Kategorie: News
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Meet Natalie Turner: one of our magazine designers
Reading Time: 2 minutesHow did you join Raspberry Pi? I was working part time alongside job hunting after uni, and came across the application for a graphic design role at Raspberry Pi. I then got invited for an interview where I got to meet my lovely team, and speak through a few of my projects.…
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Arduino Nicla Sense Env: adding advanced environmental sensing to a broad range of applications
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe’re thrilled to announce the launch of Nicla Sense Env: the latest addition to our portfolio of system-on-modules and sensor nodes, empowering innovators with the tools to unlock new possibilities. This tiny yet powerful sensor node is designed to elevate your environmental sensing projects to new heights. Whether you’re a seasoned professional…
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This perplexing robotic performer operates under the control of three different Arduino boards
Reading Time: 2 minutesEvery decade or two, humanity seems to develop a renewed interest in humanoid robots and their potential within our world. Because the practical applications are actually pretty limited (given the high cost), we inevitably begin to consider how those robots might function as entertainment. But Jon Hamilton did more than just wonder,…
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The more things change…
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt’s refreshing that newer doesn’t always have to mean bigger and better. I’ve been using a Raspberry Pi 4 for the last few years as a desktop Linux machine, and although it could be faster, then thing that holds me back from upgrading it is nothing to do with the Pi itself.…
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Top Arduino Cloud IoT dashboard ideas with the new Image widget
Reading Time: 4 minutesRecently, we announced the exciting new Image widget for Arduino Cloud. This powerful feature opens up a world of possibilities for enhancing your IoT dashboards. But the true potential of the Image widget lies in the applications that you create. Today, we’re excited to dive deeper and show you what kind of…
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Ada Computer Science: A year in review
Reading Time: 5 minutesWith the new academic year fully under way in many parts of the world, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the growth and innovations we’ve achieved with the Ada Computer Science platform. Your feedback has helped us make improvements to better support teachers and students — here’s a look back at…
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This automatic laser turret keeps the cats entertained for hours
Reading Time: 2 minutesCats may be adorable, but they evolved to be predators. Unfortunately, responsible owners keep their cats indoors to avoid decimating the local wildlife population and that means Mr. Whiskers and Ms. Socks don’t get much opportunity to express their hunting urges. That’s why Sascha at Small Batch Factory designed Gatoino, which is…
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Why we’re appealing the Epic Games verdictWhy we’re appealing the Epic Games verdictVice President, Regulatory Affairs
Reading Time: 3 minutesToday, the court overseeing our ongoing U.S. legal proceedings with Epic Games ordered changes to Android and Google Play, requested by Epic. As we have already stated, these changes would put consumers’ privacy and security at risk, make it harder for developers to promote their apps, and reduce competition on devices. Ultimately,…
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How fun-filled Code Clubs drive learning: New evidence
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen you walk into a vibrant Code Club, it is easy to see that the young creators are having fun with digital making. But are they actually learning anything? Our recent evaluation has shown that not only are they developing their coding skills, but there are many other benefits. Code Club is…
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LED umbrella
Reading Time: 3 minutesThomas Killus has created such a brolly using a Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller board. It sends instructions to strips of standard WS2812b addressable RGB LEDs that run along the ribs of an umbrella, and this in turn brightly disperses light across the adjoining panels. The umbrella would certainly shine bright in a…
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This 3D-printed robotic arm can be built with just a few inexpensive components
Reading Time: 2 minutesRobotics is already an intimidating field, thanks to the complexity involved. And the cost of parts, such as actuators, only increases that feeling of inaccessibility. But as FABRI Creator shows in their most recent video, you can build a useful robotic arm with just a handful of inexpensive components. This is pint-sized…
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ThermoGrasp brings thermal feedback to virtual reality
Reading Time: 2 minutesImagine playing Half-Life: Alyx and feeling the gun heat up in your hand as you take down The Combine. Or operating a robot through augmented reality and feeling coldness on your fingers when you get close to exceeding the robot’s limits. A prototype device called ThermoGrasp brings that thermal feedback to the mixed reality…
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CrowView Note review
Reading Time: 2 minutesYou don’t have to use this little dock mechanism – we can definitely imagine 3D-printing an enclosure that sticks to the back of the lid with a few cables between the laptop and Raspberry Pi. However you choose to connect your Raspberry Pi though, it doesn’t require any extra software setup and…
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Introduce the Code Editor into your school
Reading Time: 2 minutesSince we first launched the Code Editor, a free online tool designed to support young people as they learn text-based programming, we’ve been excited to hear how educators have been trying it out in their classrooms. “I used the Code Editor with my computer science students yesterday and it worked a dream!…
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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…
