Kategorie: News
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MicroPython programming on Arduino just got easier
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’ve been exploring MicroPython on Arduino, you already know how powerful and flexible this Python-based language can be for microcontroller programming. Whether you’re a pro or just starting out, MicroPython opens up a new world of quick prototyping and clean, readable code. Now, we’re making it even easier to get started…
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Adventure Time self-playing guitar
Reading Time: 3 minutesSensible but silly Allie has form with Adventure Time builds, having created a life-size BMO games console to house an OctoPrint 3D printer (see Allie’s GitHub page). “My technical background is incredibly diverse, but when it comes to electronics I am completely self-taught,” reveals Allie. “I got interested in the Raspberry Pi…
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Motion-controlled Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots will make you feel like Jackman in Real Steel
Reading Time: 2 minutes2011’s Real Steel may have vanished from the public consciousness in a remarkably short amount of time, but the concept was pretty neat. There is something exciting about the idea of fighting through motion-controlled humanoid robots. That is completely possible today — it would just be wildly expensive at the scale seen in the…
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The Swervebot is an omnidirectional robot that combines LEGO and 3D-printed parts
Reading Time: 2 minutesRobotic vehicles can have a wide variety of drive mechanisms that range from a simple tricycle setup all the way to crawling legs. Alex Le’s project leverages the reliability of LEGO blocks with the customizability of 3D-printed pieces to create a highly mobile omnidirectional robot called Swervebot, which is controllable over Wi-Fi thanks…
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A Game Boy is the worst and best option for a car’s dash
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf your car was made in the last decade, its dash probably has several displays, gauges, and indicator lights. But how many of those do you actually look at on a regular basis? Likely only one or two, like the speedometer and gas gauge. Knowing that, John Sutley embraced minimalism to use…
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The need to invest in AI skills in schools
Reading Time: 6 minutesEarlier this week, the UK Government published its AI Opportunities Action Plan, which sets out an ambitious vision to maintain the UK’s position as a global leader in artificial intelligence. Whether you’re from the UK or not, it’s a good read, setting out the opportunities and challenges facing any country that aspires…
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The big One-Five-Oh
Reading Time: 2 minutesLike Raspberry Pi itself, the magazine has just been going from strength to strength – although we’d have not got anywhere without the wonderful community we get to highlight, and the readers who pick up a copy at the shops or get it delivered to their door every month. Thank you all!…
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PiFi review: mobile wireless access solution
Reading Time: 2 minutesEnter, PiFi, a simple kit that allows you to easily create a fast and secure wireless network with just a Raspberry Pi. The kit comes with just three items: a microSD card with the software preloaded, an Ethernet cable to plug into the nearest router, and the all-important Wi-Fi dongle that handles…
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Hackberry Pi Zero
Reading Time: 4 minutes“I was inspired to create the Hackberry Pi Zero about three years ago when I found a project about reverse-engineering on Hackaday,” Zitao says. “I thought it would be really cool to have a device with a thumb keyboard, so I began reverse-engineering old BlackBerry keyboards and made it technically work. I…
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Entry is open for Coolest Projects 2025
Reading Time: 6 minutesCoolest Projects is our global technology showcase for young people aged up to 18. Coolest Projects gives young creators the incredible opportunity to share the cool stuff they’ve made using digital technology with a global audience. Everyone who takes part will also receive certificates and rewards to celebrate their achievements. What you…
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This robot can dynamically change its wheel diameter to suit the terrain
Reading Time: 2 minutesA vehicle’s wheel diameter has a dramatic effect on several aspects of performance. The most obvious is gearing, with larger wheels increasing the ultimate gear ratio — though transmission and transfer case gearing can counteract that. But wheel size also affects mobility over terrain, which is why Gourav Moger and Huseyin Atakan…
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This maker designed a custom flight controller for his supercapacitor-powered drone
Reading Time: 2 minutesBasic drones are very affordable these days—you can literally find some for less than the cost of a fast food drive-thru meal. But that doesn’t mean drones are easy to control. That is actually quite difficult, but manufacturers are able to work off of established reference designs. In a video that perfectly…
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Export data from Arduino Cloud to AWS S3
Reading Time: 3 minutesManaging your IoT data just got a whole lot easier — Arduino Cloud, now lets you send your time series data straight to AWS S3. With this seamless connection, organizing and analyzing your data is a breeze. In case you don’t know, Arduino Cloud is a robust, integrated platform that simplifies the…
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Highlights from Coolest Projects South Africa 2024
Reading Time: 4 minutesAfandi Indiatsi, our Programme Coordinator in Africa, recently attended Coolest Projects South Africa 2024. Read on to hear her highlights. What happens when creativity, enthusiasm, fun, and innovation come together? You get Coolest Projects South Africa 2024 — a vibrant showcase of students from all walks of life displaying their talent and…
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The Belly Bumpers Preview is Now Available for Xbox Insiders!
Reading Time: 2 minutesXbox Insiders can now join the preview for Belly Bumpers! Use your belly to knockout other players in this 2-8 online and local party game. Eat juicy burgers to increase the size of your belly or force-feed opponents until they burst. Bump it out in a world of food-themed stages. About Belly…
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Prototype faster and smarter in 2025: Meet the Arduino Pro Portenta Proto Kit
Reading Time: 3 minutesLaunching today at CES 2025, the Arduino Pro Portenta Proto Kit is here to revolutionize how professionals approach prototyping. Designed to empower engineers, designers, and innovators from all walks of life, this kit provides everything you need to turn your ideas into functional prototypes quickly, efficiently, and without conventional limitations. Available in…
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Bald im Game Pass: Diablo, EA Sports UFC 5 und mehr
Reading Time: 4 minutesWillkommen zu unseren ersten Game Pass Ankündigungen in diesem Jahr! Und ein besonders herzliches Hallo an alle Gamer*innen, die sich über die Feiertage neue Gaming-Hardware zugelegt haben. Wir zeigen Dir, welche Spiele Du als nächstes zocken kannst. Lass uns direkt loslegen! Ab sofort verfügbar Road 96 (Cloud, Konsole und PC) – 7.…
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Coming Soon to Game Pass: Diablo, EA Sports UFC 5, and More
Reading Time: 4 minutesWelcome to our first “Coming Soon” announcement for 2025! And special welcome to all you new friends that picked up gaming hardware the last few weeks. Let’s get you prepped for what to install or play next. To the games! Available Today Road 96 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 7Game Pass…
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This telescope can intelligently point itself anywhere in the sky
Reading Time: 2 minutesKnown by their characteristic mounting solution, Dobsonian telescopes are the standard in amateur astronomy due to their lower cost and ease-of-use. But after seeing how some of the larger, motorized telescopes at observatories can simply pivot to a target of interest, one member from the FabLab at Orange Digital Center Morocco wanted to…
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Control your volume with a wireless rotary encoder, as you deserve
Reading Time: 2 minutesEvery decent stereo sold since the invention of sound has included a knob on the front for adjusting volume. There are influencers and entire communities dedicated to evaluating the feel of those wonderful knobs. So why would you settle for the mushy volume buttons on a remote? Eric Tischer didn’t think he…
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Xbox and LG to Bring Cloud Gaming to LG Smart TVs
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe’re focused on bringing more games to more people around the world, on the devices you choose to play with. Millions of Game Pass Ultimate members are already using Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) to play great games from the Game Pass catalog on various devices. Today, we’re excited to announce our collaboration…
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Valorant: Meet Your New Agent, Tejo
Reading Time: 6 minutesSummary Say hello to our newest Agent, Tejo, who’s joining our roster from Colombia. As part of the Initiator class, Tejo specializes in flushing out enemies with a unique kit consisting of information gathering, explosions, and a concuss. Those who have strategic game sense and understand how the enemy plays will be…
