Octopod, a uniquely shaped full automation system that allows you to monitor your industry and keep security with AI and smart RFID locks. There are many IoT automation projects out there, but trust me there is nothing like this! Octopod is made using NodeMCU (MAX32620FTHR or Arduino MKR 1010), Arduino Uno, and Raspberry Pi 3. Octopod allows you to make …
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A few days ago NXP has released a new version of their Eclipse IDE flagship: the MCUXpresso IDE v11.0. The previous v10.3.1 was released back in Feb 2019, and the 11.0 now in June this year matches up with the Fall university semester. I appreciate that the releases are about every 6 months, so this gives …
This guide will show you how to setup and configure your Pi hole to display the pi hole system status and ads blocked using the Pi Supply Media Center HAT. The Pi Supply Media Center HAT is a 2.8″ TFT display that connects to your Raspberry Pi, and includes other feature such as IR receiver, …
This is a quick guide to show you how you can write you own scripts using the Python API or general system scripts and have them run when certain power events occur on the PiJuice HAT such as low power, no power etc. In this example we will create a python script that will shutdown …
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Scanning QR code on Raspberry pi using ZBar. We can use our Webcam to scan QR Codes with the help of a tool such as zbar tools. To use zbar tools, all you need to do is install it by typing: sudo apt-get zbar-tools Now verify how your webcam shows up by typing: ls /dev/video*. You should …
Ever want to monitor your home but don’t want to buy a $100 1080p webcam? Well I did, and you can too! Ever want to monitor your home but don’t want to buy a $100 1080p webcam, or just wanted to build your own? Well, that is exactly what will happen in this tutorial! To …
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts looking for inspiration for projects to keep them busy over the next few weeks may be interested in this, Raspberry Pi powered portable terminal Apple named the PiPuter. Created by Reddit user “remag293″the awesome build incorporates a couple of extra components such as the PowerBoost module to control the charging and distribution of power …
A simple ROS robot which can navigate with terminal commands. Introduction This project is aimed at creating a robot based running ROS which allows us to turn any generic robot hardware platform into a smart robot. https://youtu.be/nTAU5yGOXnI https://youtu.be/NKvj2queEno Hardware Installation Connect the 9V battery pack to the +V and GND pins of the RasPiRobot Board …
The Raspberry Pi holds incredible promise for those looking to build a small mobile terminal that they can take with them on the go, something you can throw into your bag and pull out whenever there’s some hacking to be done. But getting the diminutive Linux board to that point can take quite a bit …
The Raspberry Pi is a great IoT platform and it’s even better with a cellular internet connection. NOTE: The Huawei E303 is no longer in production.(Though can still be found on eBay or Amazon if needed.) An updated tutorial using the Hologram Nova can be found here: Add Cellular to a Raspberry Pi with Hologram Nova …
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