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An Arduino Leonardo-powered, 3D-printed robotic arm designed from scratch
Reading Time: 2 minutesGetting started in the world of robotics can be a very challenging task, even for more experienced hobbyists, due to how difficult it can be to achieve smooth and precise motion through programming. Frustrated by the lack of accessible options, the YouTuber known as “Build Some Stuff” decided to not only design his own, but…
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Detect a crying baby with tinyML and synthetic data
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen a baby cries, it is almost always due to something that is wrong, which could include, among other things, hunger, thirst, stomach pain, or too much noise. In his project, Nurgaliyev Shakhizat demonstrated how he was able to leverage ML tools to build a cry-detection system without the need for collecting real-world data himself.…
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Bendy robotic tank steers by flexing
Reading Time: 2 minutesJames Bruton has become something of a YouTube sensation by experimenting with unusual drive mechanisms for his robots. While he does do other things, most of his projects seem to focus on designing, building, and evaluating drive types that are far outside of the norm. His newest project is no different. It…
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This basketball sculpture sinks shots for socialites
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you aren’t part of that world, you may be making the mistake of thinking that art galleries are full of boring paintings for stuffy socialites. In reality, there are all kinds of different art galleries and some of them have some pretty interesting pieces. Kinetic art is always the most exciting,…
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Arduino IDE 2.1 is now available!
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe’re happy to share that version 2.1 of the Arduino IDE is out! Among the many updates and fixes, this latest release includes two main highlights: A full redesign of the Library Manager panel, which is now more usable and clear, along with an improved search engine. A full redesign of…
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Meteor 10.1″ IPS Capacitive Touch Screen review
Reading Time: 2 minutesOne plus point is the full-size HDMI socket, so you can easily plug in a Raspberry Pi using the supplied cable – with a micro-HDMI adapter for Raspberry Pi 4. There’s a mounting point on the rear to secure Raspberry Pi to create an all-in-one unit, complete with a two-part plastic stand.…
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Mission Space Lab 2022-23 – 294 teams achieved Flight Status
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn brief We are excited to share that 294 teams of young people participating in this year’s Astro Pi Mission Space Lab achieved Flight Status: their programs will run on the Astro Pis installed on the International Space Station (ISS) in April. Mission Space Lab is part of the European Astro Pi…
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Automatically monitor and irrigate your raised garden bed with the Arduino Cloud
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs a part of his new raised garden bed project, Shawn Murphy was looking for ways to improve his backyard even further with intelligent IoT systems. Apart from the existing 1800W solar panel array, he also wanted a device that could report current weather and soil conditions in real-time and even perform some watering tasks without…
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Tank driving simulator
Reading Time: 3 minutesUltimate upcyclers In 2004, the Military Museum saved one of the FASIP systems in Thun from being scrapped, and rebuilt it at the museum site in the village of Full. But, after several years, various defects in the antiquated computers and in other electronic components had led to its apparent end. The…
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Furby modified to recite the wisdom of Jorge Luis Borges
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor our younger readers: the Furby is a toy released in 1998 by Tiger Electronics and that saw tremendous success in the following years. Each Furby is a little animatronic creature that resembles the Mogwai from the Gremlins films, but more colorful. When first unboxed, they speak “Furbish,” but then transition to English. While…
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4 ways to use your Google Play Points4 ways to use your Google Play PointsProduct Manager
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGoogle Play Points rewards you for all the ways you use Google Play, whether you make an in-app purchase, buy an audiobook or try a featured app or game. And since its launch in 2018, members have earned billions of Play Points. Here are four ways you can redeem your points,…
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Experience AI: The excitement of AI in your classroom
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe are delighted to announce that we’ve launched Experience AI, our new learning programme to help educators to teach, inspire, and engage young people in the subject of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Experience AI is a new educational programme that offers cutting-edge secondary school resources on AI and machine…
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ECLIPSE is a beautiful ring lamp that lightens progressively
Reading Time: 2 minutesHave you ever exited a dark movie theater in the middle of the afternoon and found yourself blinded by the sudden transition to bright sunlight? Etienne Leroy faces the same problem after watching a movie on his home projector and turning on the lights. Because those lights are intense and instantly come…
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Mini WALL-E robot delivers gifts
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhile brainstorming gift ideas, Professor Boots settled upon creating a tiny present-delivering robot that could move around on its own power. Because WALL-E’s design already has a built-in compartment and is quite memorable, it became the jumping off point for the project. The entire robot is 3D-printed from a combination of rigid PLA for the…
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Can automation help save water?
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat’s the most important substance in the world? After the air we breathe, the answer is almost certainly water. We need it to live, we can’t go more than a few days without it, and it makes up about 60% of our bodies. All this just makes it even more worrying that…
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Vizy AI camera review
Reading Time: 3 minutesVizy setup Vizy comes self-assembled (you can choose between 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB Raspberry Pi inside). A microSD card is pre-installed and all you need to do is plug it in and press the button to turn it on. While there’s no fun in the build process, it is quick to get…
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Building an experimental magnetic loop antenna with a stepper motor and an Arduino
Reading Time: 2 minutesHam radio allows for the broadcast and reception of non-commercial radio signals across vast distances with relatively inexpensive equipment. As the name implies, ham radio relies on antennas to function, and most designs can take up large amounts of space. An alternative antenna is the magnetic loop design which has a tall…
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Is it too loud? This Arduino device will do the shushing for you
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhether it is a library, conference room, school classroom, or some other public space, we all require peace and quiet to work sometimes, but achieving it can be a challenge. After wondering if loudmouths could be automatically asked to be silent via some kind of sensor-driven system, Bas op ten Berg, the founder…
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Aquarium dosing pump
Reading Time: 3 minutesRather than pay anywhere between £80 and £500 on a commercial dosing pump, however, he decided to make one himself. By using a Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller, along with good-quality relays and pumps, he has been able to create a driver for a fraction of the cost – just £14 in total.…
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Easily create your own robotic camera operator
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you do any kind of video content creation and you still rely entirely on static shots, then you’re missing out on an opportunity to generate visual interest that draws viewers in. Dynamic shots can do a lot to increase the production value of your videos, but most people can’t afford to…
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How anthropomorphism hinders AI education
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn the 1950s, Alan Turing explored the central question of artificial intelligence (AI). He thought that the original question, “Can machines think?”, would not provide useful answers because the terms “machine” and “think” are hard to define. Instead, he proposed changing the question to something more provable: “Can a computer imitate intelligent…
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This machine uses cornstarch to fashion biodegradable pottery
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe art of making pottery has existed for tens of thousands of years, and the materials used have stayed relatively similar as nearly all items were made from clay which was left to harden either from the sun or via a kiln. But for those who wish to do only a little…
