HackStar is a programmable USB control and automation device (📷: Arushi) It might not be something most people think about often, but electronics hobbyists and professional engineers never know when a bit of hacking will come in handy. Whether you're testing the security of a network or troubleshooting a faulty device, having the right tools makes all the difference.
Designing an embedded system with an AI assistant (📷: Palpable) In the world of embedded systems design, engineers tend to either be really good with hardware or really good with software. Sure, there are some people with wizard-level skills in both areas, but by and large, one area or the other tends to be a weak point for most.
A DIY RC FPV airplane (📷: Vishal Sharma) Radio-controlled (RC) airplanes may not cost as much as they used to, but they still aren’t cheap — at least not if you buy them from a hobby shop. However, if you are willing to put in the time to build your own, they can be surprisingly inexpensive.
Maker Richard Huberjohn has designed a robotic tennis ball launcher that can catch, too, after a fashion — tracking the ball and player with a combination of a low-cost HC-SR04 ultrasonic distance sensor and a simple limit switch.
A whole lot of Stewy V2 robots (📷: James Patten) 2 2 Robotics isn’t an easy field to get started in. It requires expertise in many areas, ranging from software engineering and mathematics to mechanical design and electronics. To make matters worse, capable robots also tend to be extremely expensive.
Is your circuit design the problem? Or is it your code? Or is it your rat’s nest of jumper wires on the breadboard? Diagnosing issues in any field is always about isolating variables and the Velxio open source online web tool will let you do that by creating working simulations with virtual development boards that actually run code.
Fast fashion might come with a hidden danger: lead. Researchers testing children’s shirts from multiple retailers found every sample exceeded U.S. safety limits, raising concerns about toxic exposure—especially since young kids often chew on clothing. Brightly colored fabrics like red and yellow showed particularly high levels, likely due to chemicals used to fix dyes.
43DPRINT shares: Filament dust filter download the files on: https://www.printables.com/model/1652483-filament-dust-filter Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and sculptures, so each Thursday we celebrate and highlight these […]
Although easily dismissed by some as another cruel April Fools joke, Raspberry Pi’s announcement of a new 3 GB model of the Raspberry Pi 4 along with (more) price increases …read more
Is your circuit design the problem? Or is it your code? Or is it your rat’s nest of jumper wires on the breadboard? Diagnosing issues in any field is always about isolating variables and the Velxio open source online web tool will let you do that by creating working simulations with virtual development boards that actually run code.
StitchKing_4339675 shares: A small version of one of the best toys of all time download the files on: https://www.printables.com/model/1652874-small-pin-fidget Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and […]
Qualcomm has joined MassRobotics as a sponsor and will support startups with its Dragonwing collaborative developer hub. The post Qualcomm joins MassRobotics, to support startups with Dragonwing Robotics Hub appeared first on The Robot Report .
Easter looms and you haven’t even begun to prepare yourself for the ordeal of decorating eggs with your kids, have you? Your dining room table is surely doomed. But you still have time to save it by building something like Sir Reginald Hatchington III’s Automatic Ovoid Scrivener . There is actually a long tradition in the maker community of building egg plotters.
Shared by VC Design on Printables: The Corner Clamp 90° is a practical tool designed to securely hold parts at a perfect 90° angle 🙂 Download the files and learn more Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, […]
Designing an embedded system with an AI assistant (📷: Palpable) In the world of embedded systems design, engineers tend to either be really good with hardware or really good with software. Sure, there are some people with wizard-level skills in both areas, but by and large, one area or the other tends to be a weak point for most.
Ygsturk_4615994 shares: You are so happy when you print this download the files on: https://www.printables.com/model/1652953-ice-cream-holder Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures, brackets, and sculptures, so each Thursday […]
If you’ve never heard of the threadless ball screw, which was invented over sixty years ago, [Angus] of Maker’s Muse has a video demonstrating the whole thing, covering its history …read more
It’s JOHN PARK’S WORKSHOP — LIVE! — Coming up at 4pm ET / 1pm PT Today! LIVE TEXT CHAT IS HERE in the Adafruit Discord chat! Projects CircuitPython Parsec Tool Tips Learn Guides Retro Gear Cool stuff and more! The live video will be on Youtube LIVE, Twitch, Periscope (Twitter) and Facebook. Join maker John […]
re3D shared this print on cults3d We modeled this stool in Rhino3D using the Multipipe tool. No AI, no generative design, just some hands on experimenting and playing with lattice style geometry. It wasn’t made with any topology optimization tools, just experience and curiosity. It could definitely be improved, but part of the fun is […]
Although Windows 95 stole the show, Windows 3.0 was arguably the first version of Windows that more or less nailed the basic Windows UI concept, with the major 3.1 update …read more
Sanctuary AI said its robotic hand and AI system achieved the target orientation 10 times in a row without dropping the cube. The post Sanctuary AI’s robotic hand demonstrates zero-shot in-hand manipulation appeared first on The Robot Report .
Sakul shares: A clean and functional miter box designed for precise hand-saw cuts in wooden dowels, strips, and small workpieces. The guided slots ensure accurate angles every time, no measuring, no guessing. download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2585088-miter-box-45deg-22-5deg-90deg Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making […]
A surprising new study suggests that genetics may change how diet affects brain health—especially when it comes to Alzheimer’s risk. Researchers found that older adults carrying high-risk APOE gene variants didn’t show the expected cognitive decline if they ate relatively high amounts of meat.
Pick and place (PnP) machines are the linchpin on which modern electronics manufacturing rests. A PnP is a special kind of robot with a vacuum end effector designed to pick up SMD (surface-mount device) components and place them on a PCB for soldering. But for hobbyists, they’re usually overkill.
Urkie shared this project on MakerWorld! With its nature-inspired shapes, this pot evokes a piece of wood sculpted by time, ready to welcome small plants. It creates a soft and organic atmosphere, like a piece of nature placed in the heart of your home A warm and soothing piece that brings character while enhancing your […]
Urkie shares: This charming little pot, comfortably seated in its chair, seems to be enjoying a moment of relaxation while highlighting your plant With its discreet smile and cozy appearance, it brings a soft and warm touch to any interior An original and soothing decoration that instantly brightens your space 🌿✨ download the files on: […]
Read full articleStay in touch without cellular using Meshtastic in this LoRa mesh communications project. The post Meshtastic Walkie-Textie appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers .
David Montero Crespo has released Velxio, a fully local, open-source multi-board emulator. Write Arduino C++ or Python, compile it, and simulate it with real CPU emulation and 48+ interactive electronic components — all running in your browser. Current capability: 19 boards · 5 CPU architectures: AVR8 (ATmega / ATtiny), ARM Cortex-M0+ (RP2040), RISC-V RV32IMC/EC (ESP32-C3 […]
Joonas Javanainen takes on the challenge of measuring the power consumption of various Game Boy flash cartridges. Flash cartridges (= “carts”) are commonly used to run Game Boy ROMs, such as homebrew games or dumped officially released games, on real hardware. Different kinds of flash carts with various features and performance characteristics have been available […]
Read full article3D Hangouts – Sci-Fi Sensor Monitor, MIDI Visualizer and Watermelon Clips https://www.youtube.com/live/cH5I9nOhRjE This week @adafruit Pedro shares updates to his sci-fi inspired sensor monitor. Noe has published his MIDI NeoPixel visualizer using the Feather RP2040 PropMaker. This week’s time lapse features chip clips in the shape of a watermelon. Feather TFT: https://www.adafruit.com/product/5691 Adafruit STCC4 and […]