Start a 1976 Jeep with voice commands using a MacBook and an Arduino

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

After being given a 2009 MacBook, John Forsyth decided to use it to start a 1976 Jeep via voice control. The build uses the laptop’s Enhanced Dictation functionality to convert text into speech, and when a Python program receives the proper keywords, it sends an “H” character over serial to...

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

From blog.arduino.cc 12 hours 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 20 hours 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 1 day 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 3 days 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 6 days 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 7 days 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 1 week 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...

Golf Ace helps you learn how to putt like the pros using tinyML

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

Fancy golfing simulators are excellent for learning the best techniques such as balance and how to hold a club properly. However, their large cost puts them out of the reach of most people, so Nick Bild decided to create a far cheaper...

The Root Commander is a homemade MIDI controller that ensures you never play the wrong note

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

After attempting to learn how to play the piano after some previous experience with guitar and music theory in general, YouTuber EvolutionStoneware encountered a few difficulties when trying to learn the keys on a standard MIDI keyboard. Because of this, she created...

Estimating indoor CO2 levels using tinyML and computer vision

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

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has drawn attention to how clean our indoor environments are, and by measuring the CO2 levels within a room, infection risks can be approximated since more CO2 is correlated with poor ventilation. Software engineer Swapnil Verma...