Arduino Widens Wireless Offerings with Two New Boards
Today at World Maker Faire New York, Massimo Banzi took stage to unveil two new Arduino boards, the long-range radio (LoRa)-equipped MKR WAN 1300 and the cellular-capable MKR GSM 1400.
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5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Wireless Technology for Your Product
When you’re making an electronic device with wireless capability, it’s really important to know what your priorities are.
6 Ways to Mod Your Old-School Nintendo Controller
If you have some old controllers lying around, let these Nintendo controller mods act as inspiration for bringing your gaming up to snuff.
Block the Car Door Relay Hack with a Faraday Cage
Is your car door safe from electronic hackers? Read on to understand how the malicious hack works — and how to protect your ride.
Retrofit Your Old Car with a DIY Wireless Phone Charger
Have you ever loved an old car but wanted it to have some of today’s practical features? Reddit user WorldwideBrandt has. He loves his 1999 Subaru Forester and he loves upgrading it. This project is a modification of the space directly in front of the stick shift into a wireless charger. The original space didn’t […]
Freakduino 900 MHz Goes Long Distance
Freaklabs’ Freakduino combines an Arduino with a built-in wireless board, giving you the ability to transmit data wirelessly without buying extra components. Its latest version features a longer range and improved power management.
Recycled Energy: Ambient Backscatter Allows Wireless Communications with no Batteries
A team at the University of Washington has just come up with something that could become the next big thing for the Internet of Things. They’re using existing TV and cellular transmissions—ambient RF energy that’s in the air around already—both as a communication medium, and as a source of power.
