Carve 2.5D shapes out of foam with this Arduino-controlled hot wire cutter

From blog.arduino.cc 2 years ago in Platforms Stores

You may have a 3D printer or other “digital” tools like a laser engraver or CNC router, but what if you want to work with Styrofoam? As How To Mechatronics demonstrates in his latest project, many of the same techniques used there can be implemented to make your own Arduino-powered...

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Meander Coil++ enables safe, wireless power transmission

From blog.arduino.cc 3 days ago in Platforms Stores

Modern wearable devices have allowed for a wide array of smart technologies to become mobile, including health tracking, receiving notifications, and much more. But due to their small battery size, they often run out of charge within a day or...

FingerX is a gadget that lets people feel the shapes of VR objects physically

From blog.arduino.cc 4 days ago in Platforms Stores

One of virtual reality’s largest unsolved challenges is allowing players to interact with a virtual environment beyond just video and audio. This is why a team of researchers from National Chengchi University in Taiwan came up with the FingerX project as a...

This robotic system automatically scans film slides on its own

From blog.arduino.cc 4 days ago in Platforms Stores

Before the advent of digital cameras, people used film to capture their most cherished memories. And nowadays, there is a rush to convert them into a digital format before they inevitably degrade and become unrecognizable. Film slides in particular have...

Continuously measure wind speed and direction with this EMT conduit-mounted station

From blog.arduino.cc 5 days ago in Platforms Stores

It seems like DIY weather stations are everywhere, and while most can perform the basic functions of measuring temperature, humidity, and air pressure, the majority are still unable to determine wind speed and direction. In response, Austin Allen from Elation...

Introvention is a wearable device that can help diagnose movement disorders early

From blog.arduino.cc 5 days ago in Platforms Stores

Conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and essential tremors often present themselves as uncontrollable movements or spasms, especially near the hands. By recognizing when these troubling symptoms appear, earlier treatments can be provided and improve the prognosis for the patient compared...

Rack up the highest grocery bill possible in the Bonprix game

From blog.arduino.cc 6 days ago in Platforms Stores

It seems like everyone these days is trying to reduce their grocery bill as much as possible, but Niklas Roy and Kati Hyyppä’s interactive installation, Bonprix, turns the tables by making the goal to spend the most money on whatever items can...

Motorize a manual wheelchair with this adaptable electronic system

From blog.arduino.cc 1 week ago in Platforms Stores

Motorized wheelchairs can be very expensive, and for those who are unable to afford them, getting around the house can become a challenge. This is what inspired Wesley Gardner from element14 Presents to design a series of wheelchair modifications that can improve a person’s...

Automatically make masking tape labels with this Arduino-powered machine

From blog.arduino.cc 1 week ago in Platforms Stores

Masking tape makes for a great label as its weak adhesive does not tend to leave visible residue and names can be easily sketched onto its surface, albeit quite slowly. To expedite this process, Hackaday.io user michimartini decided to design and build...

This special front door controller has several ways to unlock it

From blog.arduino.cc 2 weeks ago in Platforms Stores

For YouTuber Jroobi, merely walking up to his front door, inserting a key into the lock and turning the handle was too simple, which led him come up with a very unique and high-tech design for a new type of lock. His...

The new Portenta X8 (with Linux!) and Max Carrier redefine what’s possible

From blog.arduino.cc 2 weeks ago in Platforms Stores

The Portenta X8 module merges Arduino and Linux for the first time, and the Max Carrier gives you super prototyping powers to make your ideas come to life. The post The new Portenta X8 (with Linux!) and Max Carrier redefine...