element14 presents The Best Friday Episode of 2021

element14 presents The Best Friday Episode of 2021https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021en-USTelligent Community 12element14 presents The Best Friday Episode of 2021https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021Tue, 11 Jan 2022 20:34:45 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b0e4f61-5efb-4677-8388-d81cc66ec1e0pchanhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Documents by pchan on 1/11/2022 8:34:45 PM<br /> <p>Which will be The Best Friday Episode of 2021?</p> <div style="border-bottom:1px solid #c6c6c6;border-top:1px solid #c6c6c6;padding:8px 8px 6px;"> <div style="float:left;padding:6px 15px 6px 6px;vertical-align:top;"><a href="/members-area/hall-of-fame/?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc"><img alt="profile image" src="/e14/assets/main/2021/2021YIRhd.png" width="70px" /></a></div> <p style="color:#007fac;font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;margin:0;">Year in Review 2021</p> <div style="margin:0;"><span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-socialgroup-small" href="/challenges-projects/design-challenges/w/documents/27408/design-challenger-of-the-year-2021?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc">Design Challenge</a></span><span style="font-size:14px;font-style:normal;"> | </span><span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><strong>element14 presents</strong></span><span style="font-size:14px;font-style:normal;"> | </span><span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-socialgroup-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/b/blog/posts/project14-2021-year-in-review-what-is-your-project-of-the-year?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc">Project14</a></span> | <span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><a class="jive-link-anchor-small" href="/members-area/hall-of-fame/b/blog/posts/the-element14-rising-contributors-of-2021?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc">Rising Contributor</a></span> | <span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><a class="jive-link-anchor-small" href="/products/roadtest/b/blog/posts/the-favorite-products-roadtested-in-2021?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc">Favorite RoadTested Products</a></span> | <span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><a class="jive-link-anchor-small" href="/products/roadtest/b/blog/posts/the-best-element14-roadtest-reviews-of-2021?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc">RoadTest Reviews</a></span> | <span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><a class="jive-link-anchor-small" href="/members-area/hall-of-fame/b/blog/posts/2021-year-in-review-awards---the-winners?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc">Top Members</a></span></div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> </div> <p>Just like 2020, it would be hard to call 2021 a "normal" year, but on element14 presents it was actually a very normal year, in the sense that our contributors never stopped putting out great project videos! We've rounded up some of our favorites of 2021, and we want you to help us decide the best Friday project video of the year.<br /><br />So check out the nominees, then cast your vote!</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>DIY Star Trek Tricorder</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri2RpTgju-Y">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>James couldn't actually pick one up from the Starfleet online store, so he built his own version of the famous scanning tool from Star Trek. The project used the parts from the Build Inside the Box competition kit, and voila: the Baldcorder!</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>DIY LOST Swan Station Split Flap Display Timer</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErohigCJbcA">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Speaking of bringing classic TV props to life, DJ had the wild idea to recreate 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.........</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Massive Raspberry Pi</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDQS-CfWirE">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Wesley's Massive Pi began life in the PiCasso Design Challenge on element14, as his bid to create a very meta piece of Pi-based art: a Raspberry Pi 6 times the actual size! And it’s not just art, as all the GPIO pins function, driven (of course) by a Raspberry Pi.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Adding Android Auto as Non-Permanent Add-On with Raspberry Pi</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyBwkV9Tk3A">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Given that cars can last many years, they can be outpaced by advances in the world of tech. Dave thought he might try adding some modern conveniences to a slightly older car, using a Raspberry Pi and Android Auto.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>How To Make A Custom PCB From Design To Assembly</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCmg-18BxTU">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Our videos often feature custom PCBs, and those don‘t appear magically out of thin air! So Clem decided to take you through every step of Custom PCB design and assembly in a mere 20-ish minutes.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Keyboard Shortcuts Keypad with Raspberry Pi Pico</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjlZ52h8sac">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Frequently used programs which have shortcuts and macros can save you time, but do you ever forget what they are? Katie designed a shortcut keypad for quick and easy access, with a helpful screen to remind you the location of each.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Making a 3D Graphics Card for the Atari 800 XL</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4ffGLkgoEg">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>The Atari 8-bit family was an important part of computing history, but there were some things those machines just couldn't do. Andy decided to rectify one of those shortcomings by building a "graphics card" for the Atari 800 XL using a Raspberry Pi Compute Module.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Raspberry Pi Smart Water Dispenser</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yED1H9N56Ts">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>On element14, we will readily admit to loving over-engineered solutions to everyday problems. Kaleb was tired of standing at the sink filling water bottles, so you know what that obviously calls for: automation!</p> <p></p> <p><p align="center">[Please visit the site to access the poll]</p></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: YIR2021, year in review 2021</div> element14 presents The Best Friday Episode of 2021https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021/revision/19Thu, 30 Dec 2021 16:30:03 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b0e4f61-5efb-4677-8388-d81cc66ec1e0pchanhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021#commentsRevision 19 posted to Documents by pchan on 12/30/2021 4:30:03 PM<br /> <p>Which will be The Best Friday Episode of 2021?</p> <div style="border-bottom:1px solid #c6c6c6;border-top:1px solid #c6c6c6;padding:8px 8px 6px;"> <div style="float:left;padding:6px 15px 6px 6px;vertical-align:top;"><a href="/members-area/hall-of-fame/?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc"><img alt="profile image" src="/e14/assets/main/2021/2021YIRhd.png" width="70px" /></a></div> <p style="color:#007fac;font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;margin:0;">Year in Review 2021</p> <div style="margin:0;"><span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-socialgroup-small" href="/challenges-projects/design-challenges/w/documents/27408/design-challenger-of-the-year-2021?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc">Design Challenge</a></span><span style="font-size:14px;font-style:normal;"> | </span><span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><strong>element14 presents</strong></span><span style="font-size:14px;font-style:normal;"> | </span><span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-socialgroup-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/b/blog/posts/project14-2021-year-in-review-what-is-your-project-of-the-year?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc">Project14</a></span> | <span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><a class="jive-link-anchor-small" href="/members-area/hall-of-fame/b/blog/posts/the-element14-rising-contributors-of-2021?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc">Rising Contributor</a></span> | <span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><a class="jive-link-anchor-small" href="/products/roadtest/b/blog/posts/the-favorite-products-roadtested-in-2021?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc">Favorite RoadTested Products</a></span> | <span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><a class="jive-link-anchor-small" href="/products/roadtest/b/blog/posts/the-best-element14-roadtest-reviews-of-2021?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc">RoadTest Reviews</a></span></div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> </div> <p>Just like 2020, it would be hard to call 2021 a "normal" year, but on element14 presents it was actually a very normal year, in the sense that our contributors never stopped putting out great project videos! We've rounded up some of our favorites of 2021, and we want you to help us decide the best Friday project video of the year.<br /><br />So check out the nominees, then cast your vote!</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>DIY Star Trek Tricorder</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri2RpTgju-Y">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>James couldn't actually pick one up from the Starfleet online store, so he built his own version of the famous scanning tool from Star Trek. The project used the parts from the Build Inside the Box competition kit, and voila: the Baldcorder!</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>DIY LOST Swan Station Split Flap Display Timer</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErohigCJbcA">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Speaking of bringing classic TV props to life, DJ had the wild idea to recreate 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.........</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Massive Raspberry Pi</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDQS-CfWirE">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Wesley's Massive Pi began life in the PiCasso Design Challenge on element14, as his bid to create a very meta piece of Pi-based art: a Raspberry Pi 6 times the actual size! And it’s not just art, as all the GPIO pins function, driven (of course) by a Raspberry Pi.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Adding Android Auto as Non-Permanent Add-On with Raspberry Pi</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyBwkV9Tk3A">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Given that cars can last many years, they can be outpaced by advances in the world of tech. Dave thought he might try adding some modern conveniences to a slightly older car, using a Raspberry Pi and Android Auto.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>How To Make A Custom PCB From Design To Assembly</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCmg-18BxTU">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Our videos often feature custom PCBs, and those don‘t appear magically out of thin air! So Clem decided to take you through every step of Custom PCB design and assembly in a mere 20-ish minutes.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Keyboard Shortcuts Keypad with Raspberry Pi Pico</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjlZ52h8sac">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Frequently used programs which have shortcuts and macros can save you time, but do you ever forget what they are? Katie designed a shortcut keypad for quick and easy access, with a helpful screen to remind you the location of each.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Making a 3D Graphics Card for the Atari 800 XL</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4ffGLkgoEg">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>The Atari 8-bit family was an important part of computing history, but there were some things those machines just couldn't do. Andy decided to rectify one of those shortcomings by building a "graphics card" for the Atari 800 XL using a Raspberry Pi Compute Module.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Raspberry Pi Smart Water Dispenser</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yED1H9N56Ts">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>On element14, we will readily admit to loving over-engineered solutions to everyday problems. Kaleb was tired of standing at the sink filling water bottles, so you know what that obviously calls for: automation!</p> <p></p> <p><p align="center">[Please visit the site to access the poll]</p></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: YIR2021, year in review 2021</div> element14 presents The Best Friday Episode of 2021https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021/revision/18Thu, 30 Dec 2021 16:05:55 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b0e4f61-5efb-4677-8388-d81cc66ec1e0pchanhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021#commentsRevision 18 posted to Documents by pchan on 12/30/2021 4:05:55 PM<br /> <p>Who will be The Best Friday Episode of 2021?</p> <div style="border-bottom:1px solid #c6c6c6;border-top:1px solid #c6c6c6;padding:8px 8px 6px;"> <div style="float:left;padding:6px 15px 6px 6px;vertical-align:top;"><a href="/members-area/hall-of-fame/?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc"><img alt="profile image" src="/e14/assets/main/2021/2021YIRhd.png" width="70px" /></a></div> <p style="color:#007fac;font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;margin:0;">Year in Review 2021</p> <div style="margin:0;"><span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-socialgroup-small" href="/challenges-projects/design-challenges/w/documents/27408/design-challenger-of-the-year-2021?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc">Design Challenge</a></span><span style="font-size:14px;font-style:normal;"> | </span><span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><strong>element14 presents</strong></span><span style="font-size:14px;font-style:normal;"> | </span><span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-socialgroup-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/b/blog/posts/project14-2021-year-in-review-what-is-your-project-of-the-year?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc">Project14</a></span> | <span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><a class="jive-link-anchor-small" href="/members-area/hall-of-fame/b/blog/posts/the-element14-rising-contributors-of-2021?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc">Rising Contributor</a></span> | <span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><a class="jive-link-anchor-small" href="/products/roadtest/b/blog/posts/the-favorite-products-roadtested-in-2021?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc">Favorite RoadTested Products</a></span> | <span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><a class="jive-link-anchor-small" href="/products/roadtest/b/blog/posts/the-best-element14-roadtest-reviews-of-2021?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc">RoadTest Reviews</a></span></div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> </div> <p>Just like 2020, it would be hard to call 2021 a "normal" year, but on element14 presents it was actually a very normal year, in the sense that our contributors never stopped putting out great project videos! We've rounded up some of our favorites of 2021, and we want you to help us decide the best Friday project video of the year.<br /><br />So check out the nominees, then cast your vote!</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>DIY Star Trek Tricorder</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri2RpTgju-Y">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>James couldn't actually pick one up from the Starfleet online store, so he built his own version of the famous scanning tool from Star Trek. The project used the parts from the Build Inside the Box competition kit, and voila: the Baldcorder!</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>DIY LOST Swan Station Split Flap Display Timer</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErohigCJbcA">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Speaking of bringing classic TV props to life, DJ had the wild idea to recreate 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.........</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Massive Raspberry Pi</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDQS-CfWirE">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Wesley's Massive Pi began life in the PiCasso Design Challenge on element14, as his bid to create a very meta piece of Pi-based art: a Raspberry Pi 6 times the actual size! And it’s not just art, as all the GPIO pins function, driven (of course) by a Raspberry Pi.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Adding Android Auto as Non-Permanent Add-On with Raspberry Pi</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyBwkV9Tk3A">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Given that cars can last many years, they can be outpaced by advances in the world of tech. Dave thought he might try adding some modern conveniences to a slightly older car, using a Raspberry Pi and Android Auto.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>How To Make A Custom PCB From Design To Assembly</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCmg-18BxTU">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Our videos often feature custom PCBs, and those don‘t appear magically out of thin air! So Clem decided to take you through every step of Custom PCB design and assembly in a mere 20-ish minutes.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Keyboard Shortcuts Keypad with Raspberry Pi Pico</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjlZ52h8sac">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Frequently used programs which have shortcuts and macros can save you time, but do you ever forget what they are? Katie designed a shortcut keypad for quick and easy access, with a helpful screen to remind you the location of each.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Making a 3D Graphics Card for the Atari 800 XL</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4ffGLkgoEg">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>The Atari 8-bit family was an important part of computing history, but there were some things those machines just couldn't do. Andy decided to rectify one of those shortcomings by building a "graphics card" for the Atari 800 XL using a Raspberry Pi Compute Module.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Raspberry Pi Smart Water Dispenser</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yED1H9N56Ts">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>On element14, we will readily admit to loving over-engineered solutions to everyday problems. Kaleb was tired of standing at the sink filling water bottles, so you know what that obviously calls for: automation!</p> <p></p> <p><p align="center">[Please visit the site to access the poll]</p></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: YIR2021, year in review 2021</div> element14 presents The Best Friday Episode of 2021https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021/revision/17Thu, 30 Dec 2021 16:01:22 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b0e4f61-5efb-4677-8388-d81cc66ec1e0pchanhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021#commentsRevision 17 posted to Documents by pchan on 12/30/2021 4:01:22 PM<br /> <p>Who will be The Best Friday Episode of 2021?</p> <div style="border-bottom:1px solid #c6c6c6;border-top:1px solid #c6c6c6;padding:8px 8px 6px;"> <div style="float:left;padding:6px 15px 6px 6px;vertical-align:top;"><a href="/members-area/hall-of-fame/?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc"><img alt="profile image" src="/e14/assets/main/2021/2021YIRhd.png" width="70px" /></a></div> <p style="color:#007fac;font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;margin:0;">Year in Review 2021</p> <div style="margin:0;"><span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-socialgroup-small" href="/challenges-projects/design-challenges/w/documents/27408/design-challenger-of-the-year-2021?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc">Design Challenge</a></span><span style="font-size:14px;font-style:normal;"> | </span><span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><strong>element14 presents</strong></span><span style="font-size:14px;font-style:normal;"> | </span><span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-socialgroup-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/b/blog/posts/project14-2021-year-in-review-what-is-your-project-of-the-year?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc">Project14</a></span> | <span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><a class="jive-link-anchor-small" href="/b/blog/posts/the-element14-rising-contributors-of-2021?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc">Rising Contributor</a></span> | <span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><a class="jive-link-anchor-small" href="/products/roadtest/b/blog/posts/the-favorite-products-roadtested-in-2021?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc">Favorite RoadTested Products</a></span> | <span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><a class="jive-link-anchor-small" href="/products/roadtest/b/blog/posts/the-best-element14-roadtest-reviews-of-2021?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc">RoadTest Reviews</a></span></div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> </div> <p>Just like 2020, it would be hard to call 2021 a "normal" year, but on element14 presents it was actually a very normal year, in the sense that our contributors never stopped putting out great project videos! We've rounded up some of our favorites of 2021, and we want you to help us decide the best Friday project video of the year.<br /><br />So check out the nominees, then cast your vote!</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>DIY Star Trek Tricorder</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri2RpTgju-Y">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>James couldn't actually pick one up from the Starfleet online store, so he built his own version of the famous scanning tool from Star Trek. The project used the parts from the Build Inside the Box competition kit, and voila: the Baldcorder!</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>DIY LOST Swan Station Split Flap Display Timer</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErohigCJbcA">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Speaking of bringing classic TV props to life, DJ had the wild idea to recreate 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.........</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Massive Raspberry Pi</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDQS-CfWirE">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Wesley's Massive Pi began life in the PiCasso Design Challenge on element14, as his bid to create a very meta piece of Pi-based art: a Raspberry Pi 6 times the actual size! And it’s not just art, as all the GPIO pins function, driven (of course) by a Raspberry Pi.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Adding Android Auto as Non-Permanent Add-On with Raspberry Pi</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyBwkV9Tk3A">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Given that cars can last many years, they can be outpaced by advances in the world of tech. Dave thought he might try adding some modern conveniences to a slightly older car, using a Raspberry Pi and Android Auto.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>How To Make A Custom PCB From Design To Assembly</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCmg-18BxTU">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Our videos often feature custom PCBs, and those don‘t appear magically out of thin air! So Clem decided to take you through every step of Custom PCB design and assembly in a mere 20-ish minutes.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Keyboard Shortcuts Keypad with Raspberry Pi Pico</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjlZ52h8sac">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Frequently used programs which have shortcuts and macros can save you time, but do you ever forget what they are? Katie designed a shortcut keypad for quick and easy access, with a helpful screen to remind you the location of each.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Making a 3D Graphics Card for the Atari 800 XL</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4ffGLkgoEg">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>The Atari 8-bit family was an important part of computing history, but there were some things those machines just couldn't do. Andy decided to rectify one of those shortcomings by building a "graphics card" for the Atari 800 XL using a Raspberry Pi Compute Module.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Raspberry Pi Smart Water Dispenser</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yED1H9N56Ts">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>On element14, we will readily admit to loving over-engineered solutions to everyday problems. Kaleb was tired of standing at the sink filling water bottles, so you know what that obviously calls for: automation!</p> <p></p> <p><p align="center">[Please visit the site to access the poll]</p></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: YIR2021, year in review 2021</div> element14 presents The Best Friday Episode of 2021https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021/revision/16Thu, 30 Dec 2021 15:59:30 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b0e4f61-5efb-4677-8388-d81cc66ec1e0pchanhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021#commentsRevision 16 posted to Documents by pchan on 12/30/2021 3:59:30 PM<br /> <p>element14 presents The Best Friday Episode of 2021</p> <div style="border-bottom:1px solid #c6c6c6;border-top:1px solid #c6c6c6;padding:8px 8px 6px;"> <div style="float:left;padding:6px 15px 6px 6px;vertical-align:top;"><a href="/members-area/hall-of-fame/?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc"><img alt="profile image" src="/e14/assets/main/2021/2021YIRhd.png" width="70px" /></a></div> <p style="color:#007fac;font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;margin:0;">Year in Review 2021</p> <div style="margin:0;"><span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-socialgroup-small" href="/challenges-projects/design-challenges/w/documents/27408/design-challenger-of-the-year-2021?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc">Design Challenge</a></span><span style="font-size:14px;font-style:normal;"> | </span><span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><strong>element14 presents</strong></span><span style="font-size:14px;font-style:normal;"> | </span><span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-socialgroup-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/b/blog/posts/project14-2021-year-in-review-what-is-your-project-of-the-year?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc">Project14</a></span> | <span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><a class="jive-link-anchor-small" href="/b/blog/posts/the-element14-rising-contributors-of-2021?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc">Rising Contributor</a></span> | <span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><a class="jive-link-anchor-small" href="/products/roadtest/b/blog/posts/the-favorite-products-roadtested-in-2021?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc">Favorite RoadTested Products</a></span> | <span style="padding:0px 5px 2px;"><a class="jive-link-anchor-small" href="/products/roadtest/b/blog/posts/the-best-element14-roadtest-reviews-of-2021?ICID=member-YIR2021-doc">RoadTest Reviews</a></span></div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> </div> <p>Just like 2020, it would be hard to call 2021 a "normal" year, but on element14 presents it was actually a very normal year, in the sense that our contributors never stopped putting out great project videos! We've rounded up some of our favorites of 2021, and we want you to help us decide the best Friday project video of the year.<br /><br />So check out the nominees, then cast your vote!</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>DIY Star Trek Tricorder</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri2RpTgju-Y">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>James couldn't actually pick one up from the Starfleet online store, so he built his own version of the famous scanning tool from Star Trek. The project used the parts from the Build Inside the Box competition kit, and voila: the Baldcorder!</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>DIY LOST Swan Station Split Flap Display Timer</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErohigCJbcA">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Speaking of bringing classic TV props to life, DJ had the wild idea to recreate 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.........</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Massive Raspberry Pi</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDQS-CfWirE">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Wesley's Massive Pi began life in the PiCasso Design Challenge on element14, as his bid to create a very meta piece of Pi-based art: a Raspberry Pi 6 times the actual size! And it’s not just art, as all the GPIO pins function, driven (of course) by a Raspberry Pi.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Adding Android Auto as Non-Permanent Add-On with Raspberry Pi</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyBwkV9Tk3A">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Given that cars can last many years, they can be outpaced by advances in the world of tech. Dave thought he might try adding some modern conveniences to a slightly older car, using a Raspberry Pi and Android Auto.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>How To Make A Custom PCB From Design To Assembly</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCmg-18BxTU">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Our videos often feature custom PCBs, and those don‘t appear magically out of thin air! So Clem decided to take you through every step of Custom PCB design and assembly in a mere 20-ish minutes.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Keyboard Shortcuts Keypad with Raspberry Pi Pico</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjlZ52h8sac">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Frequently used programs which have shortcuts and macros can save you time, but do you ever forget what they are? Katie designed a shortcut keypad for quick and easy access, with a helpful screen to remind you the location of each.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Making a 3D Graphics Card for the Atari 800 XL</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4ffGLkgoEg">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>The Atari 8-bit family was an important part of computing history, but there were some things those machines just couldn't do. Andy decided to rectify one of those shortcomings by building a "graphics card" for the Atari 800 XL using a Raspberry Pi Compute Module.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Raspberry Pi Smart Water Dispenser</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yED1H9N56Ts">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>On element14, we will readily admit to loving over-engineered solutions to everyday problems. Kaleb was tired of standing at the sink filling water bottles, so you know what that obviously calls for: automation!</p> <p></p> <p><p align="center">[Please visit the site to access the poll]</p></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: YIR2021, year in review 2021</div> element14 presents The Best Friday Episode of 2021https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021/revision/15Thu, 02 Dec 2021 20:27:16 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b0e4f61-5efb-4677-8388-d81cc66ec1e0danzimahttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021#commentsRevision 15 posted to Documents by danzima on 12/2/2021 8:27:16 PM<br /> <p>Just like 2020, it would be hard to call 2021 a "normal" year, but on element14 presents it was actually a very normal year, in the sense that our contributors never stopped putting out great project videos! We've rounded up some of our favorites of 2021, and we want you to help us decide the best Friday project video of the year.<br /><br />So check out the nominees, then cast your vote!</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>DIY Star Trek Tricorder</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri2RpTgju-Y">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>James couldn't actually pick one up from the Starfleet online store, so he built his own version of the famous scanning tool from Star Trek. The project used the parts from the Build Inside the Box competition kit, and voila: the Baldcorder!</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>DIY LOST Swan Station Split Flap Display Timer</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErohigCJbcA">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Speaking of bringing classic TV props to life, DJ had the wild idea to recreate 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.........</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Massive Raspberry Pi</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDQS-CfWirE">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Wesley's Massive Pi began life in the PiCasso Design Challenge on element14, as his bid to create a very meta piece of Pi-based art: a Raspberry Pi 6 times the actual size! And it’s not just art, as all the GPIO pins function, driven (of course) by a Raspberry Pi.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Adding Android Auto as Non-Permanent Add-On with Raspberry Pi</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyBwkV9Tk3A">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Given that cars can last many years, they can be outpaced by advances in the world of tech. Dave thought he might try adding some modern conveniences to a slightly older car, using a Raspberry Pi and Android Auto.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>How To Make A Custom PCB From Design To Assembly</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCmg-18BxTU">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Our videos often feature custom PCBs, and those don‘t appear magically out of thin air! So Clem decided to take you through every step of Custom PCB design and assembly in a mere 20-ish minutes.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Keyboard Shortcuts Keypad with Raspberry Pi Pico</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjlZ52h8sac">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Frequently used programs which have shortcuts and macros can save you time, but do you ever forget what they are? Katie designed a shortcut keypad for quick and easy access, with a helpful screen to remind you the location of each.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Making a 3D Graphics Card for the Atari 800 XL</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4ffGLkgoEg">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>The Atari 8-bit family was an important part of computing history, but there were some things those machines just couldn't do. Andy decided to rectify one of those shortcomings by building a "graphics card" for the Atari 800 XL using a Raspberry Pi Compute Module.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Raspberry Pi Smart Water Dispenser</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yED1H9N56Ts">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>On element14, we will readily admit to loving over-engineered solutions to everyday problems. Kaleb was tired of standing at the sink filling water bottles, so you know what that obviously calls for: automation!</p> <p></p> <p><p align="center">[Please visit the site to access the poll]</p></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: year in review 2021</div> DRAFT element14 presents The Friday Episode of 2021https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021/revision/14Thu, 02 Dec 2021 20:23:51 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b0e4f61-5efb-4677-8388-d81cc66ec1e0danzimahttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021#commentsRevision 14 posted to Documents by danzima on 12/2/2021 8:23:51 PM<br /> <p>lorem ipsum intro paragraph "what was your fave of 2021, what a year!" vote below!</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>DIY Star Trek Tricorder</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri2RpTgju-Y">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>James couldn't actually pick one up from the Starfleet online store, so he built his own version of the famous scanning tool from Star Trek. The project used the parts from the Build Inside the Box competition kit, and voila: the Baldcorder!</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>DIY LOST Swan Station Split Flap Display Timer</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErohigCJbcA">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Speaking of bringing classic TV props to life, DJ had the wild idea to recreate 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.........</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Massive Raspberry Pi</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDQS-CfWirE">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Wesley's Massive Pi began life in the PiCasso Design Challenge on element14, as his bid to create a very meta piece of Pi-based art: a Raspberry Pi 6 times the actual size! And it’s not just art, as all the GPIO pins function, driven (of course) by a Raspberry Pi.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Adding Android Auto as Non-Permanent Add-On with Raspberry Pi</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyBwkV9Tk3A">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Given that cars can last many years, they can be outpaced by advances in the world of tech. Dave thought he might try adding some modern conveniences to a slightly older car, using a Raspberry Pi and Android Auto.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>How To Make A Custom PCB From Design To Assembly</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCmg-18BxTU">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Our videos often feature custom PCBs, and those don‘t appear magically out of thin air! So Clem decided to take you through every step of Custom PCB design and assembly in a mere 20-ish minutes.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Keyboard Shortcuts Keypad with Raspberry Pi Pico</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjlZ52h8sac">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Frequently used programs which have shortcuts and macros can save you time, but do you ever forget what they are? Katie designed a shortcut keypad for quick and easy access, with a helpful screen to remind you the location of each.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Making a 3D Graphics Card for the Atari 800 XL</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4ffGLkgoEg">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>The Atari 8-bit family was an important part of computing history, but there were some things those machines just couldn't do. Andy decided to rectify one of those shortcomings by building a "graphics card" for the Atari 800 XL using a Raspberry Pi Compute Module.</p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Raspberry Pi Smart Water Dispenser</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yED1H9N56Ts">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>On element14, we will readily admit to loving over-engineered solutions to everyday problems. Kaleb was tired of standing at the sink filling water bottles, so you know what that obviously calls for: automation!</p> <p></p> <p><p align="center">[Please visit the site to access the poll]</p></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: year in review 2021</div> DRAFT element14 presents The Friday Episode of 2021https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021/revision/13Thu, 02 Dec 2021 20:08:01 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b0e4f61-5efb-4677-8388-d81cc66ec1e0danzimahttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021#commentsRevision 13 posted to Documents by danzima on 12/2/2021 8:08:01 PM<br /> <p>lorem ipsum intro paragraph "what was your fave of 2021, what a year!" vote below!</p> <p></p> <p>DIY Star Trek Tricorder</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri2RpTgju-Y">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>James couldn't actually pick one up from the Starfleet online store, so he built his own version of the famous scanning tool from Star Trek. The project used the parts from the Build Inside the Box competition kit, and voila: the Baldcorder!</p> <p></p> <p>DIY LOST Swan Station Split Flap Display Timer</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErohigCJbcA">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Speaking of bringing classic TV props to life, DJ had the wild idea to recreate 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.........</p> <p></p> <p>Massive Raspberry Pi</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDQS-CfWirE">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>Wesley's Massive Pi began life in the PiCasso Design Challenge on element14, as his bid to create a very meta piece of Pi-based art: a Raspberry Pi 6 times the actual size! And it’s not just art, as all the GPIO pins function, driven (of course) by a Raspberry Pi.</p> <p></p> <p>Adding Android Auto as Non-Permanent Add-On with Raspberry Pi</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyBwkV9Tk3A">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/surface-pro-7-tablet.png" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p>How To Make A Custom PCB From Design To Assembly</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCmg-18BxTU">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p>Keyboard Shortcuts Keypad with Raspberry Pi Pico</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjlZ52h8sac">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p>Making a 3D Graphics Card for the Atari 800 XL</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4ffGLkgoEg">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>The Atari 8-bit family was an important part of computing history, but there were some things those machines just couldn't do. In this episode, Andy builds a "graphics card" for the Atari 800 XL using a Raspberry Pi Compute Module, and attempts to control a 3D graphics demo from Atari BASIC.</p> <p></p> <p>Raspberry Pi Smart Water Dispenser</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yED1H9N56Ts">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>So much time wasted every day standing at my sink filling water bottles. I finally decided that I need to automate this process. I am going to use a Raspberry PI, some custom water valves driven by a servo, a water filter and instant hot water heater to make my own automatic hot and cold water dispenser with presets so I can walk away while the water bottle, coffee or French press fills itself!</p> <p></p> <p><p align="center">[Please visit the site to access the poll]</p></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: year in review 2021</div> DRAFT element14 presents The Friday Episode of 2021https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021/revision/12Thu, 02 Dec 2021 19:57:43 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b0e4f61-5efb-4677-8388-d81cc66ec1e0danzimahttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021#commentsRevision 12 posted to Documents by danzima on 12/2/2021 7:57:43 PM<br /> <p>lorem ipsum intro paragraph "what was your fave of 2021, what a year!" vote below!</p> <p></p> <p>DIY Tricorder</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri2RpTgju-Y">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img alt="image" style="max-height:236px;max-width:420px;" height="236" src="/resized-image/__size/840x472/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/james-tricorder-photo.jpg" width="420" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p>DIY LOST Swan Station Split Flap Display Timer</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErohigCJbcA">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:237px;max-width:421px;" height="237" src="/resized-image/__size/842x474/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/50c97cad_2D00_f572_2D00_4cd1_2D00_b801_2D00_ff11791a446f.png" width="421" /></p> <p>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...</p> <p>Massive Raspberry Pi</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDQS-CfWirE">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/Raspberry_2D00_Pi_2D00_3.jpg" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p>Adding Android Auto as Non-Permanent Add-On with Raspberry Pi</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyBwkV9Tk3A">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/surface-pro-7-tablet.png" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p>How To Make A Custom PCB From Design To Assembly</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCmg-18BxTU">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p>Keyboard Shortcuts Keypad with Raspberry Pi Pico</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjlZ52h8sac">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p>Making a 3D Graphics Card for the Atari 800 XL</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4ffGLkgoEg">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>The Atari 8-bit family was an important part of computing history, but there were some things those machines just couldn't do. In this episode, Andy builds a "graphics card" for the Atari 800 XL using a Raspberry Pi Compute Module, and attempts to control a 3D graphics demo from Atari BASIC.</p> <p></p> <p>Raspberry Pi Smart Water Dispenser</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yED1H9N56Ts">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>So much time wasted every day standing at my sink filling water bottles. I finally decided that I need to automate this process. I am going to use a Raspberry PI, some custom water valves driven by a servo, a water filter and instant hot water heater to make my own automatic hot and cold water dispenser with presets so I can walk away while the water bottle, coffee or French press fills itself!</p> <p></p> <p><p align="center">[Please visit the site to access the poll]</p></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: year in review 2021</div> DRAFT element14 presents The Friday Episode of 2021https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021/revision/11Thu, 02 Dec 2021 19:55:49 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b0e4f61-5efb-4677-8388-d81cc66ec1e0danzimahttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021#commentsRevision 11 posted to Documents by danzima on 12/2/2021 7:55:49 PM<br /> <p>lorem ipsum intro paragraph "what was your fave of 2021, what a year!" vote below!</p> <p></p> <p>DIY Tricorder</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri2RpTgju-Y">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img alt="image" style="max-height:236px;max-width:420px;" height="236" src="/resized-image/__size/840x472/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/james-tricorder-photo.jpg" width="420" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p>DIY LOST Swan Station Split Flap Display Timer</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErohigCJbcA">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:237px;max-width:421px;" height="237" src="/resized-image/__size/842x474/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/50c97cad_2D00_f572_2D00_4cd1_2D00_b801_2D00_ff11791a446f.png" width="421" /></p> <p>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...</p> <p>Massive Raspberry Pi</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDQS-CfWirE">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/Raspberry_2D00_Pi_2D00_3.jpg" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p>Adding Android Auto as Non-Permanent Add-On with Raspberry Pi</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyBwkV9Tk3A">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/surface-pro-7-tablet.png" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p>How To Make A Custom PCB From Design To Assembly</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCmg-18BxTU">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p>Keyboard Shortcuts Keypad with Raspberry Pi Pico</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjlZ52h8sac">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p>Making a 3D Graphics Card for the Atari 800 XL</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4ffGLkgoEg">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>The Atari 8-bit family was an important part of computing history, but there were some things those machines just couldn't do. In this episode, Andy builds a "graphics card" for the Atari 800 XL using a Raspberry Pi Compute Module, and attempts to control a 3D graphics demo from Atari BASIC.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><p align="center">[Please visit the site to access the poll]</p></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: year in review 2021</div> DRAFT element14 presents The Friday Episode of 2021https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021/revision/10Thu, 02 Dec 2021 19:54:15 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b0e4f61-5efb-4677-8388-d81cc66ec1e0danzimahttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021#commentsRevision 10 posted to Documents by danzima on 12/2/2021 7:54:15 PM<br /> <p>lorem ipsum intro paragraph "what was your fave of 2021, what a year!" vote below!</p> <p></p> <p>DIY Tricorder</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri2RpTgju-Y">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img alt="image" style="max-height:236px;max-width:420px;" height="236" src="/resized-image/__size/840x472/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/james-tricorder-photo.jpg" width="420" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p>DIY LOST Swan Station Split Flap Display Timer</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErohigCJbcA">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:237px;max-width:421px;" height="237" src="/resized-image/__size/842x474/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/50c97cad_2D00_f572_2D00_4cd1_2D00_b801_2D00_ff11791a446f.png" width="421" /></p> <p>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...</p> <p>Massive Raspberry Pi</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDQS-CfWirE">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/Raspberry_2D00_Pi_2D00_3.jpg" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p>Adding Android Auto as Non-Permanent Add-On with Raspberry Pi</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyBwkV9Tk3A">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/surface-pro-7-tablet.png" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p>How To Make A Custom PCB From Design To Assembly</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCmg-18BxTU">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p>Keyboard Shortcuts Keypad with Raspberry Pi Pico</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjlZ52h8sac">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><p align="center">[Please visit the site to access the poll]</p></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: year in review 2021</div> DRAFT element14 presents The Friday Episode of 2021https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021/revision/9Thu, 02 Dec 2021 19:52:16 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b0e4f61-5efb-4677-8388-d81cc66ec1e0danzimahttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021#commentsRevision 9 posted to Documents by danzima on 12/2/2021 7:52:16 PM<br /> <p>lorem ipsum intro paragraph "what was your fave of 2021, what a year!" vote below!</p> <p></p> <p>DIY Tricorder</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri2RpTgju-Y">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img alt="image" style="max-height:236px;max-width:420px;" height="236" src="/resized-image/__size/840x472/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/james-tricorder-photo.jpg" width="420" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p>DIY LOST Swan Station Split Flap Display Timer</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErohigCJbcA">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:237px;max-width:421px;" height="237" src="/resized-image/__size/842x474/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/50c97cad_2D00_f572_2D00_4cd1_2D00_b801_2D00_ff11791a446f.png" width="421" /></p> <p>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...</p> <p>Massive Raspberry Pi</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDQS-CfWirE">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/Raspberry_2D00_Pi_2D00_3.jpg" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p>Adding Android Auto as Non-Permanent Add-On with Raspberry Pi</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyBwkV9Tk3A">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/surface-pro-7-tablet.png" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p>How To Make A Custom PCB From Design To Assembly</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCmg-18BxTU">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><p align="center">[Please visit the site to access the poll]</p></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: year in review 2021</div> DRAFT element14 presents The Friday Episode of 2021https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021/revision/8Thu, 02 Dec 2021 19:49:50 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b0e4f61-5efb-4677-8388-d81cc66ec1e0danzimahttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021#commentsRevision 8 posted to Documents by danzima on 12/2/2021 7:49:50 PM<br /> <p>lorem ipsum intro paragraph "what was your fave of 2021, what a year!" vote below!</p> <p></p> <p>DIY Tricorder</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri2RpTgju-Y">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img alt="image" style="max-height:236px;max-width:420px;" height="236" src="/resized-image/__size/840x472/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/james-tricorder-photo.jpg" width="420" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p>DIY LOST Swan Station Split Flap Display Timer</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErohigCJbcA">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:237px;max-width:421px;" height="237" src="/resized-image/__size/842x474/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/50c97cad_2D00_f572_2D00_4cd1_2D00_b801_2D00_ff11791a446f.png" width="421" /></p> <p>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...</p> <p>Massive Raspberry Pi</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDQS-CfWirE">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/Raspberry_2D00_Pi_2D00_3.jpg" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p>Adding Android Auto as Non-Permanent Add-On with Raspberry Pi</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyBwkV9Tk3A">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/surface-pro-7-tablet.png" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p><p align="center">[Please visit the site to access the poll]</p></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: year in review 2021</div> DRAFT element14 presents The Friday Episode of 2021https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021/revision/7Thu, 02 Dec 2021 19:47:05 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b0e4f61-5efb-4677-8388-d81cc66ec1e0danzimahttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021#commentsRevision 7 posted to Documents by danzima on 12/2/2021 7:47:05 PM<br /> <p>lorem ipsum intro paragraph "what was your fave of 2021, what a year!" vote below!</p> <p></p> <p>DIY Tricorder</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri2RpTgju-Y">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img alt="image" style="max-height:236px;max-width:420px;" height="236" src="/resized-image/__size/840x472/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/james-tricorder-photo.jpg" width="420" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p>DIY LOST Swan Station Split Flap Display Timer</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErohigCJbcA">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:237px;max-width:421px;" height="237" src="/resized-image/__size/842x474/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/50c97cad_2D00_f572_2D00_4cd1_2D00_b801_2D00_ff11791a446f.png" width="421" /></p> <p>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...</p> <p>Massive Raspberry Pi</p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/Raspberry_2D00_Pi_2D00_3.jpg" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p>Adding Android Auto as Non-Permanent Add-On with Raspberry Pi</p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/surface-pro-7-tablet.png" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p><p align="center">[Please visit the site to access the poll]</p></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: year in review 2021</div> DRAFT element14 presents The Friday Episode of 2021https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021/revision/6Thu, 02 Dec 2021 19:45:56 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b0e4f61-5efb-4677-8388-d81cc66ec1e0danzimahttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021#commentsRevision 6 posted to Documents by danzima on 12/2/2021 7:45:56 PM<br /> <p>lorem ipsum intro paragraph "what was your fave of 2021, what a year!" vote below!</p> <p></p> <p>DIY Tricorder</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri2RpTgju-Y">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img alt="image" style="max-height:236px;max-width:420px;" height="236" src="/resized-image/__size/840x472/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/james-tricorder-photo.jpg" width="420" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p>DIY LOST Swan Station Split Flap Display Timer</p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:237px;max-width:421px;" height="237" src="/resized-image/__size/842x474/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/50c97cad_2D00_f572_2D00_4cd1_2D00_b801_2D00_ff11791a446f.png" width="421" /></p> <p>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...</p> <p>Massive Raspberry Pi</p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/Raspberry_2D00_Pi_2D00_3.jpg" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p>Adding Android Auto as Non-Permanent Add-On with Raspberry Pi</p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/surface-pro-7-tablet.png" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p><p align="center">[Please visit the site to access the poll]</p></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: year in review 2021</div> DRAFT element14 presents The Friday Episode of 2021https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021/revision/5Tue, 16 Nov 2021 21:34:47 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b0e4f61-5efb-4677-8388-d81cc66ec1e0danzimahttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021#commentsRevision 5 posted to Documents by danzima on 11/16/2021 9:34:47 PM<br /> <p>lorem ipsum intro paragraph "what was your fave of 2021, what a year!" vote below!</p> <p></p> <p>DIY Tricorder</p> <p><img alt="image" style="max-height:236px;max-width:420px;" height="236" src="/resized-image/__size/840x472/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/james-tricorder-photo.jpg" width="420" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p>DIY LOST Swan Station Split Flap Display Timer</p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:237px;max-width:421px;" height="237" src="/resized-image/__size/842x474/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/50c97cad_2D00_f572_2D00_4cd1_2D00_b801_2D00_ff11791a446f.png" width="421" /></p> <p>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...</p> <p>Massive Raspberry Pi</p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/Raspberry_2D00_Pi_2D00_3.jpg" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p>Adding Android Auto as Non-Permanent Add-On with Raspberry Pi</p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/surface-pro-7-tablet.png" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p><p align="center">[Please visit the site to access the poll]</p></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: year in review 2021</div> DRAFT element14 presents The Friday Episode of 2021https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021/revision/4Tue, 16 Nov 2021 21:31:57 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b0e4f61-5efb-4677-8388-d81cc66ec1e0danzimahttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021#commentsRevision 4 posted to Documents by danzima on 11/16/2021 9:31:57 PM<br /> <p>lorem ipsum intro paragraph "what was your fave of 2021, what a year!" vote below!</p> <p></p> <p>DIY Tricorder</p> <p><img alt="image" style="max-height:236px;max-width:420px;" height="236" src="/resized-image/__size/840x472/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/james-tricorder-photo.jpg" width="420" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p>DIY LOST Swan Station Split Flap Display Timer</p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:237px;max-width:421px;" height="237" src="/resized-image/__size/842x474/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/50c97cad_2D00_f572_2D00_4cd1_2D00_b801_2D00_ff11791a446f.png" width="421" /></p> <p>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...</p> <p>Massive Raspberry Pi</p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/Raspberry_2D00_Pi_2D00_3.jpg" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p>Adding Android Auto as Non-Permanent Add-On with Raspberry Pi</p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:360px;max-width:640px;" src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/surface-pro-7-tablet.png" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p><p align="center">[Please visit the site to access the poll]</p></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: year in review 2021</div> DRAFT element14 presents The Friday Episode of 2021https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021/revision/3Tue, 16 Nov 2021 21:15:14 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b0e4f61-5efb-4677-8388-d81cc66ec1e0danzimahttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021#commentsRevision 3 posted to Documents by danzima on 11/16/2021 9:15:14 PM<br /> <p>lorem ipsum intro paragraph "what was your fave of 2021, what a year!" vote below!</p> <p></p> <p>DIY Tricorder</p> <p><img alt="image" style="max-height:236px;max-width:420px;" height="236" src="/resized-image/__size/840x472/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/james-tricorder-photo.jpg" width="420" /></p> <p></p> <p>LOST Clock</p> <p><img loading="lazy" alt="image" style="max-height:237px;max-width:421px;" height="237" src="/resized-image/__size/842x474/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-06-53/50c97cad_2D00_f572_2D00_4cd1_2D00_b801_2D00_ff11791a446f.png" width="421" /></p> <p></p> <p><p align="center">[Please visit the site to access the poll]</p></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: year in review 2021</div> DRAFT element14 presents The Friday Episode of 2021https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021/revision/2Tue, 16 Nov 2021 21:10:29 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b0e4f61-5efb-4677-8388-d81cc66ec1e0danzimahttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021#commentsRevision 2 posted to Documents by danzima on 11/16/2021 9:10:29 PM<br /> <p>lorem ipsum intro paragraph "what was your fave of 2021, what a year!" vote below!</p> <p></p> <p><p align="center">[Please visit the site to access the poll]</p></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: year in review 2021</div> DRAFT element14 presents The Friday Episode of 2021https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021/revision/1Tue, 16 Nov 2021 21:05:55 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5b0e4f61-5efb-4677-8388-d81cc66ec1e0danzimahttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/w/documents/27323/element14-presents-the-best-friday-episode-of-2021#commentsRevision 1 posted to Documents by danzima on 11/16/2021 9:05:55 PM<br /> <p>lorem ipsum intro paragraph "what was your fave of 2021, what a year!" vote below!</p> <p></p> <p><p align="center">[Please visit the site to access the poll]</p></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: year in review 2021</div>