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Art-a-Tronic Extra – Robots Got Talent in Malem

balearicdynamics — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 09:56:55 GMT

As a matter of fact, the Art-a-Tronic exhibition, subject of this long PiCasso challenge has closed its second edition at the Kolder Art Space in Gent. During these last four months – the adventure started on April 5th – I tried to join art and robot...(read more)

When is a project finished?

therepairatrooper — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 06:06:58 GMT

I am asking myself this question because at this point, I have a working prototype but in that process I have also come to some conclusions. In terms of finished, I have completed the window frame, connected my security camera and demonstrated t...(read more)

9 Pieces of Pi: Slice 4: Fast Forward

jc2048 — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 11:52:31 GMT

Introduction Even more LEDs! This time it's back to conventional 5mm ones. I had the idea for this piece many years ago when I was working on LED signage and, finally, I've constructed it. The Work Here it is on a table in my workroom....(read more)

June 25

therepairatrooper — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 05:58:53 GMT

Success, I got my IP camera to connect to the PI and display full screen. I think my son is correct, this project would be even more awesome with a 4K video setup to make it look even more lifelike. After struggling to get the PI to read the video st...(read more)

June 18th, nearly finished

therepairatrooper — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 04:50:51 GMT

While putting the final touches together for the window frame I had a great idea, one that allows me to not have to use any type of fastener on the wall, while still ensuring that the box cannot slip off. I picked up some lace topper at th...(read more)

Paint sure brings things together

therepairatrooper — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 06:05:00 GMT

So I laid on a light coat of paint to see how things would look. There are a few touch ups before the final coat, but it turned out pretty good. Have to complete the curtain rod mounts on the weekend and find some light curtains. My son made an inter...(read more)

June 10th

therepairatrooper — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 05:18:00 GMT

Trimmed and installed the last piece of the casement that acts as the window surround. Added a little filler compound to make the joints seamless. Tomorrow night sand those down, and paint is on the way. I have run into a snag though. One of th...(read more)

AI powered CNC Painting Machine - Blog #5 - Experimenting with Lithophanes

Attila Tőkés — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 17:27:04 GMT

Hi, While waiting for the magnets and laser module to arrive, I thought to experiment a little bit with 3D printeded lithophanes. I found on Thingiverse a lithophane of The Great Wave off Kanagawa made by utoudabi:https://www.thingiverse.co...(read more)

Finally some real progress

therepairatrooper — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 05:46:54 GMT

Finshed the back framing for the window frame and test sized it to the TV, not perfect but a little massaging will get everything looking good. A little wood filler on the cracks and a coat of white paint and then I just need to make the curtain rod....(read more)

actual physical proof

therepairatrooper — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 20:02:49 GMT

First photos of hardware coming together. This is the inner bezel that acts as the window frame. It will sit over the front the the LCD screen to hide the entire bezel. A second frame the same as this but 3 inches wider and higher forms the outside o...(read more)

Sweating to the end

therepairatrooper — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 04:03:36 GMT

Nothing throws a wrench in plans faster than unexpected problems, be they work or personal. The past couple of months have flown by and I am frustrated by a perceived lack of progress. I am not finished, I do have a long list of designs that di...(read more)

PiCasso Design Challenge - POV Globe Blog #13

dwinhold — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 02:54:03 GMT

Update: I have been working on this almost all day. I want to create the globe to look like a baseball. Trying to figure out an easy way to program all the lights to do what I want. I decided to try using Excel and transfering the cell value to ...(read more)

PiCasso Design Challenge :: Colorful Rotating Chinese Lantern :: Blog #10

wesee — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 14:30:58 GMT

These are some of the pictures of the current setup. There is a REST API server implemented using express.js framework. Here is the code: const express = require(&#39...(read more)

PiCasso Design Challenge :: Colorful Rotating Chinese Lantern :: Blog #9

wesee — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 13:16:48 GMT

Now is the time to connect lantern to the Snips Assistant and test if it works. First, put the NeoPixel together with the Raspberry Pi controlling it inside the plastic lantern container (see earlier blog about how to make the container). ...(read more)

Hologram Pi-ramid - Project complete!

luislabmo — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 07:53:00 GMT

I have reached the conclusion of the Picasso Challenge and I must say it has be quite a challenge journey!. I enjoyed so much working on this project where I learned tons of new things and it gave me the opportunity to stay in touch with awesome memb...(read more)