Schlagwort: Leonardo
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Turning a desk mat into a MIDI drum kit
Reading Time: 2 minutesPlaying drums is a lot of fun, but drum sets are very big and very loud. They also aren’t cheap. Those factors keep them from being an option for many people who would otherwise be interested. Conventional electronic drum sets are much quieter and a bit more compact, but they still take…
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High school student builds his dream racing wheel
Reading Time: 2 minutesRacing “video games” can be incredibly realistic these days, with every facet of the car’s physics and their interaction with the asphalt programmed in. Those racing sims could provide a completely immersive experience — if the player wasn’t sitting on a motionless couch using a controller that doesn’t resemble a car’s steering…
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Unique synthesizer screeches like an owl
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Eowave Persephone was an interesting ribbon synthesizer that let musicians control frequency by moving their fingers across a long touch sensor. Ben Glover used to own one, but sold it. During shipping to the buyer, it got lost in the mail and so Glover can’t even buy it back. He regretted…
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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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Digitize your old slides with a modern DSLR camera
Reading Time: 2 minutesUntil the proliferation of digital photography, film slides were a common way to share photos. After a nice vacation in the ‘70s, you might take your film rolls for development and would have the option to receive a set of slides. You could then gather all of your friends in your living…
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Keep your packages safe with Clem Mayer’s secure parcel pickup box
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs a part of his business, element14 Presents’ Clem Mayer sells physical goods online and has people retrieve them near his house. But for the times he is not able to be home, Mayer was inspired by his post office’s pickup lockboxes to create his own version that could be accessed with just a…
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This DIY steering wheel is a cheaper alternative for use in sim racing
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen participating in sim racing video games, players often need to use a steering wheel controller in order to enjoy smooth and accurate movements of their on-screen vehicles. However, due to a shortage of certain racing rigs, finding one has become a challenge. Luckily, ilge ipek has come up with a custom solution that…
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Shop fan automatically activates when airborne particulates are present
Reading Time: 2 minutesEven if you’re one of the few people in the world who is consistent about wearing a respirator in the shop, it’s a good idea to run a filtration fan. Not only is that good for your own health and comfort, it can help keep your equipment running well — the last…
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Monitoring the force of a 20-ton hydraulic press
Reading Time: 2 minutesArduino Team — August 29th, 2022 Material testing often comes down to breaking stuff and measuring how much force it took to do so. How a thing breaks is a result of different strength properties. There are many different types of strength, but mechanical engineers are most concerned with tensile, compressive, shear,…
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Dial up your PCB design skills with an LED volume control shield
Reading Time: 2 minutesArduino Team — July 10th, 2022 The beauty of Arduino development boards is that they let you jump right into prototyping. Just connect the sensors, buttons, LEDs, or whatever other hardware you require to the Arduino’s I/O pins, code and flash a sketch, and you’re in business. But you might come to…
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Building a simple USB adapter for the Logitech Driving Force Shifter with Arduino
Reading Time: 2 minutesArduino Team — June 30th, 2022 Logitech’s Driving Force Shifter is a very common piece of kit for those who enjoy racing games, as it connects to a Logitech Racing Wheel and allows the player to control their car in a more realistic fashion. However, this accessory’s DB-9 connector must be connected…
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Rack up the highest grocery bill possible in the Bonprix game
Reading Time: 2 minutesArduino Team — May 17th, 2022 It seems like everyone these days is trying to reduce their grocery bill as much as possible, but Niklas Roy and Kati Hyyppä’s interactive installation, Bonprix, turns the tables by making the goal to spend the most money on whatever items can be scanned within 90 seconds. Bonprix…
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This realistic control panel takes the flight simulator experience to new heights
Reading Time: 2 minutesArduino Team — April 26th, 2022 For years, Pedro Gonzalez Sanchez has enjoyed airplanes and flight simulators. However, coming back to the simulator after a long hiatus of not playing meant that he would often forget the controls which led to unwanted situations. As a solution, he came up with the idea…
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Scan items from the real world into your Arduboy games with the Ardumiibo
Reading Time: 2 minutesArduino Team — July 27th, 2021 Inspired by a recent project involving Disney’s MagicBand technology, William Wimberly and Anthony Pallitta created an Arduboy-compatible RFID scanner they call the Ardumiibo, along with a DIY rumble pack. The Ardumiibo got its name from Nintendo’s Amiibo platform, which allows players to tap NFC-equipped figurines and see…
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Typewriter turned into mechanical keyboard for gaming
Reading Time: < 1 minuteArduino Team — May 8th, 2021 Although mechanical keyboards are more popular than ever in gaming communities, getting that perfect “click” when you press down on the key is still being chased. That’s why maker Jason Ron wanted to convert an old typewriter into the perfect gaming controller. It works by…
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A military-looking cyberdeck with a built-in Geiger counter
Reading Time: 2 minutesA military-looking cyberdeck with a built-in Geiger counter Arduino Team — November 25th, 2020 Combining cosplay and actual science, as well as an origin story that entails the two, this R.A.T.I.S. (Remote Assault and Tactical Intelligence System) cyberdeck by Paul Hoets is a true retrofuturistic work of art. The build supposedly has its roots…
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A DIY USB gear stick for PC racing games
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA DIY USB gear stick for PC racing games Arduino Team — July 22nd, 2020 If you’d like to add a gear stick to your virtual race car, then Oli Norwell has just the project for you. His USB device extends a joystick with a length of threaded rod through a…
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Control your IKEA smart blinds with an IR remote
Reading Time: < 1 minuteControl your IKEA smart blinds with an IR remote Arduino Team — May 5th, 2020 Hacker “replayreb” recently obtained some IKEA FYRTUR motorized blackout shades, but wasn’t satisfied with the stock remote control that comes with them. Instead he wanted to be able to open and shut the blinds with the…
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Control a stepper motor using a laptop touchpad
Reading Time: < 1 minuteControl a stepper motor using a laptop touchpad Arduino Team — April 10th, 2020 While laptops eventually become past their prime, many of the underlying bits and pieces are still functional and could be reused. If you’re wondering what to do with an old touchpad, especially one with a Synaptics chip,…
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Control a stepper motor using a laptop touchpad
Reading Time: < 1 minuteControl a stepper motor using a laptop touchpad Arduino Team — April 10th, 2020 While laptops eventually become past their prime, many of the underlying bits and pieces are still functional and could be reused. If you’re wondering what to do with an old touchpad, especially one with a Synaptics chip,…
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TAMI is an interactive trig learning table
Reading Time: 2 minutesTAMI is an interactive trig learning table Arduino Team — October 17th, 2019 Trigonometry is a struggle for some students. Perhaps one of the reasons for this is that instruction can be something of a one-way street, and concepts can be hard to grasp until more technical building blocks are learned. As…
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Automate your hydroponic garden with HydroBot
Reading Time: 2 minutesAutomate your hydroponic garden with HydroBot Arduino Team — September 5th, 2019 Hydroponics seems like a great way to get fresh vegetables at a cheap price, but as Scott Paterson and Max Knight found out, doing this type of gardening well can take a lot of work. To help take the guesswork…