Kategorie: Linux
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The 2024 Arduino Open Source Report is here!
Reading Time: 2 minutesEvery year, we take a moment to reflect on the contributions we made to the open source movement, and the many ways our community has made a huge difference. As we publish the latest Open Source Report, we are proud to say 2024 was another year of remarkable progress and achievements. A year…
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Code Club: Empowering the Next Generation of Digital Creators
Reading Time: 4 minutesCode Club is more than just a place to learn coding — it’s a thriving global community where young minds discover, create, and grow with technology. With a refreshed look and ambitious goals for 2025, Code Club is set to connect an even larger network of mentors and reach millions more young…
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This mod simplifies single-point threading on mini lathes
Reading Time: 2 minutes“Single-point threading” on a lathe is the process of cutting threads, such as for a bolt, into the material through turning. The spindle/workpiece spin and the carriage moves linearly at a precise amount per turn of the spindle. That linear movement is the thread pitch. But this process usually requires several passes…
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This robotic piano has solenoids for all 88 keys
Reading Time: 2 minutesPianos famously have a lot of keys. A standard full-size piano has 52 white keys and 36 black keys, for a total of 88. Therefore, people need to get clever when they build self-playing pianos. However, the brute force approach works, too. Paul Junkin’s brute force strategy was to add a solenoid…
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MKR Keylock is an open-source IoT keypad for your front door
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe age-old combination of physical locks and keys, although reliable, also comes with a few drawbacks, such as when you lose the key or you want to share access with someone else remotely. Davide Gomba has recognized this and built the MKR Keylock project as a way to address some of these shortcomings. Starting with…
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Social battery badge
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIntroverts aren’t shy, quiet creatures that need to stay at home all day – it’s more complicated than that. Where extroverts thrive on social interaction, introverts find it takes a bit of energy to be around other people. When they’re feeling full of social energy it’s fun to socialise; when that…
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Teaching about AI in K–12 education: Thoughts from the USA
Reading Time: 5 minutesAs artificial intelligence continues to shape our world, understanding how to teach about AI has never been more important. Our new research seminar series brings together educators and researchers to explore approaches to AI and data science education. In the first seminar, we welcomed Shuchi Grover, Director of AI and Education Research…
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Pi Terminal review
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt also has the equally important connectivity requirements of modern industrial automation. From your classic terminal pins, serial connector, Ethernet, etc., there’s also access to the built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth of CM4, along with a GPS antenna add-on, and you can expand it with LoRa or LTE for more radio connections. Ready…
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Wired for success: Inspiring the next generation of women in science
Reading Time: 3 minutesDid you know that it’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11th, 2025? To celebrate this global event, we’re shining a light on the efforts to make STEM more accessible, inclusive, and inspiring for future generations. Let’s dive in! Mind the gap: gender representation in STEM Science and…
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Teaching AI safety: Lessons from Romanian educators
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis blog post has been written by our Experience AI partners in Romania, Asociatia Techsoup, who piloted our new AI safety resources with Romanian teachers at the end of 2024. Last year, we had the opportunity to pedagogically test the new three resources on AI safety and see first-hand the transformative effect…
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Gustavo Reynaga: Inspiring the next generation of makers with MicroPython
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’re a fan of open-source technology, Gustavo Salvador Reynaga Aguilar is a name to know. An experienced educator with a passion for technology, Gustavo has spent nearly three decades teaching and inspiring students at CECATI 132 in Mexico. He’s worked with platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and BeagleBone, and is renowned…
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WOPR
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat’s inside? • Raspberry Pi 4 • Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 • 5 V / 30 A power supply • 615 Adafruit NeoPixels • Bluetooth speaker A script runs on boot, which twinkles the NeoPixels in the traditional 1980s supercomputer colours: yellow and red. Another script can be run to play…
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UNESCO’s International Day of Education 2025: AI and the future of education
Reading Time: 6 minutesRecently, our Chief Learning Officer Rachel Arthur and I had the opportunity to attend UNESCO’s International Day of Education 2025, which focused on the role of education in helping people “understand and steer AI to better ensure that they retain control over this new class of technology and are able to direct…
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Tecnoseta revives the silk industry with open-source innovation
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe silk industry has a rich history in Italy, but modern challenges have brought this centuries-old tradition to the brink of decline. Once a cornerstone of the rural economy in Italy, with a strong presence in Zagarolo, Rome, silk production has dwindled in the country due to industrial developments, synthetic fibers’ growing…
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Build an e-paper weather display and message board using Arduino Cloud
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you haven’t yet experimented with the Arduino Cloud, then you may not be aware of how powerful it is for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Using the service and its online tools, you can quickly build and deploy smart IoT devices — often with little or no custom code required. Rei…
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Control your Raspberry PI GPIO with Arduino Cloud using Node.js | Part III
Reading Time: 6 minutesAs a Node.js developer, you’re probably eager to put your JavaScript skills to work beyond the browser or server, diving into the world of hardware control with Raspberry Pi GPIOs. If that’s the case, you’re in the right place! This article is the third part of our series, following A guide to…
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Community Story | Daniela, Thetford Library
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe love hearing from members of the community and sharing the stories of amazing young people, volunteers, and educators who are using their passion for technology to create positive change in the world around them. When Daniela made the transition from working in retail to joining the team at Thetford Library, she…
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Welcoming ControlSI to the Arduino Pro System Integrators Partnership Program!
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe’re thrilled to announce the latest member of our System Integrators Partnership Program (SIPP): ControlSI, based in Peru, is well known for their expertise in Industry 4.0 solutions – including industrial automation, operational intelligence, data analytics, computer vision, and edge AI – and brings a wealth of knowledge and innovation to the Arduino…
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David Cuartielles receives the Open Source Award on Skills and Education
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe are proud to announce that David Cuartielles, co-founder of Arduino, has been honored with the Open Source Award on Skills and Education 2025 and has become a founding member of the Open Source Academy of Europe. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to open-source education, ensuring that…
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Join us for Arduino Day 2025: celebrating 20 years of community!
Reading Time: 2 minutesMark your calendars for March 21-22, 2025, as we come together for a special Arduino Day to celebrate our 20th anniversary! This free, online event is open to everyone, everywhere. Two decades of creativity and community Over the past 20 years, we have evolved from a simple open-source hardware platform into a…
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Build your own smart pet feeder with the Arduino Plug and Make Kit
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you are a pet owner, you know how important it is to keep furry companions fed and happy – even when life gets busy! With the Arduino Plug and Make Kit, you can now build a customizable, smart pet feeder that dispenses food on schedule and can be controlled remotely. It’s…
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150 People & Projects in The MagPi magazine, issue #150
Reading Time: 3 minutes20-pages of people & projects In 150 issues, we’ve seen a huge range of epic builds with Raspberry Pi computers at their heart. We’ve got everything machine learning prosthetic arms to underwater archaeology submarines; old-school equipment and futuristic robots. Over 20 pages with 150 incredible project ideas await you. Archiving old floppy…
