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DIY Tricorder
The tricorder is the most ubiquitous scanning tool from Star Trek. Using the parts from the Build inside the box Competition, James builds a Baldcorder. Inspired by the tricorder’s design, his device can measure light levels and temperature. And it includes blinky LEDs (NeoPixels) so you can see it scanning. For build files and brief instructions, check the community page for details.
DIY LOST Swan Station Split Flap Display Timer
It’s been just over a decade since the finale of LOST, but it will forever be one of the most intriguing pieces of television. So what better way to celebrate a show you love than to bring a part of it to life? For this week’s build, follow along as DJ creates the bizarre retro countdown clock found in the Dharma Initiative’s Swan Station (aka “The Hatch”). Don’t forget to enter the numbers: 4 8 15 16 23 42...
Massive Raspberry Pi
Way back in 2019, element14 hosted the PiCasso Design Challenge, challenging our members to use the Raspberry Pi Model 3 B+ to create masterpieces or works of art. What would be more meta than a work of art based on the Raspberry Pi 3 B+ than a Raspberry Pi 6 times it’s actual size? And it’s not just art. . . the USB connectors may not be functional at 6x size, but all the GPIO pins function - and are driven by a Raspberry Pi.
Adding Android Auto as Non-Permanent Add-On with Raspberry Pi
Cars can last a long time, they certainly outlast the fast pace of tech advances. So I thought I'd see if I could add some modern conveniences to a slightly older car using a Raspberry Pi and Android Auto.
How To Make A Custom PCB From Design To Assembly
A lot of our videos contain custom PCBs, and those don‘t appear magically out of thin air. In this episode Clem takes you through every step of Custom PCB design and assembly! In a mere 20ish minutes you get a grasp of how much work is in that one building block of a project.
Keyboard Shortcuts Keypad with Raspberry Pi Pico
Frequently used programs which have shortcuts/macros to save you time, but forget what they are? Here's a shortcut keypad for quick and easy access, with a helpful screen to remind you where the location of each.