Kategorie: Linux
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Marble art madness from a marvelous machine
Reading Time: 2 minutesMarbles are underrated. They’re very round, roll well, tend to be pretty shiny, and come in all sorts of neat colors. That last characteristic makes them suitable for artwork, like orbicular pixels. In his most ambitious project to date, Engineezy took advantage of those attributes (roundness and colorfulness) to build this amazing…
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An engineer’s journey to bring the ultimate TMJ pain relief tool to market
Reading Time: 2 minutesTo the average person, invention and new product development seem like pretty straightforward processes; you come up with a killer idea, do the engineering work to cobble together a working prototype, have a truckload of units manufactured, and then sell those to turn a profit. But the reality is far, far more…
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Portable Pi 84
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis little device includes a mechanical keyboard that, Michael says: was his primary motivation for making his retro marvel. Having first cut his teeth learning BASIC on a Sharp PC-1260, he quickly became a fan of portable computers and snapped up many more. But when, in recent years, he sought to revive…
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Bringing Quake to Arduino: a game-changing project by Nicola Wrachien
Reading Time: 2 minutesFollowing up on his successful Doom port last year, engineer Nicola Wrachien – who works at Silicon Labs, a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world and long-time Arduino partner – has now tackled an even bigger challenge: porting Quake, the iconic 1990s’ first-person shooter, to an Arduino…
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This Kenyan engineer modernizes vintage cars with a custom ECU and EFI upgrades
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe automotive industry’s switch from carburetion to fuel injection was one of the most effective advancements of the 20th century. Electronic fuel injection allows for precise control over an internal combustion engine’s air-fuel mixture, which dramatically improves fuel efficiency and performance. But that requires computer oversight, which is why Kenyan engineer Peter Mbiria…
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Celebrating Coolest Projects 2024, plus dates for 2025
Reading Time: 6 minutesCoolest Projects celebrates young digital creators and the amazing things they make with technology. Today, we’re sharing the impact that taking part in Coolest Projects showcases has on young people’s motivation and confidence, as well as announcing dates for Coolest Projects 2025. Coolest Projects in 2024 This year, 7197 young people across…
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Arduino IDE 2.3.3: discover new support for shared spaces and more!
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe’re excited to announce that the Arduino IDE 2.3.3 is now live! What’s in the new version This new release is packed with improvements, including one feature we’re particularly proud of: support for shared spaces in Arduino Cloud. If you have a Cloud Business plan or School plan, you can now view…
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Plasma 2350 review
Reading Time: 3 minutesYou can buy the Plasma 2350 board on its own or in a Starter Kit (£34.50 / $38) with a USB-A to USB-C cable and 10m string of 66 individually addressable frosted LED stars. These look superb when lit up, and are a great way of showcasing the capabilities of the Plasma…
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These Shattered Space helmet replicas stay video game accurate using an Arduino Nano
Reading Time: 2 minutesStarfield, a game set in the vast expanse of our galaxy, is receiving a new expansion called “Shattered Space” in which players can don novel weapons and gear to take on the latest challenge. As part of its release, the expansion’s publisher Bethesda reached out to cosplayer Jonas Zibartas and tasked him with creating a…
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Let’s play at the Maker Faire Rome 2024!
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe’re excited to be back at Maker Faire Rome as a Gold Sponsor of the 12th edition (October 25-27, 2024), with some memorable experiences lined up for all makers, innovators, and creators who attend! Learn by playing at our booth Visit us at the fair for a playful, interactive experience where you…
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The Computing Curriculum: Three global perspectives
Reading Time: 5 minutesAcross continents and cultural contexts, our free Computing Curriculum serves as a common thread that connects educators. Read the stories of 3 educators who share their thoughts on the curriculum’s application, adaptability, and the impact it’s had on their educational settings. I’m Freda, and I co-founded a non-profit organisation called Waloyo in…
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Play Retro Horror Classics on Raspberry Pi 5 in The MagPi magazine #146
Reading Time: 2 minutesRetro Horror KG revisits the classics from gaming horror’s great 1990s golden age this month. Spattered with gore, and overcome by a desperate urge to prove that computer games weren’t just for families. Discover how to hook up a modern Blu-ray drive to Raspberry Pi 5 and play Halloween classics like Alone…
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Arduino Cloud is now available in AWS Marketplace!
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe’re excited to announce that Arduino Cloud is now available in AWS Marketplace, making it easier than ever for developers and businesses worldwide to integrate our powerful IoT platform into their AWS infrastructure. This development is particularly relevant for those in industrial manufacturing, energy management, supply chain, and logistics sectors who are…
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This belt grinder uses an Arduino Opta micro PLC
Reading Time: 2 minutesA mainstay in most machine shops, the belt grinder assists in greatly increasing the speed at which parts can be ground down in a safer, more controlled manner compared to an angle grinder. As an effort to build a tool like this one for the first time, Julien Alexandre chose to use…
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Win 1 of 5 MOTION 2350 Pro robotics controllers
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe love Raspberry Pi robots, and Raspberry Pi Pico has become a fantastic addition to the world of hobby robotics. With the release of Pico 2 and RP2350, their ability to pilot automatons has only grown. Scroll down below to win one of the brand new robotics controllers that makes use…
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Easily build an energy meter with the Arduino Nano Matter
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe primary appeal of microcontrollers is their versatility. They are, essentially, the embedded equivalent of computers — general purpose devices that can perform a wide range of functions. And to get the most out of a microcontroller, you’ll also want connectivity suitable for your application. That’s why we released the Arduino Nano…
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Reduce power consumption in IoT and wearable devices, with Arduino’s new power management library!
Reading Time: 7 minutesDeveloping energy-efficient IoT and wearable devices is complex and time-consuming, yet it is essential for creating high-quality products that stand out in today’s market. A key part in this process is optimizing power consumption without sacrificing performance or functionality. Fortunately, Arduino Pro modules help address this challenge by offering powerful chips and…
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Introducing the new Code Club
Reading Time: 6 minutesToday we’re unveiling a fresh look and feel for Code Club, along with a new ambition to inspire 10 million more young people to get creative with technology over the next decade. Code Club is a network of free coding clubs where young people learn how to create with technology. Founded in…
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Venderoo is an Arduino Mega-powered DIY vending machine
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor now-college student Joel Grayson, making something that combined his interests in mechanics, electronics, and programming while being simultaneously useful to those around him was a longtime goal. His recent Venderoo project is exactly that, as the creatively named vending machine was designed and built from the ground-up to dispense snacks in…
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Hello World #25 out now: Generative AI
Reading Time: 3 minutesSince they became publicly available at the end of 2022, generative AI tools have been hotly discussed by educators: what role should these tools for generating human-seeming text, images, and other media play in teaching and learning? Two years later, the one thing most people agree on is that, like it or…
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Transform trash into treasure with the DIY Bottle Plotter
Reading Time: 2 minutesManufacturers put a lot of effort into their packaging (there is an entire engineering discipline just for that) and some of it can be quite beautiful. But it usually still ends up in the landfill or, at best, in a recycling center. However, if you’re the type of person who can see…
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Do the hustle!
Reading Time: 8 minutesSigning up for Tindie is pretty trivial. You need a basic account to be able to buy from Tindie, and every account has all the options to start selling. Your need to give your store a name, then set up a verified PayPal account, and then you are ready to list your…
