The iconic Etch-a-Sketch, a toy beloved by generations, always had one major limitation: a drawing mistake meant shaking the entire device and starting over from scratch. With the TekkaSketch project, this limitation is overcome thanks to a modern approach that integrates digital functions while preserving the classic aesthetic. The idea stems from observing the original…
Let’s Melt Metals Using the ZVS (Zero Voltage Switching) Technique Applied to a 1,000W RLC Resonant Circuit Have you ever wondered how intense the electromagnetic fields surrounding us can be? This is a relevant question, considering we are surrounded by countless electromagnetic waves, caused by power distribution cables, radio and TV transmitters, mobile phone networks,…
The Serial Plotter in Arduino is an excellent tool for quickly visualizing serial data. However, it has a limitation that can frustrate many users: it’s not immediately obvious how to adjust the X and Y axis scales, especially the X axis. In this article, I will guide you step by step on how to solve…
Maker Faire Rome 2024 is ready to amaze the public with an extraordinary showcase of ingenuity and technological innovation, thanks to the Elettronici Entusiasti. This collective of passionate creators, through their YouTube channels and technical expertise, has captured the attention of hundreds of thousands of followers. Their mission? To rekindle interest in electronics, making, and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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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