FTDI Chip is redefining the cost and quality paradigm for graphic user interface (GUI) development with the introduction of the FT800, Embedded Video Engine (EVE). With 3 in 1 functionality including display, audio, and touch operations, engineers now have an advanced solution to easily create and output state-of-the-art interactive display system via EVE – FTDI….
This week, The Finnish Institute in London publishes a longly awaited book about the Open Knowledge Movement : “The Open Book, a crowdsourced publication released by the Finnish Institute in London and the Open Knowledge Foundation as the third part of the critical Reaktio series, is an exploration of the social and technological manifestations of…
Thingsquare, a pioneering provider of open-source software for the Internet of Things, and STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, have cooperated to bring Thingsquare Mist Internet-connectivity software to ST’s SPIRIT1 radio transceiver on the STM32L microcontroller platform. via Press Release – STMicroelectronics. For those who don’t know, Thingsquare…
Maker Faire showcases the amazing work of all kinds and ages of makers—anyone who is embracing the do-it-yourself (or do-it-together) spirit and wants to share their accomplishments with an appreciative audience. via Maker Faire Rome | Call for makers. Finally, the call for Makers of the European Edition of the Maker Faire is…
“Are you a developer of Open Source Hardware? Or are you a social researcher fascinated by this most tangible aspect of free knowledge? Are you an activist or community organizer who wants to facilitate creative developments and future laboratories? Or are you a businessperson that understands the fascinating power of working with communities in bringing…
Apparently, in April 2013, Barcelona will host the first OPEN HARDWARE, ELECTRONICS, AND ROBOTICS CONVENTION >>> http://www.ohbcn.org/ It’s not clear yet what the final dates will be but the initiative is promising and tinkerers and makers from Europe shall take into account the possibility to go for a visit. We will keep you updated as soon as…
In the Netherlands, they take 3D printing sesiously, especially when it comes to using it as a technology for buildings and public places. As you may recall, last week we covered the news 3D printing being experimented as a tool to build Lunar houses and – in that piece – we reported that a Dutch…
Amazingly enough, a new open source hardware project has born: “Architecture for Dogs, invented by architects and designers, is an extremely sincere collection of architecture and a new medium, which make dogs and their people happy. By looking at the diagrams or pictures or watching the videos, people all over the world can make these…
GoFundMe and Make announced a competition for Makers. The funding project grants that will be given to the winners are quite interesting so we really encourage you to give a try to one of your amazing ideas (ideally some that you created with our products). Sometimes, becoming entrepreneurs and inventors goes through small things like this: having…
Geneva’s International Exhibition of Invention is the most important global event of its kind since more than forty years. It actually represents a unique opportunity for inventors around the world to sumbit ideas. Participation is open to companies and industrial enterprises as well as research organizations and governments. Private inventors can also join and it’s a great chance…
As you may know, mostly thanks to Arduino’s success and Massimo Banzi, the Maker Faire, self dubbed as “World’s Largest Show (and Tell) festival— a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement” is finally coming in Europe. We’re not talking of a Mini Maker Faire (some have already…
In january I had the opportunity to visit the CES 2012. I found a lot of very interesting electronics products, but a lot of them are too consumer. I think that the 40% was dedicated to cellular cover, headphone and other commercial devices. A other 40% regarding smartphone, LED TV, computer and similar. I went…
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