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Networked Thermal Printer using Raspberry Pi and CUPS
Using CUPS — the Common Unix Printing System — turns a lowly thermal receipt printer into a graphic-printing powerhouse.
Animated Flame Pendant
There’s no actual flame here, no heat…instead, LEDs and a microcontroller make a virtual flame that dances like the real thing.
Personalized NextBus ESP8266 Transit Clock
For transit-bound people, the NextBus service is a tremendous convenience. Knowing when a bus is due means less standing out in the rain…one can use that time inside to get a little extra work done, or finish that cup of coffee. In this tutorial we'll build a handy desk-top or wall-mount countdown display that lets you know when the next bus or train is on the way!
Fair Weather Friend: Internet-Connected Migraine or Allergies Detector
Using forecasts by AccuWeather.com, this wireless ambient display predicts health issues like allergies or arthritis, or good days ahead for leisure activities like golf or sailing.
USB Rechargeable Mini Solder Fume Extractor
This pocket-size solder fume extractor takes a classic maker project and brings it up-to-date with a lithium-polymer battery, USB charging and a 3D-printed case.
Supernova Poi
These prodigious POV poi pack a pretty punch. Super fast and super high resolution Dotstar LEDs a giant 2200mAh battery, easy control with an infrared sensor and remote, and a galactic amount of memory so you can upload hundreds of images and spin all night.
Bringing Characters to Life
Whether robots, animatronics or purely onscreen avatars, how your creation looks and moves will make or break an emotional connection with your audience. Will they regard it as believable and “alive,” or a dull and obvious assemblage of mechanisms and software?
LIGHTSHIP: LED Animation over WiFi
Use the Adafruit Feather M0 WiFi board and DotStar LEDs to create mobile luminous art pieces — one or many — synchronized from your computer via wireless networking.
USB Rechargeable Cordless Soldering Iron
This project takes an existing tool — the Hakko FX-901 cordless soldering iron — and adds USB charging and a beefy Lithium Ion battery inside a 3D-printed pack. I keep this little iron around for cosplay electronics emergencies, and adding USB charging means there’s less to pack…it uses the same phone charger and USB cable I’m already carrying.
DotStar Pi Painter
DotStar LED strips and the Raspberry Pi computer join forces for some of the smoothest, highest-resolution light painting you'll see anywhere!
Purple People Eater
Use a Teensy micro-controller, TFT display and 3D printing to make an animated eye doorbell!
Phone-Activated Talking Dog Collar
Use the Adafruit Bluefruit LE Micro and Audio FX boards to wirelessly trigger sound samples on your dog's collar with your phone! Inspired by Dug's talking collar from the movie Up.
Bluetooth Controlled Motorized Camera Slider
Make a portable motorized camera slider with bluetooth control using a mobile device. Perfect for camera phones and GoPro's
Electronic Animated Eyes for ARM Microcontrollers
Combine one or two Adafruit OLED or TFT displays with a potent ARM microcontroller (PJRC Teensy 3.1 or 3.2, Adafruit Feather and ItsyBitsy M0 and M4 boards) to create graphical animated eyes as a silent alternative to animatronics. They move! They blink! They react to light! They are creepy as hell!
Morning Star POV Double Staffs
Remote-controllable twirling double staff batons create a mesmerising light show. Upload your own logos, patterns, or pictures. An IR remote control lets you easily change pattern, brightness, or speed.
