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  • Greg’s Harp is an Arduino-powered robotic string instrument

    Greg’s Harp is an Arduino-powered robotic string instrument

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesGreg’s Harp is an Arduino-powered robotic string instrument Arduino Team — April 12th, 2020 Frank Piesik recently designed a robotic three-stringed instrument for his friend, Gregor, that features a unique sound and mechanical arrangement. Notes are selected by an array of 12 servos — four for each string — which pull down…

  • This system enables users to create room-sized interactive surfaces with spray paint

    This system enables users to create room-sized interactive surfaces with spray paint

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesThis system enables users to create room-sized interactive surfaces with spray paint Arduino Team — April 11th, 2020 If you’ve ever thought of adding a user interface to an everyday surface — like a concrete wall, or even a sofa — MIT CSAIL’s SprayableTech system presents a variety of interesting possibilities.  Input…

  • Control a stepper motor using a laptop touchpad

    Control a stepper motor using a laptop touchpad

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    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,…

  • Control a stepper motor using a laptop touchpad

    Control a stepper motor using a laptop touchpad

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    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,…

  • Solar-powered Raspberry Pi Camera

    Solar-powered Raspberry Pi Camera

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    Reading Time: 3 minutesOne thing led to another. “I wanted to monitor the construction site remotely because we currently live 100 kilometres away,” he says. But rather than buy an off-the-shelf CCTV system, he purchased a dummy camera case, creating his own way of capturing images using a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B computer. “From…

  • A mesmerizing magnetic clock for your wall

    A mesmerizing magnetic clock for your wall

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesA mesmerizing magnetic clock for your wall Arduino Team — April 8th, 2020 Magnets are amazing devices, and thanks to this project by “tomatoskins,” they can even be used to mysteriously tell time. His project uses magnets hidden behind a classic walnut veneer to rotate a pair of ball bearings around the…

  • The Orb is a “rolly, tumbly, singy” synthesizer by Emily Velasco

    The Orb is a “rolly, tumbly, singy” synthesizer by Emily Velasco

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Orb is a “rolly, tumbly, singy” synthesizer by Emily Velasco Arduino Team — April 7th, 2020 Some years ago, Emily Velasco started exploring the idea of creating a musical instrument based on a pendulum. This didn’t work out exactly the way she’d planned, but after several iterations — and inspiration from…

  • The Orb is a “rolly, tumbly, singy” synthesizer by Emily Velasco

    The Orb is a “rolly, tumbly, singy” synthesizer by Emily Velasco

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Orb is a “rolly, tumbly, singy” synthesizer by Emily Velasco Arduino Team — April 7th, 2020 Some years ago, Emily Velasco started exploring the idea of creating a musical instrument based on a pendulum. This didn’t work out exactly the way she’d planned, but after several iterations — and inspiration from…

  • Tweet with Morse code

    Tweet with Morse code

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    Reading Time: 5 minutesYou’ll need Let’s get set up First, select the right Raspberry Pi model for the job. Of course, we would heartily recommend a Raspberry Pi 4, but in fact this project will not be too demanding on even the oldest models, so it is great for upcycling an older Raspberry Pi computer.…

  • Tweet with Morse code

    Tweet with Morse code

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    Reading Time: 5 minutesYou’ll need Let’s get set up First, select the right Raspberry Pi model for the job. Of course, we would heartily recommend a Raspberry Pi 4, but in fact this project will not be too demanding on even the oldest models, so it is great for upcycling an older Raspberry Pi computer.…

  • Maker pHAT review

    Maker pHAT review

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesCytron’s Maker pHAT attempts to solve these issues and make it a lot simpler to get started with physical computing on Raspberry Pi. Purple PCB The cool-looking purple PCB has some common components already on board and connected to certain GPIO pins. Along with three small push-buttons, there’s an active buzzer and…

  • DIY collective control lever for a helicopter flight sim

    DIY collective control lever for a helicopter flight sim

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    Reading Time: < 1 minuteDIY collective control lever for a helicopter flight sim Arduino Team — April 3rd, 2020 Kaleb Clark really enjoys flight simulators, but when attempting to fly a helicopter, a normal keyboard or even a joystick isn’t quite optimal for controlling its vertical movement. Real helicopters use a lever assembly called a…

  • Reachy

    Reachy

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    Reading Time: 3 minutesWhich part of Reachy you’ll love, however, will mostly depend on the configuration you decide to buy – assuming you have enough money, given that the prices start at €9990. The basic model, for instance, comes with just a torso and one arm, while ‘expressive’ adds a Johnny Five-like head. An advanced…

  • Interfacing an old arcade cash reader with an Arduino

    Interfacing an old arcade cash reader with an Arduino

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    Reading Time: < 1 minuteInterfacing an old arcade cash reader with an Arduino Arduino Team — April 2nd, 2020 After picking up a free arcade machine, YouTuber “Another Maker” has naturally been considering what to do with it. One of the more interesting components included is the 1/5/10/20 U.S. dollar bill acceptor, which he outlines…

  • Combating COVID-19 Conference: schedule and how to join

    Combating COVID-19 Conference: schedule and how to join

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    Reading Time: < 1 minuteCombating COVID-19 Conference: schedule and how to join Arduino Team — April 2nd, 2020 Combating COVID-19 Conference: A Collaborative Arduino Community Initiative will take place today, April 2nd starting at 5pm CEST. The online event will be streamed via Zoom. From 5:00 to 5:30pm, there will be only one streaming channel…

  • Getting started with electronics: LEDs and switches using Raspberry Pi

    Getting started with electronics: LEDs and switches using Raspberry Pi

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    Reading Time: 5 minutesInstall the code and run Mu on Raspberry Pi Before fetching the code from the internet, you should run Mu, which you will find in the Programming section of your main menu. If it’s not there, update your system to the latest version of Raspbian (magpi.cc/raspbianupdate). Running Mu ensures that the mu_code…

  • The ArduINA226 is an Arduino-based power monitor

    The ArduINA226 is an Arduino-based power monitor

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesThe ArduINA226 is an Arduino-based power monitor Arduino Team — April 2nd, 2020 Giovanni Carrera has created a capable power monitor, dubbed the ArduINA226, using an Arduino Nano and an INA226 IC.  This chip measures the current and voltage, and calculates power, which is then read by the Arduino board and sent…

  • CNC Etch-A-Sketch

    CNC Etch-A-Sketch

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesShaking things up “I had no idea the Raspberry Pi was so powerful,” he says. “But when I discovered it was capable of driving stepper motors using programs such as bCNC, I knew I’d found my solution for a portable CNC Etch-A-Sketch.” Indeed, his use of our favourite computer meant he could…

  • Adafruit 1.3″ Color TFT Bonnet

    Adafruit 1.3″ Color TFT Bonnet

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    Reading Time: 3 minutesWhat’s it for? So, if a device so reminiscent of a classic console isn’t for gaming, what is it for? The Bonnet shares a heritage with Adafruit’s Mini PiTFT. That device features the same square 33 mm display, but has just the two buttons. This Adafruit 1.3″ Color TFT Bonnet comes with the five-way…

  • The Wash-A-Lot-Bot is a DIY handwashing timer

    The Wash-A-Lot-Bot is a DIY handwashing timer

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Wash-A-Lot-Bot is a DIY handwashing timer Arduino Team — March 29th, 2020 With the current coronavirus situation, we’ve been encouraged to wash our hands regularly for 20 seconds – or approximately how long it takes you to hum “Happy Birthday” from beginning to end twice. That sounds easy enough, but do…

  • Together, let’s make COVID-19 history – CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT

    Together, let’s make COVID-19 history – CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT

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    Reading Time: 3 minutesCombating COVID-19 Conference: A Collaborative Arduino Community Initiative to take place on April 2nd at 5pm CET To the Arduino community: Humanity is facing one of the most trying events in its history and as technologists, makers and designers we are asking ourselves how can we help.  How can we contribute to the…

  • Together, let’s make COVID-19 history – CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT

    Together, let’s make COVID-19 history – CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT

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    Reading Time: 3 minutesCombating COVID-19 Conference: A Collaborative Arduino Community Initiative to take place on April 2nd at 5pm CET To the Arduino community: Humanity is facing one of the most trying events in its history and as technologists, makers and designers we are asking ourselves how can we help.  How can we contribute to the…