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How to Make A Unique “Rewrite” Clock With Arduino, CNC, And Sequins

How to Make A Unique “Rewrite” Clock With Arduino, CNC, And Sequins

This project is a continuation of my quest to build a robotic clock that can write and rewrite the time continuously, day in and day out. My first attempt, Doodle Clock, was a failure due to the marker drying up. Doodle Clock #2 failed because the display — a kids’ magnetic drawing board — soon got […]

Shut the Front Sensor! Hands-on with Raspberry Pi’s New Global Shutter Camera

Shut the Front Sensor! Hands-on with Raspberry Pi’s New Global Shutter Camera

Since the 2013 release of the original OV5647-based Raspberry Pi Camera v1, the Cambridge-based computer creators have prioritized giving their machines sight, with MIPI/CSI connectors standard on all major Pi boards. The focus (sigh) has typically been on low-cost, yet capable modules, with the latest v3 version providing a competent 12-megapixel Sony IMX708 sensor for […]