Want to build a smart sprinkler system that can water the lawn with varying amounts of water depending on the weather forecast? How about a fish feeder that can be activated remotely using an app? Or a tea-brewing robot that removes the bag when the tea is ready. There’s a new modular electronics kit that can […]
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Second-Gen UDOO to have Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Sensors (crowdfunding)
Comments Off on Second-Gen UDOO to have Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Sensors (crowdfunding)Two years ago, a mini mash-up was created in the form of UDOO, which brought together Raspberry Pi and Arduino into one. Now the company behind UDOO is back with a plan to build a more powerful model called the UDOO Neo, which combines Raspberry Pi and Arduino, and also comes with WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, […]
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Make your own BB-8 droid from ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ with Sphero
I was lucky enough to see LucasFilm’s newest droid in person over the weekend at Star Wars Celebration VII. The thing that stood out for me when watching BB-8 roll around on stage was just how cute the little guy was. I immediately wanted one of my own. It turns out that BB-8 was designed by […]
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Make your own Bluetooth speaker out of PVC pipe
I am a fan of portable Bluetooth speakers. I have about a half-dozen of them. Different types for different situations. I’ve got a water-proof one for poolside entertainment, a rugged one for camping trips, and a high-quality one for parties. Whether they are cheaply made or audiophile quality, external speakers are almost always better than […]
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How to build your own Apple Watch (Apple II style)
A tech aficionado and do-it-yourself gadget builder with a lot of free time recently built his own Apple Watch using 3-D printing technology and the retro design of the Apple II. It even works… at least for telling time. This parody of Apple’s upcoming wearable computing device hits the nail on the head, while being […]
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DIY laptop cooler from household items
If you have always wanted a laptop cooler, but not enough to actually buy one, you might be able to build your own. Instructables has a project for a do-it-yourself model that could potentially be made out of things you find around your house. The project is for a bamboo laptop cooler, but only because it was […]
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PiJuice is a portable power pack for the Raspberry Pi (crowdfunding)
The Raspberry Pi line of single-board computers are small, inexpensive systems that you can use to learn to code, set up as a media center PC, or use as the basis for hardware projects line game consoles, home automation systems, or robots. If you want to use a Raspberry Pi around the house you can just […]
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DIY Smart Mirror superimposes Android Wear notifications on your reflection
Android Wear smartwatches are designed to let you view notifications (among other things) by glancing at your wrist without finding and unlocking your phone. But what if you’re in the middle of styling your hair and don’t have time to glance at your wrist? Enter Nickolas Nothom’s Smart Mirror project. He’s created a mirror that […]
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This is how LG’s G Watch R looks with black paint removed
The LG G Watch R is a rather nice-looking smartwatch with a 1.3 inch round face, a P-OLED display, and support for changeable wrist bands. It also happens to have a stainless steel body, but you might not know that since it’s covered in black paint. Prefer you metal to look silver/grey? One person decided to […]
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Build a Home Projector for Your Smartphone, No Experience Necessary
My best friend is moving to another state next month. Around Christmas, he told everyone that he didn’t want any gifts because it would just mean having to cart more stuff across the country. He isn’t even bringing his television set with him. Of course, I couldn’t just skip giving him a present, and gift […]
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Pi-Top is a 3D printable Raspberry Pi laptop (crowdfunding)
The Raspberry Pi is a tiny, inexpensive computer that’s small enough to slide into a pocket. But it’s not exactly a mobile device. The $35 computer doesn’t include a keyboard, display or battery. But you can use the Raspberry Pi to build your own laptop. One way to do that is to hook one up […]
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Build your own wearables with Atomwear (crowdfunding)
Not happy with the current crop of fitness trackers or other wearable devices? You could try designing your own from scratch, but that’s a pretty massive undertaking. Chinese device maker Giayee has another idea: They’re launching a crowd-funding campaign for a DIY wearable device kit called Atomwear. If the team can raise at least $12,000 […]