With The Last Jedi almost upon us, Star Wars fans the world over are waiting with baited breath. What should you be doing to pass the time until release day? There are already many ways you can experience the Star Wars universe. Between the games, the books, and even the Twitter accounts, there are many […]
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Arduino boards, and the many affordable microcontrollers that came in their wake, changed hobby electronics forever. What was once the domain of the super geek, armed with extensive knowledge of electronics and computing, is now available to all. The price of the hardware is always dropping, and the online community is always growing. We’ve previously […]
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With the advent of affordable smart home technology, it has never been easier to transform your home. There are many useful gadgets available off the shelf to do this, and the prices of many of these items have dropped as more competitors join the market. Still, a much cheaper and more rewarding option is to […]
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There have never been more ways to light your home. Low powered LED strips and bulbs are not only cheap, but can be controlled in a variety of awesome ways which will leave you feeling like the ultimate starship captain, mad scientist, or evil villain – depending on your priorities in life. Most LED strips […]
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Wondering what to get the tinkerer in your life this holiday season? Whether they are a young inventor in training or a lifelong hardware hacker, Arduino boards and accessories make for perfect creative gifts! In this article we will cover various Arduino-related gift ideas. Whether the person you are buying for is a total beginner, […]
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In this fun project, we’ll learn how to make a buzz wire game with the Arduino (CA/UK). Many of the parts needed can be found in a starter kit (what’s in a starter kit?) and around the house. This project uses an Arduino, although you could use nearly any microcontroller you have around (have a look […]
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