This wearable sensor platform allows you to harness the power of muscle signals. Using our muscles to control the world around us is something we are all accustomed to — whether that’s pushing buttons on TV remotes, pulling door handles or toggling game joysticks. But what if we could take those things out of the equation? […]
This new Kickstarter project is looking to bridge the gap between the Raspberry Pi and Arduino worlds. As Makers, it is practically inevitable that you will encounter some sort of issue during a project, whether it’s multiple voltage levels or an excess of adapters and regulators, something is bound to happen. And to no surprise, the fan-favorite Arduino and Raspberry […]
When you’re just too tired to play with your pets, this automated gadget can help. If you’re a cat owner, you know this situation all too well: You’re sitting on the couch or in the office chair, and suddenly good ol’ Whiskers comes over. With a ball in month, he suddenly drops it in front of him and begins […]
This versatile, AVR-based board allows users to easily program their own home automation systems. Though the number of smart home devices continue to rise, a number of consumers still remain a bit hesitant in shelling out the big bucks to automate their homes. Instead, many Makers have already begun to devise connected in-house gadgets using easy-to-use platforms like […]
Can this device eliminate software-based cheats in competitive gaming? Cheating has always been a bit annoying when it comes to multi-player video games. And while these tricks are simply a nuisance at the most recreational levels, it has become part of a much bigger problem with even bigger stakes in eSports. In an effort to curb these occurrences in tournament settings, software engineer David Titarenco […]
This is ‘phreaking’ awesome! Dating back to the ’60s and ‘70s, blue boxes were electronic devices that generated the same tones used by telephone operators’ dialing consoles, enabling users to make free long-distance calls. While they may have become obsolete, a site by the name of Project MF allows users to make blue box-like calls (except that it abides […]
This 32-bit board crams the functionality of the Arduino Zero into a smaller package. During last year’s Maker Faire Bay Area, Arduino revealed its latest development board, the Zero. Based on the Atmel | SMART SAM D21, the 32-bit MCU packs 256KB of Flash, 32KB SRAM in a TQFP package and is compatible with 3.3V shields that conform to the Arduino […]
Microsoft and Arduino announced partnership at Build 2015. If you’ve been following along with Microsoft’s annual Build developer conference, or have attended one of Hackster.IO’s recent Hardware Weekend events, then you know that the Seattle-based company has joined the list of major brands embracing the Maker crowd. Testament to that, the tech giant has announced a partnership with Arduino, […]
This DIY solution will prevent you from killing another houseplant. If you’re heading out of town for a long weekend and don’t want your plants to wither while away, sure, you can always ask a friend to swing by and do the chore for you. Or, you can simply devise an AVR powered automated system that will do it for you. […]
Always forget to shut the garage door? This simple DIY solution can help. Many of us, whether we like to admit it or not, can be quite forgetful when it comes to the most mundane tasks — this includes things as simple as closing the garage door. Similarly, Gareth Loader had a friend who also frequently neglected to […]
