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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. In fact, it […]
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. In fact, it […]
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 eight tiny LEDs […]
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 collective to adjust downward […]
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 option gives Reachy […]
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 in the video below. […]
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 (LINK HERE). After that, […]
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 directory is created, […]
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 to an LCD […]
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 produce a wireless […]
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 joystick to enable […]
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 you really do […]
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 efforts to save […]
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 efforts to save […]
Reading Time: 6 minutesBuilding a magic mirror is one of the easiest, and most rewarding Raspberry Pi projects. Follow our Build a magic mirror tutorial to get your own mirror up-and-running. Orientate your magic mirror Can a mirror be upside-down? A magic mirror can! Most mirrors tend to be portrait, whereas screens are normally landscape. Normally we could […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesClick here to buy The MagPi magazine issue #92 Raspberry Pi problems solved Learn to diagnose and fix issues with Raspberry Pi. Get rid of glitches and odd behaviour, sort out boot problems, reconnect networking problems, and discover advanced troubleshooting tips. Facial recognition with a magic mirror PJ continues his incredible journey into the world […]
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteSASSIE helps prevent awkward gaps in conversation Arduino Team — March 24th, 2020 Whether it’s with an old friend or new acquaintance, we’ve all had those awkward gaps in conversation. Do you speak next, or let the other person lead the discussion? If that’s not happening naturally, then SASSIE, or “System for Awkward Silence Solution […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes1,156 LEDs make up these dual acrylic light-up panels Arduino Team — March 24th, 2020 What does one do with over 1,000 LEDs, white acrylic, and 288 IR sensors? If you’re Redditor “jordy_essen,” you create an interactive light panel. In one mode, the user pull a reflective tool across the sensors to draw a paths, […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteArduino’s response to the Covid-19 outbreak Arduino Team — March 23rd, 2020 For the latest update regarding Arduino’s response to the Covid-19 outbreak please click here. Priority Service for the Design & Production of Essential Medical and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) As companies around the globe rapidly react to governments’ calls to produce critical medical […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesWood-n’t it be nice The screen is mounted in a custom pine frame and stand. The frame is built using strips of small pine architrave backed by pine strips, offset to give a suitable rebate for the panel to fit and hiding the border. The side supports are modified pine staircase spindles. A Perspex sheet […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTune in to the official Arduino Day 2020 livestream Arduino Team — March 20th, 2020 We’re just hours away from (virtually) celebrating Arduino Day! Join us on Saturday for our official livestream, starting at 2pm CET. We’ll connect with community events from all around the world as well as hear from Arduino team members like Fabio […]