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Tapster Mobile Automation Robot

fustini

Jason Huggins (@hugs) presented his Tapsterbot project at Chicago node.js meetup this week:Video Game Playing Nodebots: A State of the Union http://www.meetup.com/Chicago-Nodejs/events/225360165/My photos of the events:https://goo.gl/photos/LuAUsCoE15...
- 18 Dec 2015
The Truth Behind Our “Learn Code or Else” Culture + Star Wars

Catwell

(Some over used stock art. Seemed to fit the theme.)Although as a society, we’ve long asked for the day technology can overtake everyday, mundane tasks. That reality is closer to fruition than ever before, and now is the time we should take a step ba...
- 17 Dec 2015
2015 Trips, Projects and Other Activities Summary

shabaz

In 2015 I tried to find some time to explore some things – here is a photo summary. I got to meet some friends, try out some things, and do some research from time to time. The items here can be found in the various blog posts over the past year...
- 12 Dec 2015
Things to See - Photo Summary of Activities in 2015 on element14

shabaz

Here are some of the activities on element14 that I read about this year that interested me or really caught my attention.Other things did too over the year, these summary photos are just a few of the highlights that are worth checking out!Here are s...
- 12 Dec 2015
Open Hardware Summit 2015

fustini

2015 Summit Session Recordings Now Available!Videos of Open Hardware Summit 2015 talks are now online:2015 Summit Early Morning Sessionshttps://vimeo.com/1437791692015 Summit Late Morning Sessionshttps://vimeo.com/1437870182015 Summit Early Afternoon...
- 14 Nov 2015
How to make PCB Layout On EasyEDA?

hadleywhite

　　To draw PCB layout is an essential ability for electronic engineer .　　We could use many tools for PCB Layout , Altium Designer, Kicad, PADS,and so forth .But for a reason that these software are all desktop-based , you need to install it on your PC...
- 9 Nov 2015
Hands on with C.H.I.P. ("The World's First Nine Dollar Computer")

fustini

I received my Alpha unit of the C.H.I.P. from Next Thing Co recently:(the blue tape at the top is just cause i found the bright power and activity LEDs annoying... I'm weirdo )I loved the little detail of QC pass sticker featuring adorable doge with ...
- 29 Oct 2015
'StartUSB for PIC' Getting Started Guide

shabaz

IntroductionThis blog post looks at a very small microcontroller board called the StartUSB for PIC StartUSB for PIC, and shows how it can be used either as a standalone microcontroller board or used to control your own hardware (either off-board or b...
- 28 Oct 2015
Outernet leverages OSHW to build satellite receiver

fustini

Last month, I discovered there was a company called Outernet here in Chicago, where I live, that created a derivative of the BeagleBoard called Lantern: www.youtube.com/watch Lantern: One Device, Free Data From Space Forever https://www.indi...
- 27 Oct 2015
Microcontroller Health Status Controller Board based on AVR328p

balearicdynamics

IntroductionAiming to develop an advanced Linux server for a private network, with reduced size and a relatively small payload, the choice has been focused on the Gizmo2 board hosting a Debian Linux distribution:A reliable board at a reasonable cost ...
- 10 Oct 2015
Attack of the clones: China reveals its own copy of the Tesla Model S

Catwell

The Youxia X is just as sleek looking as the Model S. (via Youxia & CNC)Open source your design/patents… this happens. It’s not the first time, but the most ambitious I’ve seen recently. (See the MakerBot close, TangiBot, for another example towa...
- 4 Aug 2015
Gesto is a Wearable Gesture Motion Solution for Makers

e14 Contributor

Gesto is the World’s first open-source boards for wearable gesture control with a unique method that combines muscle signals with motion patterns. There are available two kits: Gesto Caelum is a ready to go solution. Caelum has all yo...
- 5 Jul 2015
USB IO Module for Raspberry Pi and other Linux and Windows systems

hwhardsoft

Hi, I want to introduce a new project of me. It's a usb hid io module with 2 relay outputs and 2 optoisolated inputs. The module based on a ATTINY45 with V-USB stack. It can be combined with any Linux (Raspberry Pi, Beagle Bone) or Windows p...
- 22 Jun 2015
ATTRACTS: A Smartwatch to prevents Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

e14 Contributor

Have you sometimes felt some pains in your wrist? Be careful, because you might get a Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) disorder. So what is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a disorder that affects your nerves in the wrist. This dis...
- 13 Jun 2015
Free Reference Design data for Linear Technology DC1194A Demo Circuit!

jmcmillan

For all the hobbyist, maker community, DIY'ers, students and beyond - we're supplying free reference designs that you can work with, take from and build up to make your own designs! No need to start from scratch!Linear Techn...
- 20 Apr 2015
Front Panels! How to Label them

shabaz

Front panels can cost a lot. As an alternative I had a theory that I put to the test this week, and it worked out well. The theory was that for home-built projects, surely trophy/jewellery type engraving could be used for labels. It turns out th...
- 27 Mar 2015
New parts, new part PCB Problem

camuyano

I had a wake up call using Eagle Cad and a third party libraries. And I wanted to share how my ignorance caused my boards to fail (for now).Just for reference the board uses an Atmega328P SMD and i wanted a smaller and cheaper part than a normal crys...
- 15 Mar 2015
ESP8266 interface board on it's way (WifIco)

camuyano

If you do not know what the ESP8266 is... oh boy. It is a cheap WIFI Uart module (google it).I have been playing around with the ESP8266 for a few days now. While doing my testing I realized that most of the time my problems are faulty wiring. Yeah I...
- 8 Nov 2014
Bitcoins gaining ground for acceptance

Catwell

A physical bitcoin made by Casascious. I suppose as an attempt to make it easier to use? That coin could be have been worth anywhere between $300 - 1200 USD this past year! (via Casascius)While bitcoins aren’t backed by a government body or well-know...
- 9 Jun 2014
A new Open Source Board for 3D-Printing and CNC

e14 Contributor

I want to share with you some nice developing story: We are developing a open source platform for 3D printing and CNC - the T-Bone.First of all it is just an 5-Axis stopper motor motion controller for the BeagleBone. But if you digg a bit deeper into...
- 2 Apr 2014
Bitcoins gaining widespread acceptance, ATMs, retailer acceptance…

Catwell

(via bitcoin.org)Speaking of open source, the Bitcoin cryptocurrency source code is open. Hence, all the crazy digital currencies that have come out. Bitcoins have received a fair share of criticism, but it seems most critiques of the electroni...
- 12 Feb 2014
OHS 2013: "Open-source hardware in the creative world"

fustini

EDN has a great post on the Open Hardware Summit 2013: Open-source hardware in the creative worldOpen Hardware Summit attendees packed the Kresge Auditorium at MIT last Friday with eyes and minds wide open to hear from engineers and makers on th...
- 1 Oct 2013
Make: Hardware Innovation Workshop 2013

fustini

I had the plesure of attending the Make: Hardware Innovation Workshop last week prior to Maker Farie. Here's my gallery:https://plus.google.com/photos/117542001281850354871/albums/5881415985068269297 And my YouTube playlist of videos I shot...
- 25 May 2013
Paws on with the BeagleBone

fustini

I recently started working the BeagleBoneBeagleBone, an Open Source Hardware Single Board Computer (SBC). For those not familiar: BeagleBone is a low-cost credit-card-sized Linux computer that connects with the Internet and runs software such a...
- 9 Mar 2013
EAGLE: A Great PCB Tool For Early Startups

DaveYoung

The line between 'Technology Tinkerer' and 'Early-Stage Startup' is faded and gray. Both are driven by passion, both are tight on cash, and both are run by people with a clear view of the bigger picture looking for tools that can easily get the...
- 4 Mar 2013