?! But when I eventually I waded into the world of networking ...
#connection #feather #wi-fi
Upgrade your Project for the Raspberry Pi 4

Upgrade your Project for the Raspberry Pi 4

By Clinton

Date02 August 2019

The New Version of the Raspberry Pi 4 has started going out to makers everywhere. If you are wanting to upgrade your old RPi3 project to take advantage of all the cool new features there are a few steps we are going to have to take first to...

#update #upgrade #raspberry pi 4 #rpi4
The New Version of the Raspberry Pi 4 has started going out to makers everywhere. If you are wanting to upgrade your old RPi3 project to take advantage of all the cool new features there are a few steps we are going to have to take first to...
#update #upgrade #raspberry pi 4 #rpi4
Getting Started with Home Automation Using MQTT

Getting Started with Home Automation Using MQTT

By Michael

Date15 June 2017

What is MQTT? MQTT (Message Queue Telemetry Transport) is a simple and ‘lightweight’ way for internet-connected devices to send each other messages. This is important for home-automation because devices need to send messag...

#raspberry pi #iot #particle #home automation #mqtt #python
What is MQTT? MQTT (Message Queue Telemetry Transport) is a simple and ‘lightweight’ way for internet-connected devices to send each other messages. This is important for home-automation because devices need to send messag...
#raspberry pi #iot #particle #home automation #mqtt #python
Temperature Sensing With Raspberry Pi

Temperature Sensing With Raspberry Pi

By Sam

Date02 October 2017

Is it hot in here, or is it just my Raspberry Pi? A Raspberry Pi sitting on a desk doing nothing is kind of boring. However, a Raspberry Pi that can measure the temperature and make decisions based off that information is awesome! The Rasp...

#raspberry pi #1-wire
Is it hot in here, or is it just my Raspberry Pi? A Raspberry Pi sitting on a desk doing nothing is kind of boring. However, a Raspberry Pi that can measure the temperature and make decisions based off that information is awesome! The Rasp...
#raspberry pi #1-wire
Ultrasonic Sensing with Pycom

Ultrasonic Sensing with Pycom

By Stephen

Date18 March 2022

Note: With the rollout of TTNv3, the "Setup" section of this guide no longer works - but we're keeping it here for posterity. Let us know on our forums if you need help getting started with the new method. One of the most common sensors in...

#lora #distance #ultrasonic #pycom #lopy4 #micropython #lorawan #hcsro4 #rangefinder #sro4
Note: With the rollout of TTNv3, the "Setup" section of this guide no longer works - but we're keeping it here for posterity. Let us know on our forums if you need help getting started with the new method. One of the most common sensors in...
#lora #distance #ultrasonic #pycom #lopy4 #micropython #lorawan #hcsro4 #rangefinder #sro4
IoT with LoRaWAN, Pycom, The Things Network & Node-RED

IoT with LoRaWAN, Pycom, The Things Network & Node-RED

By Chris

Date18 March 2022

Note: With the rollout of TTNv3, the "Setup" section of this guide no longer works - but we're keeping it here for posterity. Let us know on our forums if you need help getting started with the new method. In our two previous Pycom article...

#lora #pycom #lopy #fipy #lorawan #the things network #ttn #node-red
Note: With the rollout of TTNv3, the "Setup" section of this guide no longer works - but we're keeping it here for posterity. Let us know on our forums if you need help getting started with the new method. In our two previous Pycom article...
#lora #pycom #lopy #fipy #lorawan #the things network #ttn #node-red
Lightning Sensor with a Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer - 40 KM RADIUS RANGE!

Lightning Sensor with a Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer - 40 KM RADIUS RANGE!

By Tim

Date20 February 2023

What if I told you that you could have the power to detect a lightning strike from 40km away? You'd probably think I've gone mad watching too many Marvel movies. But it is true! All thanks to the DFRobot Gravity: Lightning Sensor. Accessib...

#raspberry pi #sensor #lightning sensor
What if I told you that you could have the power to detect a lightning strike from 40km away? You'd probably think I've gone mad watching too many Marvel movies. But it is true! All thanks to the DFRobot Gravity: Lightning Sensor. Accessib...
#raspberry pi #sensor #lightning sensor
How to Use Ultrasonic Sensors

How to Use Ultrasonic Sensors

By Sam

Date15 January 2017

ECHO…echo…echo…echo… We’ve all had fun shouting into a cave or large space and hearing our voice coming back to us at some point during our childhood. And if you’re like me, a fully grown adult who...

#sensor #distance #measure #ping #sonar #sound #ultrasonic #wave
ECHO…echo…echo…echo… We’ve all had fun shouting into a cave or large space and hearing our voice coming back to us at some point during our childhood. And if you’re like me, a fully grown adult who...
#sensor #distance #measure #ping #sonar #sound #ultrasonic #wave
Using USB and Bluetooth Controllers with Python

Using USB and Bluetooth Controllers with Python

By Sam

Date05 September 2017

The Raspberry Pi is an amazing piece of technology, and it’s the platform of choice for all kinds of projects. Something that makes it great is the integration of complex hardware that is taken care of for you. For example, if you wan...

#pi #raspberry #usb #bluetooth #controller #python #gamepad #connect
The Raspberry Pi is an amazing piece of technology, and it’s the platform of choice for all kinds of projects. Something that makes it great is the integration of complex hardware that is taken care of for you. For example, if you wan...
#pi #raspberry #usb #bluetooth #controller #python #gamepad #connect
Pimoroni Blinkt: Setup and first script

Pimoroni Blinkt: Setup and first script

By Michael

Date15 June 2017

Not quite sure how to get started with your Pimoroni Blinkt module? Let's set one up and have a play around! We'll guide you through the installation, open up some examples and try our hand at writing a simple program. You'll need: A Ra...

#raspberry pi #led #blinkt #hat
Not quite sure how to get started with your Pimoroni Blinkt module? Let's set one up and have a play around! We'll guide you through the installation, open up some examples and try our hand at writing a simple program. You'll need: A Ra...
#raspberry pi #led #blinkt #hat
Ultimaker 2+ 3D Printer and Ultimaker 2 Extended+ 3D Printer - Overview, Setup and First Print

Ultimaker 2+ 3D Printer and Ultimaker 2 Extended+ 3D Printer - Overview, Setup and First Print

By Tim

Date14 April 2022

This will be an overview, initial setup and first print guide for the Ultimaker 2 and Ultimaker 2 Extended . Quick links for the contents of this guide is seen below. Printer Overview Printer Characteristics ...

#3d printing #guide #first print #overview #materials #ultimaker #set-up
This will be an overview, initial setup and first print guide for the Ultimaker 2 and Ultimaker 2 Extended . Quick links for the contents of this guide is seen below. Printer Overview Printer Characteristics ...
#3d printing #guide #first print #overview #materials #ultimaker #set-up
Raspberry Pi and the IQaudio DAC+ | Volumio and Raspberry Pi OS | Hi-Fi on a Ras-Pi

Raspberry Pi and the IQaudio DAC+ | Volumio and Raspberry Pi OS | Hi-Fi on a Ras-Pi

By Tim

Date15 February 2023

Flawless high-quality audio output on a Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer! All is achieved by the IQaudio DAC+ HAT. This dedicated DAC lets you enjoy high-quality, distortion-free, artifact-free, low noise, and high-bitrate audio playback...

#raspberry pi #dac #raspberry #audio #music #volumio
Flawless high-quality audio output on a Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer! All is achieved by the IQaudio DAC+ HAT. This dedicated DAC lets you enjoy high-quality, distortion-free, artifact-free, low noise, and high-bitrate audio playback...
#raspberry pi #dac #raspberry #audio #music #volumio
How to make a Raspberry Pi NAS - A NAS-Berry that Runs Open Media Vault

How to make a Raspberry Pi NAS - A NAS-Berry that Runs Open Media Vault

By Tim

Date22 October 2023

Welcome to the best article on setting up an OpenMediaVault-based NAS on a Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer! This guide is the fastest and best way to go about it. Raspberry Pi single-board computers are purpose-built to run 24/7, with a...

#raspberry pi #raspberry #data #nas
Welcome to the best article on setting up an OpenMediaVault-based NAS on a Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer! This guide is the fastest and best way to go about it. Raspberry Pi single-board computers are purpose-built to run 24/7, with a...
#raspberry pi #raspberry #data #nas
How to Program a MicroBit using Thonny

How to Program a MicroBit using Thonny

By Michael

Date19 July 2021

Let's get set up with scripting in Thonny for the Micro:bit. We'll install Thonny, configure for Micro:bit, and write our first script. All you'll need to follow along is a Micro:bit v2 GO kit Contents Install Thonny Set u...

#bit #micro #microbit
Let's get set up with scripting in Thonny for the Micro:bit. We'll install Thonny, configure for Micro:bit, and write our first script. All you'll need to follow along is a Micro:bit v2 GO kit Contents Install Thonny Set u...
#bit #micro #microbit
Gaming Kit for RetroPie

Gaming Kit for RetroPie

By Sam

Date14 April 2020

Video gaming has evolved tremendously over the last decade, console games produce near real-life graphics, and playing with friends across the globe is easier than sending a text message. This is all well and good, but there are those of us...

#kit #gaming #pi #raspberry #retro #retropie
Video gaming has evolved tremendously over the last decade, console games produce near real-life graphics, and playing with friends across the globe is easier than sending a text message. This is all well and good, but there are those of us...
#kit #gaming #pi #raspberry #retro #retropie
Pi To All The World With GPIO

Pi To All The World With GPIO

By Sam

Date15 December 2022

So you’ve got your Raspberry Pi. You’ve gotten NOOBS setup on it, explored Raspbian a bit, and you’re feeling like a bit of a pro. Awesome! Now let’s get down to the nitty gritty side of things, what it’s ...

#beginner #raspberry pi #gpio
So you’ve got your Raspberry Pi. You’ve gotten NOOBS setup on it, explored Raspbian a bit, and you’re feeling like a bit of a pro. Awesome! Now let’s get down to the nitty gritty side of things, what it’s ...
#beginner #raspberry pi #gpio
Say Cheese with Raspberry Pi Camera

Say Cheese with Raspberry Pi Camera

By Sam

Date22 April 2022

Ever thought it would be cool if your Raspberry Pi could see the world like you do? You’re in luck, camera support is an integral part of the Raspberry Pi hardware, it comes with a built in CSI connector for connecting camera ...

#raspberry pi #camera
Ever thought it would be cool if your Raspberry Pi could see the world like you do? You’re in luck, camera support is an integral part of the Raspberry Pi hardware, it comes with a built in CSI connector for connecting camera ...
#raspberry pi #camera
What Are NeoPixel LEDs?

What Are NeoPixel LEDs?

By Sam

Date23 November 2016

So in case you haven’t heard yet, digital LEDs are the go-to solution for any project that uses RGB LEDs and you want to avoid the rat's nest that ensures when using multiple RGB LEDs, each colour requiring its own connectio...

#led #neopixel #rgb #dotstar
So in case you haven’t heard yet, digital LEDs are the go-to solution for any project that uses RGB LEDs and you want to avoid the rat's nest that ensures when using multiple RGB LEDs, each colour requiring its own connectio...
#led #neopixel #rgb #dotstar
Cura 2 LulzBot Edition: Installing or Upgrading

Cura 2 LulzBot Edition: Installing or Upgrading

By Aidan

Date12 February 2018

In November of 2017, our friends over at LulzBot released a major software update to their Slicing software, Cura. In this tutorial, we will look at what Cura is and does, the process of installing Cura 2 onto a PC already running Cura 21.x...

#install #cura 2 #firmware upgrade #slicer
In November of 2017, our friends over at LulzBot released a major software update to their Slicing software, Cura. In this tutorial, we will look at what Cura is and does, the process of installing Cura 2 onto a PC already running Cura 21.x...
#install #cura 2 #firmware upgrade #slicer
How to Debug MicroPython Code

How to Debug MicroPython Code

By Clinton

Date08 February 2019

When you are working on microcontrollers it can be very difficult to know what your code is doing, with MicroPython we can use REPL (Read Evaluate Print Loop) to see the debug output and run python commands in real time. This tutorial ...

#esp32 #pycom #micropython #microbit
When you are working on microcontrollers it can be very difficult to know what your code is doing, with MicroPython we can use REPL (Read Evaluate Print Loop) to see the debug output and run python commands in real time. This tutorial ...
#esp32 #pycom #micropython #microbit
What Are DotStar LEDs (APA102/SK98225)?

What Are DotStar LEDs (APA102/SK98225)?

By Sam

Date20 November 2018

So in case you haven’t heard yet, digital LEDs are the go-to solution for any project that uses RGB LEDs and you want to avoid the rat's nest that ensures when using multiple RGB LEDs, each colour requiring its own connection. Digital...

#led #neopixel #rgb #dotstar
So in case you haven’t heard yet, digital LEDs are the go-to solution for any project that uses RGB LEDs and you want to avoid the rat's nest that ensures when using multiple RGB LEDs, each colour requiring its own connection. Digital...
#led #neopixel #rgb #dotstar
Arduino Boards, Compared

Arduino Boards, Compared

By Aidan

Date22 November 2018

We're going to compare each of the Arduino Boards available to Maker's and Electronics Enthusiats. We'll discuss the features of each board, provide an informative pinout diagram with tonnes of detail, and toward the end of the article, pro...

#arduino #beginner #board #comparison #pinouts
We're going to compare each of the Arduino Boards available to Maker's and Electronics Enthusiats. We'll discuss the features of each board, provide an informative pinout diagram with tonnes of detail, and toward the end of the article, pro...
#arduino #beginner #board #comparison #pinouts
micro:bit in the classroom

micro:bit in the classroom

By Michael

Date16 June 2017

Check out our Getting started with micro:bit video if you'd like to see a quick tutorial on writing a program, start-to-finish, with a micro:bit. In a Nutshell The micro:bit is a versatile and classroom-friendly, programmable ele...

#bbc #bit #lesson #micro
Check out our Getting started with micro:bit video if you'd like to see a quick tutorial on writing a program, start-to-finish, with a micro:bit. In a Nutshell The micro:bit is a versatile and classroom-friendly, programmable ele...
#bbc #bit #lesson #micro
How to Save Games on RetroPie

How to Save Games on RetroPie

By Aidan

Date22 November 2018

So you've got your brand new RetroPie gaming kit setup, but you've got no idea how to save your games. No one wants to be starting afresh each and every time they jump onto their Pi for some light gaming. I've put together this handy guide ...

#gaming #retropie #games #save #states
So you've got your brand new RetroPie gaming kit setup, but you've got no idea how to save your games. No one wants to be starting afresh each and every time they jump onto their Pi for some light gaming. I've put together this handy guide ...
#gaming #retropie #games #save #states
Our tips for using LiPo Batteries

Our tips for using LiPo Batteries

By Aidan

Date22 April 2022

Lithium Polymer (abbreviated LiPo) batteries are one of the most useful cells we see used in electronics. Typically used in mobile phones, RC models, and other small electrical appliances; their flat, pouch-like package design makes them pe...

#lipo #charging #powerboost #safety
Lithium Polymer (abbreviated LiPo) batteries are one of the most useful cells we see used in electronics. Typically used in mobile phones, RC models, and other small electrical appliances; their flat, pouch-like package design makes them pe...
#lipo #charging #powerboost #safety
Our Adafruit Circuit Playground Express Overview

Our Adafruit Circuit Playground Express Overview

By Stephen

Date10 September 2018

Adafruit has done it again with the new and improved Circuit Playground Express. This new version of the Circuit Playground is packed with even more sensors, and capacitive touch ready connection pads. This is a great board for makers ...

#arduino #adafruit #circuit playground express #circuitpython #makecode
Adafruit has done it again with the new and improved Circuit Playground Express. This new version of the Circuit Playground is packed with even more sensors, and capacitive touch ready connection pads. This is a great board for makers ...
#arduino #adafruit #circuit playground express #circuitpython #makecode
Controlling a Solenoid with an Arduino

Controlling a Solenoid with an Arduino

By Aidan

Date01 February 2022

In this tutorial, we will look at the basics of Solenoids and how they work. Then we will design a small circuit that can drive a Solenoid from the input/output pins on your Arduino board. We covered a whole bunch of rotational motion co...

#arduino #solenoid
In this tutorial, we will look at the basics of Solenoids and how they work. Then we will design a small circuit that can drive a Solenoid from the input/output pins on your Arduino board. We covered a whole bunch of rotational motion co...
#arduino #solenoid
How to Build Your Ultimate RetroPie Gaming Console

How to Build Your Ultimate RetroPie Gaming Console

By Sam

Date09 July 2021

Amid all the new controllers that 8Bitdo have brought out and the mountain of Raspberry Pi cases and accessories that are available, we’ve bundled everything together to create the ultimate RetroPie gaming console. If you’ve bee...

#gaming #pi #raspberry #retro #retropie #case #nes #game #console
Amid all the new controllers that 8Bitdo have brought out and the mountain of Raspberry Pi cases and accessories that are available, we’ve bundled everything together to create the ultimate RetroPie gaming console. If you’ve bee...
#gaming #pi #raspberry #retro #retropie #case #nes #game #console
Using Teensy with Arduino IDE

Using Teensy with Arduino IDE

By Sam

Date01 December 2016

If you’ve come looking for how to get your Teensy board up and running using the Arduino IDE, then you’ve come to the right place. Whilst you can use the standard Teensy loader application to flash compiled code directly to yo...

#arduino #arm #pjrc #teensy
If you’ve come looking for how to get your Teensy board up and running using the Arduino IDE, then you’ve come to the right place. Whilst you can use the standard Teensy loader application to flash compiled code directly to yo...
#arduino #arm #pjrc #teensy
Program a Micro:Bit in your Web Browser

Program a Micro:Bit in your Web Browser

By Michael

Date15 September 2023

In this article, we'll program a Micro:bit v2 using a web browser. We'll connect a Micro:bit to our computer, open python.microbit.org and begin coding our first script. Contents What You'll Need Connect your Micro:bit Open the Progr...

#micropython #browser #programmer
In this article, we'll program a Micro:bit v2 using a web browser. We'll connect a Micro:bit to our computer, open python.microbit.org and begin coding our first script. Contents What You'll Need Connect your Micro:bit Open the Progr...
#micropython #browser #programmer
Building a LoRaWAN Nano Gateway to The Things Network

Building a LoRaWAN Nano Gateway to The Things Network

By Chris

Date18 March 2022

Note: With the rollout of TTNv3, the "Setup" section of this guide no longer works - but we're keeping it here for posterity. Let us know on our forums if you need help getting started with the new method. warning: this is a "nano" gateway...

#lora #pycom #lopy #fipy #lorawan #the things network #ttn
Note: With the rollout of TTNv3, the "Setup" section of this guide no longer works - but we're keeping it here for posterity. Let us know on our forums if you need help getting started with the new method. warning: this is a "nano" gateway...
#lora #pycom #lopy #fipy #lorawan #the things network #ttn
7 Colour E-Ink Display For Raspberry Pi | Inky Impression 5.7

7 Colour E-Ink Display For Raspberry Pi | Inky Impression 5.7" (7 Colour ePaper/eInk HAT)

By Tim

Date20 March 2023

It has finally happened, they figured it out! The new frontier of Colour Electronic Paper is here and I'm very impressed. People have been demanding this ever since the first E-Paper readers hit the market in the noughties. That black and ...

#raspberry pi #pi #raspberry #e-ink #e-paper
It has finally happened, they figured it out! The new frontier of Colour Electronic Paper is here and I'm very impressed. People have been demanding this ever since the first E-Paper readers hit the market in the noughties. That black and ...
#raspberry pi #pi #raspberry #e-ink #e-paper
Remote 3D Printing with OctoPi

Remote 3D Printing with OctoPi

By Aidan

Date08 November 2018

Remote control of your 3D printer is a particularly appealing concept, especially if you've been forced into printing via USB in the past. Using your new 3D printer should be as simple as plugging it in, uploading some G-Code and pressing '...

#raspberry pi #octopi #octoprint #printer host
Remote control of your 3D printer is a particularly appealing concept, especially if you've been forced into printing via USB in the past. Using your new 3D printer should be as simple as plugging it in, uploading some G-Code and pressing '...
#raspberry pi #octopi #octoprint #printer host
ONESIE Family - 3D Printable Cases for Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

ONESIE Family - 3D Printable Cases for Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

By Tim

Date16 February 2023

The ONESIE family of cases come in three distinct models; Stealth, Maker and Hats. This will be a guide introducing the ONESIE family, the 3D printable monocoque stealth cases for Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, talk about what makes them di...

#raspberry pi #3d printing #cases #onesie
The ONESIE family of cases come in three distinct models; Stealth, Maker and Hats. This will be a guide introducing the ONESIE family, the 3D printable monocoque stealth cases for Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, talk about what makes them di...
#raspberry pi #3d printing #cases #onesie
Controlling Stepper Motors with the Arduino

Controlling Stepper Motors with the Arduino

By Aidan

Date28 October 2021

Stepper Motors are a bit of a halfway mark between DC Motors and Servo motors, but they find a sweet spot that allows them to be perfect for certain applications. There are still a few main differences to be aware of when it comes to workin...

#arduino #motor #library #stepper
Stepper Motors are a bit of a halfway mark between DC Motors and Servo motors, but they find a sweet spot that allows them to be perfect for certain applications. There are still a few main differences to be aware of when it comes to workin...
#arduino #motor #library #stepper
Integrated Computer Vision Package - OAK-D Lite With Raspberry Pi Set Up

Integrated Computer Vision Package - OAK-D Lite With Raspberry Pi Set Up

By Tim

Date15 February 2023

If you ever needed a performance boost when running Machine Learnt AI Systems (like facial recognition) with a Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer then I have a solution for you. The OAK-D Lite. The Oak-D Lite is the Leatherman Multi-tool o...

#raspberry pi #camera #pi #raspberry #machine learning
If you ever needed a performance boost when running Machine Learnt AI Systems (like facial recognition) with a Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer then I have a solution for you. The OAK-D Lite. The Oak-D Lite is the Leatherman Multi-tool o...
#raspberry pi #camera #pi #raspberry #machine learning
Object and Animal Recognition With Raspberry Pi and OpenCV

Object and Animal Recognition With Raspberry Pi and OpenCV

By Tim

Date16 February 2023

[Update – Until there is correct compatibility of OPEN-CV with the new Raspberry Pi ‘Bullseye’ OS I highly recommend at this stage flashing and using the previous Raspberry Pi ‘Buster’ OS onto yo...

#detection #opencv #animal #object #recognition
[Update – Until there is correct compatibility of OPEN-CV with the new Raspberry Pi ‘Bullseye’ OS I highly recommend at this stage flashing and using the previous Raspberry Pi ‘Buster’ OS onto yo...
#detection #opencv #animal #object #recognition
Getting Started with the Raspberry Pi 3A+

Getting Started with the Raspberry Pi 3A+

By Stephen

Date25 January 2019

There is a new board in the Raspberry Pi family! In this Tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to set up your new Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+.To setup your Raspberry Pi 3A+ you will need: A Raspberry Pi 3A+ A Preloaded NOOBS SD Card...

#raspberry pi #setup #noobs #raspberry pi 3a #rpi #rpi3a
There is a new board in the Raspberry Pi family! In this Tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to set up your new Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+.To setup your Raspberry Pi 3A+ you will need: A Raspberry Pi 3A+ A Preloaded NOOBS SD Card...
#raspberry pi #setup #noobs #raspberry pi 3a #rpi #rpi3a
Our Overview of Makeblock mBot

Our Overview of Makeblock mBot

By Patrick

Date14 March 2018

Looking for the best way to get into robotics? Checkout Makeblock's mBot. This all in one robot is the perfect introduction to basic robotics, with its simple yet robust design, mBot is built with education in mind. The mBot kits modul...

#beginner #overview #makeblock #robotics #mbot
Looking for the best way to get into robotics? Checkout Makeblock's mBot. This all in one robot is the perfect introduction to basic robotics, with its simple yet robust design, mBot is built with education in mind. The mBot kits modul...
#beginner #overview #makeblock #robotics #mbot
Our 8Bitdo SF30 Pro Controller Overview

Our 8Bitdo SF30 Pro Controller Overview

By Sam

Date30 January 2018

The 8Bitdo SF30 Pro was launched at the end of 2017 by 8Bitdo in an effort to create the ultimate, ‘portable’ gaming controller. Having become known for their faithful recreations of vintage gaming controllers, the SF30 Pro is a...

#gaming #retropie #8bitdo #bluetooth #controller #game #joystick
The 8Bitdo SF30 Pro was launched at the end of 2017 by 8Bitdo in an effort to create the ultimate, ‘portable’ gaming controller. Having become known for their faithful recreations of vintage gaming controllers, the SF30 Pro is a...
#gaming #retropie #8bitdo #bluetooth #controller #game #joystick
Tips for Mooshimeter Maitenance

Tips for Mooshimeter Maitenance

By Aidan

Date22 November 2018

Now that you have picked up your Mooshimeter, there might be a few questions you have on keeping it working well for as long as possible. As the Mooshimeter is a battery powered device, eventually the day will come where you simply cannot c...

#multimeter #mooshimeter #battery replacement #fuse #shipping mode
Now that you have picked up your Mooshimeter, there might be a few questions you have on keeping it working well for as long as possible. As the Mooshimeter is a battery powered device, eventually the day will come where you simply cannot c...
#multimeter #mooshimeter #battery replacement #fuse #shipping mode
Arduino Workshop for Beginners

Arduino Workshop for Beginners

By Sam

Date16 January 2023

Welcome to the Arduino Workshop, where you'll be able to follow our guided course which covers everything you'll need to know in order to create your own Arduino projects and become a leveled up maker. My name is Sam and along with being ...

#arduino #workshop
Welcome to the Arduino Workshop, where you'll be able to follow our guided course which covers everything you'll need to know in order to create your own Arduino projects and become a leveled up maker. My name is Sam and along with being ...
#arduino #workshop
GlowBit Stick 1x8 - Python and MicroPython Guide

GlowBit Stick 1x8 - Python and MicroPython Guide

By Brenton

Date02 May 2022

Introduction This guide will cover the basic functionality of the GlowBit Python library when driving a GlowBit Stick 1x8 module. To follow along, it's best to have: A GlowBit Stick 1x8 A Raspberry Pi Pico or...

Introduction This guide will cover the basic functionality of the GlowBit Python library when driving a GlowBit Stick 1x8 module. To follow along, it's best to have: A GlowBit Stick 1x8 A Raspberry Pi Pico or...
Circuit Playground Express Workshop for Educators and Beginners

Circuit Playground Express Workshop for Educators and Beginners

By Stephen

Date10 January 2019

Welcome to the Circuit Playground Express Workshop! This workshop is geared toward educators and coding beginners, who want to get started programming with this easy to use platform. We will go over everything you need to know to get you st...

#programming #coding #adafruit #circuit playground express #circuitpython #makecode #cpx #javascript
Welcome to the Circuit Playground Express Workshop! This workshop is geared toward educators and coding beginners, who want to get started programming with this easy to use platform. We will go over everything you need to know to get you st...
#programming #coding #adafruit #circuit playground express #circuitpython #makecode #cpx #javascript
Makerverse Real Time Clock with Supercapacitor Backup - Raspberry Pi Guide

Makerverse Real Time Clock with Supercapacitor Backup - Raspberry Pi Guide

By Brenton

Date01 March 2022

Introduction This guide covers the configuration steps required to use the Makerverse Supercap Real Time Clock module as a backup RTC on a Raspberry Pi. This is required for remote applications when Internet access is impractical and accur...

#rtc #datalogger #data logger
Introduction This guide covers the configuration steps required to use the Makerverse Supercap Real Time Clock module as a backup RTC on a Raspberry Pi. This is required for remote applications when Internet access is impractical and accur...
#rtc #datalogger #data logger
How To Setup Raspberry Pi Zero W Headless WiFi

How To Setup Raspberry Pi Zero W Headless WiFi

By Michael

Date14 June 2022

So what does it mean to run headless?A computer setup without a monitor is said to be running headless. You might want to do this if you're installing your Pi into some project, or want to keep power-usage and cost minimal. This kind of se...

#raspberry pi #setup #headless #ssh #zero w
So what does it mean to run headless?A computer setup without a monitor is said to be running headless. You might want to do this if you're installing your Pi into some project, or want to keep power-usage and cost minimal. This kind of se...
#raspberry pi #setup #headless #ssh #zero w
How to set up a PiHole on a Raspberry Pi - Block All Ads and More!

How to set up a PiHole on a Raspberry Pi - Block All Ads and More!

By Tim

Date20 February 2023

Time to create a Little Red Advertisement Devouring Monster. This will be a self-hosted, network-wide, ad-blocking system running on a Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer. It will also stop access to malware sites and phishing websites. Fur...

#raspberry pi #pi #pi-hole
Time to create a Little Red Advertisement Devouring Monster. This will be a self-hosted, network-wide, ad-blocking system running on a Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer. It will also stop access to malware sites and phishing websites. Fur...
#raspberry pi #pi #pi-hole
Sphero SPRK+ Review

Sphero SPRK+ Review

By Sam

Date08 November 2017

If you’re in the education sector or keep up to date with the latest STEM learning tools, then you’ve most likely heard of Sphero. It’s one of the most popular educational products which fuses robotics with imagination and...

#stem #education #app #bluetooth #robotic #smart #sphero #sprk
If you’re in the education sector or keep up to date with the latest STEM learning tools, then you’ve most likely heard of Sphero. It’s one of the most popular educational products which fuses robotics with imagination and...
#stem #education #app #bluetooth #robotic #smart #sphero #sprk
Identify Electrical Connectors

Identify Electrical Connectors

By Tim

Date28 February 2023

There are a ton of electrical wire connectors, too many to elaborate on in a single guide, however there are a couple of connectors that as a maker you will come across. Often when starting your way into the electronics world all you need ...

#jst #atx #connectors #dupont #electrical #jtag #molex #swd #ufl #wfl #sma #rp-sma
There are a ton of electrical wire connectors, too many to elaborate on in a single guide, however there are a couple of connectors that as a maker you will come across. Often when starting your way into the electronics world all you need ...
#jst #atx #connectors #dupont #electrical #jtag #molex #swd #ufl #wfl #sma #rp-sma
PiicoDev Transceiver | Getting Started Guide

PiicoDev Transceiver | Getting Started Guide

By Michael

Date23 February 2023

A radio transceiver is a device that can both transmit and receive radio signals, making it the perfect tool for communication on the go and remote projects! The PiicoDev Transceiver™ is a 915MHz radio that can send short messages up...

#radio #receive #transmit
A radio transceiver is a device that can both transmit and receive radio signals, making it the perfect tool for communication on the go and remote projects! The PiicoDev Transceiver™ is a 915MHz radio that can send short messages up...
#radio #receive #transmit
Getting Started on The Things Network

Getting Started on The Things Network

By Stephen

Date18 March 2022

Note: With the rollout of TTNv3, the "Setup" section of this guide no longer works - but we're keeping it here for posterity. Let us know on our forums if you need help getting started with the new method. Since you’ve got your new P...

#cloud #pycom #lopy4 #lorawan #the things network #ttn #pioneers #pioneers kit #pioneers platform #pycom kit #things network
Note: With the rollout of TTNv3, the "Setup" section of this guide no longer works - but we're keeping it here for posterity. Let us know on our forums if you need help getting started with the new method. Since you’ve got your new P...
#cloud #pycom #lopy4 #lorawan #the things network #ttn #pioneers #pioneers kit #pioneers platform #pycom kit #things network
PiicoDev Button | Getting Started Guide

PiicoDev Button | Getting Started Guide

By Michael

Date13 November 2022

Buttons are a ubiquitous user interface - of course, you've seen them everywhere! The humble button is often the fastest way to create a control interface for your project too. This guide will help you get started with a PiicoDev® Butt...

#raspberry pi #microbit #raspberry pi pico #button #pushbuttons #micro:bit
Buttons are a ubiquitous user interface - of course, you've seen them everywhere! The humble button is often the fastest way to create a control interface for your project too. This guide will help you get started with a PiicoDev® Butt...
#raspberry pi #microbit #raspberry pi pico #button #pushbuttons #micro:bit
How to use a RTC With an Arduino UNO R3 to Create an Accurate Clock (LCD Screen and Nixie Tubes)

How to use a RTC With an Arduino UNO R3 to Create an Accurate Clock (LCD Screen and Nixie Tubes)

By Tim

Date16 February 2023

Today we're pulling out the breadboard, getting up and running with an RTC module then finishing up by making ourselves a clock that will keep the correct time even when we pull the plug. To achieve this we will be combining three main com...

#arduino #lcd #display #breadboard #rtc #clock
Today we're pulling out the breadboard, getting up and running with an RTC module then finishing up by making ourselves a clock that will keep the correct time even when we pull the plug. To achieve this we will be combining three main com...
#arduino #lcd #display #breadboard #rtc #clock
Set Up a Geophone with a Raspberry Pi and an ADC (ADS1115)

Set Up a Geophone with a Raspberry Pi and an ADC (ADS1115)

By Tim

Date11 April 2024

Geophones are devices that generate electric signals proportional to the particle velocity in a sound/compression wave. More simply a Geophone is a super low frequency microphone for the ground. Geophones are used around the world to measu...

#raspberry pi #analogue #digital #pi #geophone #ADC
Geophones are devices that generate electric signals proportional to the particle velocity in a sound/compression wave. More simply a Geophone is a super low frequency microphone for the ground. Geophones are used around the world to measu...
#raspberry pi #analogue #digital #pi #geophone #ADC
Using Slicer for Fusion360 for Laser Cutting

Using Slicer for Fusion360 for Laser Cutting

By Stephen

Date25 January 2019

Laser cutting is a very fast production and manufacturing method that has one limitation. You can only cut flat surfaces! Well don’t let that stop you from creating 3D objects and sculptures with a laser cutter, Fusion360 has a great ...

#slicer #fusion360 #engraving #laser #laser cutting #3d modeling #slicer for fusion360
Laser cutting is a very fast production and manufacturing method that has one limitation. You can only cut flat surfaces! Well don’t let that stop you from creating 3D objects and sculptures with a laser cutter, Fusion360 has a great ...
#slicer #fusion360 #engraving #laser #laser cutting #3d modeling #slicer for fusion360
Join the new age with a Mooshimeter

Join the new age with a Mooshimeter

By Aidan

Date12 February 2017

The multimeter is one of the essential tools in your electronics toolkit. These battery operated devices combine several measurement functions into one easy to use device. You can get Analog or Digital multimeters, each displaying your meas...

#tools #dmm #measurement #multimeter
The multimeter is one of the essential tools in your electronics toolkit. These battery operated devices combine several measurement functions into one easy to use device. You can get Analog or Digital multimeters, each displaying your meas...
#tools #dmm #measurement #multimeter
What is the better tech, innoBits or littleBits?

What is the better tech, innoBits or littleBits?

By Aidan

Date19 July 2017

We get a lot of interest from parents and educators surrounding littleBits and innobits. Especially the difference between the two products. Both are magnetically connected electronic building blocks. Both products empower people to invent ...

#littlebits #alternatives #innobits
We get a lot of interest from parents and educators surrounding littleBits and innobits. Especially the difference between the two products. Both are magnetically connected electronic building blocks. Both products empower people to invent ...
#littlebits #alternatives #innobits
Infinity Mirror Kit V1 - Assembly and tutorials

Infinity Mirror Kit V1 - Assembly and tutorials

By Michael

Date14 April 2022

The Infinity Mirror Kit is a desk-top display that creates a dazzling optical illusion - a tunnel of light that tears through space! Note: This tutorial is for the Infinity Kit V1. We updated have updated to the Infinity Kit V2 as of ...

#infinity mirror kit
The Infinity Mirror Kit is a desk-top display that creates a dazzling optical illusion - a tunnel of light that tears through space! Note: This tutorial is for the Infinity Kit V1. We updated have updated to the Infinity Kit V2 as of ...
#infinity mirror kit
How to use a NFC Reader with Raspberry Pi

How to use a NFC Reader with Raspberry Pi

By Tim

Date16 February 2023

Near Field Communication (NFC) is used all and everywhere. As it stands there are over two billion NFC-enabled devices (many of them smartphones) in use today. This basically means over 20% of the world’s population has access t...

#nfc #pn532 #rfid
Near Field Communication (NFC) is used all and everywhere. As it stands there are over two billion NFC-enabled devices (many of them smartphones) in use today. This basically means over 20% of the world’s population has access t...
#nfc #pn532 #rfid
Make 3D Prints Look Like Chrome and Steel - Metallic Paints and Finishes For 3D Prints

Make 3D Prints Look Like Chrome and Steel - Metallic Paints and Finishes For 3D Prints

By Tim

Date08 February 2023

Demonstrated here are two metallic finishes, that you can do to any 3D print, that will astound your friends and family when you tell them 'It was actually 3D printed and these are not metal at all'. These finishes are perfect to use for co...

#printing #3d #post #processing #printed #metal #metal finishes
Demonstrated here are two metallic finishes, that you can do to any 3D print, that will astound your friends and family when you tell them 'It was actually 3D printed and these are not metal at all'. These finishes are perfect to use for co...
#printing #3d #post #processing #printed #metal #metal finishes
Tiny Screens for Raspberry Pi - Waveshare 3.5 Inch LCD

Tiny Screens for Raspberry Pi - Waveshare 3.5 Inch LCD

By Tim

Date16 February 2023

There is a whole range of Sub-4 Inch Displays that attach directly to the GPIO pins of Raspberry Pi Palm-Sized Computers. Many of them are touch devices and increase the usability of your Raspberry Pi whilst making almost no size sacrifices...

#gpio #screen #tiny #touch
There is a whole range of Sub-4 Inch Displays that attach directly to the GPIO pins of Raspberry Pi Palm-Sized Computers. Many of them are touch devices and increase the usability of your Raspberry Pi whilst making almost no size sacrifices...
#gpio #screen #tiny #touch
Setting up and Using the Adafruit 16-Channel Servo HAT for Raspberry Pi

Setting up and Using the Adafruit 16-Channel Servo HAT for Raspberry Pi

By Tim

Date16 February 2023

This guide will teach you how to control up to 992 5V Servos through the GPIO pins on your Raspberry Pi! But more practically, without stacking multiple HATS (Hardware Attached on Top), this guide will teach exactly how to control sixt...

#servo #servos #continuous
This guide will teach you how to control up to 992 5V Servos through the GPIO pins on your Raspberry Pi! But more practically, without stacking multiple HATS (Hardware Attached on Top), this guide will teach exactly how to control sixt...
#servo #servos #continuous
Chibitronics at Home - STEM Starter Kit

Chibitronics at Home - STEM Starter Kit

By Aidan

Date22 April 2022

Now that we have dipped our toes into the Chibitronics environment, let's take a look at a more in-depth kit and see what kind of projects it offers. The Chibitronics STEM starter kit comes with: 1 Circuit Stic...

#stem #arts #crafts #education #electronics
Now that we have dipped our toes into the Chibitronics environment, let's take a look at a more in-depth kit and see what kind of projects it offers. The Chibitronics STEM starter kit comes with: 1 Circuit Stic...
#stem #arts #crafts #education #electronics
Data Logging with the Micro:bit and OpenLog

Data Logging with the Micro:bit and OpenLog

By Stephen

Date25 January 2019

The Micro:bit by BBC is a great data collection tool, it just needs a little help remembering what it has measured! This tutorial is made for those Micro:bit projects where transmitting your sensor data over radio or Bluetooth to a computer...

#logging #data logging #bbc #sparkfun #microbit #data #openlog
The Micro:bit by BBC is a great data collection tool, it just needs a little help remembering what it has measured! This tutorial is made for those Micro:bit projects where transmitting your sensor data over radio or Bluetooth to a computer...
#logging #data logging #bbc #sparkfun #microbit #data #openlog
Makerverse Motor Driver, 2 Channel - Application Guide

Makerverse Motor Driver, 2 Channel - Application Guide

By Brenton

Date19 December 2022

Introduction The Makerverse Motor Driver has been updated to a v20 design which now features a 5V output pin instead of the VM pin. Some images and in-video descriptions in this guide may be outdated This guide covers the use of the Maker...

#stepper #current #limit
Introduction The Makerverse Motor Driver has been updated to a v20 design which now features a 5V output pin instead of the VM pin. Some images and in-video descriptions in this guide may be outdated This guide covers the use of the Maker...
#stepper #current #limit
Raspberry Pi 5 | Review, Performance & Benchmarks

Raspberry Pi 5 | Review, Performance & Benchmarks

By Jaryd

Date04 October 2023

The Raspberry Pi 5 is here! Our favourite credit card-sized computer has just gotten an update and we already have one here to take a look at, so let’s power it up, run some tests, and see what’s new!   (If you want to s...

#raspberry pi
The Raspberry Pi 5 is here! Our favourite credit card-sized computer has just gotten an update and we already have one here to take a look at, so let’s power it up, run some tests, and see what’s new!   (If you want to s...
#raspberry pi
Micro:bit Temperature and Humidity Sensing

Micro:bit Temperature and Humidity Sensing

By Stephen

Date30 January 2019

The Micro:bit has the ability to measure temperature by sensing the temperature of the silicon die inside the main CPU. This works because the Micro:bit runs cold, and the temperature of the CPU is usually a good approximation of ...

#education #sensor #temperature #makecode #microbit #dht11 #humidity
The Micro:bit has the ability to measure temperature by sensing the temperature of the silicon die inside the main CPU. This works because the Micro:bit runs cold, and the temperature of the CPU is usually a good approximation of ...
#education #sensor #temperature #makecode #microbit #dht11 #humidity
Micro:bit Light and UV Sensing

Micro:bit Light and UV Sensing

By Stephen

Date25 January 2019

Every Micro:bit has the ability to measure visible light, but what about UV light? Imagine that you are growing a plant on the window sill in a well-lit room. Does your plant have enough light? Plants need UV light to photosynthesize e...

#education #educators #classroom #sensor #learning #light #makecode #microbit #sensing #teachers #uv
Every Micro:bit has the ability to measure visible light, but what about UV light? Imagine that you are growing a plant on the window sill in a well-lit room. Does your plant have enough light? Plants need UV light to photosynthesize e...
#education #educators #classroom #sensor #learning #light #makecode #microbit #sensing #teachers #uv
Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) With Raspberry Pi 4 Model B | PiJuice HAT

Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) With Raspberry Pi 4 Model B | PiJuice HAT

By Tim

Date20 February 2023

Now I'm not talking about a delivery service - I'm talking about an Uninterruptable Power Supply for your Raspberry Pi 4. So if your Raspberry Pi project needs to be powered all the time relying solely on the mains power system may leave y...

#pi #raspberry #power #supply #pijuice #uninterruptible #ups
Now I'm not talking about a delivery service - I'm talking about an Uninterruptable Power Supply for your Raspberry Pi 4. So if your Raspberry Pi project needs to be powered all the time relying solely on the mains power system may leave y...
#pi #raspberry #power #supply #pijuice #uninterruptible #ups
Zero To Maker Workshop | Fab Academy (Our Experience)

Zero To Maker Workshop | Fab Academy (Our Experience)

By Jaryd

Date03 May 2024

Welcome to 'Zero to Maker,' a workshop that will walk through and introduce a ton of tools and skills to help Makers of all skill levels! In this series, Jaryd and Liam will be completing projects as a part of the 2024 Fab Academy and...

#design #electronics #tools #development #maker #manufacture
Welcome to 'Zero to Maker,' a workshop that will walk through and introduce a ton of tools and skills to help Makers of all skill levels! In this series, Jaryd and Liam will be completing projects as a part of the 2024 Fab Academy and...
#design #electronics #tools #development #maker #manufacture
Pycom GPy & FiPy Cellular LTE Firmware Update

Pycom GPy & FiPy Cellular LTE Firmware Update

By Chris

Date31 January 2019

There are three levels of firmware upgrades that are required on Pycom gear. First, performing an upgrade on the firmware of any of the Pycom microcontrollers is a simple affair. Download the Pycom Firmware Update application as linked in t...

#pycom #gpy #fipy #nb-iot #cat m1 #cat nb1 #emtc #sequans monarch sqn3330
There are three levels of firmware upgrades that are required on Pycom gear. First, performing an upgrade on the firmware of any of the Pycom microcontrollers is a simple affair. Download the Pycom Firmware Update application as linked in t...
#pycom #gpy #fipy #nb-iot #cat m1 #cat nb1 #emtc #sequans monarch sqn3330
Natural Disaster Sensor Project with Circuit Playground Express

Natural Disaster Sensor Project with Circuit Playground Express

By Stephen

Date06 June 2018

There is some wild weather approaching! We need a way to give ourselves an early warning when a disaster strikes! In this project, we will use the Adafruit Circuit Playground Express to make an all in one Disaster Detection Station that wil...

#stem #sensors #adafruit #circuit playground express #detection #disaster #natural disaster
There is some wild weather approaching! We need a way to give ourselves an early warning when a disaster strikes! In this project, we will use the Adafruit Circuit Playground Express to make an all in one Disaster Detection Station that wil...
#stem #sensors #adafruit #circuit playground express #detection #disaster #natural disaster
Hand Recognition and Finger Identification with Raspberry Pi and OpenCV

Hand Recognition and Finger Identification with Raspberry Pi and OpenCV

By Tim

Date16 February 2023

[Update – Until there is correct compatibility of OPEN-CV with the new Raspberry Pi ‘Bullseye’ OS I highly recommend at this stage flashing and using the previous Raspberry Pi ‘Buster’ OS onto y...

#identify #opencv #count #gesture #hand
[Update – Until there is correct compatibility of OPEN-CV with the new Raspberry Pi ‘Bullseye’ OS I highly recommend at this stage flashing and using the previous Raspberry Pi ‘Buster’ OS onto y...
#identify #opencv #count #gesture #hand
Getting Started with Saleae: Tips and Tricks

Getting Started with Saleae: Tips and Tricks

By Sam

Date24 October 2016

Well hello there, if you’ve been looking at the amazing line-up of Saleae gear and wondered how to get started with it all, then you’ve come to the right place. Today we’re going to take a look at getting your Saleae setup...

#digital #analyser #logic #saleae
Well hello there, if you’ve been looking at the amazing line-up of Saleae gear and wondered how to get started with it all, then you’ve come to the right place. Today we’re going to take a look at getting your Saleae setup...
#digital #analyser #logic #saleae
4G and GPS HAT For Raspberry Pi - Waveshare SIM7600X

4G and GPS HAT For Raspberry Pi - Waveshare SIM7600X

By Tim

Date10 May 2023

Love your Raspberry Pi but wish it had even more connectivity akin to your mobile phone. Then the Waveshare 4G HAT is the solution for you! HAT simply means Hardware attached On Top. With this installed on your Raspberry Pi Single Board Co...

#raspberry pi #pi #gps #mobile #4G
Love your Raspberry Pi but wish it had even more connectivity akin to your mobile phone. Then the Waveshare 4G HAT is the solution for you! HAT simply means Hardware attached On Top. With this installed on your Raspberry Pi Single Board Co...
#raspberry pi #pi #gps #mobile #4G
Unique Ways to Print Anything!

Unique Ways to Print Anything!

By Tim

Date03 February 2021

Each and every day it has become easier to print the natural and human-made world around us. So, if you ever worried that you would run out of things to 3D print fear not! There are many ways of producing 3D models and most of these me...

#3d printing #cura #printing #laser #fusion 360 #ultimaker #world #blender #meshroom #photogrammetry #scan
Each and every day it has become easier to print the natural and human-made world around us. So, if you ever worried that you would run out of things to 3D print fear not! There are many ways of producing 3D models and most of these me...
#3d printing #cura #printing #laser #fusion 360 #ultimaker #world #blender #meshroom #photogrammetry #scan
PiicoDev Potentiometer - Getting Started Guide

PiicoDev Potentiometer - Getting Started Guide

By Michael

Date21 November 2022

This guide will help you get started with a PiicoDev® Potentiometer - an intuitive input device that allows you to easily interact with your project. PiicoDev Potentiometers are available in two flavours: Rotary and Slider. We'll ...

This guide will help you get started with a PiicoDev® Potentiometer - an intuitive input device that allows you to easily interact with your project. PiicoDev Potentiometers are available in two flavours: Rotary and Slider. We'll ...
Preparing a Computer Model for Resin 3D Printing – Lychee Slicer

Preparing a Computer Model for Resin 3D Printing – Lychee Slicer

By Tim

Date16 February 2023

So you have a 3D CAD (Computer-Aided Design) file and you want to 3D print it with a resin printer. Then look no further, you have come to the right place. So before you can print your CAD model we are going to need a sliced file of th...

#printing #cad #3d #printers #resin #creality #chitubox #file #lychee #slicing #software
So you have a 3D CAD (Computer-Aided Design) file and you want to 3D print it with a resin printer. Then look no further, you have come to the right place. So before you can print your CAD model we are going to need a sliced file of th...
#printing #cad #3d #printers #resin #creality #chitubox #file #lychee #slicing #software
Dual-Coloured 3D Printing

Dual-Coloured 3D Printing

By Tim

Date03 February 2021

The eternal question of ‘does it print in more colours?’ is often one of the most common community desires. And yes you can! One of the best ways that this need is delivered is through dual-extrusion printing. Dual-extrusion pri...

#cura #printing #3d #dual #tips #colours
The eternal question of ‘does it print in more colours?’ is often one of the most common community desires. And yes you can! One of the best ways that this need is delivered is through dual-extrusion printing. Dual-extrusion pri...
#cura #printing #3d #dual #tips #colours
Workaround for the RetroPie Bluetooth Security Bug

Workaround for the RetroPie Bluetooth Security Bug

By James

Date09 July 2021

The Problem: You may find that while setting up RetroPie on your Raspberry Pi that pairing new Bluetooth controllers results in something like: During the "Please choose the security mode - Try the first one, then second if that fails",...

#raspberry pi #retropie #8bitdo #bluetooth #bug
The Problem: You may find that while setting up RetroPie on your Raspberry Pi that pairing new Bluetooth controllers results in something like: During the "Please choose the security mode - Try the first one, then second if that fails",...
#raspberry pi #retropie #8bitdo #bluetooth #bug
Encoding and Decoding Payloads on The Things Network

Encoding and Decoding Payloads on The Things Network

By Stephen

Date18 March 2022

Note: With the rollout of TTNv3, the "Setup" section of this guide no longer works - but we're keeping it here for posterity. Let us know on our forums if you need help getting started with the new method. Sending data to the cloud is grea...

#iot #lora #wireless #pycom #lopy #lopy4 #lorawan #the things network #ttn #things network #bytes #decode #encode #payload
Note: With the rollout of TTNv3, the "Setup" section of this guide no longer works - but we're keeping it here for posterity. Let us know on our forums if you need help getting started with the new method. Sending data to the cloud is grea...
#iot #lora #wireless #pycom #lopy #lopy4 #lorawan #the things network #ttn #things network #bytes #decode #encode #payload
Pico Armour - A 3D Printable Case for the Raspberry Pi Pico

Pico Armour - A 3D Printable Case for the Raspberry Pi Pico

By Tim

Date16 February 2023

A super quick article for those who just got their hands on the Raspberry Pi Pico and want to keep it safe and snug in a case. Either with a resin printer or fused filament printer both can produce excellent cases. It was very pleasant prot...

#case #enclosure #pico #raspberry pi pico
A super quick article for those who just got their hands on the Raspberry Pi Pico and want to keep it safe and snug in a case. Either with a resin printer or fused filament printer both can produce excellent cases. It was very pleasant prot...
#case #enclosure #pico #raspberry pi pico
Drawing Schematics With Eagle

Drawing Schematics With Eagle

By Sam

Date13 April 2022

warning: this guide is dated and kept for legacy reasons. Links may not work. Welcome to part 1 of our Cadsoft Eagle tutorial. Put your hand up if you’ve always wanted to take the clunky, delicate circuit you’ve c...

#design #eagle #pcb #schematic
warning: this guide is dated and kept for legacy reasons. Links may not work. Welcome to part 1 of our Cadsoft Eagle tutorial. Put your hand up if you’ve always wanted to take the clunky, delicate circuit you’ve c...
#design #eagle #pcb #schematic
How to Setup ATOM (Code / Text Editor) on Onion Omega2

How to Setup ATOM (Code / Text Editor) on Onion Omega2

By Dave

Date15 December 2017

In this tutorial, we will learn how to code for the Onion Omega2 on our PC, and then wirelessly upload our code using the ATOM text editor. The ATOM text editor is a powerful and easy to use text editor developed by the team at Github...

#setup #python #omega #omega2 #onion #atom #editor #github #setting #started
In this tutorial, we will learn how to code for the Onion Omega2 on our PC, and then wirelessly upload our code using the ATOM text editor. The ATOM text editor is a powerful and easy to use text editor developed by the team at Github...
#setup #python #omega #omega2 #onion #atom #editor #github #setting #started
Pose Estimation and Face Landmark Tracking with Raspberry Pi and OpenCV

Pose Estimation and Face Landmark Tracking with Raspberry Pi and OpenCV

By Tim

Date15 February 2023

[Update – Until there is correct compatibility of OPEN-CV with the new Raspberry Pi ‘Bullseye’ OS I highly recommend at this stage flashing and using the previous Raspberry Pi ‘Buster’ OS onto yo...

#face #opencv #masking #pose
[Update – Until there is correct compatibility of OPEN-CV with the new Raspberry Pi ‘Bullseye’ OS I highly recommend at this stage flashing and using the previous Raspberry Pi ‘Buster’ OS onto yo...
#face #opencv #masking #pose
Raspberry Pi: Where It Began

Raspberry Pi: Where It Began

By Josh

Date31 March 2020

The Raspberry Pi as we know it today is just the “tip of the iceberg”, the product of more than a decade of development, spanning 4 generations with up-to 18 boards and counting released so far. Alongside this development, there...

#raspberry pi #history #2012 #model b
The Raspberry Pi as we know it today is just the “tip of the iceberg”, the product of more than a decade of development, spanning 4 generations with up-to 18 boards and counting released so far. Alongside this development, there...
#raspberry pi #history #2012 #model b
Infrared (IR) Controlled Lights with CircuitPython: Adafruit Circuit Playground Express

Infrared (IR) Controlled Lights with CircuitPython: Adafruit Circuit Playground Express

By Stephen

Date23 September 2018

The latest Circuit Playground board, the Adafruit Circuit Playground Express comes equipped with an onboard IR transmitter and receiver! This can be used to communicate with TVs and other household devices. You can also use infrared remote ...

#infrared #adafruit #circuit playground express #circuitpython #ir #remote
The latest Circuit Playground board, the Adafruit Circuit Playground Express comes equipped with an onboard IR transmitter and receiver! This can be used to communicate with TVs and other household devices. You can also use infrared remote ...
#infrared #adafruit #circuit playground express #circuitpython #ir #remote
Cura 2: Lulzbot Edition for Intermediate Users

Cura 2: Lulzbot Edition for Intermediate Users

By Aidan

Date22 November 2018

After some serious touch time your LulzBot 3D Printer and the quick print options in Cura 2, it's more than likely that you want to make more specific changes to the way 3D Models are printed. Whether it be, changing the support type and st...

#guide #cura 2 #expert settings
After some serious touch time your LulzBot 3D Printer and the quick print options in Cura 2, it's more than likely that you want to make more specific changes to the way 3D Models are printed. Whether it be, changing the support type and st...
#guide #cura 2 #expert settings
GlowBit Matrix 4x4 - Python and MicroPython Guide

GlowBit Matrix 4x4 - Python and MicroPython Guide

By Brenton

Date25 May 2023

Introduction This guide will cover the basic functionality of the GlowBit Python library when driving a GlowBit Matrix 4x4 module. To follow along, it's best to have: A GlowBit Matrix 4x4 A Raspberry Pi Pico ...

Introduction This guide will cover the basic functionality of the GlowBit Python library when driving a GlowBit Matrix 4x4 module. To follow along, it's best to have: A GlowBit Matrix 4x4 A Raspberry Pi Pico ...
GUI with Tkinter in Python

GUI with Tkinter in Python

By Tim

Date13 April 2022

Welcome to the next step on this Python voyage. Today we will be creating graphical user interfaces using the powerful Tkinter library. Graphical user interfaces are referred to as GUI and can be pronounced as Gooey. GUI is a visual way of ...

#programming #python #gui #tkinter
Welcome to the next step on this Python voyage. Today we will be creating graphical user interfaces using the powerful Tkinter library. Graphical user interfaces are referred to as GUI and can be pronounced as Gooey. GUI is a visual way of ...
#programming #python #gui #tkinter
I2C with Raspberry Pi

I2C with Raspberry Pi

By Sam

Date28 October 2022

Hello there, how’s your day been? Good? Fantastic! Not so good? Don’t worry it’s about to get a lot better, because today we’re going to take a look at how to use the I2C interface on our Raspberry Pi to control I2C ...

#raspberry pi #i2c
Hello there, how’s your day been? Good? Fantastic! Not so good? Don’t worry it’s about to get a lot better, because today we’re going to take a look at how to use the I2C interface on our Raspberry Pi to control I2C ...
#raspberry pi #i2c
Getting Started Guide for Laser Cutting

Getting Started Guide for Laser Cutting

By Stephen

Date25 January 2019

Welcome to the exciting world of laser cutting! For all those makers out there looking to start creating with a laser cutter, this tutorial will have the basic information you need to get started! We recently added a Laser Cutting Service t...

#cutting #ectching #engrave #engraving #etch #laser #laser cutting #service #services
Welcome to the exciting world of laser cutting! For all those makers out there looking to start creating with a laser cutter, this tutorial will have the basic information you need to get started! We recently added a Laser Cutting Service t...
#cutting #ectching #engrave #engraving #etch #laser #laser cutting #service #services
Hello World with the OLED FeatherWing

Hello World with the OLED FeatherWing

By Aidan

Date17 November 2016

The OLED Featherwing by Adafruit is a particularly interesting Wing; it gives you a 128x32 monochrome OLED display right on top of your feather board. There's also three buttons to use that are internally connected to your MCU and accessibl...

#display #oled #featherwing #gfx #hello world
The OLED Featherwing by Adafruit is a particularly interesting Wing; it gives you a 128x32 monochrome OLED display right on top of your feather board. There's also three buttons to use that are internally connected to your MCU and accessibl...
#display #oled #featherwing #gfx #hello world
Designing FDM 3D Printed Parts for Manufacture

Designing FDM 3D Printed Parts for Manufacture

By Aidan

Date16 October 2018

Recently, we've talked a lot about Slicing software, settings, materials and the like. It's time to take a deeper dive into the actual design of model files. We've got a basics guide for Computer Aided Design available here. We're going to ...

#design #3d printing #fdm #cad #manufacture
Recently, we've talked a lot about Slicing software, settings, materials and the like. It's time to take a deeper dive into the actual design of model files. We've got a basics guide for Computer Aided Design available here. We're going to ...
#design #3d printing #fdm #cad #manufacture
Python and MicroPython - Compare and Access

Python and MicroPython - Compare and Access

By Tim

Date07 August 2020

Both Python and MicroPython are powerhouse programming languages. Each of them is capable of supporting your programming needs to almost the limits of your imagination. Both languages are transportable, open-source, growing in popularity, c...

#boards #python #differences #micropython #access #download
Both Python and MicroPython are powerhouse programming languages. Each of them is capable of supporting your programming needs to almost the limits of your imagination. Both languages are transportable, open-source, growing in popularity, c...
#boards #python #differences #micropython #access #download
Fix Raspberry Pi 4 HDMI Not Working With Specific Displays

Fix Raspberry Pi 4 HDMI Not Working With Specific Displays

By Owen Hamill

Date09 March 2020

If you've had issues getting your Raspberry Pi 4 to work with specific HDMI displays (monitors, TV's etc.) this tutorial has got you covered! It's a quick fix that just requires a bit of tinkering in the config.txt file that's present on al...

#pi #display #diy #fix
If you've had issues getting your Raspberry Pi 4 to work with specific HDMI displays (monitors, TV's etc.) this tutorial has got you covered! It's a quick fix that just requires a bit of tinkering in the config.txt file that's present on al...
#pi #display #diy #fix
Using NeoPixels with Particle

Using NeoPixels with Particle

By Sam

Date17 December 2016

Life’s better in colour right? Then why are you still using boring old regular LEDs in your project, when you could be using addressable RGB LEDs. Now LEDS that have Red, Green, and Blue integrated in a single package are nothing new,...

#electron #particle #photon #led #neopixel #rgb
Life’s better in colour right? Then why are you still using boring old regular LEDs in your project, when you could be using addressable RGB LEDs. Now LEDS that have Red, Green, and Blue integrated in a single package are nothing new,...
#electron #particle #photon #led #neopixel #rgb
Printing with Rigid and Flexible Filaments

Printing with Rigid and Flexible Filaments

By Aidan

Date22 November 2018

LulzBot have released the Aerostruder for both Mini and Taz Printers now (Mid 2018). It features a Titan Aero Extruder from E3D, which makes it capable of printing in flexible filament and rigid filament, depending on the situation! It's an...

#filament #flexible #rigid #tool-heads
LulzBot have released the Aerostruder for both Mini and Taz Printers now (Mid 2018). It features a Titan Aero Extruder from E3D, which makes it capable of printing in flexible filament and rigid filament, depending on the situation! It's an...
#filament #flexible #rigid #tool-heads
Color Matching with the Light Sensor and CircuitPython: Adafruit Circuit Playground Express

Color Matching with the Light Sensor and CircuitPython: Adafruit Circuit Playground Express

By Stephen

Date24 September 2018

The Adafruit Circuit Playground Express comes equipped with an analog light sensor, but it can be used for much more than just sensing light or darkness! The light sensor has a similar spectral response to the human eye. Its connected to an...

#circuit playground #adafruit #circuit playground express #circuitpython #color match #light sensor
The Adafruit Circuit Playground Express comes equipped with an analog light sensor, but it can be used for much more than just sensing light or darkness! The light sensor has a similar spectral response to the human eye. Its connected to an...
#circuit playground #adafruit #circuit playground express #circuitpython #color match #light sensor
Your First LoRaWAN Node on The Things Network

Your First LoRaWAN Node on The Things Network

By Chris

Date18 March 2022

Note: With the rollout of TTNv3, the "Setup" section of this guide no longer works - but we're keeping it here for posterity. Let us know on our forums if you need help getting started with the new method. In the lasts article we looked at...

#lora #pycom #lopy #fipy #lorawan #internet of things #the things network
Note: With the rollout of TTNv3, the "Setup" section of this guide no longer works - but we're keeping it here for posterity. Let us know on our forums if you need help getting started with the new method. In the lasts article we looked at...
#lora #pycom #lopy #fipy #lorawan #internet of things #the things network
Python Variables and Types

Python Variables and Types

By Tim

Date11 September 2020

Continuing our Python journey deeper into this dynamo of a programming language we will take a leap into variables and types. Variables are one of the most fundamental concepts and exist in pretty much all programming languages. Variables a...

#programming #python #type #variables
Continuing our Python journey deeper into this dynamo of a programming language we will take a leap into variables and types. Variables are one of the most fundamental concepts and exist in pretty much all programming languages. Variables a...
#programming #python #type #variables
Create an installer script for Raspberry Pi

Create an installer script for Raspberry Pi

By Michael

Date14 April 2018

After lovingly crafting your project on a Raspberry Pi, you might want to share it with the world. The easiest way is of course just to publish a list of the commands that you executed to get everything up and running. For complex proj...

#raspberry pi #script #deploy #install #project
After lovingly crafting your project on a Raspberry Pi, you might want to share it with the world. The easiest way is of course just to publish a list of the commands that you executed to get everything up and running. For complex proj...
#raspberry pi #script #deploy #install #project
How to Use a LCD Screen/Display with Raspberry Pi

How to Use a LCD Screen/Display with Raspberry Pi

By Sam

Date18 June 2017

What fun would a computer be without a screen to see what you’re doing? Well if you own a Raspberry Pi and are curious about the different ways you can connect an external display or monitor up to it, then look no further. Today we&rs...

#lcd #pi #raspberry #display #composite #dsi #hdmi #monitor #screen
What fun would a computer be without a screen to see what you’re doing? Well if you own a Raspberry Pi and are curious about the different ways you can connect an external display or monitor up to it, then look no further. Today we&rs...
#lcd #pi #raspberry #display #composite #dsi #hdmi #monitor #screen
How to Make a Safe Shutdown Button for Raspberry Pi

How to Make a Safe Shutdown Button for Raspberry Pi

By Clinton

Date03 November 2020

Pulling the power to your Raspberry Pi can cause image corruptions & other issues that can damage your Pi! In this article, we will create a small push button that will work as a ‘Safe-Shutdown’ option. We’ll connect i...

#raspberry pi #safe shutdown
Pulling the power to your Raspberry Pi can cause image corruptions & other issues that can damage your Pi! In this article, we will create a small push button that will work as a ‘Safe-Shutdown’ option. We’ll connect i...
#raspberry pi #safe shutdown
Using the Resistor Colour Wheel

Using the Resistor Colour Wheel

By Michael

Date23 February 2024

AssemblyTo assemble the colour wheel Cut out each disk Carefully poke a hole in the centre of each disk. A pen, paperclip or other safe but pointy instrument ought to work. Create a split-pin by twisting the leads of two resistors tog...

#resistors #resistor
AssemblyTo assemble the colour wheel Cut out each disk Carefully poke a hole in the centre of each disk. A pen, paperclip or other safe but pointy instrument ought to work. Create a split-pin by twisting the leads of two resistors tog...
#resistors #resistor
Automating Test-Equipment with Python

Automating Test-Equipment with Python

By Michael

Date24 September 2021

The full example-code is reproduced at the bottom of this article. Performing manual measurements (in bulk) is for suckers and undergraduate students. Thankfully, most lab gear comes with a digital interface like USB or Serial and you can ...

#oscilloscope #power supply #multimeter #measure #python #script #lab #test
The full example-code is reproduced at the bottom of this article. Performing manual measurements (in bulk) is for suckers and undergraduate students. Thankfully, most lab gear comes with a digital interface like USB or Serial and you can ...
#oscilloscope #power supply #multimeter #measure #python #script #lab #test
Getting Started with Raspberry Pi Pico

Getting Started with Raspberry Pi Pico

By Michael

Date16 February 2023

This guide is a little outdated: Follow our updated guide for a much simpler way to get started! Contents Part 1 - Interacting Coding with the REPL Part 2 - Moving Beyond the REPL (with rshell) Part 1 - Interactive Coding with the...

This guide is a little outdated: Follow our updated guide for a much simpler way to get started! Contents Part 1 - Interacting Coding with the REPL Part 2 - Moving Beyond the REPL (with rshell) Part 1 - Interactive Coding with the...
8Bitdo Controller Modes

8Bitdo Controller Modes

By Aidan

Date08 November 2018

8Bitdo controllers are the best retro-gaming controllers you can buy. You could pick one up for your RetroPie gaming system so you can relax back on your lounge with your wireless gaming controller. We did a great write up on the process of...

#8bitdo #bluetooth #controller #modes #nes #setup #snes
8Bitdo controllers are the best retro-gaming controllers you can buy. You could pick one up for your RetroPie gaming system so you can relax back on your lounge with your wireless gaming controller. We did a great write up on the process of...
#8bitdo #bluetooth #controller #modes #nes #setup #snes
Character Displays with Particle

Character Displays with Particle

By Sam

Date01 October 2016

Crunching numbers is fine, but sometimes you really need to visualise what’s going on in the tiny brain of your Photon. There are numerous different ways to visualise data or text on a microcontroller from binary LEDs, to HDMI display...

#lcd #electron #iot #particle #photon #character #display #oled
Crunching numbers is fine, but sometimes you really need to visualise what’s going on in the tiny brain of your Photon. There are numerous different ways to visualise data or text on a microcontroller from binary LEDs, to HDMI display...
#lcd #electron #iot #particle #photon #character #display #oled
DFRobot 8.9 Inch 1920x1200 IPS Touch Display For Raspberry Pi - Set Up Guide

DFRobot 8.9 Inch 1920x1200 IPS Touch Display For Raspberry Pi - Set Up Guide

By Tim

Date20 February 2023

It is time for a high-quality, complete package, 1920x1200 (HD) display set up with a Raspberry Pi Single-Board Computer. In regards to touch screens with Raspberry Pi have looked at Tiny GPIO HAT LCD displays, medium-sized AMOLED maker di...

#raspberry pi #pi #screen #touchscreen #touch #8.9
It is time for a high-quality, complete package, 1920x1200 (HD) display set up with a Raspberry Pi Single-Board Computer. In regards to touch screens with Raspberry Pi have looked at Tiny GPIO HAT LCD displays, medium-sized AMOLED maker di...
#raspberry pi #pi #screen #touchscreen #touch #8.9
Ultimaker Cura - An Overview for Makers

Ultimaker Cura - An Overview for Makers

By Tim

Date03 February 2021

This will be a guide giving an overview of Cura, the open-source 3D printing slicing application from the smart cats at Ultimaker. Put simply Ultimaker Cura is a software which allows you to turn the computer file of your design into a reci...

#3d printing #cura #first print #overview #ultimaker #workflow
This will be a guide giving an overview of Cura, the open-source 3D printing slicing application from the smart cats at Ultimaker. Put simply Ultimaker Cura is a software which allows you to turn the computer file of your design into a reci...
#3d printing #cura #first print #overview #ultimaker #workflow
Using the Accelerometer with CircuitPython: Adafruit Circuit Playground Express

Using the Accelerometer with CircuitPython: Adafruit Circuit Playground Express

By Stephen

Date23 September 2018

At the heart of every Adafruit Circuit Playground Express lies a three-axis accelerometer. This allows us to write programs that take the orientation of the board into account. We can detect orientation and acceleration on any axis. With Ci...

#neopixel #adafruit #circuit playground express #circuitpython #accelerometer #lights #motion
At the heart of every Adafruit Circuit Playground Express lies a three-axis accelerometer. This allows us to write programs that take the orientation of the board into account. We can detect orientation and acceleration on any axis. With Ci...
#neopixel #adafruit #circuit playground express #circuitpython #accelerometer #lights #motion
Moving From Arduino to Particle

Moving From Arduino to Particle

By Sam

Date24 October 2016

In case you haven’t noticed, Internet of Things is the phrase on everyone’s lips right now; why make a device, when you can make an IoT device? And the good folks at Particle.io have made it easier than ever to create your own...

#arduino #cloud #electron #iot #particle #photon
In case you haven’t noticed, Internet of Things is the phrase on everyone’s lips right now; why make a device, when you can make an IoT device? And the good folks at Particle.io have made it easier than ever to create your own...
#arduino #cloud #electron #iot #particle #photon
Light Sensing with an LDR and Pycom

Light Sensing with an LDR and Pycom

By Stephen

Date18 March 2022

Note: With the rollout of TTNv3, the "Setup" section of this guide no longer works - but we're keeping it here for posterity. Let us know on our forums if you need help getting started with the new method. One of the simplest sensors in an...

#lora #light #pycom #lopy4 #the things network #ttn #sensing #ldr
Note: With the rollout of TTNv3, the "Setup" section of this guide no longer works - but we're keeping it here for posterity. Let us know on our forums if you need help getting started with the new method. One of the simplest sensors in an...
#lora #light #pycom #lopy4 #the things network #ttn #sensing #ldr
Unleash your creativity: 3D Printing with Soluble Supports

Unleash your creativity: 3D Printing with Soluble Supports

By Aidan

Date22 November 2018

Recently, we got a brand new Dual Extruder v3 Tool Head from LulzBot and took a dive into the design of it, mainly, what makes it so great for Dual Extrusion with our 3D Printers. First, a quick recap, Dual Extruding is the process of using...

#3d printing #dual extruder #soluble filament
Recently, we got a brand new Dual Extruder v3 Tool Head from LulzBot and took a dive into the design of it, mainly, what makes it so great for Dual Extrusion with our 3D Printers. First, a quick recap, Dual Extruding is the process of using...
#3d printing #dual extruder #soluble filament
Circuit Playground Express TV Remote

Circuit Playground Express TV Remote

By Christian

Date28 May 2019

Have you ever lost or broken a TV remote before it's time? Have you ever wanted to spice up the way you change channels or inputs on your TV? Have you got a greedy housemate who always steals the remote off you? If any of these are the case...

#circuit playground express #circuitpython #ir #infra-red
Have you ever lost or broken a TV remote before it's time? Have you ever wanted to spice up the way you change channels or inputs on your TV? Have you got a greedy housemate who always steals the remote off you? If any of these are the case...
#circuit playground express #circuitpython #ir #infra-red
Configuring 8Bitdo N64 Controller Mapping

Configuring 8Bitdo N64 Controller Mapping

By Sam

Date21 April 2022

RetroPie is a fantastic system, and once you map your input device, it will take those mappings and apply them to all of the emulators on RetroPie. If you’re new to RetroPie and want to find out a bit more, take a read of our Gaming ...

#8bitdo #controller #n64 #mapping
RetroPie is a fantastic system, and once you map your input device, it will take those mappings and apply them to all of the emulators on RetroPie. If you’re new to RetroPie and want to find out a bit more, take a read of our Gaming ...
#8bitdo #controller #n64 #mapping
WS2812 / NeoPixel Addressable LEDs: Arduino Quickstart Guide

WS2812 / NeoPixel Addressable LEDs: Arduino Quickstart Guide

By Michael

Date29 April 2022

This tutorial is aimed at getting some instant gratification from your WS2812 LEDs (also known as NeoPixels). I'll briefly cover a bare-bones setup for Arduino. If you've never used an Arduino before, we've got you covered with our free, o...

#led #neopixel #addressable #ws2812 #ws2812b #leds #neopixels
This tutorial is aimed at getting some instant gratification from your WS2812 LEDs (also known as NeoPixels). I'll briefly cover a bare-bones setup for Arduino. If you've never used an Arduino before, we've got you covered with our free, o...
#led #neopixel #addressable #ws2812 #ws2812b #leds #neopixels
Pycom Expansion Board - Getting Started

Pycom Expansion Board - Getting Started

By Chris

Date09 April 2018

Where do I start? If you’re new to programming Python is a great place to start! I’ve seen Python taught to primary school age children and I have used Python in a Machine Intelligence course at university. It’s no wonder...

#pycom #micropython #internet of things #expansion board 2.0 #getting started
Where do I start? If you’re new to programming Python is a great place to start! I’ve seen Python taught to primary school age children and I have used Python in a Machine Intelligence course at university. It’s no wonder...
#pycom #micropython #internet of things #expansion board 2.0 #getting started
Basics: Getting Started with the Terminal on Raspberry Pi

Basics: Getting Started with the Terminal on Raspberry Pi

By Michael

Date15 June 2017

In this tutorial we’ll be getting familiar with basic use of the Raspberry Pi terminal. We’ll cover navigating the file-system, making directories, writing and editing text files, and just touch on the use of wildcards. To get ...

#beginner #raspberry pi #terminal #linux
In this tutorial we’ll be getting familiar with basic use of the Raspberry Pi terminal. We’ll cover navigating the file-system, making directories, writing and editing text files, and just touch on the use of wildcards. To get ...
#beginner #raspberry pi #terminal #linux
Makerverse Real Time Clock with Supercapacitor Backup - Raspberry Pi Pico Guide

Makerverse Real Time Clock with Supercapacitor Backup - Raspberry Pi Pico Guide

By Brenton

Date15 February 2022

Introduction This guide covers the basic use of the Makerverse Supercap Real Time clock on the Raspberry Pi Pico using our RV3028 MicroPython module. The MicroPython module implements some commonly used features of the RV3028 RTC but is no...

#rtc #datalogger #data logger
Introduction This guide covers the basic use of the Makerverse Supercap Real Time clock on the Raspberry Pi Pico using our RV3028 MicroPython module. The MicroPython module implements some commonly used features of the RV3028 RTC but is no...
#rtc #datalogger #data logger
Solar Powered Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

Solar Powered Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

By Tim

Date16 February 2023

This is going to be easier than you thought (or at least much easier than I thought)! Today we will create a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B UPS PiJuice System that will be completely powered by a Solar Panel. It's coming up to winter over here so I...

#pi #raspberry #power #solar #pijuice
This is going to be easier than you thought (or at least much easier than I thought)! Today we will create a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B UPS PiJuice System that will be completely powered by a Solar Panel. It's coming up to winter over here so I...
#pi #raspberry #power #solar #pijuice
Geting Started with CAD for 3D Printing

Geting Started with CAD for 3D Printing

By Aidan

Date12 April 2018

If you've picked yourself up a 3D printer, you've no doubt printed yourself a heap of models from Thingiverse by now. It's great fun and the best way to learn how to control the options you have available through Cura; scaling, rotating and...

#3d printing #3d design #cad
If you've picked yourself up a 3D printer, you've no doubt printed yourself a heap of models from Thingiverse by now. It's great fun and the best way to learn how to control the options you have available through Cura; scaling, rotating and...
#3d printing #3d design #cad
Overview of Resin 3D Printing and Calibrating the Print Platform with the Creality LD-002H

Overview of Resin 3D Printing and Calibrating the Print Platform with the Creality LD-002H

By Tim

Date12 January 2022

Resin 3D printers are an immensely powerful tool in the hands of a maker and they have never been more accessible. This will be a rundown on this technology, contrasting it to filament 3D printing and an explanation of tools whilst tea...

#printing #3d #uv #printers #resin #creality
Resin 3D printers are an immensely powerful tool in the hands of a maker and they have never been more accessible. This will be a rundown on this technology, contrasting it to filament 3D printing and an explanation of tools whilst tea...
#printing #3d #uv #printers #resin #creality
Arduino Projects with Robotics Using the Sparkfun RedBoard

Arduino Projects with Robotics Using the Sparkfun RedBoard

By Christian

Date16 May 2018

Welcome to the final Project Set of the Sparkfun Inventors Kit! This Project Set focuses on Robotics with the final Circuit being an Autonomously Driving Vehicle! New components introduced in this tutorial are:  DC Motor/Gearbox Mo...

#arduino #motor #sparkfun #sparkfun inventors kit #dc motor #motor driver
Welcome to the final Project Set of the Sparkfun Inventors Kit! This Project Set focuses on Robotics with the final Circuit being an Autonomously Driving Vehicle! New components introduced in this tutorial are:  DC Motor/Gearbox Mo...
#arduino #motor #sparkfun #sparkfun inventors kit #dc motor #motor driver
PiicoDev RGB LED Module - Raspberry Pi Pico Guide

PiicoDev RGB LED Module - Raspberry Pi Pico Guide

By Michael

Date02 July 2023

Let's get started with the PiicoDev® 3x RGB LED Module. In this guide, we'll connect the LED Module to our Raspberry Pi Pico and get it working with some example code to display colourful patterns. To follow along, it's best to ...

#neopixel #ws2812 #ws2812b #neopixels
Let's get started with the PiicoDev® 3x RGB LED Module. In this guide, we'll connect the LED Module to our Raspberry Pi Pico and get it working with some example code to display colourful patterns. To follow along, it's best to ...
#neopixel #ws2812 #ws2812b #neopixels
PiicoDev RGB LED Module - Microbit Guide

PiicoDev RGB LED Module - Microbit Guide

By Michael

Date15 November 2021

Let's get started with the PiicoDev® 3x RGB LED Module. In this guide, we'll connect the LED Module to our Raspberry Pi Pico and get it working with some example code to display colourful patterns. To follow along, it's best to ...

#neopixel #ws2812 #ws2812b #neopixels
Let's get started with the PiicoDev® 3x RGB LED Module. In this guide, we'll connect the LED Module to our Raspberry Pi Pico and get it working with some example code to display colourful patterns. To follow along, it's best to ...
#neopixel #ws2812 #ws2812b #neopixels
PiicoDev RGB LED Module - Raspberry Pi Guide

PiicoDev RGB LED Module - Raspberry Pi Guide

By Michael

Date15 November 2021

Let's get started with the PiicoDev® 3x RGB LED Module. In this guide, we'll connect the LED Module to our Raspberry Pi Pico and get it working with some example code to display colourful patterns. To follow along, it's best to ...

#neopixel #ws2812 #ws2812b #neopixels
Let's get started with the PiicoDev® 3x RGB LED Module. In this guide, we'll connect the LED Module to our Raspberry Pi Pico and get it working with some example code to display colourful patterns. To follow along, it's best to ...
#neopixel #ws2812 #ws2812b #neopixels
GlowBit Matrix 8x8 - Python and MicroPython Guide

GlowBit Matrix 8x8 - Python and MicroPython Guide

By Brenton

Date25 May 2023

Introduction This guide will cover the basic functionality of the GlowBit Python library when driving a GlowBit Matrix 8x8 module. To follow along, it's best to have: A GlowBit Matrix 8x8 A Raspberry Pi Pico ...

Introduction This guide will cover the basic functionality of the GlowBit Python library when driving a GlowBit Matrix 8x8 module. To follow along, it's best to have: A GlowBit Matrix 8x8 A Raspberry Pi Pico ...
How to Use HC-05 Bluetooth Modules

How to Use HC-05 Bluetooth Modules

By Sam

Date16 November 2022

So we’ve taken a look at what Bluetooth is in our Introduction to Bluetooth tutorial, and hopefully, you’ve found our Choosing a Bluetooth Module For Your Project tutorial useful in deciding which Bluetooth module is right ...

#connection #bluetooth #wireless #at #hc05
So we’ve taken a look at what Bluetooth is in our Introduction to Bluetooth tutorial, and hopefully, you’ve found our Choosing a Bluetooth Module For Your Project tutorial useful in deciding which Bluetooth module is right ...
#connection #bluetooth #wireless #at #hc05
Onion Omega - First Time Setup Using the Command Line

Onion Omega - First Time Setup Using the Command Line

By Dave

Date13 January 2018

In this tutorial, we will learn how to set up the Onion Omega2/Omega2+ for the first time using the command line.  While the Omega2/2+ has a graphical setup wizard and a web-based GUI called the "Console,"  we have found both to ...

In this tutorial, we will learn how to set up the Onion Omega2/Omega2+ for the first time using the command line.  While the Omega2/2+ has a graphical setup wizard and a web-based GUI called the "Console,"  we have found both to ...
Setting up Your Retroflag NESPi Case with a Heatsink and Cooling Fan

Setting up Your Retroflag NESPi Case with a Heatsink and Cooling Fan

By Sam

Date13 February 2018

By now, you’ve probably seen the fancy new Raspberry Pi cases we’ve got available; the NESPi case by Retroflag. Designed and styled specifically for retro gaming systems such as RetroPie, it offers everything you need to turn yo...

#gaming #pi #retro #case #nes #fan #emulator #install #heatsink
By now, you’ve probably seen the fancy new Raspberry Pi cases we’ve got available; the NESPi case by Retroflag. Designed and styled specifically for retro gaming systems such as RetroPie, it offers everything you need to turn yo...
#gaming #pi #retro #case #nes #fan #emulator #install #heatsink
How to use Raspberry Pi Cameras with Bullseye OS Update

How to use Raspberry Pi Cameras with Bullseye OS Update

By Tim

Date16 February 2023

With the newest update to Raspberry Pi OS (Debian Version 11 - nicknamed ‘Bullseye’) there have been some changes to the terminal commands which control attached cameras. This is one of the biggest changes with the new up...

#video #picture #bullseye #cameras #timelaspe
With the newest update to Raspberry Pi OS (Debian Version 11 - nicknamed ‘Bullseye’) there have been some changes to the terminal commands which control attached cameras. This is one of the biggest changes with the new up...
#video #picture #bullseye #cameras #timelaspe
Slim Case for the Arduino Uno Assembly

Slim Case for the Arduino Uno Assembly

By Stephen

Date24 May 2019

Our Slim Case for the Arduino Uno allows you to keep your Arduino safe and protected from damage or shorts, while still allowing access to all the pins! In this guide, we will show you how to assemble your new Slim Case. Every Slim Case for...

#arduino #case #assembly #slim case #arduino uno case #slim #slim case for the arduino uno #slim for arduino uno
Our Slim Case for the Arduino Uno allows you to keep your Arduino safe and protected from damage or shorts, while still allowing access to all the pins! In this guide, we will show you how to assemble your new Slim Case. Every Slim Case for...
#arduino #case #assembly #slim case #arduino uno case #slim #slim case for the arduino uno #slim for arduino uno
Micro:bit Soil Moisture Sensor

Micro:bit Soil Moisture Sensor

By Stephen

Date24 January 2019

The Micro:bit is great for small portable projects like a soil moisture sensor. In this tutorial, we will walk through how to program a Micro:bit to make a reliable and consistent soil moisture sensor that will give consistent readings. The...

#education #sensor #learning #makecode #sparkfun #microbit #soil moisture
The Micro:bit is great for small portable projects like a soil moisture sensor. In this tutorial, we will walk through how to program a Micro:bit to make a reliable and consistent soil moisture sensor that will give consistent readings. The...
#education #sensor #learning #makecode #sparkfun #microbit #soil moisture
Capacitive Touch Keyboard with CircuitPython: Adafruit Circuit Playground Express

Capacitive Touch Keyboard with CircuitPython: Adafruit Circuit Playground Express

By Stephen

Date05 May 2018

On the lower left-hand portion of every Adafruit Circuit Playground Express, there is a small onboard speaker and class D amplifier. This allows you to make some pretty loud sounds! The amplifier is also connected to the true analog output ...

#speaker #adafruit #circuit playground express #circuitpython #capacitive touch
On the lower left-hand portion of every Adafruit Circuit Playground Express, there is a small onboard speaker and class D amplifier. This allows you to make some pretty loud sounds! The amplifier is also connected to the true analog output ...
#speaker #adafruit #circuit playground express #circuitpython #capacitive touch
PiicoDev Distance Sensor VL53L1X - Micro:bit Guide

PiicoDev Distance Sensor VL53L1X - Micro:bit Guide

By Michael

Date23 September 2021

Introduction This guide will help you read distance data in millimetres from your PiicoDev Distance Sensor and a Micro:bit. To follow along, it's best to have: A Micro:bit A PiicoDev Distance Sensor VL53L1X A PiicoDev adapter for Mic...

#sensor #distance #bit #micro #microbit #piicodev #vl53l1x
Introduction This guide will help you read distance data in millimetres from your PiicoDev Distance Sensor and a Micro:bit. To follow along, it's best to have: A Micro:bit A PiicoDev Distance Sensor VL53L1X A PiicoDev adapter for Mic...
#sensor #distance #bit #micro #microbit #piicodev #vl53l1x
Overclocking Your Raspberry Pi

Overclocking Your Raspberry Pi

By Sam

Date16 November 2017

Part of the joy that is Raspberry Pi is getting stuck into it at a slightly lower level and finding out exactly what you can do with it if you take a look under the hood. One of the most popular experiments to do with your Raspber...

#pi #raspberry #cooling #stress #testing #overclock #config #frequency
Part of the joy that is Raspberry Pi is getting stuck into it at a slightly lower level and finding out exactly what you can do with it if you take a look under the hood. One of the most popular experiments to do with your Raspber...
#pi #raspberry #cooling #stress #testing #overclock #config #frequency
How to Use Rotary Encoders

How to Use Rotary Encoders

By Sam

Date11 October 2018

Hello and welcome to our tutorial on using rotary encoders. Today we’re going to be taking a look at what is a rotary encoder, how does it work, why we would use it over other sensory inputs and creating code to use them. Rotary encod...

#arduino #teensy #encoders #interface #rotary #switch #ui
Hello and welcome to our tutorial on using rotary encoders. Today we’re going to be taking a look at what is a rotary encoder, how does it work, why we would use it over other sensory inputs and creating code to use them. Rotary encod...
#arduino #teensy #encoders #interface #rotary #switch #ui
PiicoDev Magnetometer QMC6310 - Guide for MicroBit

PiicoDev Magnetometer QMC6310 - Guide for MicroBit

By Michael

Date16 March 2022

Let's get started with the PiicoDev® Magnetometer. In this guide, we'll connect the Magnetometer to our micro:bit, get it working as a compass, and read the magnetic field strength of a nearby magnet. To follow along, it's best to...

#compass #field #hall #magnet
Let's get started with the PiicoDev® Magnetometer. In this guide, we'll connect the Magnetometer to our micro:bit, get it working as a compass, and read the magnetic field strength of a nearby magnet. To follow along, it's best to...
#compass #field #hall #magnet
Slim Case for the Raspberry Pi 3A+ Assembly

Slim Case for the Raspberry Pi 3A+ Assembly

By Stephen

Date24 May 2019

The Slim Case for the Raspberry Pi 3A+ provides protection for your Raspberry Pi without adding unnecessary bulk. Best of all it keeps everything sleek and tidy without hiding the board itself. The Slim Case was designed and manufactur...

#raspberry pi #case #3a #case assembly #slim case #slim case for 3a
The Slim Case for the Raspberry Pi 3A+ provides protection for your Raspberry Pi without adding unnecessary bulk. Best of all it keeps everything sleek and tidy without hiding the board itself. The Slim Case was designed and manufactur...
#raspberry pi #case #3a #case assembly #slim case #slim case for 3a
Slim Case for the Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Assembly

Slim Case for the Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Assembly

By Stephen

Date29 April 2022

The Slim Case for the Raspberry Pi 3B+ provides protection for your Raspberry Pi without adding unnecessary bulk. Best of all it keeps everything sleek and tidy without hiding the board itself. The Slim Case was designed and manufactur...

#raspberry pi #case #case assembly #slim case #3b #slim case for 3b plus
The Slim Case for the Raspberry Pi 3B+ provides protection for your Raspberry Pi without adding unnecessary bulk. Best of all it keeps everything sleek and tidy without hiding the board itself. The Slim Case was designed and manufactur...
#raspberry pi #case #case assembly #slim case #3b #slim case for 3b plus
Slim Case for the Raspberry Pi Zero Assembly

Slim Case for the Raspberry Pi Zero Assembly

By Stephen

Date24 May 2019

The Slim Case for the Raspberry Pi Zero, Zero W and Zero WH provides protection for your Raspberry Pi without adding unnecessary bulk. Best of all it keeps everything sleek and tidy without hiding the board itself. The Slim Case was de...

#raspberry pi #case #case assembly #slim case #pi zero #pi zero w #pi zero wh #slim case for zero
The Slim Case for the Raspberry Pi Zero, Zero W and Zero WH provides protection for your Raspberry Pi without adding unnecessary bulk. Best of all it keeps everything sleek and tidy without hiding the board itself. The Slim Case was de...
#raspberry pi #case #case assembly #slim case #pi zero #pi zero w #pi zero wh #slim case for zero
More Exciting Features - Ultimaker Cura

More Exciting Features - Ultimaker Cura

By Tim

Date03 February 2021

Cura is constantly being improved upon and half the fun is keeping on top of all the new changes and new offerings it gives. For completely free software, they are doing an amazing job. Nailing the recipe for a 3D prints will let you get th...

#cura #mesh #overhangs #exciting #features #print #draft #engineering #fixes #make #new #printable #profiles #visual
Cura is constantly being improved upon and half the fun is keeping on top of all the new changes and new offerings it gives. For completely free software, they are doing an amazing job. Nailing the recipe for a 3D prints will let you get th...
#cura #mesh #overhangs #exciting #features #print #draft #engineering #fixes #make #new #printable #profiles #visual
Exciting Features - Ultimaker Cura

Exciting Features - Ultimaker Cura

By Tim

Date03 February 2021

Ultimaker Cura is an excellent slicing software to get the best out of your 3D printers and make the greatest models it possibly can, but it can do so much more! Cura is a brilliant means to inspire and expand your own creativity particular...

#3d printing #cura #ultimaker #exciting #features
Ultimaker Cura is an excellent slicing software to get the best out of your 3D printers and make the greatest models it possibly can, but it can do so much more! Cura is a brilliant means to inspire and expand your own creativity particular...
#3d printing #cura #ultimaker #exciting #features
Plant_io Basic Setup Guide | Automatically Water a Seedling Based on Soil Moisture

Plant_io Basic Setup Guide | Automatically Water a Seedling Based on Soil Moisture

By Michael

Date25 September 2023

What We'll AchieveThis guide will help you set up a Plant_io controller to automatically irrigate a plant of your choice. This example focuses on germinating seeds, but this is only one option. Along the way we'll: Assemble a hardware pl...

What We'll AchieveThis guide will help you set up a Plant_io controller to automatically irrigate a plant of your choice. This example focuses on germinating seeds, but this is only one option. Along the way we'll: Assemble a hardware pl...
Relay Operation and the Arduino Uno

Relay Operation and the Arduino Uno

By Aidan

Date09 November 2018

If you could operate your switch without physically toggling it on and off, you would open yourself up to an entire section of electronics. Relays are one of the best ways of doing this. A relay is essentially just a switch, controlled by a...

#arduino #current #relay #switching
If you could operate your switch without physically toggling it on and off, you would open yourself up to an entire section of electronics. Relays are one of the best ways of doing this. A relay is essentially just a switch, controlled by a...
#arduino #current #relay #switching
Potentiometers and the Arduino Uno

Potentiometers and the Arduino Uno

By Aidan

Date09 November 2018

Variable resistors come in all shapes and sizes, and they all do the same basic job. They allow you precisely control voltage/current flow within a circuit. The most common type of variable resistor we see in DIY electronics is the Potentio...

#arduino #resistors #potentiometers #variable
Variable resistors come in all shapes and sizes, and they all do the same basic job. They allow you precisely control voltage/current flow within a circuit. The most common type of variable resistor we see in DIY electronics is the Potentio...
#arduino #resistors #potentiometers #variable
Temperature Sensing with Particle

Temperature Sensing with Particle

By Sam

Date05 January 2017

If you’re looking for a platform to create your ideal data-logger, then look no further than Particle. Whether it be that you want to build a weather station, or a movement detection system, thanks to Particle’s 3G and Wi-Fi boa...

#particle #sensor #logging #dallas #one-wire #station #temperature #weather
If you’re looking for a platform to create your ideal data-logger, then look no further than Particle. Whether it be that you want to build a weather station, or a movement detection system, thanks to Particle’s 3G and Wi-Fi boa...
#particle #sensor #logging #dallas #one-wire #station #temperature #weather
Optimising RetroPie

Optimising RetroPie

By Sam

Date13 January 2017

Hello and welcome to another tutorial on the joys of RetroPie. Today we’re going to look at making RetroPie even better. If you’ve had the chance to play around with the RetroPie system, you’ll have noticed that whilst it ...

#gaming #pi #raspberry #retropie #emulator #game #n64 #rom
Hello and welcome to another tutorial on the joys of RetroPie. Today we’re going to look at making RetroPie even better. If you’ve had the chance to play around with the RetroPie system, you’ll have noticed that whilst it ...
#gaming #pi #raspberry #retropie #emulator #game #n64 #rom
Updating 8Bitdo Controller Firmware

Updating 8Bitdo Controller Firmware

By Sam

Date15 February 2017

One of the great things about the 8Bitdo controllers is the fact that you can upgrade the firmware as new builds are released by 8Bitdo, allowing for future compatibility with various platforms. The process for updating the 8Bitdo controlle...

#8bitdo #controller #firmware #gamepad #update #upgrade
One of the great things about the 8Bitdo controllers is the fact that you can upgrade the firmware as new builds are released by 8Bitdo, allowing for future compatibility with various platforms. The process for updating the 8Bitdo controlle...
#8bitdo #controller #firmware #gamepad #update #upgrade
Installing Python Packages

Installing Python Packages

By Tim

Date13 April 2022

So, you want Python to do something very functional but do not feel like writing heaps of code to achieve that functionality? Then look no further, this guide will teach you exactly how to do that by utilising Python Packages. Python P...

#python #install #pip #packages #pypi #wheels
So, you want Python to do something very functional but do not feel like writing heaps of code to achieve that functionality? Then look no further, this guide will teach you exactly how to do that by utilising Python Packages. Python P...
#python #install #pip #packages #pypi #wheels
Infrared Sensing, Hardware Interrupts, and the Arduino

Infrared Sensing, Hardware Interrupts, and the Arduino

By Aidan

Date26 August 2020

Infrared (IR) is a great way of using non-visible light to control electronics, and there are a bunch of modules that we can use with our Arduino. However, what do we mean when we are talking about infrared and electronics? Well, IR remotes...

#arduino #breakbeam #infrared #piezo #sensors
Infrared (IR) is a great way of using non-visible light to control electronics, and there are a bunch of modules that we can use with our Arduino. However, what do we mean when we are talking about infrared and electronics? Well, IR remotes...
#arduino #breakbeam #infrared #piezo #sensors
How to Pair and Map 8Bitdo SF30 Pro Controller with RetroPie

How to Pair and Map 8Bitdo SF30 Pro Controller with RetroPie

By Sam

Date09 July 2021

8Bitdo have brought joy to many retro-gaming enthusiasts with their SF30 Pro Bluetooth controller. It’s a fantastic piece of gear, and one of our favourite controllers to use with a RetroPie setup. We’ve covered off on our thoug...

#gaming #retropie #8bitdo #bluetooth #controller #mapping #pairing #sf30pro
8Bitdo have brought joy to many retro-gaming enthusiasts with their SF30 Pro Bluetooth controller. It’s a fantastic piece of gear, and one of our favourite controllers to use with a RetroPie setup. We’ve covered off on our thoug...
#gaming #retropie #8bitdo #bluetooth #controller #mapping #pairing #sf30pro
Temperature Sensing with the TMP36 and Pycom

Temperature Sensing with the TMP36 and Pycom

By Stephen

Date13 April 2022

Note: With the rollout of TTNv3, the "Setup" section of this guide no longer works - but we're keeping it here for posterity. Let us know on our forums if you need help getting started with the new method. The TMP36 is a low cost, eas...

#temperature #pycom #lopy4 #the things network #ttn #sensing #tmp36
Note: With the rollout of TTNv3, the "Setup" section of this guide no longer works - but we're keeping it here for posterity. Let us know on our forums if you need help getting started with the new method. The TMP36 is a low cost, eas...
#temperature #pycom #lopy4 #the things network #ttn #sensing #tmp36
Put the Internet to Work with IFTTT & Particle

Put the Internet to Work with IFTTT & Particle

By Sam

Date09 September 2016

We’re in a golden age of connectivity, the internet we know today has given us the tools to connect anything to anything, and now with the platform brought to us by Particle, DIYers everywhere can connect the creations up to this va...

#electron #iot #particle #photon #ifttt
We’re in a golden age of connectivity, the internet we know today has given us the tools to connect anything to anything, and now with the platform brought to us by Particle, DIYers everywhere can connect the creations up to this va...
#electron #iot #particle #photon #ifttt
USB MIDI With Teensy

USB MIDI With Teensy

By Sam

Date01 December 2016

If you’re a musician or have had anything to do with the entertainment industry, you may have heard of the term MIDI before. MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface and was created in the mid-80’s as a way to standa...

#usb #teensy #midi
If you’re a musician or have had anything to do with the entertainment industry, you may have heard of the term MIDI before. MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface and was created in the mid-80’s as a way to standa...
#usb #teensy #midi
How To Choose The Right Resistor.

How To Choose The Right Resistor.

By Clinton

Date23 November 2018

Resistors are the hardworking underdogs of the electrical circuit world. You have probably added a 4.7k or 330-ohm resistor into your circuit without thinking about why we use those values, let alone what the resistor is doing. We are going...

#ohms law #power limiting #resistor
Resistors are the hardworking underdogs of the electrical circuit world. You have probably added a 4.7k or 330-ohm resistor into your circuit without thinking about why we use those values, let alone what the resistor is doing. We are going...
#ohms law #power limiting #resistor
How to use WS2812B RGB LEDs with Raspberry Pi Pico

How to use WS2812B RGB LEDs with Raspberry Pi Pico

By Michael

Date16 February 2023

In this tutorial, we'll get some WS2812B LEDs (also known as GlowBits and NeoPixels) working with a Raspberry Pi Pico. If you haven't already set up Thonny for programming your Pico, follow our guide on that first. To follow along you'll...

#raspberry pi #neopixel #ws2812 #glowbit #rainbow #pico
In this tutorial, we'll get some WS2812B LEDs (also known as GlowBits and NeoPixels) working with a Raspberry Pi Pico. If you haven't already set up Thonny for programming your Pico, follow our guide on that first. To follow along you'll...
#raspberry pi #neopixel #ws2812 #glowbit #rainbow #pico
What is Teensy?

What is Teensy?

By Sam

Date13 November 2017

Hey guys, today is the day where we introduce you to another piece of mind-blowingly awesome technology known as Teensy. Simply put, Teensy is a brand of microcontroller development boards created by PJRC and designed by the co-owner, Pau...

#arduino #arm #pjrc #teensy
Hey guys, today is the day where we introduce you to another piece of mind-blowingly awesome technology known as Teensy. Simply put, Teensy is a brand of microcontroller development boards created by PJRC and designed by the co-owner, Pau...
#arduino #arm #pjrc #teensy
Raspberry Pi Compute Module Generations 2020

Raspberry Pi Compute Module Generations 2020

By Tim

Date26 May 2021

Raspberry Pi Compute Modules have developed in tandem with the many generations of Raspberry Pi single-board computers. These boards are in every right a microprocessor just like their bigger cousins however they are a very different form f...

#comparison #pi #raspberry #compute #modules #difference #the #whats
Raspberry Pi Compute Modules have developed in tandem with the many generations of Raspberry Pi single-board computers. These boards are in every right a microprocessor just like their bigger cousins however they are a very different form f...
#comparison #pi #raspberry #compute #modules #difference #the #whats
Assemble a goBILDA Outlaw Chassis Kit - Plus Raspberry Pi and 8BitDo Control!

Assemble a goBILDA Outlaw Chassis Kit - Plus Raspberry Pi and 8BitDo Control!

By Tim

Date20 February 2023

If you want a high-end robotics platform that is easy to expand with it does not get better than goBILDA! GoBILDA is a complete build system designed for makers, students, and educators. From curated kits, to many structural alum...

#raspberry pi #kit #8bitdo #gobilda # Chassis #outlaw
If you want a high-end robotics platform that is easy to expand with it does not get better than goBILDA! GoBILDA is a complete build system designed for makers, students, and educators. From curated kits, to many structural alum...
#raspberry pi #kit #8bitdo #gobilda # Chassis #outlaw
Switches, Debouncing and the Arduino

Switches, Debouncing and the Arduino

By Aidan

Date22 November 2018

When we boil it down, everyday interactions with electronics are usually limited to controlling stuff with switches. Whether it be turning on the lights, switching on your laptop or turning on the kettle, all examples of how a physical sw...

#arduino #debouncing #switches
When we boil it down, everyday interactions with electronics are usually limited to controlling stuff with switches. Whether it be turning on the lights, switching on your laptop or turning on the kettle, all examples of how a physical sw...
#arduino #debouncing #switches
Basics: Writing Your First Script with Raspberry Pi

Basics: Writing Your First Script with Raspberry Pi

By Michael

Date14 June 2017

In this tutorial we'll be writing our first bash script for Raspberry Pi. We'll create a directory to keep this and future scripts, write the actual script, and set it up as something that can be executed from the shell. Scripts are an inc...

#raspberry pi #terminal #bash #script
In this tutorial we'll be writing our first bash script for Raspberry Pi. We'll create a directory to keep this and future scripts, write the actual script, and set it up as something that can be executed from the shell. Scripts are an inc...
#raspberry pi #terminal #bash #script
How To Control A Motor with the Raspberry Pi

How To Control A Motor with the Raspberry Pi

By Clinton

Date23 November 2018

In this tutorial, we are going to connect a Motor to the Raspberry Pi and create a hypnotic self-spinner. We are first going to look at how to wire the Raspberry Pi to the motor controller and the motor. We will then look at using the raspb...

#raspberry pi #motor driver
In this tutorial, we are going to connect a Motor to the Raspberry Pi and create a hypnotic self-spinner. We are first going to look at how to wire the Raspberry Pi to the motor controller and the motor. We will then look at using the raspb...
#raspberry pi #motor driver
Raspberry Pi Pico with LoRaWAN and The Things Network - Makerverse LoRa-E5 Module - Transmit Weather Data into IoT

Raspberry Pi Pico with LoRaWAN and The Things Network - Makerverse LoRa-E5 Module - Transmit Weather Data into IoT

By Tim

Date03 July 2023

Feel restricted by your connectivity? Want to send data from a remote node 10km away from civilization? Or ~3km when you are in a built-up civilization. Feel the urge for Liberation? Then I have the solution for you! Using only hardware bu...

#iot #lora #weather #lorawan #pico #raspberry pi pico #air quality
Feel restricted by your connectivity? Want to send data from a remote node 10km away from civilization? Or ~3km when you are in a built-up civilization. Feel the urge for Liberation? Then I have the solution for you! Using only hardware bu...
#iot #lora #weather #lorawan #pico #raspberry pi pico #air quality
Loading and Unloading Filament for Ultimaker 3D Printers

Loading and Unloading Filament for Ultimaker 3D Printers

By Tim

Date01 February 2021

Installing filament into your Ultimaker 3D printers will quickly become an intuitive process. But until that happens I'll be here to help run down the process and to teach you exactly how to do it whilst keeping your awesome 3D printer safe...

#3d printing #materials #ultimaker #set-up #load #unload
Installing filament into your Ultimaker 3D printers will quickly become an intuitive process. But until that happens I'll be here to help run down the process and to teach you exactly how to do it whilst keeping your awesome 3D printer safe...
#3d printing #materials #ultimaker #set-up #load #unload
Python Quick Reference

Python Quick Reference

By Clinton

Date13 April 2022

Python is one of the fastest growing programming languages in the world! To help you master this language we have made a quick reference guide and are going to cover a few of the basics things to be aware of when starting out with python.&#...

#python #cheat sheet #poster
Python is one of the fastest growing programming languages in the world! To help you master this language we have made a quick reference guide and are going to cover a few of the basics things to be aware of when starting out with python.&#...
#python #cheat sheet #poster
Programming with USB-Serial Converters

Programming with USB-Serial Converters

By Sam

Date01 November 2016

Thanks to huge advancements in technology over the last decade, the maker community that we know and love has thrived. It’s now easier than ever before to get started with programming and tinkering due to the innovation from brands su...

#arduino #serial #usb #converter #ftdi #programming #ttl
Thanks to huge advancements in technology over the last decade, the maker community that we know and love has thrived. It’s now easier than ever before to get started with programming and tinkering due to the innovation from brands su...
#arduino #serial #usb #converter #ftdi #programming #ttl
Pycom Pysense & Pytrack: How to Update Firmware

Pycom Pysense & Pytrack: How to Update Firmware

By Chris

Date14 March 2019

UPDATE: This documentation now also applies to Pyscan and Expansion Board 3.0 Pysense and Pytrack boards have a “firmware update mode”. Unlike the Pycom microcontrollers you don’t add a jumper to the board to acces...

#firmware #pycom #pytrack #pysense #procedure
UPDATE: This documentation now also applies to Pyscan and Expansion Board 3.0 Pysense and Pytrack boards have a “firmware update mode”. Unlike the Pycom microcontrollers you don’t add a jumper to the board to acces...
#firmware #pycom #pytrack #pysense #procedure
Digital Signage with the Raspberry Pi

Digital Signage with the Raspberry Pi

By Aidan

Date08 November 2018

A big project request for the Raspberry Pi is the ability to make a digital sign, that loops images/videos/other media fullscreen with no interactivity. This can be a great way to display dashboards, promotional videos and other media. For ...

#raspberry pi #kiosk #digital signage #video looper
A big project request for the Raspberry Pi is the ability to make a digital sign, that loops images/videos/other media fullscreen with no interactivity. This can be a great way to display dashboards, promotional videos and other media. For ...
#raspberry pi #kiosk #digital signage #video looper
PiicoDev Colour Sensor VEML6040 - Raspberry Pi Guide

PiicoDev Colour Sensor VEML6040 - Raspberry Pi Guide

By Michael

Date17 March 2022

Introduction Let's read colour data from a PiicoDev® Colour Sensor with a Raspberry Pi and create a colour sorting machine. This guide will cover connecting the hardware, downloading some example code and remixing it. To follow along,...

#rgb #color #hsl #hsv
Introduction Let's read colour data from a PiicoDev® Colour Sensor with a Raspberry Pi and create a colour sorting machine. This guide will cover connecting the hardware, downloading some example code and remixing it. To follow along,...
#rgb #color #hsl #hsv
Fire-EdUp | Add our Own Code

Fire-EdUp | Add our Own Code

By Michael

Date20 February 2024

It's time to make our own changes to the Fire-EdUp Platform's code! In this guide we'll modify the behaviour of the platform to create an audible alert under certain conditions. Follow along with the video below, and see the references be...

It's time to make our own changes to the Fire-EdUp Platform's code! In this guide we'll modify the behaviour of the platform to create an audible alert under certain conditions. Follow along with the video below, and see the references be...
How To Replace Your FEP Film - Resin Printer Maintenance Tip

How To Replace Your FEP Film - Resin Printer Maintenance Tip

By Tim

Date06 June 2022

The FEP film is a layer of transparent thin plastic (that is double layered) that is installed on the bottom of a resin tank (or Vat) in all resin 3D printers. This film creates a way for the UV light or laser light to cure the liquid resin...

#repair #install #printer #resin #fep
The FEP film is a layer of transparent thin plastic (that is double layered) that is installed on the bottom of a resin tank (or Vat) in all resin 3D printers. This film creates a way for the UV light or laser light to cure the liquid resin...
#repair #install #printer #resin #fep
Cool API Python Scripts

Cool API Python Scripts

By Tim

Date13 April 2022

Let us set our codes free into the world wide web and design codes which access real world data! This real-world data will represent the current reality of the world around us. Application Programming Interface requests is the method that a...

#programming #python #api
Let us set our codes free into the world wide web and design codes which access real world data! This real-world data will represent the current reality of the world around us. Application Programming Interface requests is the method that a...
#programming #python #api
Getting Started with Particle Photon

Getting Started with Particle Photon

By Sam

Date30 September 2016

When you first look at the Photon, it’s staggering that such a small device could possess the incredible functionality that it does, but not only does it bring an impress spec sheet to the table, but the true power is unlocked in the ...

#beginner #cloud #iot #particle #photon
When you first look at the Photon, it’s staggering that such a small device could possess the incredible functionality that it does, but not only does it bring an impress spec sheet to the table, but the true power is unlocked in the ...
#beginner #cloud #iot #particle #photon
What is the ESP32

What is the ESP32

By Aidan

Date02 September 2022

The ESP8266 is the Serial to Wi-Fi SOC gaining steam back in August of 2014, no doubt you've heard of it; if not used one yourself. Since then, hundreds of IoT devices were built on this originally-undocumented device. With those projects a...

#esp32 #esp8266 #espressif #wroom
The ESP8266 is the Serial to Wi-Fi SOC gaining steam back in August of 2014, no doubt you've heard of it; if not used one yourself. Since then, hundreds of IoT devices were built on this originally-undocumented device. With those projects a...
#esp32 #esp8266 #espressif #wroom
WS2812 / NeoPixel Addressable LEDs: Particle Quickstart Guide

WS2812 / NeoPixel Addressable LEDs: Particle Quickstart Guide

By Michael

Date08 February 2019

This tutorial is aimed at getting some instant gratification from your WS2812 LEDs (trade name: NeoPixels). I'll briefly cover a bare-bones setup for the Particle Photon. If you've never used any Particle hardware before, learn how to get ...

#led #neopixel #addressable #ws2812 #ws2812b #leds #neopixels
This tutorial is aimed at getting some instant gratification from your WS2812 LEDs (trade name: NeoPixels). I'll briefly cover a bare-bones setup for the Particle Photon. If you've never used any Particle hardware before, learn how to get ...
#led #neopixel #addressable #ws2812 #ws2812b #leds #neopixels
Tune your First Layer - Z Offsets

Tune your First Layer - Z Offsets

By Aidan

Date19 April 2022

Out of the box, a LulzBot 3D Printer comes tuned to perform exactly as you need it to. But over time we flash new firmwares, take our printers cross country, swap tool heads, perform cold pulls and a whole swathe of other things that could ...

#3d printing #first layer #z-offset
Out of the box, a LulzBot 3D Printer comes tuned to perform exactly as you need it to. But over time we flash new firmwares, take our printers cross country, swap tool heads, perform cold pulls and a whole swathe of other things that could ...
#3d printing #first layer #z-offset
Power Supplies for your Project

Power Supplies for your Project

By Aidan

Date28 November 2016

Ever had the issue where you have dozens of old phone chargers and appliance plug packs piled up in a rats nest of AC-to-DC mayhem? We tend to breeze right past these square, black power supplies, not knowing what's happening under the hood...

#ac dc #dc dc #plug pack #power supplies #wall wart
Ever had the issue where you have dozens of old phone chargers and appliance plug packs piled up in a rats nest of AC-to-DC mayhem? We tend to breeze right past these square, black power supplies, not knowing what's happening under the hood...
#ac dc #dc dc #plug pack #power supplies #wall wart
How to use Force Sensitive Resistors with a Raspberry Pi and a ADS1015 ADC

How to use Force Sensitive Resistors with a Raspberry Pi and a ADS1015 ADC

By Tim

Date17 February 2023

Force-sensitive resistors (FSR) are remarkable electrical components and are proper unsung heroes in the Makers World. Name me a better variable touch input device which has basically no moving parts, all whilst being available in such a t...

#resistor #pressure #touch #touch sensor
Force-sensitive resistors (FSR) are remarkable electrical components and are proper unsung heroes in the Makers World. Name me a better variable touch input device which has basically no moving parts, all whilst being available in such a t...
#resistor #pressure #touch #touch sensor
Import, From and As Keywords in Python

Import, From and As Keywords in Python

By Tim

Date19 April 2022

Greetings on your next step in your Python trip. This guide will focus on the | import |, | from | and | as | keywords. These keywords distinctly focus on ways to introduce new functionality to Python. For stoc...

#programming #keywords #as #from #import
Greetings on your next step in your Python trip. This guide will focus on the | import |, | from | and | as | keywords. These keywords distinctly focus on ways to introduce new functionality to Python. For stoc...
#programming #keywords #as #from #import
Read-Only Raspberry Pi - Never Corrupt your Micro-SD Card

Read-Only Raspberry Pi - Never Corrupt your Micro-SD Card

By Tim

Date16 February 2023

Here is a solution so you can turn your Raspberry Pi handheld computer on and off from the power plug (power cycle it) just like any other appliance in your home! And it can all be done through only one setting. With a normally set-up Rasp...

#shutdown #cycle #safe #write
Here is a solution so you can turn your Raspberry Pi handheld computer on and off from the power plug (power cycle it) just like any other appliance in your home! And it can all be done through only one setting. With a normally set-up Rasp...
#shutdown #cycle #safe #write
Weather Station with Arduino Tutorial

Weather Station with Arduino Tutorial

By Stephen

Date29 April 2022

This Weather Station with Arduino was designed for the South Australia Catholic Education STEM Weather Station Challenge. We were lucky enough to be asked to build one of the basic kits provided to schools across South Australia for entry i...

#arduino #stem #rtc #cesa #cesa stem weather station challenge #dht22 #weather station #weather station arduino
This Weather Station with Arduino was designed for the South Australia Catholic Education STEM Weather Station Challenge. We were lucky enough to be asked to build one of the basic kits provided to schools across South Australia for entry i...
#arduino #stem #rtc #cesa #cesa stem weather station challenge #dht22 #weather station #weather station arduino
Setting up your OctoPi Kit

Setting up your OctoPi Kit

By Aidan

Date22 November 2018

So you have just received your OctoPi kit and you are looking to get it up and running. All you need to do is grab out all the parts you received and around 20 minutes of time. To connect your OctoPi to the network you need to decide what ...

#octoprint #octopi kit
So you have just received your OctoPi kit and you are looking to get it up and running. All you need to do is grab out all the parts you received and around 20 minutes of time. To connect your OctoPi to the network you need to decide what ...
#octoprint #octopi kit
Getting set up with Node-RED on the Raspberry Pi

Getting set up with Node-RED on the Raspberry Pi

By Josh

Date22 April 2022

What is Node-RED? Node-RED is a tool originally created by IBM for flow-based programming, and has built-in support for the Raspberry Pi and it's GPIO capabilities. It runs on top of Node.js, and can be accessed with just a web browse...

#node #nodered #red
What is Node-RED? Node-RED is a tool originally created by IBM for flow-based programming, and has built-in support for the Raspberry Pi and it's GPIO capabilities. It runs on top of Node.js, and can be accessed with just a web browse...
#node #nodered #red
Getting Started with Servos | Examples with Raspberry Pi Pico

Getting Started with Servos | Examples with Raspberry Pi Pico

By Jacob

Date24 April 2023

In this guide, we'll learn what a Servo is, when we might use one, how to choose a Servo, and finally how to use one with a Raspberry Pi Pico. To follow along you'll need: A Positional Servo, such as the Feetech FS90 Micro Servo A Con...

#servo #raspberry pi pico #servos
In this guide, we'll learn what a Servo is, when we might use one, how to choose a Servo, and finally how to use one with a Raspberry Pi Pico. To follow along you'll need: A Positional Servo, such as the Feetech FS90 Micro Servo A Con...
#servo #raspberry pi pico #servos
Ultimaker Print Nozzles Overview and Installation

Ultimaker Print Nozzles Overview and Installation

By Tim

Date22 May 2020

In your foray into the 3D printing sphere, you will likely just run into moments when using a new extruder nozzle type would be beneficial. An often-overlooked detail, different nozzles give all different kinds of advantages and with the ri...

#3d printing #guide #first print #overview #ultimaker #set-up #nozzles #print core
In your foray into the 3D printing sphere, you will likely just run into moments when using a new extruder nozzle type would be beneficial. An often-overlooked detail, different nozzles give all different kinds of advantages and with the ri...
#3d printing #guide #first print #overview #ultimaker #set-up #nozzles #print core
How to Stress Test Temperature on Raspberry Pi (Stressberry)

How to Stress Test Temperature on Raspberry Pi (Stressberry)

By Graham

Date03 November 2022

First of all, why subject your Raspberry Pi to this level of stress? In the case of Raspberry Pi 4, the A72 CPU is so powerful that it can overheat if it doesn't have enough cooling. This results with the CPU being governed (slowed do...

#raspberry pi #temperature #heat #stress test #stressberry
First of all, why subject your Raspberry Pi to this level of stress? In the case of Raspberry Pi 4, the A72 CPU is so powerful that it can overheat if it doesn't have enough cooling. This results with the CPU being governed (slowed do...
#raspberry pi #temperature #heat #stress test #stressberry
Create a Smartphone App for Particle Without Coding

Create a Smartphone App for Particle Without Coding

By Sam

Date27 September 2016

By now you’re probably loving the platform that is Particle and all these crazy ideas of how to create the next big IoT thing (Internet of Things thing…hmm), but for many inventors, the stumbling block is integrating your creat...

#electron #iot #particle #photon #app #blynk
By now you’re probably loving the platform that is Particle and all these crazy ideas of how to create the next big IoT thing (Internet of Things thing…hmm), but for many inventors, the stumbling block is integrating your creat...
#electron #iot #particle #photon #app #blynk
Pycom Expansion Board 2.0 Overview

Pycom Expansion Board 2.0 Overview

By Chris

Date02 April 2018

It would be good to have some understanding of Pycom microcontroller boards before reading this article. We won’t go into what capabilities each microcontroller board has. If you’d like an introduction, try our Pycom WiPy Overvi...

#usb #ftdi #pycom #expansion board 2.0 #micro sd
It would be good to have some understanding of Pycom microcontroller boards before reading this article. We won’t go into what capabilities each microcontroller board has. If you’d like an introduction, try our Pycom WiPy Overvi...
#usb #ftdi #pycom #expansion board 2.0 #micro sd
PiicoDev Atmospheric Sensor BME280 - Micro:bit Guide

PiicoDev Atmospheric Sensor BME280 - Micro:bit Guide

By Michael

Date06 April 2022

Introduction This guide will help you read weather data (Temperature, Air Pressure and Humidity) from your PiicoDev Atmospheric Sensor and a Micro:bit. To follow along, it's best to have: A Micro:bit v2 (v1 does not...

#sensor #microbit #atmospheric #bme280 #piicodev
Introduction This guide will help you read weather data (Temperature, Air Pressure and Humidity) from your PiicoDev Atmospheric Sensor and a Micro:bit. To follow along, it's best to have: A Micro:bit v2 (v1 does not...
#sensor #microbit #atmospheric #bme280 #piicodev
Raspberry Pi Pico W | Overview, Features and Specs

Raspberry Pi Pico W | Overview, Features and Specs

By Michael

Date16 February 2023

IntroductionLet’s take a look at the Raspberry Pi Pico W - a WiFi-enabled development board from Raspberry Pi. This overview article will explore the Pico W features and specifications. As always, there are additional resources at th...

IntroductionLet’s take a look at the Raspberry Pi Pico W - a WiFi-enabled development board from Raspberry Pi. This overview article will explore the Pico W features and specifications. As always, there are additional resources at th...
Third Hand Webcam Mount for the LulzBot Taz 6

Third Hand Webcam Mount for the LulzBot Taz 6

By Aidan

Date20 April 2022

When making a webcam mount for your 3D Printer, there are physical limitations for where you can have the camera sitting safely throughout the whole print. A while back, we remixed a really nicely designed bed mount for the Raspi Camera so ...

#taz 6 #mount #third hand #webcam
When making a webcam mount for your 3D Printer, there are physical limitations for where you can have the camera sitting safely throughout the whole print. A while back, we remixed a really nicely designed bed mount for the Raspi Camera so ...
#taz 6 #mount #third hand #webcam
Getting Started with Arduino Using the Sparkfun RedBoard

Getting Started with Arduino Using the Sparkfun RedBoard

By Christian

Date06 May 2018

Welcome to the Sparkfun Inventors Kit (SIK) Ver 4.0 tutorial page. In this beginner’s tutorial, we will explore the basics of microcontroller programming and circuit electronics through a series of projects that are provided in the&nb...

#arduino #sparkfun #sparkfun inventors kit
Welcome to the Sparkfun Inventors Kit (SIK) Ver 4.0 tutorial page. In this beginner’s tutorial, we will explore the basics of microcontroller programming and circuit electronics through a series of projects that are provided in the&nb...
#arduino #sparkfun #sparkfun inventors kit
Oscilloscope Triggers: A quick what and how

Oscilloscope Triggers: A quick what and how

By Aidan

Date08 November 2018

So we have vertical graphing of voltage and horizontal sweep, but our signal is just going to go bananas on our screen if we don't sweep at the same point in the waveform. That's where triggers come in, allowing us multiple ways to fix ou...

#dso #oscilloscope #operation #triggers
So we have vertical graphing of voltage and horizontal sweep, but our signal is just going to go bananas on our screen if we don't sweep at the same point in the waveform. That's where triggers come in, allowing us multiple ways to fix ou...
#dso #oscilloscope #operation #triggers
How to Connect to your Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ Remotely Using SSH

How to Connect to your Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ Remotely Using SSH

By Stephen

Date25 January 2019

Sometimes a good Raspberry Pi project needs to be in a place that just hard to reach. The Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ has a small form factor and is well suited for being tucked away inside a box, ceiling, or wherever your project demands. It...

#raspberry pi #ssh #remote #noobs #raspberry pi 3a #rpi #rpi3a
Sometimes a good Raspberry Pi project needs to be in a place that just hard to reach. The Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ has a small form factor and is well suited for being tucked away inside a box, ceiling, or wherever your project demands. It...
#raspberry pi #ssh #remote #noobs #raspberry pi 3a #rpi #rpi3a
Infinity Mirror Kit V2 - Assembly and Tutorials

Infinity Mirror Kit V2 - Assembly and Tutorials

By Stephen

Date13 April 2022

The Infinity Mirror Kit V2 is a desktop display that creates a dazzling optical illusion - a tunnel of light that tears through space! The Infinity Mirror Kit V2 entered production in October 2018, and now ships with an Adaf...

#arduino #kit #infinity mirror kit #assembly #infinity #infinity mirror #infinity mirror kit v2 #instructions #mirror #trinket
The Infinity Mirror Kit V2 is a desktop display that creates a dazzling optical illusion - a tunnel of light that tears through space! The Infinity Mirror Kit V2 entered production in October 2018, and now ships with an Adaf...
#arduino #kit #infinity mirror kit #assembly #infinity #infinity mirror #infinity mirror kit v2 #instructions #mirror #trinket
Getting Started with MQTT on Raspberry Pi Pico W - Connect to the Internet of Things!

Getting Started with MQTT on Raspberry Pi Pico W - Connect to the Internet of Things!

By Jacob

Date12 April 2024

IntroductionIn this guide, we'll get a Raspberry Pi Pico W to send and receive data to the cloud using the MQTT protocol. To follow along, all you'll need is: A Raspberry Pi Pico W Understand how to connect the Pico W to WiFi Underst...

#wifi #mqtt #raspberry pi pico w
IntroductionIn this guide, we'll get a Raspberry Pi Pico W to send and receive data to the cloud using the MQTT protocol. To follow along, all you'll need is: A Raspberry Pi Pico W Understand how to connect the Pico W to WiFi Underst...
#wifi #mqtt #raspberry pi pico w
PWM Expanders for Particle

PWM Expanders for Particle

By Sam

Date14 April 2022

Welcome, have you had a good day? Fantastic, unless of course, you haven’t had a good day so far, in which case don’t worry, it’s about to get better! Today we’re going to be learning about adding PWM channels to...

#pwm #electron #particle #photon #led #expander
Welcome, have you had a good day? Fantastic, unless of course, you haven’t had a good day so far, in which case don’t worry, it’s about to get better! Today we’re going to be learning about adding PWM channels to...
#pwm #electron #particle #photon #led #expander
E-Textiles / Wearables Compared: LilyPad vs GEMMA vs Microbit

E-Textiles / Wearables Compared: LilyPad vs GEMMA vs Microbit

By Stephen

Date04 June 2019

Every good E-Textiles or Wearables project needs to start somewhere, and the natural starting point for any project is choosing the right microcontroller. There are many good choices out there, and we will compare a few of the best and brig...

#comparison #microbit #compared #e textiles #e-textiles #fabrics #gemma #lilypad #sewable #wearables
Every good E-Textiles or Wearables project needs to start somewhere, and the natural starting point for any project is choosing the right microcontroller. There are many good choices out there, and we will compare a few of the best and brig...
#comparison #microbit #compared #e textiles #e-textiles #fabrics #gemma #lilypad #sewable #wearables
Choosing Your Next LiPo Battery

Choosing Your Next LiPo Battery

By Sam

Date26 July 2017

As technology gets smaller and more powerful, wearables and portable devices are becoming more common in our everyday lives. Makers are looking to make projects portable and with that comes the need for high capacity batteries that are reli...

#battery #lipo #mah #pack #rechargeable
As technology gets smaller and more powerful, wearables and portable devices are becoming more common in our everyday lives. Makers are looking to make projects portable and with that comes the need for high capacity batteries that are reli...
#battery #lipo #mah #pack #rechargeable
PiicoDev Ecosystem Compatibility

PiicoDev Ecosystem Compatibility

By Tim

Date07 March 2023

PiicoDev is the open-source and best-documented platform specifically designed with rapid prototyping and maker education in mind. As fellow community educators, we have infused PiicoDev with ideas to ensure that every home project, school...

#adafruit #compatibility #piicodev #seeed camera #stemma #stemmaqt #qwiic #dfrobot #gravity
PiicoDev is the open-source and best-documented platform specifically designed with rapid prototyping and maker education in mind. As fellow community educators, we have infused PiicoDev with ideas to ensure that every home project, school...
#adafruit #compatibility #piicodev #seeed camera #stemma #stemmaqt #qwiic #dfrobot #gravity
Counting with Hexadecimal, Binary, and Decimal

Counting with Hexadecimal, Binary, and Decimal

By Sam

Date29 November 2017

Welcome to Counting with Computer 101. Have you ever looked at a colour on a computer and seen something like this #28FE9A? Or perhaps the T-shirt stating ‘There are 10 types of people in this world, those who understand binary, and t...

#binary #conversion #counting #decimal #hex #hexadecimal
Welcome to Counting with Computer 101. Have you ever looked at a colour on a computer and seen something like this #28FE9A? Or perhaps the T-shirt stating ‘There are 10 types of people in this world, those who understand binary, and t...
#binary #conversion #counting #decimal #hex #hexadecimal
PiicoDev Atmospheric Sensor BME280 - Raspberry Pi Guide

PiicoDev Atmospheric Sensor BME280 - Raspberry Pi Guide

By Michael

Date06 April 2022

Introduction This guide will help you read weather data from your PiicoDev® Atmospheric Sensor and a Raspberry Pi single-board computer To follow along, it's best to have: A Raspberry Pi (model 3, 4, Zero ...

#temperature #weather #humidity #atmospheric #bme280 #piicodev #pressure
Introduction This guide will help you read weather data from your PiicoDev® Atmospheric Sensor and a Raspberry Pi single-board computer To follow along, it's best to have: A Raspberry Pi (model 3, 4, Zero ...
#temperature #weather #humidity #atmospheric #bme280 #piicodev #pressure
PiicoDev Atmospheric Sensor BME280 - Raspberry Pi Pico Guide

PiicoDev Atmospheric Sensor BME280 - Raspberry Pi Pico Guide

By Michael

Date06 April 2022

Introduction This guide will help you read atmospheric data from your PiicoDev® Atmospheric Sensor and a Raspberry Pi Pico To follow along, it's best to have: A Raspberry Pi Pico with pins soldered (pointing do...

#raspberry pi #sensor #pico #atmospheric #bme280 #piicodev #atmosphere
Introduction This guide will help you read atmospheric data from your PiicoDev® Atmospheric Sensor and a Raspberry Pi Pico To follow along, it's best to have: A Raspberry Pi Pico with pins soldered (pointing do...
#raspberry pi #sensor #pico #atmospheric #bme280 #piicodev #atmosphere
Python Workshop for Beginners

Python Workshop for Beginners

By Tim

Date22 January 2024

Welcome to the Python Workshop, where you will learn everything you need to hit the ground running with the worlds most popular programming language Python. My name is Tim and am a passionate maker and cherish free exchange of knowledge. I ...

#python #workshop
Welcome to the Python Workshop, where you will learn everything you need to hit the ground running with the worlds most popular programming language Python. My name is Tim and am a passionate maker and cherish free exchange of knowledge. I ...
#python #workshop
Never Have Filament Grinding Again - Ultimaker

Never Have Filament Grinding Again - Ultimaker

By Tim

Date26 May 2021

Filament grinding is very unlikely to occur if your running an Ultimaker S5 3D Printer with Ultimaker materials or 3rd party supported materials. Filament grinding occurs when the knurled feeder gear slips against the filament instead of sm...

#3d printing #filament #grinding #ultimaker #troubleshooting
Filament grinding is very unlikely to occur if your running an Ultimaker S5 3D Printer with Ultimaker materials or 3rd party supported materials. Filament grinding occurs when the knurled feeder gear slips against the filament instead of sm...
#3d printing #filament #grinding #ultimaker #troubleshooting
Getting Hands-on with Sensors

Getting Hands-on with Sensors

By Sam

Date15 November 2017

What good is a robot if it can’t interact with the environment around it? Sensors are the backbone of almost every electronics project as they allow your program to make decisions based on external stimuli. We’ve got sensors for...

#camera #sensor #temperature #ultrasonic #moisture #rtc
What good is a robot if it can’t interact with the environment around it? Sensors are the backbone of almost every electronics project as they allow your program to make decisions based on external stimuli. We’ve got sensors for...
#camera #sensor #temperature #ultrasonic #moisture #rtc
LCD Screens and the Arduino Uno

LCD Screens and the Arduino Uno

By Aidan

Date29 April 2022

Display devices are used to visually display the information we are working with. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screens are one of many display devices that makers use. We have libraries to control specific LCD functions which make it ridicu...

#arduino #beginner #lcd
Display devices are used to visually display the information we are working with. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screens are one of many display devices that makers use. We have libraries to control specific LCD functions which make it ridicu...
#arduino #beginner #lcd
Wood Lacquer and Vanish on 3D Prints

Wood Lacquer and Vanish on 3D Prints

By Tim

Date03 February 2021

This is the process I go through to make Polymaker Polywood look like actual wood (or at least I had a good go at it)! It will assume you already have a 3D printed components made from Polymaker Polywood Filament. This is a PLA (p...

#printing #3d #create #post #processing #wood
This is the process I go through to make Polymaker Polywood look like actual wood (or at least I had a good go at it)! It will assume you already have a 3D printed components made from Polymaker Polywood Filament. This is a PLA (p...
#printing #3d #create #post #processing #wood
Solarbotics Paris Flyer CarouSol Kit Speed Build

Solarbotics Paris Flyer CarouSol Kit Speed Build

By Stephen

Date24 May 2019

We had a lot of fun making this speed build video for the Paris Flyer CarouSol Kit by Solarbotics. If you aren't already familiar, Solarbotics makes a great line of DIY electronics kits made from laser cut materials. They range from quite s...

#kit #project #laser cut #assembly #carousol #diy #paris #paris flyer #paris flyer carousol kit #solarbotics
We had a lot of fun making this speed build video for the Paris Flyer CarouSol Kit by Solarbotics. If you aren't already familiar, Solarbotics makes a great line of DIY electronics kits made from laser cut materials. They range from quite s...
#kit #project #laser cut #assembly #carousol #diy #paris #paris flyer #paris flyer carousol kit #solarbotics
Ultimaker 3D Printer Material Compatibility

Ultimaker 3D Printer Material Compatibility

By Tim

Date14 April 2022

In this world not all machines are made equal and this is especially true in the sphere of 3D printing. One of the best ways to compare 3D printers is by the magnitude of materials it is capable of producing high-quality components from. Yo...

#3d printing #guide #filaments #materials #ultimaker #compatibility
In this world not all machines are made equal and this is especially true in the sphere of 3D printing. One of the best ways to compare 3D printers is by the magnitude of materials it is capable of producing high-quality components from. Yo...
#3d printing #guide #filaments #materials #ultimaker #compatibility
I SPI with Raspberry Pi

I SPI with Raspberry Pi

By Sam

Date22 April 2022

I SPI with my Raspberry Pi, something beginning with…S! Serial-Peripheral-Interface (SPI)! Welcome to our Raspberry Pi SPI communication tutorial. Today we’re going to look at how to use the SPI bus on our Raspberry Pi ...

#beginner #raspberry pi #gpio #spi
I SPI with my Raspberry Pi, something beginning with…S! Serial-Peripheral-Interface (SPI)! Welcome to our Raspberry Pi SPI communication tutorial. Today we’re going to look at how to use the SPI bus on our Raspberry Pi ...
#beginner #raspberry pi #gpio #spi
Controlling a Solenoid with Raspberry Pi and a Relay

Controlling a Solenoid with Raspberry Pi and a Relay

By Tim

Date16 February 2023

Here is how to control a 12 Volt Solenoid with a Raspberry Pi using a 5 Volt Relay. Solenoids are an immensely useful way to turn electrical energy into a linear motion. Solenoids come in a variety of different specifications with 5 Volt an...

#solenoid #relay
Here is how to control a 12 Volt Solenoid with a Raspberry Pi using a 5 Volt Relay. Solenoids are an immensely useful way to turn electrical energy into a linear motion. Solenoids come in a variety of different specifications with 5 Volt an...
#solenoid #relay
Ubuntu on Raspberry Pi 4

Ubuntu on Raspberry Pi 4

By Owen Hamill

Date22 April 2022

Ubuntu 19.10 was recently released on 17 October 2019 and is powered by the all-new GNOME 3.34 and version 5.3 of the Linux kernel. This is for the benefit of users who do not know about Ubuntu! If you already know what is Ubuntu and its...

#raspberry pi #debian #os #pi 4 #ubuntu
Ubuntu 19.10 was recently released on 17 October 2019 and is powered by the all-new GNOME 3.34 and version 5.3 of the Linux kernel. This is for the benefit of users who do not know about Ubuntu! If you already know what is Ubuntu and its...
#raspberry pi #debian #os #pi 4 #ubuntu
Windows 10 IoT on Raspberry Pi 3

Windows 10 IoT on Raspberry Pi 3

By Sam

Date22 April 2022

Today we’re going to look at installing the Windows 10 IoT (Internet of Things) core onto a Raspberry Pi 3. Traditionally Windows has been the resident overlord of desktop devices, however in recent years we’ve seen it t...

#beginner #raspberry pi #windows
Today we’re going to look at installing the Windows 10 IoT (Internet of Things) core onto a Raspberry Pi 3. Traditionally Windows has been the resident overlord of desktop devices, however in recent years we’ve seen it t...
#beginner #raspberry pi #windows
3D Printable Charging Docks For 8BitDo Controllers

3D Printable Charging Docks For 8BitDo Controllers

By Tim

Date16 February 2023

No gamer cave is complete without a retro gaming console and 8Bitdo Controllers are the best retro-gaming controllers you can buy. These controllers are simply that good. But there is nothing worse than rushing downstairs eager to play...

#8bitdo #controller #pro #3d #print #charge #dock #pro 2
No gamer cave is complete without a retro gaming console and 8Bitdo Controllers are the best retro-gaming controllers you can buy. These controllers are simply that good. But there is nothing worse than rushing downstairs eager to play...
#8bitdo #controller #pro #3d #print #charge #dock #pro 2

"Hello World" with Raspberry Pi 3

By Sam

Date22 April 2022

Today we’re going to take a look at how to get started and setup that fancy Raspberry Pi you’ve just bought. If you’re still not sure exactly how the Raspberry Pi works, or what it can do, check out ‘What is a Ra...

#beginner #raspberry pi
Today we’re going to take a look at how to get started and setup that fancy Raspberry Pi you’ve just bought. If you’re still not sure exactly how the Raspberry Pi works, or what it can do, check out ‘What is a Ra...
#beginner #raspberry pi
3D Printed Case For Raspberry Pi Pico and PiicoDev Boards

3D Printed Case For Raspberry Pi Pico and PiicoDev Boards

By Tim

Date16 February 2023

Let me introduce a new 3D printable case for the Raspberry Pi Pico and the PiicoDev ecosystem. There are variants of the case, one which allows you to wall-mount the system and another variation that makes it possible to charge the dev...

#case #enclosure #developer #pico #piicodev #raspberry pi pico
Let me introduce a new 3D printable case for the Raspberry Pi Pico and the PiicoDev ecosystem. There are variants of the case, one which allows you to wall-mount the system and another variation that makes it possible to charge the dev...
#case #enclosure #developer #pico #piicodev #raspberry pi pico
Python Rundown and Main Windows

Python Rundown and Main Windows

By Tim

Date08 September 2020

This guide will be a rundown on Python, the open-source programming language built by the hugely intelligent Guido van Rossum. This guide will also contain external links to Python resources and download links. Programming is...

#python #overview #download
This guide will be a rundown on Python, the open-source programming language built by the hugely intelligent Guido van Rossum. This guide will also contain external links to Python resources and download links. Programming is...
#python #overview #download
3D Printing for the Circuit Playground

3D Printing for the Circuit Playground

By Stephen

Date11 July 2018

You’ve made yourself a great project for your Circuit Playground Express, now all you need is a box to put it in. How do you keep your Circuit Playground safe in a housing while still being able to press the buttons and use the sensor...

#3d printing #adafruit #circuit playground express #3d #box #fusion360 #housing
You’ve made yourself a great project for your Circuit Playground Express, now all you need is a box to put it in. How do you keep your Circuit Playground safe in a housing while still being able to press the buttons and use the sensor...
#3d printing #adafruit #circuit playground express #3d #box #fusion360 #housing
Using Virtual Environments in Thonny on a Raspberry Pi

Using Virtual Environments in Thonny on a Raspberry Pi

By Jaryd

Date07 December 2023

This is a quick crash course on how to set up, use, and change virtual environments in Thonny on a Raspberry Pi. In late 2023 Bookworm OS for the Raspberry Pi rolled out and this new OS restricted the ability to install externally managed...

This is a quick crash course on how to set up, use, and change virtual environments in Thonny on a Raspberry Pi. In late 2023 Bookworm OS for the Raspberry Pi rolled out and this new OS restricted the ability to install externally managed...
How to 3D Print Your Own Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ Case

How to 3D Print Your Own Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ Case

By Aidan

Date12 April 2022

So you've got your Raspberry Pi 3 Model A and need a case to house it in. In this short guide we're going to step through the considerations you should take when designing your own case, as well as provide you with all the files you need t...

#case #3d print #raspberry pi 3 model a plus
So you've got your Raspberry Pi 3 Model A and need a case to house it in. In this short guide we're going to step through the considerations you should take when designing your own case, as well as provide you with all the files you need t...
#case #3d print #raspberry pi 3 model a plus
Digital to Analogue Conversion with Raspberry Pi

Digital to Analogue Conversion with Raspberry Pi

By Sam

Date22 April 2022

Raspberry Pi right? It’s amazing! Raspberry Pi has taken the world by storm and changed the way that people think about computing. The Raspberry Pi 3 builds on this with some amazing new features, however one feature that is still ab...

#beginner #raspberry pi #gpio #analogue #dac #digital #pwm
Raspberry Pi right? It’s amazing! Raspberry Pi has taken the world by storm and changed the way that people think about computing. The Raspberry Pi 3 builds on this with some amazing new features, however one feature that is still ab...
#beginner #raspberry pi #gpio #analogue #dac #digital #pwm
Controlling Standard Servos with Raspberry Pi

Controlling Standard Servos with Raspberry Pi

By Tim

Date16 February 2023

This guide will teach you how to control any small and big servos with a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (worth noting any Raspberry Pi Board with GPIO pins can be able to be used in this scenario. Servos are an immensely useful way to turn ele...

#servo #servos
This guide will teach you how to control any small and big servos with a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (worth noting any Raspberry Pi Board with GPIO pins can be able to be used in this scenario. Servos are an immensely useful way to turn ele...
#servo #servos
Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ Performance vs Raspberry Pi 3 Model B

Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ Performance vs Raspberry Pi 3 Model B

By Josh

Date17 April 2018

The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ (I’ll be calling it the Pi 3+ for short) is an update to the existing Raspberry Pi 3 Model B and was released on Wednesday 14th March 2018. It has some very interesting changes: The Broadcom BCM2837 has ...

#raspberry pi #benchmark
The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ (I’ll be calling it the Pi 3+ for short) is an update to the existing Raspberry Pi 3 Model B and was released on Wednesday 14th March 2018. It has some very interesting changes: The Broadcom BCM2837 has ...
#raspberry pi #benchmark
Unconstrained 3D Printing with LulzBot's Dual Extruder v3

Unconstrained 3D Printing with LulzBot's Dual Extruder v3

By Aidan

Date13 February 2018

Dual Extruding with FDM 3D Printers is typically reserved for the most expert-level makers. By adding the ability to print with 2 materials, you open yourself up to a spread of conditions that simply didn't exist with a single extruder setu...

#3d printing #dual extruder #soluble filament
Dual Extruding with FDM 3D Printers is typically reserved for the most expert-level makers. By adding the ability to print with 2 materials, you open yourself up to a spread of conditions that simply didn't exist with a single extruder setu...
#3d printing #dual extruder #soluble filament
Introduction to Bluetooth

Introduction to Bluetooth

By Sam

Date23 July 2017

Nowadays, everything is going wireless. Phones, computers, game controllers, consoles, everything! Wireless technology has allowed us to use electronic devices with an untethered freedom which just isn’t possible with clunky cables ...

#connection #bluetooth #wireless
Nowadays, everything is going wireless. Phones, computers, game controllers, consoles, everything! Wireless technology has allowed us to use electronic devices with an untethered freedom which just isn’t possible with clunky cables ...
#connection #bluetooth #wireless
Getting started with your Onion Omega2/2+

Getting started with your Onion Omega2/2+

By Dave

Date15 December 2017

In this tutorial we will learn how to set up the Onion Omega2/Omega2+ for the first time. You will require the following: Onion Omega2 or Omega2+ An Onion Omega2 Dock, such as: An Onion Omega2 dock, eg. Power Dock or Bre...

#setup #omega #omega2 #onion
In this tutorial we will learn how to set up the Onion Omega2/Omega2+ for the first time. You will require the following: Onion Omega2 or Omega2+ An Onion Omega2 Dock, such as: An Onion Omega2 dock, eg. Power Dock or Bre...
#setup #omega #omega2 #onion
Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ Comparison

Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ Comparison

By Clinton

Date25 November 2018

There is a new Raspberry Pi! The long-awaited upgrade to the Rasberry Pi 1 Model A+ (Rpi1 A+). In this article, we are going to look at how much improvement the new Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ (Rpi3 A+) is over the  Rpi1 A+ as well as how ...

#raspberry pi #raspberry pi 3a #3a plus #model a
There is a new Raspberry Pi! The long-awaited upgrade to the Rasberry Pi 1 Model A+ (Rpi1 A+). In this article, we are going to look at how much improvement the new Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ (Rpi3 A+) is over the  Rpi1 A+ as well as how ...
#raspberry pi #raspberry pi 3a #3a plus #model a
All the Built-in Functions of Python

All the Built-in Functions of Python

By Tim

Date14 August 2020

In the attempt to give the most comprehensive and truly easy to understand reference pages for the programming language of Python it is only natural to talk about built-in functions. A function in Python is a block of code which only runs w...

#programming #python #built-in #default #functions
In the attempt to give the most comprehensive and truly easy to understand reference pages for the programming language of Python it is only natural to talk about built-in functions. A function in Python is a block of code which only runs w...
#programming #python #built-in #default #functions
3D Printable VESA Mount for Argon One Case And M.2 Case

3D Printable VESA Mount for Argon One Case And M.2 Case

By Tim

Date12 April 2022

[Update 18-02-2021 - Made a Vesa Mount for the Argon One M.2 Case as well so nobody missed out] A quicky article for those who have their Raspberry Pi 4 Model B all tucked in snug by the very stylish Argon One Case but wish they could...

#case #mount #3d #print #argon #one #vesa #wall
[Update 18-02-2021 - Made a Vesa Mount for the Argon One M.2 Case as well so nobody missed out] A quicky article for those who have their Raspberry Pi 4 Model B all tucked in snug by the very stylish Argon One Case but wish they could...
#case #mount #3d #print #argon #one #vesa #wall
Making Boxes in Fusion 360 for Laser Cutting

Making Boxes in Fusion 360 for Laser Cutting

By Stephen

Date14 May 2019

When making a box with a laser cutter, its entirely possible to make your design as a single flat drawing through careful planning and measurement – but who wants to do that!? This is a guide to making a box quickly and easily using F...

#box #laser cutting #fusion 360 #laser cut #parameters
When making a box with a laser cutter, its entirely possible to make your design as a single flat drawing through careful planning and measurement – but who wants to do that!? This is a guide to making a box quickly and easily using F...
#box #laser cutting #fusion 360 #laser cut #parameters
MOVE Mini Assembly Guide

MOVE Mini Assembly Guide

By Stephen

Date13 May 2019

The :MOVE MINI allows you to turn your micro:bit into a simple robot! In this guide, we will give you some tips and tricks for assembling the :MOVE mini. This is a DIY assembly item and takes 30-60 minutes to fully assemble. There is a grea...

#mini #microbit #bot #microbit robot #move #move mini #robot #servo lite
The :MOVE MINI allows you to turn your micro:bit into a simple robot! In this guide, we will give you some tips and tricks for assembling the :MOVE mini. This is a DIY assembly item and takes 30-60 minutes to fully assemble. There is a grea...
#mini #microbit #bot #microbit robot #move #move mini #robot #servo lite
Cameras Compared for Raspberry Pi

Cameras Compared for Raspberry Pi

By Tim

Date13 April 2022

There are so many types of cameras modules and lenses that are plug-and-play for Raspberry Pi Single Board Computers and that number is steadily increasing. From day to night, you can keep track, photograph, and record your surrou...

#camera #modules #high #lens #quality
There are so many types of cameras modules and lenses that are plug-and-play for Raspberry Pi Single Board Computers and that number is steadily increasing. From day to night, you can keep track, photograph, and record your surrou...
#camera #modules #high #lens #quality
An Introduction to Makeblock

An Introduction to Makeblock

By Patrick

Date06 March 2018

Makeblock is a company with education at the forefront of its priorities. They introduce mechanical design, and software development to robotics in a way analogous to Lego, that is to say, they aim to educate the student by encouraging crea...

#beginner #guide #introduction #makeblock #robotics
Makeblock is a company with education at the forefront of its priorities. They introduce mechanical design, and software development to robotics in a way analogous to Lego, that is to say, they aim to educate the student by encouraging crea...
#beginner #guide #introduction #makeblock #robotics
Cura: 3D printing software for your Lulzbot Printer

Cura: 3D printing software for your Lulzbot Printer

By Aidan

Date22 April 2022

Once you setup your printer and finish printing your first rocktopus, you will inevitably want to move onto more ambitious prints right away. It’s understandable, all the possibilities all at once, I get it. We are going to step you ...

#beginner #tutorial #lulzbot #cura #guide
Once you setup your printer and finish printing your first rocktopus, you will inevitably want to move onto more ambitious prints right away. It’s understandable, all the possibilities all at once, I get it. We are going to step you ...
#beginner #tutorial #lulzbot #cura #guide
Dual Monitors with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B or Raspberry Pi 400

Dual Monitors with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B or Raspberry Pi 400

By Tim

Date16 February 2023

Being productive and efficient on a computer has become synonymous with dual-screens. Being able to run two application and have both take up a whole screen or run four text documents each taking up an A4 sized half screen really improves e...

#pi #raspberry #model #4 #b #dual #monitors
Being productive and efficient on a computer has become synonymous with dual-screens. Being able to run two application and have both take up a whole screen or run four text documents each taking up an A4 sized half screen really improves e...
#pi #raspberry #model #4 #b #dual #monitors
Soldering 101

Soldering 101

By Sam

Date14 November 2016

Imagine being a builder without a hammer, or a car without a brake, this is kind of useful, but nowhere near as useful as it could be. This is like being a maker/DIY’er/enthusiast without being able to solder. Sure you can breadboard ...

#prototyping #iron #soldering
Imagine being a builder without a hammer, or a car without a brake, this is kind of useful, but nowhere near as useful as it could be. This is like being a maker/DIY’er/enthusiast without being able to solder. Sure you can breadboard ...
#prototyping #iron #soldering
Our Lulzbot Taz 6 Review

Our Lulzbot Taz 6 Review

By Aidan

Date22 November 2018

Lulzbot is constantly building upon their printer's design, incorporating the best modifications and add-ons from the community into their newer models.  In May 2016, their newest addition to the TAZ line of printers, the TAZ 6 wa...

#lulzbot #3d printers #taz 6
Lulzbot is constantly building upon their printer's design, incorporating the best modifications and add-ons from the community into their newer models.  In May 2016, their newest addition to the TAZ line of printers, the TAZ 6 wa...
#lulzbot #3d printers #taz 6
DIY Solder Stencils with a Laser-Cutter

DIY Solder Stencils with a Laser-Cutter

By Michael

Date17 September 2020

When it comes to assembling a prototype Printed Circuit Board (PCB), there are a couple of options for applying solder-paste: Paste each individual pad by hand with a syringe, or; Use a stencil to paste all pads in one pass. The firs...

#pcb #laser #diy #solder #paste #stencil
When it comes to assembling a prototype Printed Circuit Board (PCB), there are a couple of options for applying solder-paste: Paste each individual pad by hand with a syringe, or; Use a stencil to paste all pads in one pass. The firs...
#pcb #laser #diy #solder #paste #stencil
RaspController - Use Your Phone to Control Your Raspberry Pi

RaspController - Use Your Phone to Control Your Raspberry Pi

By Tim

Date29 May 2022

There are many different ways to use your mobile phone to remotely control and manage any Raspberry Pi and one of the best options out there to date is the phone application RaspController (you can also find it for free in the Google P...

#raspberry pi #ssh #control #mobile #phone #rasp
There are many different ways to use your mobile phone to remotely control and manage any Raspberry Pi and one of the best options out there to date is the phone application RaspController (you can also find it for free in the Google P...
#raspberry pi #ssh #control #mobile #phone #rasp
Safe Shut Down Button With Argon ONE Case For Raspberry Pi

Safe Shut Down Button With Argon ONE Case For Raspberry Pi

By Tim

Date16 February 2023

All Argon ONE Cases for the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B have formidable feature sets, with my personal favourite feature being a safe On and Off button. Once the Pi has been installed to the case you can obtain full On and Off functionality...

#case #argon #one #button #shutdown
All Argon ONE Cases for the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B have formidable feature sets, with my personal favourite feature being a safe On and Off button. Once the Pi has been installed to the case you can obtain full On and Off functionality...
#case #argon #one #button #shutdown
What is a Kano Computer?

What is a Kano Computer?

By Aidan

Date05 February 2017

How many young people are able to assemble a computer, from scratch? Sure, adults can do it. There are even IT professionals and avid PC enthusiasts that take it to the next level; customizing everything down to the color of the Power LED a...

#raspberry pi #kit #coding #computer #kano
How many young people are able to assemble a computer, from scratch? Sure, adults can do it. There are even IT professionals and avid PC enthusiasts that take it to the next level; customizing everything down to the color of the Power LED a...
#raspberry pi #kit #coding #computer #kano
Disable Features to Save Energy Using Raspberry Pi

Disable Features to Save Energy Using Raspberry Pi

By Tim

Date23 January 2023

Raspberry Pi Boards are a great gateway for learning about how to get to grips with computers, at a price that makes it hugely accessible and a size that fits right in your hand. Raspberry Pi boards are chock a block full of features a...

#pi #raspberry #battery #features #improve #disable #energy #life #lower
Raspberry Pi Boards are a great gateway for learning about how to get to grips with computers, at a price that makes it hugely accessible and a size that fits right in your hand. Raspberry Pi boards are chock a block full of features a...
#pi #raspberry #battery #features #improve #disable #energy #life #lower
Rigol's PC software: Ultra-Sigma and beyond

Rigol's PC software: Ultra-Sigma and beyond

By Aidan

Date27 November 2020

The ability to connect your test equipment to a local PC is invaluable. It allows monitoring and the use of your equipment via a PC interface. That includes coveted mouse/keyboard control! This control centre capability is essential when yo...

#rigol #connection #pc #usb
The ability to connect your test equipment to a local PC is invaluable. It allows monitoring and the use of your equipment via a PC interface. That includes coveted mouse/keyboard control! This control centre capability is essential when yo...
#rigol #connection #pc #usb
Ultimaker Dual-Extrusion 3D Printing Guide

Ultimaker Dual-Extrusion 3D Printing Guide

By Tim

Date26 May 2021

The realm of 3D printers is currently the forefront of new technology. The capabilities of these machines are under relentless progression determined hugely by the technologies available and needs from the community. Reliability, accuracy a...

#3d printing #filaments #ultimaker #dual-extrusion
The realm of 3D printers is currently the forefront of new technology. The capabilities of these machines are under relentless progression determined hugely by the technologies available and needs from the community. Reliability, accuracy a...
#3d printing #filaments #ultimaker #dual-extrusion
Which Raspberry Pi Case is Best For You?

Which Raspberry Pi Case is Best For You?

By Sam

Date06 February 2017

What’s even better than the world’s most popular microcomputer sitting on your desk? When it’s sitting there in a case which protects it, makes it easier to use, and gives your desk some style. If you buy a Raspberry Pi i...

#pi #raspberry #case #enclosure
What’s even better than the world’s most popular microcomputer sitting on your desk? When it’s sitting there in a case which protects it, makes it easier to use, and gives your desk some style. If you buy a Raspberry Pi i...
#pi #raspberry #case #enclosure
PLA 3D Printing Tips

PLA 3D Printing Tips

By Aidan

Date22 November 2018

PLA is Poly-Lactic Acid filament, and it's usually the go-to choice for people looking to print larger models or for longer periods of time. The important properties of the material dictate the reasons for using it; it doesn't warp at all a...

#filament #grinding #jamming #pla #printing
PLA is Poly-Lactic Acid filament, and it's usually the go-to choice for people looking to print larger models or for longer periods of time. The important properties of the material dictate the reasons for using it; it doesn't warp at all a...
#filament #grinding #jamming #pla #printing
Media Centre with Kodi and LibreELEC - Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

Media Centre with Kodi and LibreELEC - Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

By Tim

Date26 May 2021

You ever wanted an Ad-Free and Bloatware Free Media Streaming Device that can run 4K movies with clean audio that transforms any Screen into a Smart TV. Sounds almost too good to be true but Raspberry Pi, Kodi and LibreELEC OS have swooped ...

#kodi #pi #raspberry #centre #libreelec #media
You ever wanted an Ad-Free and Bloatware Free Media Streaming Device that can run 4K movies with clean audio that transforms any Screen into a Smart TV. Sounds almost too good to be true but Raspberry Pi, Kodi and LibreELEC OS have swooped ...
#kodi #pi #raspberry #centre #libreelec #media
PiicoDev OLED Module SSD1306 - Micro:bit Guide

PiicoDev OLED Module SSD1306 - Micro:bit Guide

By Michael

Date14 June 2022

Let's get started with the PiicoDev® OLED Module SSD1306. In this guide, we'll connect the PiicoDev OLED to our Raspberry Pi Pico and get it working with some example code to display text, shapes, and animations. To f...

Let's get started with the PiicoDev® OLED Module SSD1306. In this guide, we'll connect the PiicoDev OLED to our Raspberry Pi Pico and get it working with some example code to display text, shapes, and animations. To f...
How 3D Printing Works

How 3D Printing Works

By Aidan

Date22 November 2018

3D Printing is one of the ways we can turn virtual 3-dimensional models into real world objects. It is an Additive manufacturing (AM) process, building models layer by layer. AM is the opposite of subtractive manufacturing which takes a blo...

#3d printing #fdm #filament #lulzbot
3D Printing is one of the ways we can turn virtual 3-dimensional models into real world objects. It is an Additive manufacturing (AM) process, building models layer by layer. AM is the opposite of subtractive manufacturing which takes a blo...
#3d printing #fdm #filament #lulzbot
Swell Python Scripts with the Turtle Library

Swell Python Scripts with the Turtle Library

By Tim

Date19 April 2022

Time to flex some of the coding muscles we have gained. Using the knowledge we have with Python, this guide will go through the creation of interesting and dynamic graphic animations. The first codes in this tutorial are generators for geo...

#library #programming #coding #python #scripts #turtle
Time to flex some of the coding muscles we have gained. Using the knowledge we have with Python, this guide will go through the creation of interesting and dynamic graphic animations. The first codes in this tutorial are generators for geo...
#library #programming #coding #python #scripts #turtle
Flask Web App Framework with Python

Flask Web App Framework with Python

By Tim

Date13 April 2022

There has been uncovered a new worthwhile step on the Python Journey thanks to the help of my co-worker and forum superstar Owen. That step is the Flask Web App Framework for Python. This framework is going to allow you to do thin...

#app #python #workshop #flask #framework #web #webpage
There has been uncovered a new worthwhile step on the Python Journey thanks to the help of my co-worker and forum superstar Owen. That step is the Flask Web App Framework for Python. This framework is going to allow you to do thin...
#app #python #workshop #flask #framework #web #webpage
Makerverse Micro SD Adapter - MicroPython Guide and Data Logging

Makerverse Micro SD Adapter - MicroPython Guide and Data Logging

By Brenton

Date18 September 2022

Introduction This guide covers how to connect the Makerverse Micro SD Card Adapter to a Raspberry Pi Pico and program a basic data logging script in MicroPython. To follow along, it's best to have: A Makerverse Micr...

#sd card #datalogger #datalogging #usd
Introduction This guide covers how to connect the Makerverse Micro SD Card Adapter to a Raspberry Pi Pico and program a basic data logging script in MicroPython. To follow along, it's best to have: A Makerverse Micr...
#sd card #datalogger #datalogging #usd
Our Guide for Arduino Beginner Kits

Our Guide for Arduino Beginner Kits

By Aidan

Date22 April 2022

Kits are a pretty nifty idea for someone starting out in maker electronics. For this beginner-friendly article, we are just going to take a look at three of our great kits for the Arduino Uno. All three are all solder-free electronics ...

#arduino #beginner #kit
Kits are a pretty nifty idea for someone starting out in maker electronics. For this beginner-friendly article, we are just going to take a look at three of our great kits for the Arduino Uno. All three are all solder-free electronics ...
#arduino #beginner #kit
Our Overview of Makeblock's Ultimate Kit 2.0

Our Overview of Makeblock's Ultimate Kit 2.0

By Patrick

Date08 April 2018

The aptly named Ultimate Kit 2.0 is the final kit in the line-up of educational robots from Makeblock. With over 160 independent mechanical parts and modules, the Ultimate Kit 2.0 answers the call for almost limitless creative freedom. Matc...

#overview #makeblock #robotics #ultimate 2.0
The aptly named Ultimate Kit 2.0 is the final kit in the line-up of educational robots from Makeblock. With over 160 independent mechanical parts and modules, the Ultimate Kit 2.0 answers the call for almost limitless creative freedom. Matc...
#overview #makeblock #robotics #ultimate 2.0
Convert an Image to a Vector Graphic for Laser Cutting

Convert an Image to a Vector Graphic for Laser Cutting

By Stephen

Date25 January 2019

Interested in creating designs to be laser cut? In this tutorial, we will learn how to use Gimp and Inkscape to convert a graphic image to a vector image that you can cut on a laser cutter! In order for the job control software to turn you...

#graphic #laser #laser cutting #convert #gimp #inkscape #vector #vector graphic
Interested in creating designs to be laser cut? In this tutorial, we will learn how to use Gimp and Inkscape to convert a graphic image to a vector image that you can cut on a laser cutter! In order for the job control software to turn you...
#graphic #laser #laser cutting #convert #gimp #inkscape #vector #vector graphic
3D Printing Better Print-in-Place Mechanisms

3D Printing Better Print-in-Place Mechanisms

By Tim

Date19 July 2023

Print-in-Place mechanism is one of the special things about additive manufacturing that all other manufacturing methods just cannot replicate. They use various hinges, linkages and joints to create moving parts that are printed as a single ...

#cura #printing #3d #ultimaker #print #settings #better #experimental #in #place
Print-in-Place mechanism is one of the special things about additive manufacturing that all other manufacturing methods just cannot replicate. They use various hinges, linkages and joints to create moving parts that are printed as a single ...
#cura #printing #3d #ultimaker #print #settings #better #experimental #in #place
GlowBit™ rainbow Quickstart Guide for micro:bit

GlowBit™ rainbow Quickstart Guide for micro:bit

By Michael

Date07 November 2022

Let's do some creative projects to get familiar with the GlowBit™ rainbow and micro:bit. The animation runs for 10 seconds, and can be started by pressing either of the micro:bit's buttons In this guide we will: Wi...

#glowbit #rainbow
Let's do some creative projects to get familiar with the GlowBit™ rainbow and micro:bit. The animation runs for 10 seconds, and can be started by pressing either of the micro:bit's buttons In this guide we will: Wi...
#glowbit #rainbow
PiicoDev OLED Module SSD1306 - Raspberry Pi Pico Guide

PiicoDev OLED Module SSD1306 - Raspberry Pi Pico Guide

By Michael

Date16 October 2022

Let's get started with the PiicoDev® OLED Module SSD1306. In this guide, we'll connect the PiicoDev OLED to our Raspberry Pi Pico and get it working with some example code to display text, shapes, and animations. To ...

Let's get started with the PiicoDev® OLED Module SSD1306. In this guide, we'll connect the PiicoDev OLED to our Raspberry Pi Pico and get it working with some example code to display text, shapes, and animations. To ...
PiicoDev OLED Module SSD1306 - Raspberry Pi Guide

PiicoDev OLED Module SSD1306 - Raspberry Pi Guide

By Michael

Date16 June 2022

Let's get started with the PiicoDev® OLED Module SSD1306. In this guide, we'll connect the PiicoDev OLED to our Raspberry Pi and get it working with some example code to display text, shapes, and animations. To follo...

Let's get started with the PiicoDev® OLED Module SSD1306. In this guide, we'll connect the PiicoDev OLED to our Raspberry Pi and get it working with some example code to display text, shapes, and animations. To follo...
Our Review of the MOARstruder by Lulzbot

Our Review of the MOARstruder by Lulzbot

By Aidan

Date06 February 2017

Toolheads for your 3D printer come in all shapes and sizes. The different models available from Lulzbot are all designed with a specific purpose in mind, usually to add a filament type to your 3D printing repertoire. Dual extruders enable y...

#3d printing #lulzbot #extruders #moarstruder
Toolheads for your 3D printer come in all shapes and sizes. The different models available from Lulzbot are all designed with a specific purpose in mind, usually to add a filament type to your 3D printing repertoire. Dual extruders enable y...
#3d printing #lulzbot #extruders #moarstruder
Support Material: Printing and Removal

Support Material: Printing and Removal

By Aidan

Date14 April 2022

By default, FFF/FDM 3D Printers require the 3D Models they print to grow up from the Print bed at an angle of 45 or more. This is by far the biggest limitation of all 3D Printers. To print models that don't follow that rule, and have parts ...

#cura #meshmixer #overhangs #supports
By default, FFF/FDM 3D Printers require the 3D Models they print to grow up from the Print bed at an angle of 45 or more. This is by far the biggest limitation of all 3D Printers. To print models that don't follow that rule, and have parts ...
#cura #meshmixer #overhangs #supports
Natural Disaster Sensor Project for Micro:bit

Natural Disaster Sensor Project for Micro:bit

By Stephen

Date25 January 2019

The Micro:bit is a feature-packed development board that’s perfect for the classroom or the beginner programmer. Each Micro:bit has a built-in radio that can transmit and receive signals sent from other Micro:bits. The radio has a ran...

#stem #sensor #radio #temperature #data logging #motion #natural disaster #data plotting #microbit #wind
The Micro:bit is a feature-packed development board that’s perfect for the classroom or the beginner programmer. Each Micro:bit has a built-in radio that can transmit and receive signals sent from other Micro:bits. The radio has a ran...
#stem #sensor #radio #temperature #data logging #motion #natural disaster #data plotting #microbit #wind
How to Use DC Regulators/Converters

How to Use DC Regulators/Converters

By Sam

Date15 February 2017

So, you might have the best project in the world, an amazing idea and design, but no matter how clever your circuitry or how advanced your prototype is, unless you can power your project correctly, it all counts for nothing. Often you will ...

#switching #converter #boost #buck #linear #regulator #zener
So, you might have the best project in the world, an amazing idea and design, but no matter how clever your circuitry or how advanced your prototype is, unless you can power your project correctly, it all counts for nothing. Often you will ...
#switching #converter #boost #buck #linear #regulator #zener
Modify G-Code to 3D Print Better

Modify G-Code to 3D Print Better

By Tim

Date31 August 2021

If you hang around 3D printers, X-Y plotters, CNC machines, drawing machines, or people who use any of them G-code is a term that will universally come up no matter where you find yourself in the world. But what is it? And how is it being u...

#printing #temperature #3d #altering #changing #g-code #midway
If you hang around 3D printers, X-Y plotters, CNC machines, drawing machines, or people who use any of them G-code is a term that will universally come up no matter where you find yourself in the world. But what is it? And how is it being u...
#printing #temperature #3d #altering #changing #g-code #midway
History of Arduino

History of Arduino

By Sam

Date12 April 2022

So, after almost a week of researching, cross-referencing, double checking, and image hunting, I’m excited to show you guys my take on the history of Arduino, and the evolution of the Arduino hardware into what it is today. With so m...

#arduino #boards #banzi #evolution #genuino #history #massimo #open #source
So, after almost a week of researching, cross-referencing, double checking, and image hunting, I’m excited to show you guys my take on the history of Arduino, and the evolution of the Arduino hardware into what it is today. With so m...
#arduino #boards #banzi #evolution #genuino #history #massimo #open #source
What is Raspberry Pi?

What is Raspberry Pi?

By Sam

Date28 November 2016

Hi there! If you’re wondering what all the hype and interest surrounding Raspberry Pi is about, you’ve come to the right place. The original Raspberry Pi debuted in 2012, and is a credit card sized computer that has ports for U...

#beginner #raspberry pi
Hi there! If you’re wondering what all the hype and interest surrounding Raspberry Pi is about, you’ve come to the right place. The original Raspberry Pi debuted in 2012, and is a credit card sized computer that has ports for U...
#beginner #raspberry pi
How to Drive High Power LEDs – 3W Aluminum Backed Star LEDs

How to Drive High Power LEDs – 3W Aluminum Backed Star LEDs

By Tim

Date20 February 2023

High power LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) have different requirements that need to be met when compared to regular LEDs. Current regulation using only resistors is impractical so it is necessary to use a switched-mode voltage and current reg...

#led #power #leds #high
High power LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) have different requirements that need to be met when compared to regular LEDs. Current regulation using only resistors is impractical so it is necessary to use a switched-mode voltage and current reg...
#led #power #leds #high
Raspberry Pi HATs

Raspberry Pi HATs

By Sam

Date22 April 2022

Yep, Raspberry Pi is a very cool platform, so cool that they offer a range of stylish HATs to go with them. No not headwear, but fully functional hardware modules that are designed to plugin directly to the Raspberry Pi GPIO headers, and op...

#beginner #raspberry pi #hats
Yep, Raspberry Pi is a very cool platform, so cool that they offer a range of stylish HATs to go with them. No not headwear, but fully functional hardware modules that are designed to plugin directly to the Raspberry Pi GPIO headers, and op...
#beginner #raspberry pi #hats
Getting Started with Rotary Encoders | Examples with Raspberry Pi Pico

Getting Started with Rotary Encoders | Examples with Raspberry Pi Pico

By Jacob

Date17 April 2023

In this guide, we'll learn what a Rotary Encoder is, when and why we might use a Rotary Encoder, and how to use a Rotary Encoder with a Raspberry Pi Pico. To follow along all you'll need is: A Rotary Encoder - we recommend using our br...

#raspberry pi pico #rotary encoder
In this guide, we'll learn what a Rotary Encoder is, when and why we might use a Rotary Encoder, and how to use a Rotary Encoder with a Raspberry Pi Pico. To follow along all you'll need is: A Rotary Encoder - we recommend using our br...
#raspberry pi pico #rotary encoder
Resin 3D Printing Cheat Sheet

Resin 3D Printing Cheat Sheet

By Tim

Date09 February 2023

Nothing beats a good cheat sheet. So wouldn't it be great to have a single image, that encapsulated a tonne of handy 3D printing tips and information and have it be ready to hang on the wall in your own Makerverse. Well, we agreed so much ...

#poster #resin #cheat #info #sheet
Nothing beats a good cheat sheet. So wouldn't it be great to have a single image, that encapsulated a tonne of handy 3D printing tips and information and have it be ready to hang on the wall in your own Makerverse. Well, we agreed so much ...
#poster #resin #cheat #info #sheet
Makey Makey in the Classroom

Makey Makey in the Classroom

By Sam

Date29 August 2018

Hey guys, if you’re looking to get the creativity and fun of Makey Makey into classrooms or workshops, then you’re in the right place! Makey Makey is an incredible tool for educators to get kids thinking about how they can use t...

#educational #makey #resistive #capacitive
Hey guys, if you’re looking to get the creativity and fun of Makey Makey into classrooms or workshops, then you’re in the right place! Makey Makey is an incredible tool for educators to get kids thinking about how they can use t...
#educational #makey #resistive #capacitive
PiicoDev Servo Driver PCA9685 | Getting Started Guide

PiicoDev Servo Driver PCA9685 | Getting Started Guide

By Michael

Date15 February 2023

This guide will help you get started with a PiicoDev® Servo Driver module. We'll take a tour of the module and walk through some examples to drive common servos. Servo motors are integrated motors that contain their own power circuitr...

#motor #servo
This guide will help you get started with a PiicoDev® Servo Driver module. We'll take a tour of the module and walk through some examples to drive common servos. Servo motors are integrated motors that contain their own power circuitr...
#motor #servo
Tweezers for Every Task

Tweezers for Every Task

By Sam

Date08 January 2017

In case you haven’t noticed, when dealing with electronics, you’ll be picking lots of small things up, and it only gets harder when dealing with tiny SMD components. But whatever you’re working on, be it a breadboard proto...

#esd #probes #static #tweezers
In case you haven’t noticed, when dealing with electronics, you’ll be picking lots of small things up, and it only gets harder when dealing with tiny SMD components. But whatever you’re working on, be it a breadboard proto...
#esd #probes #static #tweezers
Getting Started With Relays | Examples with Raspberry Pi Pico

Getting Started With Relays | Examples with Raspberry Pi Pico

By Jacob

Date22 May 2023

In this guide, we'll learn what a Relay is, why we might use one, how to choose a Relay, and finally how to use one with a Raspberry Pi Pico. To follow along you'll need: A 5V SPDT Relay - I'll be using a 5V Single Channel Relay M...

#relay #raspberry pi pico
In this guide, we'll learn what a Relay is, why we might use one, how to choose a Relay, and finally how to use one with a Raspberry Pi Pico. To follow along you'll need: A 5V SPDT Relay - I'll be using a 5V Single Channel Relay M...
#relay #raspberry pi pico
Benchtop Helping Hands

Benchtop Helping Hands

By Aidan

Date28 November 2016

How does your workspace look? Could it be tidier? I know that mine always could be, but with the daily addition of different tools, components, boards and general tech, it can be hard to keep on top of it all. Then when it comes to working ...

#helping-hand #hobby creek #panavise #third-hand #vice
How does your workspace look? Could it be tidier? I know that mine always could be, but with the daily addition of different tools, components, boards and general tech, it can be hard to keep on top of it all. Then when it comes to working ...
#helping-hand #hobby creek #panavise #third-hand #vice
Our Mooshimeter Review

Our Mooshimeter Review

By Aidan

Date22 November 2018

We've been familiar with the Mooshimeter for a while now, we've got tutorials on Getting up and running with a Mooshimeter, how to datalog with your mooshimeter, taking voltage/current measurements with multi-meters and finally a whole arti...

#review #mooshimeter
We've been familiar with the Mooshimeter for a while now, we've got tutorials on Getting up and running with a Mooshimeter, how to datalog with your mooshimeter, taking voltage/current measurements with multi-meters and finally a whole arti...
#review #mooshimeter
Improving Results with Transparent Filament

Improving Results with Transparent Filament

By Tim

Date04 March 2022

Fused filament fabrication and transparent prints! No, surely you mean SLA prints. And true you can get excellent transparent prints effectively using SLA however consumer-grade fused filament fabrication can be mistaken for glass when corr...

#filament #cura #3d #cpe #polysmooth #post #printer #processing #pvb #settings #transparent
Fused filament fabrication and transparent prints! No, surely you mean SLA prints. And true you can get excellent transparent prints effectively using SLA however consumer-grade fused filament fabrication can be mistaken for glass when corr...
#filament #cura #3d #cpe #polysmooth #post #printer #processing #pvb #settings #transparent
Prototyping a Circuit: Methods and Tools

Prototyping a Circuit: Methods and Tools

By Sam

Date09 June 2017

Ah prototyping, the backbone of maker electronics, well really all electronics. Any successful device, product, or idea doesn’t just appear as a finished concept, it goes through stages of product and one of those is prototyping. In f...

#prototyping #perfboard #proto #stripboard
Ah prototyping, the backbone of maker electronics, well really all electronics. Any successful device, product, or idea doesn’t just appear as a finished concept, it goes through stages of product and one of those is prototyping. In f...
#prototyping #perfboard #proto #stripboard
How to Use Breadboards

How to Use Breadboards

By Sam

Date18 December 2016

Hello makers, if you love to prototype circuits and create electronic designs, then you’ll be familiar with the humble solderless breadboard. It’s where most electronic projects begin and is a familiar sight for tinkerers and in...

#prototyping #breadboard
Hello makers, if you love to prototype circuits and create electronic designs, then you’ll be familiar with the humble solderless breadboard. It’s where most electronic projects begin and is a familiar sight for tinkerers and in...
#prototyping #breadboard
Circuit Scribe for Educators

Circuit Scribe for Educators

By Sam

Date15 July 2017

Educators everywhere are lining up to have the most recent, high-tech teaching tools to introduce STEM learning in the classroom. With the rate that modern technology is advancing, educators can often feel overwhelmed with the sheer number ...

#kit #electronics #circuit #draw
Educators everywhere are lining up to have the most recent, high-tech teaching tools to introduce STEM learning in the classroom. With the rate that modern technology is advancing, educators can often feel overwhelmed with the sheer number ...
#kit #electronics #circuit #draw
Ultimaker 3D Printer Material Guide

Ultimaker 3D Printer Material Guide

By Tim

Date27 June 2022

One of the most critical parts of a successful 3D print is the correct material choice and through its careful consideration you will get the best result for the final component you had in mind. Ultimaker has a wide range of 3D printi...

#comparison #3d printing #guide #filaments #materials #ultimaker
One of the most critical parts of a successful 3D print is the correct material choice and through its careful consideration you will get the best result for the final component you had in mind. Ultimaker has a wide range of 3D printi...
#comparison #3d printing #guide #filaments #materials #ultimaker
PiicoDev Buzzer Module - Guide for Micro:bit

PiicoDev Buzzer Module - Guide for Micro:bit

By Michael

Date05 April 2023

Introduction Let's play tones and melodies on a PiicoDev® Buzzer Module with a Micro:bit. This guide will cover connecting the hardware, running an example to make sure everything works and playing simple melodies. Of course, the Micr...

#piezo
Introduction Let's play tones and melodies on a PiicoDev® Buzzer Module with a Micro:bit. This guide will cover connecting the hardware, running an example to make sure everything works and playing simple melodies. Of course, the Micr...
#piezo
PiicoDev Buzzer Module - Guide for Raspberry Pi Pico

PiicoDev Buzzer Module - Guide for Raspberry Pi Pico

By Michael

Date05 April 2023

Introduction Let's play tones and melodies on a PiicoDev® Buzzer Module with a Raspberry Pi Pico. This guide will cover connecting the hardware, running an example to make sure everything works, and playing simple melodies. To follow ...

#piezo
Introduction Let's play tones and melodies on a PiicoDev® Buzzer Module with a Raspberry Pi Pico. This guide will cover connecting the hardware, running an example to make sure everything works, and playing simple melodies. To follow ...
#piezo
PiicoDev Buzzer Module - Raspberry Pi Guide

PiicoDev Buzzer Module - Raspberry Pi Guide

By Michael

Date05 April 2023

Introduction Let's play tones and melodies on a PiicoDev® Buzzer Module with a Raspberry Pi. This guide will cover connecting the hardware, running an example to make sure everything works, and playing simple melodies. To follow along...

#piezo
Introduction Let's play tones and melodies on a PiicoDev® Buzzer Module with a Raspberry Pi. This guide will cover connecting the hardware, running an example to make sure everything works, and playing simple melodies. To follow along...
#piezo
Boards of a Feather

Boards of a Feather

By Aidan

Date13 November 2016

Have you ever used an Arduino board, and wanted to hook it straight up to a JST connected LiPo battery but knew it wouldn’t work? Or maybe you wanted a microcontroller with built-in wireless capabilities? Well, Adafruit has developed...

#32u4 #boards #feather #samd21 #wing
Have you ever used an Arduino board, and wanted to hook it straight up to a JST connected LiPo battery but knew it wouldn’t work? Or maybe you wanted a microcontroller with built-in wireless capabilities? Well, Adafruit has developed...
#32u4 #boards #feather #samd21 #wing
Pycom LoPy Overview

Pycom LoPy Overview

By Chris

Date18 March 2022

Note: With the rollout of TTNv3, the "Setup" section of this guide no longer works - but we're keeping it here for posterity. Let us know on our forums if you need help getting started with the new method. The two main standards at work in...

#pycom #lopy #lopy1 #lopy4 #micropython
Note: With the rollout of TTNv3, the "Setup" section of this guide no longer works - but we're keeping it here for posterity. Let us know on our forums if you need help getting started with the new method. The two main standards at work in...
#pycom #lopy #lopy1 #lopy4 #micropython
All About Electrical Switches

All About Electrical Switches

By Sam

Date18 December 2016

On and Off. It’s the basis for all electronics, from the most sophisticated computer network to a simple circuit. Electronics is all about using one thing, to control another, input and output, on and off. Even the transistors inside ...

#switches #3pdt #dpdt #poles #spdt #spst #throws
On and Off. It’s the basis for all electronics, from the most sophisticated computer network to a simple circuit. Electronics is all about using one thing, to control another, input and output, on and off. Even the transistors inside ...
#switches #3pdt #dpdt #poles #spdt #spst #throws
How to Choose a Bluetooth Module For Your Project

How to Choose a Bluetooth Module For Your Project

By Sam

Date16 September 2020

Alright, so we know that Bluetooth is awesome, and if you don’t, take a read of our Introduction to Bluetooth tutorial. But how exactly do we go about implementing Bluetooth communication in our projects? Well, fortunately for us, th...

#connection #bluetooth #wireless
Alright, so we know that Bluetooth is awesome, and if you don’t, take a read of our Introduction to Bluetooth tutorial. But how exactly do we go about implementing Bluetooth communication in our projects? Well, fortunately for us, th...
#connection #bluetooth #wireless
I2C Bus and the Arduino

I2C Bus and the Arduino

By Aidan

Date29 April 2022

I²C stands for the inter-integrated circuit and refers to a communication protocol we are going to use to communicate between our Arduino devices. In the past we have investigated the SPI and Asynchronous Serial Communications protocol...

#arduino #i2c #serial communication
I²C stands for the inter-integrated circuit and refers to a communication protocol we are going to use to communicate between our Arduino devices. In the past we have investigated the SPI and Asynchronous Serial Communications protocol...
#arduino #i2c #serial communication
Cooling Your Raspberry Pi

Cooling Your Raspberry Pi

By Sam

Date06 February 2017

Part of the joy that is Raspberry Pi is getting stuck into it at a slightly lower level and finding out exactly what you can do with it if you take a look under the hood. One of the most popular experiments to do with your Raspberry Pi is o...

#pi #raspberry #temperature #cooling #fan #heat #overclocking #peltier #sink #stress #testing
Part of the joy that is Raspberry Pi is getting stuck into it at a slightly lower level and finding out exactly what you can do with it if you take a look under the hood. One of the most popular experiments to do with your Raspberry Pi is o...
#pi #raspberry #temperature #cooling #fan #heat #overclocking #peltier #sink #stress #testing
The Lulzbot 3D Printers: Mini vs Taz

The Lulzbot 3D Printers: Mini vs Taz

By Aidan

Date05 July 2017

Hailing from Aleph Objects in Loveland, Colorado, the Lulzbot range of 3D printers are world renown for their quality, reliability and ease of use. The reason they're so popular? Apart from the gilded Lulzbot technical support (practically ...

#3d printing #differences #mini #taz
Hailing from Aleph Objects in Loveland, Colorado, the Lulzbot range of 3D printers are world renown for their quality, reliability and ease of use. The reason they're so popular? Apart from the gilded Lulzbot technical support (practically ...
#3d printing #differences #mini #taz
Motor Drivers vs. Motor Controllers

Motor Drivers vs. Motor Controllers

By Sam

Date19 August 2019

If you’ve ever built a robot with wheels, or any motorised parts really, you’ll have come across the issue of needing to drive it from your microcontroller. Because a standard chip is only able to output a small amount of curren...

#motor #pwm #controller #driver #h-bridge
If you’ve ever built a robot with wheels, or any motorised parts really, you’ll have come across the issue of needing to drive it from your microcontroller. Because a standard chip is only able to output a small amount of curren...
#motor #pwm #controller #driver #h-bridge
Printing Perfect First Layers - Ultimaker Cura

Printing Perfect First Layers - Ultimaker Cura

By Tim

Date04 March 2022

If your utilizing a correctly set up Ultimaker S5 3D Printer you should have no issues with first layer printing. So long as there are print profiles available on Cura, which most likely it will, with a correctly set up 3D printer you will ...

#3d printing #cura #ultimaker #models #first #layer
If your utilizing a correctly set up Ultimaker S5 3D Printer you should have no issues with first layer printing. So long as there are print profiles available on Cura, which most likely it will, with a correctly set up 3D printer you will ...
#3d printing #cura #ultimaker #models #first #layer
DIY Magnetic Encoder

DIY Magnetic Encoder

By Liam

Date25 May 2022

The PiicoDev Magnetometer unlocks a lot of sensing abilities for your project.  In this guide we'll walk through how to sense an angle with a small magnet and print the angle on a PiicoDev OLED. This guide covers what the sensor is r...

#encoders #piicodev #magnet #position
The PiicoDev Magnetometer unlocks a lot of sensing abilities for your project.  In this guide we'll walk through how to sense an angle with a small magnet and print the angle on a PiicoDev OLED. This guide covers what the sensor is r...
#encoders #piicodev #magnet #position
WiFi GlowBit Matrix Control with WLED and ESP32/ESP8266 Dev Boards – Make Pixel Art with No Code!

WiFi GlowBit Matrix Control with WLED and ESP32/ESP8266 Dev Boards – Make Pixel Art with No Code!

By Tim

Date21 February 2023

Nothing beats bright shiny colourful lights and adding an extra dimension only makes them better.  This guide demonstrates the fastest and most customizable way to have WS2812B grids of fully addressable LED Nodes come alive. Exactly ...

#led #neopixel #esp32 #esp8266 #addressable #ws2812b #leds #glowbit #matrix
Nothing beats bright shiny colourful lights and adding an extra dimension only makes them better.  This guide demonstrates the fastest and most customizable way to have WS2812B grids of fully addressable LED Nodes come alive. Exactly ...
#led #neopixel #esp32 #esp8266 #addressable #ws2812b #leds #glowbit #matrix
Improving 3D Printed Models - Ultimaker Cura

Improving 3D Printed Models - Ultimaker Cura

By Tim

Date09 February 2023

If your 3D printer is an Ultimaker S5 then your prints will almost always come out looking brilliant. Although achieving desirable 3D printed components can sometimes require troubleshooting to resolve print errors. These errors often can ...

#3d printing #cura #ultimaker #improve #models #troubleshooting
If your 3D printer is an Ultimaker S5 then your prints will almost always come out looking brilliant. Although achieving desirable 3D printed components can sometimes require troubleshooting to resolve print errors. These errors often can ...
#3d printing #cura #ultimaker #improve #models #troubleshooting
PiicoDev Ultrasonic Rangefinder | Getting Started Guide

PiicoDev Ultrasonic Rangefinder | Getting Started Guide

By Michael

Date22 May 2023

Similar to how bats echo-locate and how submarines use sonar, the PiicoDev® Ultrasonic Rangefinder uses sound waves to measure the distance to an object. It sends out a high-pitched sound wave, which bounces off of the object and comes...

#distance #ultrasonic #ranger #rangefinder #piicodev
Similar to how bats echo-locate and how submarines use sonar, the PiicoDev® Ultrasonic Rangefinder uses sound waves to measure the distance to an object. It sends out a high-pitched sound wave, which bounces off of the object and comes...
#distance #ultrasonic #ranger #rangefinder #piicodev
How To Complete Your First Resin 3D Print

How To Complete Your First Resin 3D Print

By Tim

Date12 January 2022

So, you have set up your shiny new resin 3D printer and now want to produce beautiful models. Well, this tutorial will tell you exactly what to do from filling the tank, starting a print via USB then the removal, cleaning, and final UV ligh...

#printing #station #printers #resin #creality #cure #wash
So, you have set up your shiny new resin 3D printer and now want to produce beautiful models. Well, this tutorial will tell you exactly what to do from filling the tank, starting a print via USB then the removal, cleaning, and final UV ligh...
#printing #station #printers #resin #creality #cure #wash
Raspberry Pi Pico Workshop for Beginners

Raspberry Pi Pico Workshop for Beginners

By Jaryd

Date08 April 2024

Welcome to the Raspberry Pi Pico Workshop, where you will learn everything you need to know to hit the ground running and start making your own projects with the Raspberry Pi Pico and MicroPython. This workshop is designed for complete beg...

#micropython #pico #raspberry pi pico #raspberry pi pico w
Welcome to the Raspberry Pi Pico Workshop, where you will learn everything you need to know to hit the ground running and start making your own projects with the Raspberry Pi Pico and MicroPython. This workshop is designed for complete beg...
#micropython #pico #raspberry pi pico #raspberry pi pico w
Layer Heights when Resin 3D Printing | Accurate 28mm Scale Models or Maximum Printer Output

Layer Heights when Resin 3D Printing | Accurate 28mm Scale Models or Maximum Printer Output

By Tim

Date15 February 2023

Speed or Perfection? That choice is what an understanding of Layer Heights whenever Resin 3D printing is going to provide you. Any Traditional Resin 3D Printer worth its salt will let you print with Layer Heights between 10 Micron to 100 Mi...

#3d #layer #print #resin #software #height
Speed or Perfection? That choice is what an understanding of Layer Heights whenever Resin 3D printing is going to provide you. Any Traditional Resin 3D Printer worth its salt will let you print with Layer Heights between 10 Micron to 100 Mi...
#3d #layer #print #resin #software #height
MOSFETs for Makers: Getting Started with High-Power Control

MOSFETs for Makers: Getting Started with High-Power Control

By Jaryd

Date11 September 2023

In this guide, we’ll learn how to harness the power of MOSFET transistors to easily control higher-powered components like solenoids, motors, and Peltiers with a microcontroller. First, we will cover an easy-to-follow example using s...

#analogue #transistors #switches #raspberry pi pico
In this guide, we’ll learn how to harness the power of MOSFET transistors to easily control higher-powered components like solenoids, motors, and Peltiers with a microcontroller. First, we will cover an easy-to-follow example using s...
#analogue #transistors #switches #raspberry pi pico
IoT House

IoT House

By Sam

Date29 July 2016

These days we can do just about anything on our phone, we can control so many aspects of our lives using the technology in our pocket, but the most mundane aspects of our lives; opening the garage door, blindly reaching for the light switch...

#electron #iot #particle #photon #house
These days we can do just about anything on our phone, we can control so many aspects of our lives using the technology in our pocket, but the most mundane aspects of our lives; opening the garage door, blindly reaching for the light switch...
#electron #iot #particle #photon #house
WhyzaGC - Feather ESP32 addon to the MightyOhm Gieger Counter

WhyzaGC - Feather ESP32 addon to the MightyOhm Gieger Counter

By Ross72499

Date16 January 2023

This project is about adding a wireless Adafruit Feather HUZZAH ESP8266 or ESP32 v2 with Adafruit Featherwing 128x64 OLED to interface with the self-assembled MightyOhm Geiger Kit.

Introduction

I am always on ...

#esp32 #wifi #diy #geiger counter
This project is about adding a wireless Adafruit Feather HUZZAH ESP8266 or ESP32 v2 with Adafruit Featherwing 128x64 OLED to interface with the self-assembled MightyOhm Geiger Kit.

Introduction

I am always on ...
#esp32 #wifi #diy #geiger counter
Mini Desk Vacuum

Mini Desk Vacuum

By Matt186929

Date13 March 2022

Chances are if you are anything like me, being a maker is often an excuse to create as big of a mess as possible during the duration of a project. And after the project is finished? You are left with an enormous mess to clean up, taking awa...

#3d #diy #pico #desk #vacuum
Chances are if you are anything like me, being a maker is often an excuse to create as big of a mess as possible during the duration of a project. And after the project is finished? You are left with an enormous mess to clean up, taking awa...
#3d #diy #pico #desk #vacuum
Smart Mirror with Raspberry Pi

Smart Mirror with Raspberry Pi

By Uskompuf

Date17 March 2020

I had first seen smart mirrors online several years ago and have been meaning to create one ever since, my requirements were to be able to see the time, weather, calendar and news. The great thing about it is the unlimited possibility for c...

#raspberry pi #raspbian #magic mirror #smart mirror
I had first seen smart mirrors online several years ago and have been meaning to create one ever since, my requirements were to be able to see the time, weather, calendar and news. The great thing about it is the unlimited possibility for c...
#raspberry pi #raspbian #magic mirror #smart mirror
GraviTrack Enhancements - Lights and Sound

GraviTrack Enhancements - Lights and Sound

By James46717

Date04 February 2019

Introduction Searching for solar panels and related items on the Core Electronics website; I came across the Solarbotics GraviTrack Marble Machine Kit. I thought the kit would be a good educational tool for the grandkids. The kit was a hit...

#arduino #led #piezo #sound #solarbotics #gravitrack #marble
Introduction Searching for solar panels and related items on the Core Electronics website; I came across the Solarbotics GraviTrack Marble Machine Kit. I thought the kit would be a good educational tool for the grandkids. The kit was a hit...
#arduino #led #piezo #sound #solarbotics #gravitrack #marble
ESP32 IR-Triggered Camera with Home Assistant Integration

ESP32 IR-Triggered Camera with Home Assistant Integration

By Diego

Date06 February 2022

I love the ESP line-up. I started by messing around with the ESP8266 and I completely fell in love with it. The 8266 is all I ever wanted from a microcontroller:  WIFI connectivity, a decent amount of GPIO, a deep-sleep mode for batter...

#camera #printing #esp32 #3d #diy
I love the ESP line-up. I started by messing around with the ESP8266 and I completely fell in love with it. The 8266 is all I ever wanted from a microcontroller:  WIFI connectivity, a decent amount of GPIO, a deep-sleep mode for batter...
#camera #printing #esp32 #3d #diy
Robot Arm Upgrade Project

Robot Arm Upgrade Project

By Zonared

Date13 January 2022

This project has been a long and tricky one for me, I purchased my robot arm kit from Jaycar many years ago with the intention of controlling it from the start. I used to work with industrial robots, so when I saw this robot kit for sale I...

#robotics #robot #rs232
This project has been a long and tricky one for me, I purchased my robot arm kit from Jaycar many years ago with the intention of controlling it from the start. I used to work with industrial robots, so when I saw this robot kit for sale I...
#robotics #robot #rs232
VolCon

VolCon

By Clewsy

Date31 March 2022

This project began as an experiment when I inexplicably decided to learn how an optical rotary encoder worked (FYI, 2-bit gray code). It transformed into a learning experience around USB - specifically the HID protocol. Ultimately I ended u...

#usb #avr #at90usb162 #optical encoder #hid
This project began as an experiment when I inexplicably decided to learn how an optical rotary encoder worked (FYI, 2-bit gray code). It transformed into a learning experience around USB - specifically the HID protocol. Ultimately I ended u...
#usb #avr #at90usb162 #optical encoder #hid
Days2Bin: Pico Powered Bin Reminder

Days2Bin: Pico Powered Bin Reminder

By John104830

Date17 April 2024

Our recycle bin is collected fortnightly, but I can never remember which week, and the printed calendar changes every year! So I made a Raspberry Pi Pico W and GlowBit Matrix powered model wheelie bin which shows when the bins are due at a...

#pcb #3d printing #glowbit #pico #raspberry pi pico w
Our recycle bin is collected fortnightly, but I can never remember which week, and the printed calendar changes every year! So I made a Raspberry Pi Pico W and GlowBit Matrix powered model wheelie bin which shows when the bins are due at a...
#pcb #3d printing #glowbit #pico #raspberry pi pico w
Borg Cube for Scouts STEM Camp

Borg Cube for Scouts STEM Camp

By Murray125532

Date30 November 2022

ction">Introduction

What does one make for a Startrek-themed STEM camp for Scouts? Especially when given the Search and Rescue (SAR) activity base to run.  Why this base you ask? Usually I run a radio d...

#neopixel #glowbit #raspberry pi pico #star trek

ction">Introduction

What does one make for a Startrek-themed STEM camp for Scouts? Especially when given the Search and Rescue (SAR) activity base to run.  Why this base you ask? Usually I run a radio d...
#neopixel #glowbit #raspberry pi pico #star trek
Arduino Audio Recorder with Playback

Arduino Audio Recorder with Playback

By James46717

Date18 July 2019

#arduino #audio #recorder #playback
#arduino #audio #recorder #playback
KiPad - A custom macro keypad for KiCad

KiPad - A custom macro keypad for KiCad

By Michael

Date31 March 2022

Presenting the KiPad - a custom macro keypad for the popular open-source PCB design software KiCad. KiCad is awesome! But I've found that during PCB layout, my right hand is constantly moving back-and-forth between the keyboard and mouse -...

#teensy #keyboard #keypad #macro #kicad #cherry #mx
Presenting the KiPad - a custom macro keypad for the popular open-source PCB design software KiCad. KiCad is awesome! But I've found that during PCB layout, my right hand is constantly moving back-and-forth between the keyboard and mouse -...
#teensy #keyboard #keypad #macro #kicad #cherry #mx
Roverling

Roverling

By MarkMakies

Date16 October 2023

Introduction


My first 3D printer was a CTC generation 2 clone of MakerBot ‘The Replicator Dual’,  circa 2012.  It died a little while back and has since been replaced ...

#motor #3d printers #micropython #pico #raspberry pi pico #stepper motor

Introduction


My first 3D printer was a CTC generation 2 clone of MakerBot ‘The Replicator Dual’,  circa 2012.  It died a little while back and has since been replaced ...
#motor #3d printers #micropython #pico #raspberry pi pico #stepper motor
Portable Arcade Emulator

Portable Arcade Emulator

By M4xx

Date20 December 2022

Introduction

I am a Mechanical Engineer, and after 30 years in industry I now teach Engineering at High School. I create various projects in my spare time and bring them to school to inspir...

#raspberry pi #3d printing #retropie #emulator #laser cutting #pijuice

Introduction

I am a Mechanical Engineer, and after 30 years in industry I now teach Engineering at High School. I create various projects in my spare time and bring them to school to inspir...
#raspberry pi #3d printing #retropie #emulator #laser cutting #pijuice
Ping Pong Launcher

Ping Pong Launcher

By Logan110404

Date01 December 2021

I like to take on projects that give me an opportunity to learn new things. For this project, my two goals were to learn more about face detection algorithms and PID controllers but of course, there were so many more skills learned along th...

#arduino #ping pong launcher #face tracking
I like to take on projects that give me an opportunity to learn new things. For this project, my two goals were to learn more about face detection algorithms and PID controllers but of course, there were so many more skills learned along th...
#arduino #ping pong launcher #face tracking
Kid’s Music Box

Kid’s Music Box

By Sheepiely

Date14 December 2021

I want to make a portable music box that my 2 year old kid can operate intuitively on her own. So, Spotify or any other on-demand music platform with tablets and Bluetooth speakers are out of the question. Remember the good old days of putt...

#raspberry pi #sound #craft #rfid
I want to make a portable music box that my 2 year old kid can operate intuitively on her own. So, Spotify or any other on-demand music platform with tablets and Bluetooth speakers are out of the question. Remember the good old days of putt...
#raspberry pi #sound #craft #rfid
Aircraft Lighting Model

Aircraft Lighting Model

By LachlanA

Date31 March 2022

The aim of this project was to create a working model of the aircraft exterior lighting systems. Initially, this started as a simple project for Uni, but I wasn’t having that. I wanted to learn something. So of course, I went over the...

#led #diy #555 #aircraft #replica
The aim of this project was to create a working model of the aircraft exterior lighting systems. Initially, this started as a simple project for Uni, but I wasn’t having that. I wanted to learn something. So of course, I went over the...
#led #diy #555 #aircraft #replica
Raspberry pi Photo Booth

Raspberry pi Photo Booth

By angus28028

Date06 December 2017

This project is a raspberry pi powered photo both. It uses a raspberry pi zero and the raspberry pi camera. All the code has been uploaded to GitHub for you. It has a ten-second timer, from when you press the button, and then it takes ...

#raspberry pi #camera #raspberry pi zero #photo
This project is a raspberry pi powered photo both. It uses a raspberry pi zero and the raspberry pi camera. All the code has been uploaded to GitHub for you. It has a ten-second timer, from when you press the button, and then it takes ...
#raspberry pi #camera #raspberry pi zero #photo
Raspberry Pi Game Show

Raspberry Pi Game Show

By David1

Date15 September 2022

Introduction

I made this project because I had been given a Raspberry Pi 4 for Christmas and was hoping to make a fun project with it. I wanted to make something which wasn’t just copying a tutorial and was a...

#raspberry pi #crafts #game #diy #button

Introduction

I made this project because I had been given a Raspberry Pi 4 for Christmas and was hoping to make a fun project with it. I wanted to make something which wasn’t just copying a tutorial and was a...
#raspberry pi #crafts #game #diy #button
Time lapsing in OctoPrint (Properly!)

Time lapsing in OctoPrint (Properly!)

By Aidan

Date28 August 2018

Now that we have decked out our Lulzbot Taz 6 3D Printer with a really nice looking acrylic enclosure, I'm just about ready to turn on some serious 3D printing work. But before I dive into that endless pool of fun, it's a good time to take ...

#camera #3d printing #octopi #pi #timelapse #led strips
Now that we have decked out our Lulzbot Taz 6 3D Printer with a really nice looking acrylic enclosure, I'm just about ready to turn on some serious 3D printing work. But before I dive into that endless pool of fun, it's a good time to take ...
#camera #3d printing #octopi #pi #timelapse #led strips
Backyard Birdcam

Backyard Birdcam

By Roger196291

Date05 January 2024

ction">Introduction

I had been thinking about how best to capture clear close-up photographs of some of the many birds we see around our property for quite a while and mulling over a variet...

#raspberry pi #camera #detection #machine learning #bird #backyard

ction">Introduction

I had been thinking about how best to capture clear close-up photographs of some of the many birds we see around our property for quite a while and mulling over a variet...
#raspberry pi #camera #detection #machine learning #bird #backyard
mmPi-Pico HAT

mmPi-Pico HAT

By Michael53

Date01 July 2022

I use a Raspberry Pi running EmonCms for collecting sensor data and controlling devices around the home but several things have been on my To-Do list to enhance its functionality. A Shutdown/Power Down/Startup circuit. Proportional fan...

#raspberry pi #regulator #hat #raspberry pi pico #hack #mmbasic
I use a Raspberry Pi running EmonCms for collecting sensor data and controlling devices around the home but several things have been on my To-Do list to enhance its functionality. A Shutdown/Power Down/Startup circuit. Proportional fan...
#raspberry pi #regulator #hat #raspberry pi pico #hack #mmbasic
IOT Shed Part 2

IOT Shed Part 2

By Alex9562

Date13 December 2016

If you haven't already seen it, check out part 1 of this project. it has all the background info in it. And if you haven't got one yet, get yourself a particle photon, they are great. This part of the project was hooking the particle photon...

#iot #particle #photon
If you haven't already seen it, check out part 1 of this project. it has all the background info in it. And if you haven't got one yet, get yourself a particle photon, they are great. This part of the project was hooking the particle photon...
#iot #particle #photon
LuMa 1 - The Neo Disco Ball

LuMa 1 - The Neo Disco Ball

By Tim

Date14 April 2022

It is real and here it is! Including everything you need to make one a Luma 1 for yourself! So allow me to introduce you properly to the Luminator Mark 1. I'm talking all the ins and outs of this inside-out neo disco ball so you can ...

#raspberry pi #3d printing #leds #luma #mirrors
It is real and here it is! Including everything you need to make one a Luma 1 for yourself! So allow me to introduce you properly to the Luminator Mark 1. I'm talking all the ins and outs of this inside-out neo disco ball so you can ...
#raspberry pi #3d printing #leds #luma #mirrors
RPi Garbage Bin Reminder

RPi Garbage Bin Reminder

By arb

Date02 August 2018

Our local council picks up recycling bins one week and green waste the following week. Sometimes people forget which bins go out each week and perhaps they mistakenly put the wrong bins out. Not that that has ever happened to me of course! ...

#raspberry pi #leds #bin reminder
Our local council picks up recycling bins one week and green waste the following week. Sometimes people forget which bins go out each week and perhaps they mistakenly put the wrong bins out. Not that that has ever happened to me of course! ...
#raspberry pi #leds #bin reminder
Stream Airplay to Your Pi Zero

Stream Airplay to Your Pi Zero

By arb

Date02 August 2018

The Raspberry Pi Zero W is a tiny, yet powerful little device. Coupled with a Pimoroni Speaker pHat, it can be easily turned into a portable Airplay speaker which allows you to stream your music anywhere you want.Parts you'll need: Raspb...

#raspberry pi #pi zero #speaker phat #airplay
The Raspberry Pi Zero W is a tiny, yet powerful little device. Coupled with a Pimoroni Speaker pHat, it can be easily turned into a portable Airplay speaker which allows you to stream your music anywhere you want.Parts you'll need: Raspb...
#raspberry pi #pi zero #speaker phat #airplay
Simple Relay Timer

Simple Relay Timer

By James46717

Date02 June 2022

Introduction This project started because I needed to replace a water tap timer that had seen better days.  The aim was to use a Raspberry Pi Pico and a couple of PiicoDev boards to do what the water timer did. The actual stopping a...

#relay #piicodev #raspberry pi pico #water #timer
Introduction This project started because I needed to replace a water tap timer that had seen better days.  The aim was to use a Raspberry Pi Pico and a couple of PiicoDev boards to do what the water timer did. The actual stopping a...
#relay #piicodev #raspberry pi pico #water #timer
Wifi Sniffer

Wifi Sniffer

By James46717

Date04 June 2019

This project started because I wanted to know the signal strength of the Wifi in various places around my house. I had set up a Pi Zero as a simple watering system controller. It would switch a solenoid on and off based on a 7 day schedule;...

#wifi #project #pi zero wh #wifi sniffer #signal strength #pi zero wifi detector
This project started because I wanted to know the signal strength of the Wifi in various places around my house. I had set up a Pi Zero as a simple watering system controller. It would switch a solenoid on and off based on a 7 day schedule;...
#wifi #project #pi zero wh #wifi sniffer #signal strength #pi zero wifi detector
The Great Doorbell Hack

The Great Doorbell Hack

By Matt87317

Date02 March 2021

Do you want a quick, easy, cheap RF remote control for your Raspberry Pi projects? Well, look no further than the front door! As you've probably got a half-duplex RF setup you've never considered using in a project before. Try this simple h...

#arduino #raspberry pi #wireless #rf #hack
Do you want a quick, easy, cheap RF remote control for your Raspberry Pi projects? Well, look no further than the front door! As you've probably got a half-duplex RF setup you've never considered using in a project before. Try this simple h...
#arduino #raspberry pi #wireless #rf #hack
HUGE LED Pixel Panel

HUGE LED Pixel Panel

By Sam

Date31 March 2022

I’ve always been fascinated by LED screens and seeing beautiful colours mix and merge to create vibrant displays. I also love games, so what better way to combine the two than a giant LED pixel matrix which can play games, display aud...

#raspberry pi #display #led #dotstar #screen #matrix #pixel #panel #snake #vu #apa102
I’ve always been fascinated by LED screens and seeing beautiful colours mix and merge to create vibrant displays. I also love games, so what better way to combine the two than a giant LED pixel matrix which can play games, display aud...
#raspberry pi #display #led #dotstar #screen #matrix #pixel #panel #snake #vu #apa102
Smart Home Makeover with HomeAssistant

Smart Home Makeover with HomeAssistant

By John38478

Date15 May 2023

IntroductionI wanted to bring ageing, and failing, Home Automation infrastructure into the modern age whilst retaining hardware investments already made. Our house had Universal Power Bus (UPB) dimmers and switches installed at build time...

#raspberry pi #relay #home automation #diy #smart home
IntroductionI wanted to bring ageing, and failing, Home Automation infrastructure into the modern age whilst retaining hardware investments already made. Our house had Universal Power Bus (UPB) dimmers and switches installed at build time...
#raspberry pi #relay #home automation #diy #smart home
Roverling Mk.ⅠⅠ

Roverling Mk.ⅠⅠ

By MarkMakies

Date12 February 2024

Introduction

A few months back I created a basic mobile platform using parts from an old 3D printer.  It was fun but not very practical. I designed Roverling Mark II so I could experi...

#motor #3d printers #micropython #pico #raspberry pi pico #stepper motor

Introduction

A few months back I created a basic mobile platform using parts from an old 3D printer.  It was fun but not very practical. I designed Roverling Mark II so I could experi...
#motor #3d printers #micropython #pico #raspberry pi pico #stepper motor
Particle Photon Weather Sensor

Particle Photon Weather Sensor

By RFTech

Date12 March 2020

Recently I finished my first Particle Photon project. It’s basically a temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure monitor all in one! I’m not a programmer, but I know enough to tweak code when necessary. I have, on...

#particle #photon #weather #thingspeak
Recently I finished my first Particle Photon project. It’s basically a temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure monitor all in one! I’m not a programmer, but I know enough to tweak code when necessary. I have, on...
#particle #photon #weather #thingspeak
RPi Cluster - SETI@Home

RPi Cluster - SETI@Home

By George76744

Date30 March 2022

I was interested in creating a RPi Cluster to learn about how they work. After getting the clusterhat and Pi Zero Ws I set about creating the images for 5 sd cards. This seemed a waste so I scrapped that idea and setup the image for one sd ...

#raspberry pi #ups #cluster
I was interested in creating a RPi Cluster to learn about how they work. After getting the clusterhat and Pi Zero Ws I set about creating the images for 5 sd cards. This seemed a waste so I scrapped that idea and setup the image for one sd ...
#raspberry pi #ups #cluster
Cosmic Array

Cosmic Array

By Hardhack

Date30 November 2017

An array of individual cosmic ray detectors distributed across a landscape to display how cosmic rays arrive as showers of muons. It's all powered by a Raspberry Pi Zero!This project deployed 16 individual cosmic ray detectors on the banks ...

#pi #raspberry #zero #cosmic rays #space
An array of individual cosmic ray detectors distributed across a landscape to display how cosmic rays arrive as showers of muons. It's all powered by a Raspberry Pi Zero!This project deployed 16 individual cosmic ray detectors on the banks ...
#pi #raspberry #zero #cosmic rays #space
Desktop Infinity Mirror (Lasercut!)

Desktop Infinity Mirror (Lasercut!)

By Michael_R

Date27 August 2018

A smaller version of our amazing Infinity-Mirror Table - the Desktop Infinity Mirror compresses all the colourful goodness into a picture frame-sized display. The entire design is made from laser-cut acrylic that we cut in-house. Check out ...

#particle #photon #neopixel #ws2812 #laser #acrylic
A smaller version of our amazing Infinity-Mirror Table - the Desktop Infinity Mirror compresses all the colourful goodness into a picture frame-sized display. The entire design is made from laser-cut acrylic that we cut in-house. Check out ...
#particle #photon #neopixel #ws2812 #laser #acrylic
Simple e-ink dashboard

Simple e-ink dashboard

By Steven

Date31 January 2022

The aim of my project was to make a small display to show information such as the clock, weather, calendar, etc. I liked the idea of making a magic mirror, but wanted to try something more unique, less expensive, and easier to assemble (no ...

#raspberry pi #e-ink
The aim of my project was to make a small display to show information such as the clock, weather, calendar, etc. I liked the idea of making a magic mirror, but wanted to try something more unique, less expensive, and easier to assemble (no ...
#raspberry pi #e-ink
BuzzBox

BuzzBox

By Liam120347

Date10 December 2021

Do you ever wanna pump up some tunes but you don't know how to play a MIDI file? Fear not, the PiicoDev Buzzer modules let you stack up multiple tones into a song. Find your MIDI, export it through a script, upload it and get grovin'! ...

#midi #buzzer #piicodev #raspberry pi pico
Do you ever wanna pump up some tunes but you don't know how to play a MIDI file? Fear not, the PiicoDev Buzzer modules let you stack up multiple tones into a song. Find your MIDI, export it through a script, upload it and get grovin'! ...
#midi #buzzer #piicodev #raspberry pi pico
Rooberry Pi

Rooberry Pi

By Ben174223

Date15 December 2021

In the area I live, there are often kangaroos that jump in front of traffic, often from blind spots, and can get themselves into harm's way. I wanted to build a low-cost solution that can alert drivers to kangaroos in these blind spots to r...

#raspberry pi #camera #machine learning #tensorflow
In the area I live, there are often kangaroos that jump in front of traffic, often from blind spots, and can get themselves into harm's way. I wanted to build a low-cost solution that can alert drivers to kangaroos in these blind spots to r...
#raspberry pi #camera #machine learning #tensorflow
Raspberry Pi Steam Link

Raspberry Pi Steam Link

By Jillian67969

Date11 June 2019

Turn Your Raspberry Pi into a Steam Link Sometimes Retropie just isn’t enough to get the best possible gaming experience with the Raspberry Pi. I originally purchased the Raspberry Pi 3B+ so that I could install Retropie and Kodi to ...

#raspberry pi #steam #steam link #pi steam link #raspberry pi steam link
Turn Your Raspberry Pi into a Steam Link Sometimes Retropie just isn’t enough to get the best possible gaming experience with the Raspberry Pi. I originally purchased the Raspberry Pi 3B+ so that I could install Retropie and Kodi to ...
#raspberry pi #steam #steam link #pi steam link #raspberry pi steam link
Epoch Clock

Epoch Clock

By Clewsy

Date31 March 2022

I read somewhere about UNIX Epoch time and thought wouldn't it be neat to have a clock that showed time in this format? This project developed from that idea. I had a unused GPS module with serial output so I thought it would also be cool ...

#gps #rtc #clock #avr #atmega328p #ds3234 #max7219
I read somewhere about UNIX Epoch time and thought wouldn't it be neat to have a clock that showed time in this format? This project developed from that idea. I had a unused GPS module with serial output so I thought it would also be cool ...
#gps #rtc #clock #avr #atmega328p #ds3234 #max7219
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Media Center

Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Media Center

By rgayler

Date03 November 2021

How-to guides are very useful, but while “do this, then do that” is great to reproduce exactly what is in the guide, it’s less helpful if you want or need to modify the project. This is especially true with technology proj...

#raspberry pi #media center
How-to guides are very useful, but while “do this, then do that” is great to reproduce exactly what is in the guide, it’s less helpful if you want or need to modify the project. This is especially true with technology proj...
#raspberry pi #media center
Hydra Bluetooth Speaker

Hydra Bluetooth Speaker

By Simon38842

Date31 March 2022

Wow - this is one monstrous sounding and great looking speaker - even if I do say so myself! This is basically a 2.1 (stereo + subwoofer) system made with 3D plastic parts. Both the full range and subwoofer speakers are based on closed (se...

#bluetooth #2.1 #bluetooth speaker #tpa3116d2 #amp
Wow - this is one monstrous sounding and great looking speaker - even if I do say so myself! This is basically a 2.1 (stereo + subwoofer) system made with 3D plastic parts. Both the full range and subwoofer speakers are based on closed (se...
#bluetooth #2.1 #bluetooth speaker #tpa3116d2 #amp
IoT Mailbox

IoT Mailbox

By Sam

Date01 September 2016

Getting letters and parcels is awesome, what’s not so awesome though is when you miss the postman and you don’t know if that important bit of mail arrived or not. Such a frustrating, yet mundane problem can be solved by creating...

#iot #particle #photon #mailbox
Getting letters and parcels is awesome, what’s not so awesome though is when you miss the postman and you don’t know if that important bit of mail arrived or not. Such a frustrating, yet mundane problem can be solved by creating...
#iot #particle #photon #mailbox
Auto Tracking Camera System

Auto Tracking Camera System

By Nigel

Date31 March 2022

The purpose of this project is to design a system that will automatically track stars or satellites. The first version, described here, is specifically to track stars and operate a Raspberry Pi HQ camera to take a series of long-exposure im...

#arduino #raspberry pi #robotics #astro-photography
The purpose of this project is to design a system that will automatically track stars or satellites. The first version, described here, is specifically to track stars and operate a Raspberry Pi HQ camera to take a series of long-exposure im...
#arduino #raspberry pi #robotics #astro-photography
Quadbeest - A Flying Strandbeest

Quadbeest - A Flying Strandbeest

By Tim

Date29 April 2022

Introducing to you today, the Quadbeest, the next evolutionary step in the Strandbeest genealogy. It seemed to be about time for Strandbeests to evolve to take over the air, so I made it happen. Able to be controlled over a kilometre in the...

#arduino #dc motor #pololu #drone #uno #quadcopter #strandbeest
Introducing to you today, the Quadbeest, the next evolutionary step in the Strandbeest genealogy. It seemed to be about time for Strandbeests to evolve to take over the air, so I made it happen. Able to be controlled over a kilometre in the...
#arduino #dc motor #pololu #drone #uno #quadcopter #strandbeest
Tabot

Tabot

By Luke34202

Date19 April 2017

Tabot is a robotic tablet dispenser. It is designed to help elderly people maintain their independence and help anyone who has tablets remember to take them on time.https://www.gofundme.com/tabot-helping-the-elderly Please vist this website...

#arduino #elderly #support #assistance #care
Tabot is a robotic tablet dispenser. It is designed to help elderly people maintain their independence and help anyone who has tablets remember to take them on time.https://www.gofundme.com/tabot-helping-the-elderly Please vist this website...
#arduino #elderly #support #assistance #care
Electronica Botanica

Electronica Botanica

By Brendan7266

Date30 October 2017

This piece combines recycled electronics extracted from decommissioned computers and new electronic components. I had an idea I wanted to incorporate a lighting element into a contemporary sculpture so it was just a matter of coming up with...

#rpi0w #fadecandy #laser cutting/etching #recycling
This piece combines recycled electronics extracted from decommissioned computers and new electronic components. I had an idea I wanted to incorporate a lighting element into a contemporary sculpture so it was just a matter of coming up with...
#rpi0w #fadecandy #laser cutting/etching #recycling
Nintendo Wii Portable | Project G-Wii

Nintendo Wii Portable | Project G-Wii

By Tim

Date20 July 2023

Do you love your Wii and its ability to play all GameCube games perfectly but wish you could take it on the go like a Gameboy?

Well, I definitely did and if you're like me so do you. And here is the right place...

#portable #console #solder #wii #portablising #handheld

Do you love your Wii and its ability to play all GameCube games perfectly but wish you could take it on the go like a Gameboy?

Well, I definitely did and if you're like me so do you. And here is the right place...

#portable #console #solder #wii #portablising #handheld
Handheld UV Meter

Handheld UV Meter

By Dean23708

Date27 July 2017

UV is important to reptiles (and people) in processing vitamin D3 which is needed to absorb calcium. Without it reptiles often suffer from Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) which leads to weak bones and can be fatal. Thankfully, pet shops have t...

#arduino
UV is important to reptiles (and people) in processing vitamin D3 which is needed to absorb calcium. Without it reptiles often suffer from Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) which leads to weak bones and can be fatal. Thankfully, pet shops have t...
#arduino
Raspberry Pi Video Looper Display Installation | Overshare Video Festival

Raspberry Pi Video Looper Display Installation | Overshare Video Festival

Date01 March 2024

Introduction

A suspended ceiling display of forty repurposed screens and displays, each screening crowd-sourced content captured on mobile devices, installed in the entry to Testing Grounds...

#raspberry pi #video looper #raspberry pi 3a

Introduction

A suspended ceiling display of forty repurposed screens and displays, each screening crowd-sourced content captured on mobile devices, installed in the entry to Testing Grounds...
#raspberry pi #video looper #raspberry pi 3a
Raspberry Pi Microscope

Raspberry Pi Microscope

By ShadHabib

Date01 May 2024

The Raspberry Pi Microscope was put together to help with soldering PCBs that have small surface mount components. Its main function is to verify the quality of solder joints and ensure there aren’t any short circuits. With the addition of...

#raspberry pi #camera #3d printing
The Raspberry Pi Microscope was put together to help with soldering PCBs that have small surface mount components. Its main function is to verify the quality of solder joints and ensure there aren’t any short circuits. With the addition of...
#raspberry pi #camera #3d printing
Identify Birds through Sound with a Raspberry Pi | BirdNET-Pi Project

Identify Birds through Sound with a Raspberry Pi | BirdNET-Pi Project

By Tim

Date15 February 2023

Ever wanted to know exactly what bird is near you by only the sound but simultaneously have zero ideas about birds? Fear not, here is the solution for you! A fully fletched Bird Call AI System that runs completely on a Raspberry Pi Single ...

#raspberry pi #pi #raspberry #machine learning #bird
Ever wanted to know exactly what bird is near you by only the sound but simultaneously have zero ideas about birds? Fear not, here is the solution for you! A fully fletched Bird Call AI System that runs completely on a Raspberry Pi Single ...
#raspberry pi #pi #raspberry #machine learning #bird
Smart Watering System

Smart Watering System

By James46717

Date05 August 2022

Introduction This began as an idea after building a very basic single-channel unit. Commercial smart watering systems use a Wifi connection to the internet and get weather reports to determine the level of watering required. These systems...

#raspberry pi #relay #wireless #pico #plant
Introduction This began as an idea after building a very basic single-channel unit. Commercial smart watering systems use a Wifi connection to the internet and get weather reports to determine the level of watering required. These systems...
#raspberry pi #relay #wireless #pico #plant
DIY Weather Station with Raspberry Pi

DIY Weather Station with Raspberry Pi

By Tom9388

Date29 December 2022

I wanted to build a weather station. After some googling I found a great ‘how to’ guide using a raspberry pi. 

I was also interested in learning Python, so I decided to dive right in...

#raspberry pi #weather station

I wanted to build a weather station. After some googling I found a great ‘how to’ guide using a raspberry pi. 

I was also interested in learning Python, so I decided to dive right in...

#raspberry pi #weather station
Rain Gauge Data Logger

Rain Gauge Data Logger

By FlashBrack

Date17 January 2019

Summary A Raspberry Pi 3B is used to collect digital counts from an electronic rain gauge (1mm of rain per reed switch closure by magnetic see-saw). It has been running without issues for over 12 months. A UPS powers the Pi so it is immune...

#raspberry pi #pi #sensor #wifi #weather #rain #logger
Summary A Raspberry Pi 3B is used to collect digital counts from an electronic rain gauge (1mm of rain per reed switch closure by magnetic see-saw). It has been running without issues for over 12 months. A UPS powers the Pi so it is immune...
#raspberry pi #pi #sensor #wifi #weather #rain #logger
LoRa P2P Wireless Gate Alarm

LoRa P2P Wireless Gate Alarm

By David191372

Date12 April 2023

Introduction

My front gate is a long way from the house at around 300m. I don’t want people wandering around my property without knowing about it.  This project uses two Raspberry Pi P...

#lora #radio #solar #raspberry pi pico #raspberry pi pico w

Introduction

My front gate is a long way from the house at around 300m. I don’t want people wandering around my property without knowing about it.  This project uses two Raspberry Pi P...
#lora #radio #solar #raspberry pi pico #raspberry pi pico w
Math Scroller

Math Scroller

By Greg85074

Date10 December 2021

I was looking for something educational to 3D-Print for my child in Thingiverse and came across the concept of the Math Spinner. I found the models lacked a method of checking the answer so I wanted to automate it. The core design is inspir...

#arduino #printing #3d
I was looking for something educational to 3D-Print for my child in Thingiverse and came across the concept of the Math Spinner. I found the models lacked a method of checking the answer so I wanted to automate it. The core design is inspir...
#arduino #printing #3d
IoT Soundscape

IoT Soundscape

By Andrew67235

Date09 January 2019

I had been captivated by the sound levels of trains I could hear passing by Metford throughout the day/night. I wondered if a sound level sensor reporting data back over LoRa would help me understand when a train was noisy. I also like the ...

#iot #sensor #lora #sound #pycom #lopy4 #lorawan #microphone #soundscape
I had been captivated by the sound levels of trains I could hear passing by Metford throughout the day/night. I wondered if a sound level sensor reporting data back over LoRa would help me understand when a train was noisy. I also like the ...
#iot #sensor #lora #sound #pycom #lopy4 #lorawan #microphone #soundscape
Wefted Waveforms

Wefted Waveforms

By Brendan7266

Date31 October 2017

This project aims to fuse neopixel strips with papier mache and origami into a free-standing electro-sculpture. The freestanding structure is formed from wire mesh and papier mache. It is then painted and wired up with strips of LEDs conne...

#raspberry pi 3 b #teensy 3.6 #octows2811 adapter
This project aims to fuse neopixel strips with papier mache and origami into a free-standing electro-sculpture. The freestanding structure is formed from wire mesh and papier mache. It is then painted and wired up with strips of LEDs conne...
#raspberry pi 3 b #teensy 3.6 #octows2811 adapter
Playing Synthesizers with a Teensy Controlled Game on a LaunchPad

Playing Synthesizers with a Teensy Controlled Game on a LaunchPad

By John136772

Date16 March 2022

I am an amateur musician, coder, and electronics maker. When I found out that the Novation Launchpad (mine is a mini MK3) can be programmed, I was excited about creating unique music. The idea is to use the Launchpad to play a game and use ...

#arduino #midi #sound #synthesizer #dj
I am an amateur musician, coder, and electronics maker. When I found out that the Novation Launchpad (mine is a mini MK3) can be programmed, I was excited about creating unique music. The idea is to use the Launchpad to play a game and use ...
#arduino #midi #sound #synthesizer #dj
Hyperweb: Interactive Art for Vivid Sydney

Hyperweb: Interactive Art for Vivid Sydney

By Stephen

Date10 February 2020

Hyperweb is a collaborative interactive sculpture installation at Vivid in Sydney. I designed and built a crowd sensing weather station that is used to control an audio "soundscape" within the piece. It also triggers light show events that ...

#arduino #raspberry pi #art #hyperweb #sculpture
Hyperweb is a collaborative interactive sculpture installation at Vivid in Sydney. I designed and built a crowd sensing weather station that is used to control an audio "soundscape" within the piece. It also triggers light show events that ...
#arduino #raspberry pi #art #hyperweb #sculpture
Doctor Who Chess

Doctor Who Chess

By Aidan

Date31 March 2022

I was down at a local game shop recently and noticed their range of chess boards and decided to try my hand at a simple little project. I'm a big fan of Doctor Who, Chess and 3D Printing. So I decided to combine them all together into a fun...

#laser #diy #chess #3d printed #doctor who #tardis
I was down at a local game shop recently and noticed their range of chess boards and decided to try my hand at a simple little project. I'm a big fan of Doctor Who, Chess and 3D Printing. So I decided to combine them all together into a fun...
#laser #diy #chess #3d printed #doctor who #tardis
safePower

safePower

By Tim122325

Date05 December 2021

I like working with the Pi Zero W and Pi 4 as they are very compact, very powerful and very cheap for the capability they offer. I want to use them on small projects, stand-alone, and can't always guarantee power. As we know most Pi's don't...

#raspberry pi #lipo #raspberry pi pico #ups
I like working with the Pi Zero W and Pi 4 as they are very compact, very powerful and very cheap for the capability they offer. I want to use them on small projects, stand-alone, and can't always guarantee power. As we know most Pi's don't...
#raspberry pi #lipo #raspberry pi pico #ups
Super cheap Xbox 360 wireless adapter

Super cheap Xbox 360 wireless adapter

By Jun40494

Date17 September 2018

This project is to build a super cheap wireless adapter based on Raspberry Pi Zero and ENC28J60 ethernet module for Xbox 360I have two Xbox 360 consoles and today I want to connect them together but I only have one OEM wireless adapter. It ...

#raspberry pi zero #enc28j60 #edup
This project is to build a super cheap wireless adapter based on Raspberry Pi Zero and ENC28J60 ethernet module for Xbox 360I have two Xbox 360 consoles and today I want to connect them together but I only have one OEM wireless adapter. It ...
#raspberry pi zero #enc28j60 #edup
IoT Pet Feeder

IoT Pet Feeder

By Jadon75985

Date07 March 2019

The objective of this project was to create an Internet of Things (IoT) device that could give pet access to a food bowl when a text message command was sent from a remote location. I had never done an IoT project before, so I wanted to ke...

#iot #project #remote #mobile #phone #pet #feeder
The objective of this project was to create an Internet of Things (IoT) device that could give pet access to a food bowl when a text message command was sent from a remote location. I had never done an IoT project before, so I wanted to ke...
#iot #project #remote #mobile #phone #pet #feeder
Solar Charging Station

Solar Charging Station

By James46717

Date05 December 2021

The aim of this project was to use the sun to charge some batteries with 1W and 2W Seeed solar panels. The DFRobot Solar LiPo Charger and a Sunflower Solar Power Manager were purchased. Initially, this was unsuccessful because I did no...

#solar #diy #charger #mppt
The aim of this project was to use the sun to charge some batteries with 1W and 2W Seeed solar panels. The DFRobot Solar LiPo Charger and a Sunflower Solar Power Manager were purchased. Initially, this was unsuccessful because I did no...
#solar #diy #charger #mppt
grinder_timer

grinder_timer

By Clewsy

Date26 February 2021

Making a dumb coffee grinder slightly less dumb. This is a programmable timer tethered to a Rancilio Rocky coffee grinder. The Rocky is a "dumb" grinder and electrically very simple. Basically it's an ac motor with an on/off switch and a m...

#oled #avr #coffee #atmega328p #ssd1306
Making a dumb coffee grinder slightly less dumb. This is a programmable timer tethered to a Rancilio Rocky coffee grinder. The Rocky is a "dumb" grinder and electrically very simple. Basically it's an ac motor with an on/off switch and a m...
#oled #avr #coffee #atmega328p #ssd1306
3D-Printed GPS Speedometer

3D-Printed GPS Speedometer

By John74406

Date28 August 2023

Introduction


I wanted a GPS speedometer that is portable, robust, and looks okay. I had been messing around with 3D printing and exploring GPS modules for a few years and wanted...

#arduino #3d printing #gps #speed #vehicle

Introduction


I wanted a GPS speedometer that is portable, robust, and looks okay. I had been messing around with 3D printing and exploring GPS modules for a few years and wanted...
#arduino #3d printing #gps #speed #vehicle
Mass SD card Image Writer

Mass SD card Image Writer

By Michael_R

Date26 April 2017

We've built a mass SD card writer using a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, some USB hubs and SD card readers. This beast has enough ports to write 49 SD cards at once! At Core Electronics, sometimes logistics hang-ups mean that suppliers cannot mee...

#raspberry pi #card #sd #automation
We've built a mass SD card writer using a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, some USB hubs and SD card readers. This beast has enough ports to write 49 SD cards at once! At Core Electronics, sometimes logistics hang-ups mean that suppliers cannot mee...
#raspberry pi #card #sd #automation
p0wer - Control mains outlets over wifi.

p0wer - Control mains outlets over wifi.

By Clewsy

Date31 March 2022

As part of a larger home automation project, I wanted the ability to control some mains power outlets remotely. To achieve this, I interfaced the transmitter from an inexpensive 433MHz mains remote control kit with a raspberry pi zero w (vi...

#power #wifi #remote #mains #raspberry pi zero w
As part of a larger home automation project, I wanted the ability to control some mains power outlets remotely. To achieve this, I interfaced the transmitter from an inexpensive 433MHz mains remote control kit with a raspberry pi zero w (vi...
#power #wifi #remote #mains #raspberry pi zero w
Basic Weather Station

Basic Weather Station

By Kevin51115

Date06 December 2017

The aim of this project was to provide a cost effective and basic weather station for my backyard that can upload readings to Weather Underground. Part 2 of the project will be using this local data to trigger activities in and around my ho...

#raspberry pi #sensor #station #temperature #weather #humidity #wunderground
The aim of this project was to provide a cost effective and basic weather station for my backyard that can upload readings to Weather Underground. Part 2 of the project will be using this local data to trigger activities in and around my ho...
#raspberry pi #sensor #station #temperature #weather #humidity #wunderground
GlowBit Desktop Audio-Visualiser

GlowBit Desktop Audio-Visualiser

By Pixstatic

Date23 March 2023

Introduction

I’ve had this little 8x8 Glowbit matrix for a few weeks now, and for whatever reason, the first thing I thought after running the example programs was “This needs to be synchro...

#neopixel #ws2812b #audio #music #glowbit #raspberry pi pico

Introduction

I’ve had this little 8x8 Glowbit matrix for a few weeks now, and for whatever reason, the first thing I thought after running the example programs was “This needs to be synchro...
#neopixel #ws2812b #audio #music #glowbit #raspberry pi pico
Creating our own Raspberry Pi 3 Case

Creating our own Raspberry Pi 3 Case

By Aidan

Date23 November 2020

We've got a whole bunch of Raspberry Pi 3 Cases here at Core Electronics. From the Official Enclosure that's perfect for most uses, right through to the gilded PiBow Coupe from Pimoroni. All of the cases we see have one or two impressive fe...

#design #3d printing #cad #raspberry pi case
We've got a whole bunch of Raspberry Pi 3 Cases here at Core Electronics. From the Official Enclosure that's perfect for most uses, right through to the gilded PiBow Coupe from Pimoroni. All of the cases we see have one or two impressive fe...
#design #3d printing #cad #raspberry pi case
Accurate IoT Clock With ESP8266

Accurate IoT Clock With ESP8266

By AtulRavi

Date24 April 2024

Being punctual is important. Hence accurate time is required. Clocks tend to miss out when it comes to accuracy especially when they are set by the user. So, why not get accurate time from the internet and use tried and tested hardware to ...

#pcb #3d printing #iot #esp8266 #clock
Being punctual is important. Hence accurate time is required. Clocks tend to miss out when it comes to accuracy especially when they are set by the user. So, why not get accurate time from the internet and use tried and tested hardware to ...
#pcb #3d printing #iot #esp8266 #clock
YouTube Desktop Notifier

YouTube Desktop Notifier

By Ashish88498

Date28 April 2022

Do you get nightmares of losing your YouTube Subscribers? If you do, you are not the only one. Luckily I have made this "YouTube Desktop Notifier" to keep me up-to-date with my channels Subscriber and View Counts. This very simple DIY ...

#diy #youtube
Do you get nightmares of losing your YouTube Subscribers? If you do, you are not the only one. Luckily I have made this "YouTube Desktop Notifier" to keep me up-to-date with my channels Subscriber and View Counts. This very simple DIY ...
#diy #youtube
PowerPlay SSR Control

PowerPlay SSR Control

By Peter102552

Date31 March 2023

Introduction

The aim of PowerPlay is to provide an Arduino platform for managing downstream Solid State Relays (SSR) simply and safely.  PowerPlay consists of a custom Arduino Shield, ...

#arduino #shield #relay #uno

Introduction

The aim of PowerPlay is to provide an Arduino platform for managing downstream Solid State Relays (SSR) simply and safely.  PowerPlay consists of a custom Arduino Shield, ...
#arduino #shield #relay #uno
Circadian Lighting

Circadian Lighting

By Jack140960

Date03 December 2021

After experimenting with automatic blue light filters on my electronic devices I wanted to replicate the idea with the lighting around the house so that it would gradually transition to warmer colours as the night progresses. I believe this...

#python #lighting #raspberry-pi
After experimenting with automatic blue light filters on my electronic devices I wanted to replicate the idea with the lighting around the house so that it would gradually transition to warmer colours as the night progresses. I believe this...
#python #lighting #raspberry-pi
IOT Shed

IOT Shed

By Alex9562

Date31 March 2022

The driver behind this project is to allow the remote control of some of the equipment in my shed. I have a CNC router/laser cutter that uses my compressor and dust extractor whilst it is running, and well whats the point in having a comput...

#iot #particle #photon
The driver behind this project is to allow the remote control of some of the equipment in my shed. I have a CNC router/laser cutter that uses my compressor and dust extractor whilst it is running, and well whats the point in having a comput...
#iot #particle #photon
Vehicle GPS Logger and Speedometer

Vehicle GPS Logger and Speedometer

By Matthew18771

Date23 June 2023

Purpose

To display time and speed to a driver while logging timestamped raw latitude, longitude and speed as returned by the GPS satellite network. This allows a driver to double-check th...

#arduino #feather #gps #coding #speed

Purpose

To display time and speed to a driver while logging timestamped raw latitude, longitude and speed as returned by the GPS satellite network. This allows a driver to double-check th...
#arduino #feather #gps #coding #speed
TRON: Legacy Desktop Display
#3d printing #neopixel #trinket

Bill of Materials

Part list:

AWS Lambda with Temperature data and the ESP32

AWS Lambda with Temperature data and the ESP32

By Matthew31505

Date02 August 2018

In this project, I'm using an esp32 board combined with a thermistor, plus an Amazon Web Services Lambda API plus some web charting code for temperature sensing. Source code can be found in the GitHub repository: https://github.com/Acr...

#iot #esp32 #adafruit #aws
In this project, I'm using an esp32 board combined with a thermistor, plus an Amazon Web Services Lambda API plus some web charting code for temperature sensing. Source code can be found in the GitHub repository: https://github.com/Acr...
#iot #esp32 #adafruit #aws
ATX Benchtop Power Supply

ATX Benchtop Power Supply

By Sam

Date02 April 2023

Despite having two high-quality variable (but analog) benchtop power supplies, I decided you can never have too many. I also specifically wanted a fixed, multi-output supply for standard project voltages such as 3.3V, 5V, 9V, 12V, ...

#power supply #atx

Despite having two high-quality variable (but analog) benchtop power supplies, I decided you can never have too many. I also specifically wanted a fixed, multi-output supply for standard project voltages such as 3.3V, 5V, 9V, 12V, ...

#power supply #atx
Simulated Parisians: Little Autonomous Pedestrians

Simulated Parisians: Little Autonomous Pedestrians

By Pixmusix

Date08 May 2023

Introduction

Parisians is a cute simulation of Paris with autonomous pedestrians. It’s simple to build and easy to personalize, a Single Board Computer "wall piece": on display and looping ...

#raspberry pi #art #python #mapping #touchscreen

Introduction

Parisians is a cute simulation of Paris with autonomous pedestrians. It’s simple to build and easy to personalize, a Single Board Computer "wall piece": on display and looping ...
#raspberry pi #art #python #mapping #touchscreen
Automatic Bike Indicators

Automatic Bike Indicators

By angus28028

Date31 March 2022

This project uses an Accelerometer to detect when you are leaning left or right. Depending on if/where you are leaning, it will flash LEDs on the right or left of the bike's rear. Powered by an Arduino and a 12v battery pack (my case 8 AA B...

#arduino #led #rgb #12v #adlx345
This project uses an Accelerometer to detect when you are leaning left or right. Depending on if/where you are leaning, it will flash LEDs on the right or left of the bike's rear. Powered by an Arduino and a 12v battery pack (my case 8 AA B...
#arduino #led #rgb #12v #adlx345
DIY Pi Buggy

DIY Pi Buggy

By Vincent1

Date18 December 2018

The motivation behind this project came from a robotics and engineering club that I've been going to. I've been saving my money and building up an understanding of raspberry pi and electronics. The reason I chose this project was to get use...

#raspberry pi #robot #motors #explorer hat
The motivation behind this project came from a robotics and engineering club that I've been going to. I've been saving my money and building up an understanding of raspberry pi and electronics. The reason I chose this project was to get use...
#raspberry pi #robot #motors #explorer hat
Darlington Pair Touch Circuit

Darlington Pair Touch Circuit

By Goldman57863

Date02 August 2018

Ever seen a touch lamp in action and wondered how on earth we can make that using basic components? This project is a basic circuit with 2 transistors to amplify a signal from your touch.Extra: The LED doesn't actually blink like that, just...

#electronics #basic #touch sensor #transistor
Ever seen a touch lamp in action and wondered how on earth we can make that using basic components? This project is a basic circuit with 2 transistors to amplify a signal from your touch.Extra: The LED doesn't actually blink like that, just...
#electronics #basic #touch sensor #transistor
Meet 'Holman' the Ultimate Bluetooth Speaker

Meet 'Holman' the Ultimate Bluetooth Speaker

By Simon38842

Date18 June 2017

Who says you can't have it all? Good looks and a great sound! My name is 'Holman" and I'm a Bluetooth speaker in the form of mans best friend - a dog of course! Why is my name Holman? Well, that's the name of the manufacturer of the PVC pi...

#lulzbot #bluetooth #3d print #lulzbot mini
Who says you can't have it all? Good looks and a great sound! My name is 'Holman" and I'm a Bluetooth speaker in the form of mans best friend - a dog of course! Why is my name Holman? Well, that's the name of the manufacturer of the PVC pi...
#lulzbot #bluetooth #3d print #lulzbot mini
Television Media Centre

Television Media Centre

By Steven60891

Date25 January 2019

Introduction: I have a flat screen television that is about 7 years old that I purchased before Smart TVs were commonly available. What I wanted to achieve with My Pi project was to turn my slightly old TV into a media centre. I wanted to...

#raspberry pi #pi #music #video #media #television #streaming #media centre #center
Introduction: I have a flat screen television that is about 7 years old that I purchased before Smart TVs were commonly available. What I wanted to achieve with My Pi project was to turn my slightly old TV into a media centre. I wanted to...
#raspberry pi #pi #music #video #media #television #streaming #media centre #center
Arduino Tide Gauge

Arduino Tide Gauge

By John61730

Date28 April 2022

I used an Arduino and a US-100 ultrasonic sensor to make an extremely low-cost tide gauge. This project measures the tide by sensing the distance to water using a US-100 ultrasonic sensor. The device has a 3D printed base&nb...

#arduino #ultrasonic #water #us100 #tide #ocean
I used an Arduino and a US-100 ultrasonic sensor to make an extremely low-cost tide gauge. This project measures the tide by sensing the distance to water using a US-100 ultrasonic sensor. The device has a 3D printed base&nb...
#arduino #ultrasonic #water #us100 #tide #ocean
FollowBot

FollowBot

By David13794

Date12 August 2016

This was an attempt to build a autonomous robot that could follow a person or bike while carrying tools, equipment or water. This project used a Raspberry Pi3 and Wild Thumper All-Terrain Chassis.Here's a video of the build: There's a re...

#raspberry pi #robot #opencv #wildthumper
This was an attempt to build a autonomous robot that could follow a person or bike while carrying tools, equipment or water. This project used a Raspberry Pi3 and Wild Thumper All-Terrain Chassis.Here's a video of the build: There's a re...
#raspberry pi #robot #opencv #wildthumper
The Amazon Alexa-Enabled Smart Pool System

The Amazon Alexa-Enabled Smart Pool System

By Chris5662

Date31 March 2022

This project is to allow remote control of my pool and associated lights with a dedicated display inthe house, a phone application and Amazon Alexa. Any and/or all of these input devices may be usedto control the pool. The pool temperature ...

#esp8266 #maker #smart home #pool #amazon alexa
This project is to allow remote control of my pool and associated lights with a dedicated display inthe house, a phone application and Amazon Alexa. Any and/or all of these input devices may be usedto control the pool. The pool temperature ...
#esp8266 #maker #smart home #pool #amazon alexa
Cosplay Blaster

Cosplay Blaster

By Alex25752

Date06 January 2017

Hey guys! First time poster. I've been working on a blaster for my girlfriend's costume, and I thought I would share it with everyone. When triggered, it plays a selected sound effect and flashes the light. Pretty simple :)So, this is my fi...

#arduino #toys #neopixel #cosplay
Hey guys! First time poster. I've been working on a blaster for my girlfriend's costume, and I thought I would share it with everyone. When triggered, it plays a selected sound effect and flashes the light. Pretty simple :)So, this is my fi...
#arduino #toys #neopixel #cosplay
Micro:bit based GlowBit Car

Micro:bit based GlowBit Car

By Alexander201199

Date20 December 2022

I made this car because at school there was a Lego We-Do tug-of-war competition but the cars only drove backward and I wanted to make a car that can turn and drive forwards. If you make this car don't throw away the chassis box because I ...

#dc motor #microbit #diy #glowbit #alligator clips
I made this car because at school there was a Lego We-Do tug-of-war competition but the cars only drove backward and I wanted to make a car that can turn and drive forwards. If you make this car don't throw away the chassis box because I ...
#dc motor #microbit #diy #glowbit #alligator clips
Spirit In A Box Halloween Trick

Spirit In A Box Halloween Trick

By thatssomo

Date22 January 2024

Introduction

This project was born from the desire to craft a captivating and spine-tingling magic trick that would add an air of mystique to a Halloween and supernatural-themed party that ...

#arduino #trick #magnet #spirit halloween

Introduction

This project was born from the desire to craft a captivating and spine-tingling magic trick that would add an air of mystique to a Halloween and supernatural-themed party that ...
#arduino #trick #magnet #spirit halloween
Lightbox

Lightbox

By Brendan7266

Date03 October 2017

The idea was to leverage the light transmitting properties of clear acrylic sheeting and pass LED light through it; interfering the transmission using laser cut edges which would cause the light to highlight the lines thereby creating a pai...

#dotstar #laser cutting #trinket #acrylic
The idea was to leverage the light transmitting properties of clear acrylic sheeting and pass LED light through it; interfering the transmission using laser cut edges which would cause the light to highlight the lines thereby creating a pai...
#dotstar #laser cutting #trinket #acrylic
Accelerometer Controlled Animatronic Finger

Accelerometer Controlled Animatronic Finger

By angus28028

Date28 April 2022

This project incorporates two Arduino boards, in a Master/Slave setup. The master is one with an accelerometer (ADLX345) and the slave has a Servo attached (SG90). When tilting the accelerometer, the master Arduino tells the Slave Arduino t...

#arduino #servo #accelerometer #animatronics
This project incorporates two Arduino boards, in a Master/Slave setup. The master is one with an accelerometer (ADLX345) and the slave has a Servo attached (SG90). When tilting the accelerometer, the master Arduino tells the Slave Arduino t...
#arduino #servo #accelerometer #animatronics
Retro Hand held Pi Zero

Retro Hand held Pi Zero

By evan38160

Date16 August 2017

I bought a Pi zero w from Core Electronics for a friend, also bought the official case too but thought I'd fit the Pi into something he can show off! I used an old hand held game case I had laying around, I had to remove the original circu...

#retropie #case #pi zero
I bought a Pi zero w from Core Electronics for a friend, also bought the official case too but thought I'd fit the Pi into something he can show off! I used an old hand held game case I had laying around, I had to remove the original circu...
#retropie #case #pi zero
Arduino Cooking Alarm with DS18b20 Sensor

Arduino Cooking Alarm with DS18b20 Sensor

By angus28028

Date28 April 2022

Today we will be making an Arduino circuit that will start playing a noise if the water (or surrounding environment) reaches a certain temperature, in our case, that temperature will be 100° Celsius. This is a useful little projec...

#arduino #piezo #temperature #resistor
Today we will be making an Arduino circuit that will start playing a noise if the water (or surrounding environment) reaches a certain temperature, in our case, that temperature will be 100° Celsius. This is a useful little projec...
#arduino #piezo #temperature #resistor
Infinity-Mirror Table

Infinity-Mirror Table

By Michael_R

Date26 August 2017

An infinity mirror creates a striking optical illusion - a tunnel of light that seems to tear through space. I built this infinity-mirror table using some addressable LEDs, a Particle Photon and easily obtainable timber supplies. Check out...

#particle #photon #led #neopixel #addressable
An infinity mirror creates a striking optical illusion - a tunnel of light that seems to tear through space. I built this infinity-mirror table using some addressable LEDs, a Particle Photon and easily obtainable timber supplies. Check out...
#particle #photon #led #neopixel #addressable
IoT Chicken Shed (Arduino, Wifi)

IoT Chicken Shed (Arduino, Wifi)

By Ryan18728

Date02 August 2018

If you have chickens and find you're not always available to close the gate at night or check the water levels each day, then why not use an ESP8266 to automate your chicken door and receive alerts door status and low water level, as well a...

#arduino #iot #esp8266 #wifi #chicken #coup #shed
If you have chickens and find you're not always available to close the gate at night or check the water levels each day, then why not use an ESP8266 to automate your chicken door and receive alerts door status and low water level, as well a...
#arduino #iot #esp8266 #wifi #chicken #coup #shed
433mHz Radio connected pool thermometer

433mHz Radio connected pool thermometer

By Nathan49321

Date30 March 2022

I was wanting to know what the water temperature was without having to physically go and check and I was curious about how warm the water would get during a sunny day and how much heat was lost overnight. I am interested in the idea of home...

#arduino #feather #433mhz #rfm69hcw #rpi3
I was wanting to know what the water temperature was without having to physically go and check and I was curious about how warm the water would get during a sunny day and how much heat was lost overnight. I am interested in the idea of home...
#arduino #feather #433mhz #rfm69hcw #rpi3
Rad10

Rad10

By Clewsy

Date31 March 2022

I wanted a self-contained internet radio with the following criteria: Reasonably compact/portable. Only required an external connection for power (i.e. wireless internet access). Simple controls for volume and mute-toggle.

Th...

#raspberry pi #internet radio #rotary encoder
I wanted a self-contained internet radio with the following criteria: Reasonably compact/portable. Only required an external connection for power (i.e. wireless internet access). Simple controls for volume and mute-toggle.

Th...

#raspberry pi #internet radio #rotary encoder
Mailbox Delivery Notification System

Mailbox Delivery Notification System

By Ross261951

Date07 February 2024

Introduction

During the Covid lockdown, I needed something to do. The Postman or woman does not deliver mail every day as most bills come online. So I built this to notify me when the Pos...

#arduino #iot #ifttt #esp8266 #mailbox

Introduction

During the Covid lockdown, I needed something to do. The Postman or woman does not deliver mail every day as most bills come online. So I built this to notify me when the Pos...
#arduino #iot #ifttt #esp8266 #mailbox
House Power and Solar Monitor

House Power and Solar Monitor

By Russell5317

Date22 June 2023

I’ve had a Current Cost Power Monitor for a number of years which worked well until we put solar on the roof. The Current Cost can’t determine which direction the power is flowing and so power generation and con...

#arduino #rf #current cost #xantrex

I’ve had a Current Cost Power Monitor for a number of years which worked well until we put solar on the roof. The Current Cost can’t determine which direction the power is flowing and so power generation and con...

#arduino #rf #current cost #xantrex
Autozem

Autozem

By Mark169858

Date10 August 2022

Introduction So now everything is available in this day and age, and all those childhood dreams can now come true as parts, technology and software has come a long way. I had recently taken up the hobby, RC planes. Eventually I learnt ho...

#arduino #usb #servo #computer
Introduction So now everything is available in this day and age, and all those childhood dreams can now come true as parts, technology and software has come a long way. I had recently taken up the hobby, RC planes. Eventually I learnt ho...
#arduino #usb #servo #computer
Hogwarts Legacy Broom Flight Controller

Hogwarts Legacy Broom Flight Controller

By thatssomo

Date27 June 2023

Introduction

I embarked on this project to enhance my interactive and immersive experience with the video game "Hogwarts Legacy," as a devoted Harry Potter fan. Initially, I used a Kano wan...

#arduino #gaming #ultrasonic #imu

Introduction

I embarked on this project to enhance my interactive and immersive experience with the video game "Hogwarts Legacy," as a devoted Harry Potter fan. Initially, I used a Kano wan...
#arduino #gaming #ultrasonic #imu
Sneaky's Bartop Arcade

Sneaky's Bartop Arcade

By Sneaky

Date22 June 2023

My first arcade cabinet. Built from scratch using mdf panels, a donated monitor and speakers. Powered by catalog/product/view/sku/CE05436">Raspberry Pi 3 running the free image "RetroPie". I have put on ab...

#raspberry pi #gaming #retro pi #arcade #build

My first arcade cabinet. Built from scratch using mdf panels, a donated monitor and speakers. Powered by catalog/product/view/sku/CE05436">Raspberry Pi 3 running the free image "RetroPie". I have put on ab...

#raspberry pi #gaming #retro pi #arcade #build
Camera Dew Controller

Camera Dew Controller

By AndrewBG

Date27 July 2022

Introduction My passion hobby is night-time time-lapse photography and astrophotography/nightscapes. This means a lot of time spent outside in the dead of winter overnight and an issue that I faced was dew condensing on the lens. This is...

#arduino #heat #3d printed #astro-photography
Introduction My passion hobby is night-time time-lapse photography and astrophotography/nightscapes. This means a lot of time spent outside in the dead of winter overnight and an issue that I faced was dew condensing on the lens. This is...
#arduino #heat #3d printed #astro-photography
SOLARBOI

SOLARBOI

By Lewin110756

Date03 February 2022

Since I was young, I've always loved to explore. Over the years, I've tinkered with RC cars and played with planes, which were always plenty of fun. But I always dreamed of going out further - out into the real world, far beyond the confine...

#raspberry pi #robot #remote control
Since I was young, I've always loved to explore. Over the years, I've tinkered with RC cars and played with planes, which were always plenty of fun. But I always dreamed of going out further - out into the real world, far beyond the confine...
#raspberry pi #robot #remote control
UNITRAC

UNITRAC

By Oscar1

Date09 December 2021

The UNITRAC (UNIversal TRACtion system) is a simple 3D printable conversion for the Black Gladiator-Tracked chassis, It’s designed to transform the large wheelbase platform into a self-contained propulsion system that has all the torq...

#motor #3d #18650
The UNITRAC (UNIversal TRACtion system) is a simple 3D printable conversion for the Black Gladiator-Tracked chassis, It’s designed to transform the large wheelbase platform into a self-contained propulsion system that has all the torq...
#motor #3d #18650
Water Tank Level Sensor

Water Tank Level Sensor

By Denver42165

Date10 February 2023

Update: Community member Chris has had a go at remaking this project after the original project contributor Denver made the original code repository private. GitHub links below will not work but the original project has been kept here for...

#pi #raspberry #level #ultrasonic #water
Update: Community member Chris has had a go at remaking this project after the original project contributor Denver made the original code repository private. GitHub links below will not work but the original project has been kept here for...
#pi #raspberry #level #ultrasonic #water
The Euclidean

The Euclidean

By Ken67819

Date25 June 2021

I'm an amateur musician but a pretty serious classical & jazz pianist, and this project arose out of my interest in exploring the difference between writing music for synthesisers and music for piano.  I work as a mathematician, so...

#teensy #music #synthesizer
I'm an amateur musician but a pretty serious classical & jazz pianist, and this project arose out of my interest in exploring the difference between writing music for synthesisers and music for piano.  I work as a mathematician, so...
#teensy #music #synthesizer
Concrete Lamp

Concrete Lamp

By Simon38842

Date20 March 2023

The concrete body of the lamp (which, to my eye look a bit like a leek) is made is two halves. The 1st and 2nd halves are cast in 2 steps using the same mould twice. I had a few failed attempts at making the mould entirely from sta...

#3d #3d print #concrete #lamp

The concrete body of the lamp (which, to my eye look a bit like a leek) is made is two halves. The 1st and 2nd halves are cast in 2 steps using the same mould twice. I had a few failed attempts at making the mould entirely from sta...

#3d #3d print #concrete #lamp
Potentiometer Position Monitor
#arduino #potentiometer

Bill of Materials

#arduino #potentiometer
Environment Monitor - V2

Environment Monitor - V2

By James46717

Date31 March 2022

This project started due to the smoke haze that enveloped our area during the 2019 and 2020 bushfires. I wanted something to check the air quality of my home and maybe find areas where it needed better sealing. In addition, the BMP280 senso...

#raspberry pi #zero #environment
This project started due to the smoke haze that enveloped our area during the 2019 and 2020 bushfires. I wanted something to check the air quality of my home and maybe find areas where it needed better sealing. In addition, the BMP280 senso...
#raspberry pi #zero #environment
Garage Door Sensor

Garage Door Sensor

By John61730

Date31 March 2022

This project uses a US100 ultrasonic distance sensor to detect instances of a garage tilt door being left open and sends an alert via the IFTTT mobile app. Additionally, the device logs temperature and pressure to a Thingspeak channel using...

#arduino #ifttt #webhooks #esp8266 #bmp280 #us100
This project uses a US100 ultrasonic distance sensor to detect instances of a garage tilt door being left open and sends an alert via the IFTTT mobile app. Additionally, the device logs temperature and pressure to a Thingspeak channel using...
#arduino #ifttt #webhooks #esp8266 #bmp280 #us100
Smart City Tunnel with PiicoDev

Smart City Tunnel with PiicoDev

By Michael

Date31 March 2022

Tunnels are a critical part of road infrastructure and they feature some pretty cool tech. This Smart Tunnel project demonstrates some of the technology involved and how some real-world problems might be solved.  Features RFID Trip...

#oled #led #rgb #light #pico #piicodev #raspberry pi pico #touch
Tunnels are a critical part of road infrastructure and they feature some pretty cool tech. This Smart Tunnel project demonstrates some of the technology involved and how some real-world problems might be solved.  Features RFID Trip...
#oled #led #rgb #light #pico #piicodev #raspberry pi pico #touch
Datalogging Weather Station (Battery Powered)

Datalogging Weather Station (Battery Powered)

By Michael

Date29 April 2022

This project will measure atmospheric conditions (Temperature, Humidity, Air Pressure) and log them to an SD card over a long period (months!) while running off a few AA or AAA cells. Usually, projects powered by an Arduino Uno are quite p...

#arduino #battery #weather #datalogger
This project will measure atmospheric conditions (Temperature, Humidity, Air Pressure) and log them to an SD card over a long period (months!) while running off a few AA or AAA cells. Usually, projects powered by an Arduino Uno are quite p...
#arduino #battery #weather #datalogger
A 3D Printed Ukulele

A 3D Printed Ukulele

By Tim

Date04 March 2021

Here is a project I just could not help myself but build. A 3D printable Ukulele with a body as large as I could fit standing upright on the printers here. The intention was to make it as large as possible, using no supports, and without th...

#3d #printed #ukulele #guitar #uki
Here is a project I just could not help myself but build. A 3D printable Ukulele with a body as large as I could fit standing upright on the printers here. The intention was to make it as large as possible, using no supports, and without th...
#3d #printed #ukulele #guitar #uki
The Curse Of The Mummy! Egyptian-Themed Halloween Puzzle

The Curse Of The Mummy! Egyptian-Themed Halloween Puzzle

By bert231206

Date11 December 2023

Introduction

I’ve had this idea for Halloween for a few years now. I wanted to make my porch display into an escape room for trick or treating. The kids would have to solve an environmental...

#3d printing #pico #piicodev #colour #raspberry pi pico

Introduction

I’ve had this idea for Halloween for a few years now. I wanted to make my porch display into an escape room for trick or treating. The kids would have to solve an environmental...
#3d printing #pico #piicodev #colour #raspberry pi pico
Sound Effects Button

Sound Effects Button

By Sam

Date31 March 2022

The idea for this project came when a friend of mine flew over from Western Australia to visit, and during his stopover in Adelaide, he did what any adult would do; visit the airport novelty store and buy some random stuff. It was pretty mu...

#sound #adafruit #button #fx #sample
The idea for this project came when a friend of mine flew over from Western Australia to visit, and during his stopover in Adelaide, he did what any adult would do; visit the airport novelty store and buy some random stuff. It was pretty mu...
#sound #adafruit #button #fx #sample
Raspberry Pi Desk Clock with Data Display

Raspberry Pi Desk Clock with Data Display

By Trevor55561

Date31 March 2022

This project uses a Raspberry Pi and TFT display panel to provide a desk clock that also monitors our Home Solar and Battery system, and the weather, in one neat unit.

We recently installed a Solar Panel system and a Tesla Powerwall...

#raspberry pi #solar #tft #real-time #tracking
This project uses a Raspberry Pi and TFT display panel to provide a desk clock that also monitors our Home Solar and Battery system, and the weather, in one neat unit.

We recently installed a Solar Panel system and a Tesla Powerwall...

#raspberry pi #solar #tft #real-time #tracking
YAM: Monitoring Animal Enclosures

YAM: Monitoring Animal Enclosures

By Dean23708

Date17 May 2017

YAM (or YetAnotherMonitor) I keep more than 20 enclosures of Australian native lizards and turtles and I want to make sure they are all in an appropriate environment. To that end, I built a microcontroller-based system to monitor the tempe...

#arduino #iot #mqtt #python #particle photon #1wire
YAM (or YetAnotherMonitor) I keep more than 20 enclosures of Australian native lizards and turtles and I want to make sure they are all in an appropriate environment. To that end, I built a microcontroller-based system to monitor the tempe...
#arduino #iot #mqtt #python #particle photon #1wire
IoT Plant Monitor

IoT Plant Monitor

By Sam

Date31 March 2022

So, my wife wanted to have some small plants in the house. I didn’t, so we compromised, and got some plants. The only thing is that neither of us remembers to water them, so I wanted to build a sensor array to monitor the moisture con...

#iot #particle #ifttt #monitor #moisture #soil #plant
So, my wife wanted to have some small plants in the house. I didn’t, so we compromised, and got some plants. The only thing is that neither of us remembers to water them, so I wanted to build a sensor array to monitor the moisture con...
#iot #particle #ifttt #monitor #moisture #soil #plant
A Back to the Future Clock

A Back to the Future Clock

By Jim26259

Date31 March 2022

This project started life as an alarm clock for my son made to look like the time circuit from the Back to the Future movies. The display can show the time in various formats, including the one from the movies of course. It's configurable v...

#raspberry pi #led #audio #raspberry pi zero #clock
This project started life as an alarm clock for my son made to look like the time circuit from the Back to the Future movies. The display can show the time in various formats, including the one from the movies of course. It's configurable v...
#raspberry pi #led #audio #raspberry pi zero #clock
Mini NES Style Game Console with Raspberry Pi

Mini NES Style Game Console with Raspberry Pi

By Dale32589

Date31 March 2022

My son really wanted one of the mini NES when they were released, however he missed out. I already knew that you could use a raspberry pi as an arcade emulator, so I thought why not build him one.

I grew up playing old arcade machi...

#mini nes raspberry pi
My son really wanted one of the mini NES when they were released, however he missed out. I already knew that you could use a raspberry pi as an arcade emulator, so I thought why not build him one.

I grew up playing old arcade machi...

#mini nes raspberry pi
Pool temperature sensor

Pool temperature sensor

By John61730

Date31 March 2022

This project uses a waterproof ds18b20 sensor to log pool water temperature to an SD card and displays the temperature on an LCD.

For this project, an Arduino Uno was used to create a waterproof water temperature logger. The project...

#arduino #temperature #waterproof #ds18b20
This project uses a waterproof ds18b20 sensor to log pool water temperature to an SD card and displays the temperature on an LCD.

For this project, an Arduino Uno was used to create a waterproof water temperature logger. The project...

#arduino #temperature #waterproof #ds18b20
8-Bit Breadboard Computer

8-Bit Breadboard Computer

By Mac26072

Date12 April 2017

This project is about how to build an 8 bit computer on breadboards, from 7400 series basic TTL. I am currently in the process of building mine, and will give an overview of what's involved. It is a great project that can teach you a lot ab...

#digital #logic #ttl #breadboard #computer #diy
This project is about how to build an 8 bit computer on breadboards, from 7400 series basic TTL. I am currently in the process of building mine, and will give an overview of what's involved. It is a great project that can teach you a lot ab...
#digital #logic #ttl #breadboard #computer #diy
DIY Gameboy based on Raspberry Pi Zero W (PiGRRL)

DIY Gameboy based on Raspberry Pi Zero W (PiGRRL)

By Michael_R

Date17 September 2018

We made a Pi Zero W retro-games console! The nostalgia is making me dizzy! If you'd like to build your own, we've put together a couple of wishlists to make things easier: For the Pi Zero W build, like in this project, check out the PiG...

#raspberry pi #retropie #games #console #zero w
We made a Pi Zero W retro-games console! The nostalgia is making me dizzy! If you'd like to build your own, we've put together a couple of wishlists to make things easier: For the Pi Zero W build, like in this project, check out the PiG...
#raspberry pi #retropie #games #console #zero w
IR Break-Beam Stopwatch

IR Break-Beam Stopwatch

By Matt87317

Date29 April 2022

This project is a simple stopwatch with a little bit of a twist! It operates like a conventional stopwatch… you can start and stop it, you can record lap times and you can review the lap times once you hit stop. The twist is th...

#arduino #breakbeam #ir #timer
This project is a simple stopwatch with a little bit of a twist! It operates like a conventional stopwatch… you can start and stop it, you can record lap times and you can review the lap times once you hit stop. The twist is th...
#arduino #breakbeam #ir #timer
Hands-free Selfie Camera Control

Hands-free Selfie Camera Control

By Tek19662

Date04 February 2017

Ever wanted to record a video and be included in it? My children did. One does parkour, and the other loves to dance, both want to perfect their art by watching their moves during practice. They asked their inventor/tinkerer dad, "can you ...

#arduino #pixy mcu cam
Ever wanted to record a video and be included in it? My children did. One does parkour, and the other loves to dance, both want to perfect their art by watching their moves during practice. They asked their inventor/tinkerer dad, "can you ...
#arduino #pixy mcu cam
LoRaWAN Tank Level Sensor Node

LoRaWAN Tank Level Sensor Node

By Brad107906

Date09 December 2020

My brother-in-law has a dairy farm in Victoria and many hours per week are wasted traversing the farm to check water tank levels, opening/closing valves, and other small tasks that could easily be remotely monitored and controlled. It was ...

#iot #sensor #lora #tank #water level
My brother-in-law has a dairy farm in Victoria and many hours per week are wasted traversing the farm to check water tank levels, opening/closing valves, and other small tasks that could easily be remotely monitored and controlled. It was ...
#iot #sensor #lora #tank #water level
Raspberry Pi OSMC - Custom Media Center

Raspberry Pi OSMC - Custom Media Center

By Clewsy

Date31 March 2022

I wanted to upgrade my media center (RPi B+ with Xbian) to something a bit nicer, more stable and more accessible than just the RPi in a basic plastic case.

I built an enclosure out of wood with aluminum front and rear panels.

#raspberry pi #media center #osmc
I wanted to upgrade my media center (RPi B+ with Xbian) to something a bit nicer, more stable and more accessible than just the RPi in a basic plastic case.

I built an enclosure out of wood with aluminum front and rear panels.

#raspberry pi #media center #osmc
Modify Dell multimedia keyboard from USB bus power

Modify Dell multimedia keyboard from USB bus power

By Jun40494

Date09 July 2017

This project is to modify a Dell multimedia keyboard into a Raspberry Pi Zero dedicated keyboard with external powered USB hub. You can find this article in my blog http://sizeofinfinity.blogspot.com.au/2017/06/modify-dell-multimedia-keyboa...

#pi #usb #zero #keyboard #bus #powered
This project is to modify a Dell multimedia keyboard into a Raspberry Pi Zero dedicated keyboard with external powered USB hub. You can find this article in my blog http://sizeofinfinity.blogspot.com.au/2017/06/modify-dell-multimedia-keyboa...
#pi #usb #zero #keyboard #bus #powered
Hot-Wire Bender for Acrylic

Hot-Wire Bender for Acrylic

By Michael

Date30 March 2022

A simple, and affordable build that produces sharp, and consistent heat-bends. A nichrome wire heats a channel. Place the acrylic over the channel, wait for it to reach temperature, and pull the hingeing section to create a bend.

&l...

#cutting #laser #acrylic #bender #hot #wire
A simple, and affordable build that produces sharp, and consistent heat-bends. A nichrome wire heats a channel. Place the acrylic over the channel, wait for it to reach temperature, and pull the hingeing section to create a bend.

&l...

#cutting #laser #acrylic #bender #hot #wire
The Hipster Coaster

The Hipster Coaster

By Aidan

Date28 November 2016

We wanted to make a interactive display of the fun that can be had with DIY projects to take to Sydney Mini Maker Faire. We decided to do so by utilising the TinkerKit Braccio from Arduino.org, alongside some 3D Printing ingenuity, for an e...

#arduino #3d printing #braccio #maker faire #2016
We wanted to make a interactive display of the fun that can be had with DIY projects to take to Sydney Mini Maker Faire. We decided to do so by utilising the TinkerKit Braccio from Arduino.org, alongside some 3D Printing ingenuity, for an e...
#arduino #3d printing #braccio #maker faire #2016
Salvaged Street Light Conversion

Salvaged Street Light Conversion

By MarkMakies

Date27 October 2023

Introduction

I salvaged some decommissioned street lights from the local transfer station.  I suspect they adorned the main street of Woodend in the past and would now look good in our...

#ws2812b #glowbit #pico #raspberry pi pico #recycling

Introduction

I salvaged some decommissioned street lights from the local transfer station.  I suspect they adorned the main street of Woodend in the past and would now look good in our...
#ws2812b #glowbit #pico #raspberry pi pico #recycling
Articulated Mule

Articulated Mule

By Zonared

Date31 March 2022

Converting a Mule into an articulated 4 wheel vehicle. A 'Mule' is/was a hand trolley with a motorised elevatable platform. What for? Just for fun, want to be able to control it using the R2D2 droid inventor app via LittleBits boards, why ...

#littlebits #robot #vehicle #mule #trolley
Converting a Mule into an articulated 4 wheel vehicle. A 'Mule' is/was a hand trolley with a motorised elevatable platform. What for? Just for fun, want to be able to control it using the R2D2 droid inventor app via LittleBits boards, why ...
#littlebits #robot #vehicle #mule #trolley
MakeCode STEM Arcade Machine

MakeCode STEM Arcade Machine

By Stephen107990

Date17 August 2022

This project came about for a number of reasons. Firstly, we wanted a real showpiece for the school's Resource Centre. It's a real talking point and when people find out that it was made almost enti...

#raspberry pi #stem #games #makecode #arcade

This project came about for a number of reasons. Firstly, we wanted a real showpiece for the school's Resource Centre. It's a real talking point and when people find out that it was made almost enti...

#raspberry pi #stem #games #makecode #arcade
PiicoDev Schematic System

PiicoDev Schematic System

By Ezra224017

Date22 December 2023

Introduction: Hi everybody. Over the past few weeks, I have been working on an intuitive system that makes working and tinkering with the Piicodev ecosystem even easier! Everybody interested in electronics knows about the universal circui...

#raspberry pi #schematic #microbit #piicodev #raspberry pi pico
Introduction: Hi everybody. Over the past few weeks, I have been working on an intuitive system that makes working and tinkering with the Piicodev ecosystem even easier! Everybody interested in electronics knows about the universal circui...
#raspberry pi #schematic #microbit #piicodev #raspberry pi pico
FM Radio with Arduino, LCD and Si4703

FM Radio with Arduino, LCD and Si4703

By lb20

Date31 March 2022

A couple of years ago, I found a modern jukebox (with iPod connectivity, AM/FM radio, CD player and LEDs) dumped in my street. The body was in decent condition but all of the electronics were ruined apart from the LEDs. I decided to take it...

#arduino #lcd #radio #si4703 #fm radio #pushbuttons
A couple of years ago, I found a modern jukebox (with iPod connectivity, AM/FM radio, CD player and LEDs) dumped in my street. The body was in decent condition but all of the electronics were ruined apart from the LEDs. I decided to take it...
#arduino #lcd #radio #si4703 #fm radio #pushbuttons
Raspberry Pi Pico Long Range Radio (LoRa) Weather and Air Quality Station - Full Dashboard (DataCake + TTN), Rain-Proof and Long Range

Raspberry Pi Pico Long Range Radio (LoRa) Weather and Air Quality Station - Full Dashboard (DataCake + TTN), Rain-Proof and Long Range

By Tim

Date07 December 2023

Have you ever wanted to make a Weatherproof Weather and Air Quality System that transmits its edge-collected data long-range through LoRa (up to a 10Km range) and then have that data automatically uploaded to the Internet to be gorgeously ...

#raspberry pi #weather #the things network #raspberry pi pico #rain #air quality
Have you ever wanted to make a Weatherproof Weather and Air Quality System that transmits its edge-collected data long-range through LoRa (up to a 10Km range) and then have that data automatically uploaded to the Internet to be gorgeously ...
#raspberry pi #weather #the things network #raspberry pi pico #rain #air quality
Glow Cuboid

Glow Cuboid

By MarkMakies

Date26 July 2023

Introduction


I wanted to make something artistic and dynamic using the GlowBit 8x8 matrix that I’ve been playing around with.  It’s just an RP2040 programmed in Python to p...

#ws2812b #micropython #glowbit #raspberry pi pico #imu

Introduction


I wanted to make something artistic and dynamic using the GlowBit 8x8 matrix that I’ve been playing around with.  It’s just an RP2040 programmed in Python to p...
#ws2812b #micropython #glowbit #raspberry pi pico #imu
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