newsline Archives - Open Electronics https://www.open-electronics.org/tag/newsline/ Open source electronic projects Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:06:49 +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 newsline Archives - Open Electronics https://www.open-electronics.org/tag/newsline/ 32 32 32754084 makeITcircular 2024 content launched – Part of Maker Faire Rome 2024 https://www.open-electronics.org/makeitcircular-2024-content-launched-part-of-maker-faire-rome-2024/ https://www.open-electronics.org/makeitcircular-2024-content-launched-part-of-maker-faire-rome-2024/#respond Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:06:49 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=37363 Applications to MakeITcircular must be in by October 3, 2024 with the top prize of €3000 MakeITcircular is the contest that promotes the Circular Consumption Charter and the values of recycling, reuse and co-design. Shifting from a linear to a “circular economy” model is the key to enabling economic growth that respects material and natural resources and to making […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/makeitcircular-2024-content-launched-part-of-maker-faire-rome-2024/feed/ 0 37363 Application For Maker Faire Rome 2024: Deadline June 20th https://www.open-electronics.org/application-for-maker-faire-rome-2024-deadline-june-20th/ https://www.open-electronics.org/application-for-maker-faire-rome-2024-deadline-june-20th/#respond Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:25:19 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=37236 Learn More About the Ideas, Makers + Projects at Maker Faire Rome 2024 Developing a multitude of technologies for the sustainability of the planet and for environmental care is imperative today. The depletion of natural resources and the need to conserve what remains have brought technological innovation into our lives, especially at events and expositions […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/application-for-maker-faire-rome-2024-deadline-june-20th/feed/ 0 37236 Building a 3D Digital Clock with Arduino https://www.open-electronics.org/building-a-3d-digital-clock-with-arduino/ https://www.open-electronics.org/building-a-3d-digital-clock-with-arduino/#comments Mon, 08 Jan 2024 08:33:03 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36507     Project to create a digital clock consisting of 24 3D-printed analog clocks. The clock displays the time in digital format and shows animations between each hour. The clock is composed of 3D-printed parts, 25 Arduino Nano boards, and 48 stepper motors, and each dial uses a custom-designed PCB created with Eagle. The clock […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/building-a-3d-digital-clock-with-arduino/feed/ 1 36507 Creating a controller for Minecraft with realistic body movements using Arduino https://www.open-electronics.org/creating-a-controller-for-minecraft-with-realistic-body-movements-using-arduino/ https://www.open-electronics.org/creating-a-controller-for-minecraft-with-realistic-body-movements-using-arduino/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:13:57 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36526   Project of a controller that maps body movements and reproduces them in the game Minecraft to achieve a low-cost augmented reality-like experience. Unlike many other controllers of this type, this device also reproduces realistic walking in the game, where every meter walked in real life corresponds to a meter walked in Minecraft. The device […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/creating-a-controller-for-minecraft-with-realistic-body-movements-using-arduino/feed/ 0 36526 Snowflake with Arduino https://www.open-electronics.org/snowflake-with-arduino/ https://www.open-electronics.org/snowflake-with-arduino/#comments Thu, 14 Dec 2023 08:13:11 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36559 With Christmas just a few hours away and no snow in sight, we present to you this scenic snowflake created using LEDs and controlled by Arduino. The application itself is quite simple, but the construction method makes this snowflake truly unique.  

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/snowflake-with-arduino/feed/ 1 36559 Holographic Christmas Tree https://www.open-electronics.org/holographic-christmas-tree/ https://www.open-electronics.org/holographic-christmas-tree/#respond Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:00:56 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36562   Beautiful project to create a Persistence of Vision (POV) Christmas Tree There are several fascinating gadgets and POV clocks available, and we have featured some of them on this blog as well. They fall into the category of holographic projectors that can display 3D projections. However, for those who want to embark on a […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/holographic-christmas-tree/feed/ 0 36562 Segstick: Build Your Own Self-Balancing Vehicle in Just 2 Days with Arduino https://www.open-electronics.org/segstick-build-your-own-self-balancing-vehicle-in-just-2-days-with-arduino/ https://www.open-electronics.org/segstick-build-your-own-self-balancing-vehicle-in-just-2-days-with-arduino/#comments Mon, 20 Nov 2023 08:20:47 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36529 The Segstick project is a do-it-yourself construction of a self-balancing vehicle based on Arduino. It uses an inertial measurement unit (IMU) and two motor drivers. The project was created using a broomstick and two cordless DeWalt drills. It may not be the best self-balancing DIY vehicle ever made, but it was built in just two […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/segstick-build-your-own-self-balancing-vehicle-in-just-2-days-with-arduino/feed/ 1 36529 ZSWatch: An Open-Source Smartwatch Project Based on the Zephyr Operating System https://www.open-electronics.org/zswatch-an-open-source-smartwatch-project-based-on-the-zephyr-operating-system/ https://www.open-electronics.org/zswatch-an-open-source-smartwatch-project-based-on-the-zephyr-operating-system/#respond Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:04:32 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36522 Jakob Krantz has created an open-source smartwatch called ZSWatch, which utilizes the Zephyr Real-Time Operating System (RTOS).         The four-layer PCB measures 36mm and contains a u-blox ANNA-B402 module with a Nordic nRF52833 BLE SoC, a sensor package with an accelerometer, a pulse oximeter, and a heart rate monitor, a vibrating motor, […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/zswatch-an-open-source-smartwatch-project-based-on-the-zephyr-operating-system/feed/ 0 36522 What is IoT and which devices to use https://www.open-electronics.org/what-is-iot-and-which-devices-to-use/ https://www.open-electronics.org/what-is-iot-and-which-devices-to-use/#comments Thu, 26 Oct 2023 08:14:25 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36532 In this video, IoT (Internet of Things) is introduced, which literally means “internet of things.”   The video begins with an introduction to IoT and then provides an overview of its application fields. Subsequently, it delves into discussing the hardware required to make a device capable of connecting to the internet, specifically analyzing two boards: […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/what-is-iot-and-which-devices-to-use/feed/ 1 36532 Maker Faire Rome Unveils Thrilling “Padel Smash Future” Pavilion for Sports Enthusiasts https://www.open-electronics.org/maker-faire-rome-unveils-thrilling-padel-smash-future-pavilion-for-sports-enthusiasts/ https://www.open-electronics.org/maker-faire-rome-unveils-thrilling-padel-smash-future-pavilion-for-sports-enthusiasts/#respond Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:00:23 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36693 The major highlight of the 2023 edition will be the creation of an entire pavilion spanning 10,000 square meters entirely dedicated to the sport. “PADEL SMASH FUTURE” is the proposed format for these thrilling three days. Since its first edition at Maker Faire Rome, the theme of Healthcare & Wellbeing has been a focal point […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/maker-faire-rome-unveils-thrilling-padel-smash-future-pavilion-for-sports-enthusiasts/feed/ 0 36693 Make your curtains smart https://www.open-electronics.org/make-your-curtains-smart/ https://www.open-electronics.org/make-your-curtains-smart/#comments Mon, 02 Oct 2023 09:09:03 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36510 The home automation project for curtains is an innovative idea to make daily life more convenient and comfortable. By using stepper motors and the Tasmota software, it becomes easy to control the opening and closing of curtains without the need to get up from the couch. Pre-packaged solutions for automating curtains can be expensive or […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/make-your-curtains-smart/feed/ 1 36510 Configuring an ESP8266 for Battery Power https://www.open-electronics.org/configuring-an-esp8266-for-battery-power/ https://www.open-electronics.org/configuring-an-esp8266-for-battery-power/#respond Fri, 29 Sep 2023 07:19:50 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36547     There are numerous ESP8266 modules available, and they are often used in battery-powered IoT applications that, with the correct configuration, can run for months. In this guide, you will learn how to power an ESP8266 using lithium-ion batteries and how to configure it correctly. You will also be able to simulate battery life […]

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