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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

How To Complete Your First Resin 3D Print

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...

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...

Modify G-Code to 3D Print Better

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...

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...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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...

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...

Color Matching with the Light Sensor in MakeCode: Adafruit Circuit Playground Express

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...

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...

Loading and Unloading Filament for Ultimaker 3D Printers

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

Pico Armour - A 3D Printable Case for the 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...

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...

Cura: 3D printing software for your Lulzbot Printer

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 ...

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 ...

The Lulzbot 3D Printers: Mini vs 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 ...

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 ...

Servos, Steppers or Solenoids? | Choosing an Actuator to Move Your Project

In this guide, we go over some common ways of adding motion to your project with actuators such as stepper motors, servos and linear actuators, to help you choose which one is most appropriate for your situation. The start of this guide c...

In this guide, we go over some common ways of adding motion to your project with actuators such as stepper motors, servos and linear actuators, to help you choose which one is most appropriate for your situation. The start of this guide c...

Flask Web App Framework with Python

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...

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...

Motor Drivers vs. Motor Controllers

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...

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...

Zero To Maker Workshop | Fab Academy (Our Experience)

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...

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...

Dual-Coloured 3D Printing

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...

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...

Printing with Rigid and Flexible Filaments

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...

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...

PiicoDev Colour Sensor VEML6040 - Raspberry Pi Guide

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,...

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,...

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

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...

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...

Pycom GPy Getting Started

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. ...

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. ...

Controlling Stepper Motors with the Arduino

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...

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...

DC Motor Control with an Arduino

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...

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...

How To Control A Motor with the Raspberry Pi

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

Your First Print with a Lulzbot 3D Printer

Once you receive and unbox your Lulzbot machine you might be so eager to print things, you skip a few steps in the setup process and all of a sudden you are having all sorts of difficulties that you can’t understand. It happens, what ...

Once you receive and unbox your Lulzbot machine you might be so eager to print things, you skip a few steps in the setup process and all of a sudden you are having all sorts of difficulties that you can’t understand. It happens, what ...

Face Recognition With Raspberry Pi and 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...

[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...

PiicoDev RFID Module - Guide for Raspberry Pi Pico

Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) uses electromagnetic fields to identify and communicate with tags. Each RFID module emits radio waves that energise the passive tag, which then responds with its own identifying number or data, as reque...

Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) uses electromagnetic fields to identify and communicate with tags. Each RFID module emits radio waves that energise the passive tag, which then responds with its own identifying number or data, as reque...

PiicoDev RFID Module - Guide for Raspberry Pi

Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) uses electromagnetic fields to identify and communicate with tags. Each RFID module emits radio waves that energise the passive tag, which then responds with its own identifying number or data, as reque...

Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) uses electromagnetic fields to identify and communicate with tags. Each RFID module emits radio waves that energise the passive tag, which then responds with its own identifying number or data, as reque...

Ultimaker 3D Printer Material 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...

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...

Infinity Mirror Kit V2 - Assembly and Tutorials

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...

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...

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

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...

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 Pico Workshop for Beginners

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

CPE (PETG) - My Trick to 3D Print It Beautifully and More

Co-Polyester is an astounding material in terms of properties, all the best properties of Tough PLA and ABS which are then dialled up just that extra bit in regards to both ruggedness and durability. Ultimaker offers two versions of Co-Poly...

Co-Polyester is an astounding material in terms of properties, all the best properties of Tough PLA and ABS which are then dialled up just that extra bit in regards to both ruggedness and durability. Ultimaker offers two versions of Co-Poly...

Natural Disaster Sensor Project for Micro:bit

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...

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...

Gaming Kit for 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...

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...

Answering Your Pi 5 Questions | Cooling, Overclocking, Power and More

The Raspberry Pi 5 was announced just a few weeks ago and across the internet, we have seen some recurring questions, so in this article, we tried our best to answer some of them.   Contents: Overclocking Questions Cooling Quest...

The Raspberry Pi 5 was announced just a few weeks ago and across the internet, we have seen some recurring questions, so in this article, we tried our best to answer some of them.   Contents: Overclocking Questions Cooling Quest...

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

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...

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...

What is a Kano Computer?

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...

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...

Solar Powered Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

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...

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...

Fix the Built-in Camera - Ultimaker

The built-in remote monitoring camera and the live feed it provides makes for a fantastic tool of the Ultimaker S5 and Ultimaker S3 3D printers. You can now keep tabs on your prints remotely, easing the pain of a long-distance relation...

The built-in remote monitoring camera and the live feed it provides makes for a fantastic tool of the Ultimaker S5 and Ultimaker S3 3D printers. You can now keep tabs on your prints remotely, easing the pain of a long-distance relation...

Improving Results with Transparent Filament

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...

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...

Controlling a Solenoid with an Arduino

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...

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...

Ultimaker Cura - An Overview for Makers

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...

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...

PiicoDev Colour Sensor VEML6040 - Raspberry Pi Pico Guide

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

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

PiicoDev Colour Sensor VEML6040 - Micro:bit Guide

Introduction Let's read colour data from a PiicoDev® Colour Sensor with a Micro:bit V2, and create a colour sorting machine. This guide will cover connecting the hardware, downloading some example code and remixing it. To f...

Introduction Let's read colour data from a PiicoDev® Colour Sensor with a Micro:bit V2, and create a colour sorting machine. This guide will cover connecting the hardware, downloading some example code and remixing it. To f...

Makerverse Load Cell Kit Guide | Measure Weights and Forces

Introduction Welcome to the guide for the Makerverse Load Cell kit. With this hardware you will be able to make a set of scales capable of measuring weights up to 3kg with a precision as low as 0.1g! To follow along you will need: ...

Introduction Welcome to the guide for the Makerverse Load Cell kit. With this hardware you will be able to make a set of scales capable of measuring weights up to 3kg with a precision as low as 0.1g! To follow along you will need: ...

Optimal Layer Exposure Time for Perfect Resin Prints

Layer Exposure Time is the crucial parameter that when dialed in will change average 3D resin printed components into awesome, crispy, final results that capture every single detail of the CAD model. As a general rule for Normal Layer ...

Layer Exposure Time is the crucial parameter that when dialed in will change average 3D resin printed components into awesome, crispy, final results that capture every single detail of the CAD model. As a general rule for Normal Layer ...

How to Build Your Ultimate RetroPie Gaming 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...

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...

Pycom Pytrack Getting Started

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 ...

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 ...

Infinity Mirror Kit V1 - Assembly and tutorials

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 ...

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 ...

Pose Estimation and Face Landmark Tracking with Raspberry Pi and 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 yo...

[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...

Ultrasonic Sensing with Pycom

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

Makerverse Essentials Kit Guide | Build Circuits and Code with MicroPython

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...

WS2812 / NeoPixel Addressable LEDs: Pycom Quickstart Guide

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...

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...

Pycom Expansion Board - 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...

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...

Getting Started with Raspberry Pi Pico

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...

Light Sensing with an LDR and Pycom

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...

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...

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

[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 ...

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

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...

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...

Cura 2 LulzBot Edition: Installing or Upgrading

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...

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...

Getting Started on 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. Since you’ve got your new P...

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...

Object and Animal Recognition With Raspberry Pi and 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 yo...

[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...

Getting Started with Rotary Encoders | Examples with Raspberry Pi Pico

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...

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...

Exciting Features - Ultimaker Cura

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...

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...

Makerverse Micro SD Adapter - MicroPython Guide and Data Logging

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...

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...

PiicoDev 3-Axis Accelerometer LIS3DH - Getting Started Guide

This guide will help you get started with a PiicoDev 3-Axis Accelerometer. We'll walk through some examples to read acceleration, infer tilt angle (from gravity), and detect tapping and shaking.  An accelerometer is a device that mea...

This guide will help you get started with a PiicoDev 3-Axis Accelerometer. We'll walk through some examples to read acceleration, infer tilt angle (from gravity), and detect tapping and shaking.  An accelerometer is a device that mea...

Solarbotics Paris Flyer CarouSol Kit Speed Build

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...

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...

Python Rundown and Main Windows

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...

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...

Raspberry Pi Pico W | Create a Simple HTTP Server

In this guide we'll create a simple HTTP server using a Raspberry Pi Pico W. This server will be accessible from within a local WiFi network and can be used to read sensors and control hardware - in our case we'll drive an LED and read the...

In this guide we'll create a simple HTTP server using a Raspberry Pi Pico W. This server will be accessible from within a local WiFi network and can be used to read sensors and control hardware - in our case we'll drive an LED and read the...

The Maker Revolution

The Maker Revolution celebrates the creation of new devices and the modification of existing ones - the transition from a consumer buying goods to eventually having a major part in their creation. The Maker Revolution places strong emphasis...

The Maker Revolution celebrates the creation of new devices and the modification of existing ones - the transition from a consumer buying goods to eventually having a major part in their creation. The Maker Revolution places strong emphasis...

Maintaining a Project with Git

Let's have a very quick look at Git and Github - Git is an enormous topic, so this won't be an exhaustive tutorial but by the end of it we'll have a working knowledge of basic git workflow. I'll be showing this tutorial on a Rasp...

Let's have a very quick look at Git and Github - Git is an enormous topic, so this won't be an exhaustive tutorial but by the end of it we'll have a working knowledge of basic git workflow. I'll be showing this tutorial on a Rasp...

OctoPrint Integration with Cura 2.6+ Lulzbot Edition

OctoPrint Integration is one of my favourite new features in Cura 2.6+: LulzBot Edition. In short, this integration means that you can print and control your 3D Printer via it's OctoPrint server. All from within your slicer window on your P...

OctoPrint Integration is one of my favourite new features in Cura 2.6+: LulzBot Edition. In short, this integration means that you can print and control your 3D Printer via it's OctoPrint server. All from within your slicer window on your P...

How to Debug MicroPython Code

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 ...

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 ...

Getting Started With Inertial Measurement Units | Exploring Degrees Of Freedom

In this guide, we'll be learning about sensors that measure inertial movement, how they work, how to choose the right sensor type, and how to get the most out of their readings. Hardware mentioned in this guide: PiicoDev Accelerometer ...

In this guide, we'll be learning about sensors that measure inertial movement, how they work, how to choose the right sensor type, and how to get the most out of their readings. Hardware mentioned in this guide: PiicoDev Accelerometer ...

How to use WS2812B RGB LEDs with Raspberry Pi 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...

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...

Getting Started With Relays | Examples with 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...

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...

Ultimaker Dual-Extrusion 3D Printing Guide

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...

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...

Detect Speed with a Raspberry Pi, Camera and 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...

[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...

Temperature Sensing with the TMP36 and Pycom

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...

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...

Raspberry Pi Generations Up To 2020

It is long overdue. Time for a table with all the info comparing every generation and style of Raspberry Pi from the genesis to now! We have come a long way to have our hands on the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 8 GB so it is time we give you the ...

It is long overdue. Time for a table with all the info comparing every generation and style of Raspberry Pi from the genesis to now! We have come a long way to have our hands on the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 8 GB so it is time we give you the ...

Writing Code Onto MicroPython Boards

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 ...

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 ...

MOSFETs for Makers: Getting Started with High-Power Control

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...

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...

How 3D Printing Works

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 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...

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

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...

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...

Understanding ESP32 Naming Conventions

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 ...

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 ...

MicroPython Primer for Makers - What is MicroPython?

This Tutorial is all about the MicroPython Programming Language. We will discuss what MicroPython is, why you will want to use it in your projects and we will share some resources to help you learn further! What is MicroPython? MicroPyt...

This Tutorial is all about the MicroPython Programming Language. We will discuss what MicroPython is, why you will want to use it in your projects and we will share some resources to help you learn further! What is MicroPython? MicroPyt...

PiicoDev Capacitive Touch Sensor CAP1203 - Raspberry Pi Pico Guide

Let's get started with the PiicoDev ® Capacitive Touch Sensor. In this guide, we'll connect the PiicoDev Capacitive Touch Sensor to our Raspberry Pi Pico and get it working with some example code to detect touch events. We'll also rem...

Let's get started with the PiicoDev ® Capacitive Touch Sensor. In this guide, we'll connect the PiicoDev Capacitive Touch Sensor to our Raspberry Pi Pico and get it working with some example code to detect touch events. We'll also rem...

Our Review of the MOARstruder by Lulzbot

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...

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...

Basics: Getting Started with the Terminal on Raspberry Pi

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 ...

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 ...

Pycom Pysense Getting Started Guide

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...

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...

Python and MicroPython - Compare and Access

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...

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...

3D Printing Better Print-in-Place Mechanisms

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 ...

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 ...

How GPS Receivers work

GPS is accurate and handy to use, so much so that we rely on it more and more every day. It's not often we take the time to learn how it works. The idea of GPS refers to a Global Positioning System; a collection of satellites in orbit above...

GPS is accurate and handy to use, so much so that we rely on it more and more every day. It's not often we take the time to learn how it works. The idea of GPS refers to a Global Positioning System; a collection of satellites in orbit above...

Makerverse Nano Power Timer

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...

PiicoDev Potentiometer - Getting Started Guide

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 ...

3D Printing Filament Guide

There are a wide range of filaments available in FDM 3D printing; it’s easy to get lost in all the abbreviations, acronyms, and temperatures. We’ve decided to bring together the most relevant information when selecting fila...

There are a wide range of filaments available in FDM 3D printing; it’s easy to get lost in all the abbreviations, acronyms, and temperatures. We’ve decided to bring together the most relevant information when selecting fila...

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

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...

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...

Third Hand Webcam Mount for the LulzBot Taz 6

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 ...

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 ...

Remote 3D Printing with OctoPi

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 '...

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 '...

Choosing the Right Raspberry Pi Kit

Show of hands, who loves Raspberry Pi? We all do, and one of the most common questions we get asked is which Raspberry Pi kit is going to best suit my project, which one has the right components in it etc. So today we’re going to be l...

Show of hands, who loves Raspberry Pi? We all do, and one of the most common questions we get asked is which Raspberry Pi kit is going to best suit my project, which one has the right components in it etc. So today we’re going to be l...

Makerverse Motor Driver, 2 Channel - Application Guide

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...

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...

Hand Recognition and Finger Identification with Raspberry Pi and 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 y...

[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...

Installing Python Packages

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

More Exciting Features - Ultimaker Cura

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 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...

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

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...

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...

How to Use Speakers and Amplifiers with Your Project

A popular question that we get all the time is ‘How do I choose a speaker or amplifier to go with my project?’. It’s a good question, and if you’re not familiar with the terminology, it can seem a bit daunting to kno...

A popular question that we get all the time is ‘How do I choose a speaker or amplifier to go with my project?’. It’s a good question, and if you’re not familiar with the terminology, it can seem a bit daunting to kno...

How To Make and Crimp Custom Connectors

The wires in our circuits are often forgotten when we are planning our next big project, but the right connectors will a make your project look more professional and a lot easier to work with! In this tutorial, we are going to have a quick ...

The wires in our circuits are often forgotten when we are planning our next big project, but the right connectors will a make your project look more professional and a lot easier to work with! In this tutorial, we are going to have a quick ...

Makerverse Audio Kit Guide | Play Music and Generate Tones

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 ...

Python Variables and Types

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...

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...

C Programming for Makers

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....

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....

Layer Heights when Resin 3D Printing | Accurate 28mm Scale Models or Maximum Printer Output

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...

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...

PiicoDev Button | Getting Started Guide

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...

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...

Building a LoRaWAN Nano Gateway to 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. warning: this is a "nano" gateway...

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...

Perfectly 3D Print All Types of Lithophanes and Add Colour

Of the many great objects you can create using any 3D printer lithophanes are definitely up there. Traditionally lithophanes were an etched or moulded artwork created on a very thin translucent porcelain that can been seen clearly only...

Of the many great objects you can create using any 3D printer lithophanes are definitely up there. Traditionally lithophanes were an etched or moulded artwork created on a very thin translucent porcelain that can been seen clearly only...

Never Have Filament Grinding Again - Ultimaker

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...

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...

Arduino Boards, Compared

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

4G and GPS HAT For Raspberry Pi - Waveshare SIM7600X

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...

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...

Ultimaker 3D Printer Material Guide

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...

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...

MicroPython for Micro:bit Workshop

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...

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...

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

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...

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 Workshop for Beginners

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...

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...

MakeCode STEM Arcade Machine

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...

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...

Articulated Mule

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 ...

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 ...

Identify Birds through Sound with a Raspberry Pi | BirdNET-Pi Project

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 ...

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 ...

RPi Garbage 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! ...

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! ...

Desktop Infinity Mirror (Lasercut!)

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 ...

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 ...

Mini 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...

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...

Rooberry Pi

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...

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...

IOT Shed Part 2

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...

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 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...

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...

A 3D Printed Ukulele

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...

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...

Stargate Zero Point Module

This one is for the Stargate fans out there. A realistic, 3D printed, light-up Zero Point Module! I found a model on Thingiverse for a ZPM - It had good detail but - I took issue with the visible seam, and to change the colors of any cryst...

This one is for the Stargate fans out there. A realistic, 3D printed, light-up Zero Point Module! I found a model on Thingiverse for a ZPM - It had good detail but - I took issue with the visible seam, and to change the colors of any cryst...

Borg Cube for Scouts STEM Camp

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...

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...

RPi Cluster - SETI@Home

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 ...

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 ...

Simulated Parisians: Little Autonomous Pedestrians

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 ...

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 ...

IOT Shed

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...

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...

GraviTrack Enhancements - Lights and Sound

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...

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...

Pico Baro V2

Introduction:

The inspiration for this project stems back to my childhood when I was curious to find out how the mechanical barometer worked.

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Introduction:

The inspiration for this project stems back to my childhood when I was curious to find out how the mechanical barometer worked.

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The Curse Of The Mummy! Egyptian-Themed Halloween Puzzle

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...

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...

Sneaky's Bartop Arcade

My first arcade cabinet. Built from scratch using mdf panels, a donated monitor and speakers. Powered by Raspberry Pi 3 running the free image "RetroPie". I have put on ab...

My first arcade cabinet. Built from scratch using mdf panels, a donated monitor and speakers. Powered by Raspberry Pi 3 running the free image "RetroPie". I have put on ab...

Duck Off! A Duck Repellent Device

Introduction


We live on a rural property and have around 20 to 40 wild ducks around at any one time. We have a large dam and jetty, however it is almost unusable due to all the ...

Introduction


We live on a rural property and have around 20 to 40 wild ducks around at any one time. We have a large dam and jetty, however it is almost unusable due to all the ...

Roverling Mk.ⅠⅠ

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...

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...

Hot-Wire Bender for Acrylic

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...

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...

BuzzBox

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'! ...

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'! ...

Salvaged Street Light Conversion

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...

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...

Mini NES Style Game Console with 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...

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...

Backyard Birdcam

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...

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...

Simple Relay 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...

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...

Wefted Waveforms

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...

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...

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...

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...

WiFi Garage Door Controller with Raspberry Pi Pico W

I strapped a Raspberry Pi Pico W to my garage door motor and now I can control my garage door from my phone! The Pico W hosts a simple webpage on my local network with three control buttons - one for Up, Stop and Down. Pressing one of...

I strapped a Raspberry Pi Pico W to my garage door motor and now I can control my garage door from my phone! The Pico W hosts a simple webpage on my local network with three control buttons - one for Up, Stop and Down. Pressing one of...

Wifi Sniffer

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;...

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;...

12V Portable Battery Box

This project creates a functional 12-volt portable battery case for camping or other outdoor activities.The battery box provides a 12V cigarette lighter socket for running lights with an on/off switch for ease of use. There is also an Ander...

This project creates a functional 12-volt portable battery case for camping or other outdoor activities.The battery box provides a 12V cigarette lighter socket for running lights with an on/off switch for ease of use. There is also an Ander...

Infinity-Mirror Table

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...

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...

Raspberry Pi OSMC - Custom Media Center

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.

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.

Hands-free Selfie Camera Control

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 ...

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 ...

Roverling

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 ...

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 ...

mintyPi

This is an awesome project that takes about 6 hours to complete. Hours upon hours of endless fun thereafter! Ideally, some prior soldering experience is advantageous but if you take your time and practice before you start it's beginner fri...

This is an awesome project that takes about 6 hours to complete. Hours upon hours of endless fun thereafter! Ideally, some prior soldering experience is advantageous but if you take your time and practice before you start it's beginner fri...

YAM: Monitoring Animal Enclosures

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...

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...

Glow Cuboid

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...

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...

IoT 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 ...

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 ...

Solar Charging Station

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...

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...

HUGE LED Pixel Panel

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...

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...

A Back to the Future 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...

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...

Ping Pong Launcher

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...

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...

LoRa P2P Wireless Gate Alarm

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...

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...

Raspberry Pi Video Looper Display Installation | Overshare Video Festival

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...

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 Game Show

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...

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...

PowerPlay SSR Control

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, ...

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, ...
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