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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis self-balancing mech is piloted by an insect Arduino Team — June 14th, 2019 You’ve seen self-balancing robots, where a pair of wheels suspend a mass above them in what’s known as an inverted pendulum configuration. As neat as they are, the “Augmented Arthropod” by Grzegorz Lochnicki and Nicolas Kubail Kalousdian puts a new spin […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesBuilding gas thruster-controlled drone Arduino Team — June 13th, 2019 In the Earth’s atmosphere, a drone can adjust its heading by varying the speed of the propellers, and thus the thrust output of each. If you wanted to land something on a lunar surface, or maneuver a spaceship, the lack of atmosphere means a different […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWake up to this unique VFD alarm clock! Arduino Team — June 11th, 2019 If you’re a fan of novel timepieces, then you’ll want to check out Christine Thompson’s VFD Alarm Clock. The device features a USSR-manufactured IV-27V 7-segment tube, capable of displaying 13 numbers or letters via a 24V supply, though the MAX6921 chip […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes3D printer converted into a cheap bioprinting rig Arduino Team — June 11th, 2019 While most 3D printers deposit melted plastic in carefully controlled positions to build up a physical model, a similar process called “bioprinting” can be accomplished with biological materials. Commercial bioprinters can cost tens of thousands of dollars or more, but as […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesFlowboard provides visual learning environment for coding Arduino Team — June 10th, 2019 Embedded programming using the Arduino IDE has become an important part of STEM education, and while more accessible than ever before, getting started still requires some coding and basic electronics skills. To explore a different paradigm for starting out on this journey, […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHoverboard motors turned into an RC skater Arduino Team — June 10th, 2019 While the hoverboard craze has faded somewhat, the good news is that this means their powerful wheel motors can easily be found on online auction sites. Lukas Kaul took advantage of this component’s availability and created his own “HoverBot,” which as shown […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesManage household chores with an RFID system Arduino Team — June 8th, 2019 If your kids aren’t thrilled about doing chores, you could resort to a whiteboard, or simply create your own RFID tracking system like maker “alastair-a.” His project uses an Arduino Nano, along with an RFID reader and RTC module to track when a […]
Reading Time: < 1 minutePlastic lid becomes Arduino Nano short circuit armor Arduino Team — June 7th, 2019 If you want to keep your Arduino project or other circuit boards safe from exposure, an electrical box is the traditional choice. But what if you want to apply protection directly to the board? In the video below, “TheRainHarvester” shows us […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesSolving the Rubik’s cube with an Arduino-powered machine Arduino Team — June 6th, 2019 Since its invention in 1974, Rubik’s cubes have been entertaining and frustrating those that choose to take on the challenge of aligning their shapes. More recently, however, people have been building algorithms and machinery to do it for them, including Mario […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesQuick Fix is a social media vending machine Arduino Team — June 5th, 2019 Do you want to grow your popularity on social media? Sure, there are those online services that could give your audience a boost, but if you’d prefer something a bit more tangible, then the “Quick Fix” vending machine is just the […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesSmart grip system helps cricketers improve their technique Arduino Team — June 5th, 2019 When batting in cricket, applying the proper amount of force with both hands is critical; however, as a coach, it’s difficult to judge just how much is actually used. To assist with player improvement, researchers at the University of Auckland’s Augmented […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis motion-tracking face follows you across the room Arduino Team — June 5th, 2019 Plenty of people and organizations have busts of famous figures, but how many of them can follow you around the room with a moving head? If you would like to be one of those lucky few, check out this Chartreuse model […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThink you know Arduino? Show off your skills with the Arduino Certification Program Arduino Team — June 5th, 2019 The first-ever Arduino certification is now available in Asia, Australia/NZ, the Middle East and Africa, and the Americas (excluding Brazil). The Arduino Certification: Fundamentals is a structured way to enhance and validate your Arduino skills, and […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesArduino SIM extends availability around the world Arduino Team — June 4th, 2019 Hot on the heels of announcing the launch of the Arduino SIM in the US, we’re very pleased to further roll out availability of the data plan to Asia, Australia/NZ, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas (excluding Brazil). With 10MB free […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesDrag:on varies air resistance for VR feedback Arduino Team — June 3rd, 2019 As seen here, “Standard controllers for virtual reality (VR) lack sophisticated means to convey realistic, kinesthetic impression on size, resistance or inertia.” To overcome these limitations, André Zenner and Antonio Krüger at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) have come […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA light-up Newton’s cradle for your desk Arduino Team — June 3rd, 2019 Newton’s cradles consist of a series of suspended spherical masses, and are normally started by pulling one ball back. The outer balls then click back and forth for an interesting distraction. To make things even more interesting, “TecnoProfesor” made his own version […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesArduino IoT Cloud: Dynamic Dashboard Arduino Team — May 31st, 2019 In this short article we are going to have a look at a new exciting feature: the Dynamic Dashboard of Arduino IoT Cloud. Among other things with Arduino IoT Cloud, you can create a dashboard to monitor data and interact with your project. [youtube […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe original Arduino Nano occupies a special place in many makers’ hearts. The tiny footprint (48×18 mm – around half a stick of gum), reliability and tons of examples makes the Nano perfect for wearables, drones — in fact any project made to last. The Nano is back! The new entry-level Arduino Nano Every manages […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesAugmented office chair provides hands-free drone control Arduino Team — May 29th, 2019 Multi-rotor drones are normally controlled using handheld devices, but what if you wanted to instead operate them with your whole body? Flight Chair, developed by researchers at Simon Fraser University in Canada, allows you to do just that, and is envisioned for […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesRC wheelbarrow racing with James Bruton, Ivan Miranda, and Tom Stanton Arduino Team — May 28th, 2019 We’ve seen Arduino boards used in a wide variety of situations, but this may be the first time one has been implemented to control an RC wheelbarrow. In the video below, YouTubers James Bruton, Tom Stanton, and Ivan […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesStar Wars-themed Mastermind with an Arduino Mega Arduino Team — May 28th, 2019 Mastermind is a game where one player attempts to guess a secret combination of colored pegs. It normally requires a second player to act as the judge, giving hints in the form of secondary pegs as to whether the other participant is […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesFetch is a mesmerizing ferrofluid display! Arduino Team — May 28th, 2019 You’ve seen LED matrices, E Ink, CRTs, and likely a variety of other display methods, but chances are you’ve never seen anything like the ferrofluid matrix display by ‘Applied Procrastination.’ This student team from the University of Oslo has created a 252-pixel ferrofluid […]