I enjoy creating sumo robots and am constantly searching for innovative sensors and materials to improve the speed and intelligence of my robots. I discovered the RPLIDAR A1, available for $99 on DFROBOT.com. I mentioned my interest in testing the sensor, and they offered me the opportunity to test it out. Once I obtained the […]
How to Use the RPLIDAR 360° Laser Scanner With Arduino Continue Reading
In this project we use an Arduino Uno along with some simple components to create an interactive, scary and playful decoration for Halloween to impress all your guests. Our idea is basically designing a candy dispenser that only provides the user with a few candy if a riddle is solved properly; of course everthing ambiented
It’s been a while since I’ve published my last Instructables. I’m back, and I’m 3D-printed-powered! Enjoy this mini retro arcade machine. It’s literally my first complete end-to-end 3D-printed project: I made the design, printed it, assembled the electronics, programmed it, and now to the tutorial 🙂 This guide will be updated soon with instructions to
Complete Arduino-based 3D-printed Battery-powered Mini Retro Arcade Machine Continue Reading
Many of our clients face a common challenge when undertaking IoT projects. They are experts in their own fields, and most of of them have a great idea, a proof-of-concept (PoC), or a sophisticated algorithm that addresses some specific need. They have simulated their solution in Matlab or Python and are eager to build and
Like many older people, my mom lives by herself. She likes her lifestyle but sometimes it gets a bit lonely. We talk on the phone a few times each week but it’s the in-between times where she could use a little emotional boost. A simple “I’m thinking of you” would be enough to make her
Web-connected Glow Pillows Continue Reading
The inverted pendulum is a classic problem in dynamics and control theory that is generally elaborated in high-school and undergraduate physics or math courses. Being a math and science enthusiast myself, I decided to try and implement the concepts that I learned during my classes to build an inverted pendulum. Applying such concepts in real life not
Inverted Pendulum: Control Theory and Dynamics Continue Reading
This is our dog Bailey. She’s part Border Collie and Australian Cattle Dog so sometimes she’s smarter than her own good, especially when it comes to telling time and knowing when she should be eating dinner. Typically, we try to feed her around 6 PM but this isn’t always easy if we’re away from home.
Alexa Controlled Dog Feeder Continue Reading
I’m setting up a betta fish tank and wanted to make an automatic fish feeder so he never misses a meal. I’ve seen other DIY fish feeders that just shake a container but I wanted to be able to precisely control how much food he’ll get. Hope the new fishy likes it! Follow my other
Betta Fish Feeder Continue Reading
“What’s the weather going to be like today?” is a question that’s near-permanently on the mind of those living in places like Britain, where brilliant sunshine can follow thick clouds, only to turn into drizzle an hour later. Nowadays you simply need to glance at your phone to know whether you need to pack an
3D PRINTED MECHANICAL CONTRAPTION SHOWS LIVE WEATHER FORECAST Continue Reading
Most readers of Hackaday will be well aware of the current shortages of semiconductors and especially GPUs. Whether you’re planning to build a state-of-the art gaming PC, a mining rig to convert your kilowatt-hours into cryptocoins, or are simply experimenting with machine-learning AI, you should be prepared to shell out quite a bit more money
3D-PRINTED FAN MOUNT KEEPS SERVER GPU COOL IN DESKTOP CASE Continue Reading
