Natasha Dzurny turned out this really cool project for Element 14. In short, she makes a birthday cake shaped display using flexible LED matrixes. Inspired by Lizzo’s birthday anthem, Natasha decided to make a whole party in the shape of a cake. She started with an Arduino Nano 33it and two LED matrixes and ended […]
This crazy AI powered interactive typewriter has been bouncing around the internet since CES recently ended. it’s a pretty great example of putting a professional finish on an interesting piece. Luckily Arvind Sanjeev, the creator, has shared a build breakdown on twitter. Be sure to go read the entire thread, it is fascinating. Arvind started […]
Wearableย glowing accessoriesย โ we often associate them with Halloween costumes or a packed concert.ย While those are definitely fun, I wanted to make elegant jewelry, fit to wear on a night out with friends or a casual day at work. Thereโs something magical about LEDs, and I want to carry that magic with me wherever I go. […]
Manufacturer: Keychron URL: https://www.keychron.com Price: $215 I spend a stupid amount of time at my desk every day. I have invested substantially in my computer setup and productivity, with half a dozen computers โ covering every major OS โ and at least a dozen displays on my crazy IKEA Jerker workstation. I have a bizarre $350 RollerMouse, because […]
Itโs 15 years since LilyPad โ learn whatโs new and make your first iron-on circuit!
Itโs fun to use mini solar cells to charge your gear or power small gadgets, and once youโve learned the basics you can scale up to bigger panels. Letโs explore ways you can harness solar energy for your own DIY projects โ mobile, wearable, or otherwise โ and say goodbye to (some) batteries and plugging things […]
Some people keep digital picture frames on their desk that display images of their loved ones and special occasions. Sometimes they show fancy locations that they’ve visited. Matt Gray’s digital picture frame shows everyone and everywhere on earth. This little project that uses a Raspberry Pi W and a circular display is fairly simple in […]
