makers Archives - Open Electronics https://www.open-electronics.org/tag/makers/ Open source electronic projects Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:10:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://www.open-electronics.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cropped-logo-32x32.jpeg makers Archives - Open Electronics https://www.open-electronics.org/tag/makers/ 32 32 32754084 The Open Source community united against Covid-19 https://www.open-electronics.org/the-open-source-community-united-against-covid-19/ https://www.open-electronics.org/the-open-source-community-united-against-covid-19/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:10:22 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=30874 On March 11, WHO (World Health Organization) officially declared the COVID-19 or SARS-CoV2 virus, a global pandemic. The situation is critical: more than 210,000 infected in 159 countries and nearly 10,000 deaths with very high contagion curves.   The risk of contagion is very high due to the volatility of the virus and the long […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/the-open-source-community-united-against-covid-19/feed/ 0 30874 Snapmaker 2.0: Modular and Affordable All-In-One 3D Printers https://www.open-electronics.org/snapmaker-2-0-modular-and-affordable-all-in-one-3d-printers/ https://www.open-electronics.org/snapmaker-2-0-modular-and-affordable-all-in-one-3d-printers/#respond Tue, 18 Jun 2019 08:15:16 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=28438 The new Snapmaker 2.0 is a modular 3-in-1 3D printer that doesn’t appear to have any downsides. It’s a well-made and capable 3D printer that also works as a laser cutter/engraver and CNC mill. Additionally, the kit is compatible with a variety of peripherals, some existing and some to come. The 3D printing module has […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/snapmaker-2-0-modular-and-affordable-all-in-one-3d-printers/feed/ 0 28438 Arduino Day 2019: Save the Date! https://www.open-electronics.org/arduino-day-2019-save-the-date/ https://www.open-electronics.org/arduino-day-2019-save-the-date/#respond Wed, 06 Feb 2019 10:01:17 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=26516 Arduino Team is pleased to invite the open source community to join the Arduino Day 2019 on Saturday, March 16th! Arduino Day is a worldwide celebration of Arduino’s birthday. It’s a 24-hour-long event—organized by both the community and our team—where those interested in Arduino get together, share their experiences, and learn more about the platform. […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/arduino-day-2019-save-the-date/feed/ 0 26516 Espruino Pixl.js, the JavaScript small LCD screen and microcontroller! https://www.open-electronics.org/espruino-pixl-js-the-javascript-small-lcd-screen-and-microcontroller/ https://www.open-electronics.org/espruino-pixl-js-the-javascript-small-lcd-screen-and-microcontroller/#respond Sat, 30 Jun 2018 09:52:57 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=24423 Adafruit is pleased to announce a new product: the Espruino Pixl.js, a JavaScript microcontroller with LCD. The small LCD display can be programmed and debugged wirelessly with JavaScript and is both multi-functional and easy to use. With a custom circuit board equipped with both the Nordic nRF52832 BLE chipset, some input buttons and a monochrome […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/espruino-pixl-js-the-javascript-small-lcd-screen-and-microcontroller/feed/ 0 24423 Google AIY kits 2018: Raspberry Pi Zero WH SBC for the Voice and Vision Kit https://www.open-electronics.org/google-aiy-kits-2018-raspberry-pi-zero-wh-sbc-for-the-voice-and-vision-kit/ https://www.open-electronics.org/google-aiy-kits-2018-raspberry-pi-zero-wh-sbc-for-the-voice-and-vision-kit/#respond Fri, 20 Apr 2018 08:00:29 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=23892 Google has launched updated, and more complete, versions of Google’s AIY Projects kits for audio voice agent and visual neural network processing development that bundle a Raspberry Pi Zero WH SBC. The Zero WH model adds to the standard Pi Zero W a soldered 40-pin GPIO header for easier prototyping. In addition, users of Google’s existing AIY […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/google-aiy-kits-2018-raspberry-pi-zero-wh-sbc-for-the-voice-and-vision-kit/feed/ 0 23892 BME680 sensor board from Bosch is now available on Adafruit https://www.open-electronics.org/bme680-sensor-board-from-bosch-is-now-available-on-adafruit/ https://www.open-electronics.org/bme680-sensor-board-from-bosch-is-now-available-on-adafruit/#respond Wed, 15 Nov 2017 09:23:57 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=22281 Makers, developers, electronic enthusiasts and hobbyists waiting for the arrival of the BME680 sensor board from Bosch at the Adafruit online store will be pleased to know that the environmental sensing board is now available. Providing the ability to track temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, and VOC gas from a tiny little add-on. Similar to the BME280 and BMP280 add-on boards, the precise […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/bme680-sensor-board-from-bosch-is-now-available-on-adafruit/feed/ 0 22281 What is 3D Printing? The definitive guide https://www.open-electronics.org/what-is-3d-printing-the-definitive-guide/ https://www.open-electronics.org/what-is-3d-printing-the-definitive-guide/#respond Thu, 15 Dec 2016 11:16:01 +0000 http://www.open-electronics.org/?p=18874 Ok. We are makers. We are the good guys. We are honest. So, now, raise your hand if you really don’t know what is the 3D printing. Yes, I see you don there! Well, this post is for you, you’ll never miss the point anymore! What is the 3D Printing? Our friends at 3D Hubs, […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/what-is-3d-printing-the-definitive-guide/feed/ 0 18874 Kitnic.it: A new open hardware project sharing site. Send your project and win a free PCB manufacturing! https://www.open-electronics.org/kitnic-it-a-new-open-hardware-project-sharing-site-send-your-project-and-win-a-free-pcb-manufacturing/ https://www.open-electronics.org/kitnic-it-a-new-open-hardware-project-sharing-site-send-your-project-and-win-a-free-pcb-manufacturing/#respond Tue, 08 Nov 2016 09:11:21 +0000 http://www.open-electronics.org/?p=18702 Kitnic is a registry of open hardware electronics projects that are ready for you to order and build. Click on any project to get further info, download the Gerbers and see the bill of materials! You can find a lot of open hardware boards and all the project files you can need for your specific […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/kitnic-it-a-new-open-hardware-project-sharing-site-send-your-project-and-win-a-free-pcb-manufacturing/feed/ 0 18702 SIGFOX Maker Tour: starting from Turin, push your city! https://www.open-electronics.org/sigfox-maker-tour-starting-from-turin-push-your-city/ https://www.open-electronics.org/sigfox-maker-tour-starting-from-turin-push-your-city/#respond Mon, 24 Oct 2016 07:39:51 +0000 http://www.open-electronics.org/?p=18576   SigFox and LoRa will split the IoT World, when we come to distributed low bitrate internet connection. We don’t know if only one will prevail or which one, in the meantime we’d better stay updated on both networks. SigFox is starting a World tour to increase the knowledge about it: first appointment is this […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/sigfox-maker-tour-starting-from-turin-push-your-city/feed/ 0 18576 3D printed Rasberry Pi Walkie-Talkie: perfect for your kids! https://www.open-electronics.org/3d-printed-rasberry-pi-walkie-talkie-perfect-for-your-kids/ https://www.open-electronics.org/3d-printed-rasberry-pi-walkie-talkie-perfect-for-your-kids/#respond Mon, 19 Sep 2016 09:23:26 +0000 http://www.open-electronics.org/?p=18326 A recent projectable tutorial on how to 3D print a custom walkie talkie proves that modern technology can very closely resemble the popular generations old comm pieces. Starting out as a project for Daniel Chote’s kids, his walkie talkie set is run by a Raspberry Pi, has USB speakers, 3D printed parts and other electronic gadgetry. This […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/3d-printed-rasberry-pi-walkie-talkie-perfect-for-your-kids/feed/ 0 18326 Arduino evive: the best electronic prototyping platform on Indiegogo now https://www.open-electronics.org/arduino-evive-the-best-electronic-prototyping-platform-on-indiegogo-now/ https://www.open-electronics.org/arduino-evive-the-best-electronic-prototyping-platform-on-indiegogo-now/#respond Thu, 04 Aug 2016 07:58:30 +0000 http://www.open-electronics.org/?p=17871 Evive is the ultimate open-source prototyping platform any maker would need. Its made for all age groups to serve a wide range of applications. Besides helping hobbyists and students in building their projects and experimental setups, it can be used by beginners to develop their making skills and by advanced users like researchers, professionals and […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/arduino-evive-the-best-electronic-prototyping-platform-on-indiegogo-now/feed/ 0 17871 From drone racers to pinball: Maker Faire Bay Area 2016 doesn’t disappoint https://www.open-electronics.org/from-drone-racers-to-pinball-maker-faire-bay-area-2016-doesnt-disappoint/ https://www.open-electronics.org/from-drone-racers-to-pinball-maker-faire-bay-area-2016-doesnt-disappoint/#respond Fri, 27 May 2016 09:23:22 +0000 http://www.open-electronics.org/?p=17276 SAN MATEO, Calif.—Maker Faire never gets old. While we only scratched the surface after a 90 minute walk through the fairgrounds, the drone racing was the coolest thing that we saw on Friday afternoon. Every 10 minutes, a few drone pilots would sit with headsets and zoom their aircraft through a netted raceway, replete with […]

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