A Pi Pico and a PIR sensor module make up this simple burglar alarm. Shared by ROBO HUB on Instructables:I have included all the step by step instruction on how to build this and also there is a ...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/04/raspberry-pi-motion-alarm/
How man of us dreamed of being an astronaut? And how many of us had a grand old time busting loose in a bouncy house? Inflatable space habitats bring both of these dreams together. Imagine bounci...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/04/inflatable-space-habitats-spacesaturday/
Learn how your video game controller works with these excellent animations. Branch Education shared this video on Youtube!Almost all the console video games you play use this small metal disk. Bu...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/04/how-do-video-game-controllers-work/
Les’ Lab shared this video on Youtube!What happens when you reflect a Laser beam back on itself? This unusual Laser system from a Particle Counter does exactly that! Why? how does it work? Let�...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/04/what-happens-when-you-reflect-a-laser-beam-back-on-itself/
Jordan Studdard made a massive NYC Map with LEDs marking special locations and share it, with help from Matt Courson, on YouTube:Building a map of New York City for my studio. Most of the supplie...
What is Star Wars day, and what does it have to do with Margaret Thatcher? Well, if 80s English politics isn’t enough to repel you from Star Wars trivia, here’s more from Newsweek:Thanks to t...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/04/may-the-fourth-be-with-you-maggie-starwarsday/
Today we celebrate International Drone Day!Here’s more from National Day Today:International Drone Day is celebrated on the first Saturday of May every year. This year, it falls on May 4. This ...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/04/celebrate-international-drone-day-drones-droneday/
The challenge is open to individual female university students and early career researchers up to 35 years of age from NATO member countries. Via NATO.intIn celebration of the International Day o...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/03/nato-launches-challenge-for-women-and-girls-in-science/
A Pi-powered PC for your pocket? Perfect!via Tom’s HardwareFor most people in the world, the pocket PC concept became obsolete the moment smartphones became viable. And no, I don’t consider a...
Raspberry Pi supply shortages have abated (for now). But, over the past few years, if you were looking for a Pi André Costa was there to help. The maker behind @rpilocator talks with MagPi:The s...
New Products 5/3/2024 Featuring Adafruit CH552 QT Py – 8051 Dev Board with STEMMA QT! (Video) Flat Tip ESD Plastic Tweezers (0:08) RJ-12 or RJ-11 Telephone Round Panel Mount Adapter Plug (0:57)...
There are six new projects available in the ‘More web’ project where young people (I’m still young right?) can explore what JavaScript makes possible in web development. Via Raspberry piMod...
#circuitpythonparsec Set a custom USB device name that’ll show up on your computer using this boot.py command. https://github.com/adafruit/circup code example hereTo learn about CircuitPython: ...
The folks at WhiskeyTangoHotel were just curious how Orbital Files and Kepler Elements are used to define the current and predicted locations of a satellite. One thing leads to another and t...
Tired of water stains from all your sweating glasses? Maybe making your own glowy coasters is the answer! NickZero made these beauties with a Pico and shared the build over on Instructables:This ...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/03/make-yourself-coasters-that-glow/
Tim’s Blog does some detective work on the CH32V203 32-bit RISC-V microcontroller.In the product portfolio of WCH it is the next step up from the CH32V003, sporting a much higher clock rate of ...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/03/decapsulating-the-ch32v203-reveals-a-separate-flash-die/
Shared by Rathgood on Thingiverse:This is a WIP for a modular alligator paint stick holder. These are stackable and can be joined together to secure them. Base model is 50mm x 100mm and sized for...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/03/modular-stackable-alligator-clip-holder-3dthursday-3dprinting/
Today we celebrate science fiction and fantasy author Maggie Tokuda-Hall!Here’s an interfie with Maggie from F(r)iction Lit:I wanted each of the nations that are in this world to be a blend of ...
scottneumann shares: This is a tray that can be used to hold hand chalk. Ir can be used stand alone or as a part of a wood holder. There are STL files for two variations, with slightly difference...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/02/pool-had-chalk-holder-adafruit-3dthursday-3dprinting/
Electrodude513 shares: This is a table leg leveler for a work bench or appliance.The threaded insert diameter is approximately 1 inch, it will fit snuggly in a hole made with a 1″ paddle bit. d...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/02/table-leg-leveler-adafruit-3dthursday-3dprinting/
zopper shares: This stand can be mounted under a shelve or a desk. I have it under a shelve on which my monitor stands (above my desk). The mount part can be attached to the shelf either with a d...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/02/iwatch-stand-under-desk-shelf-adafruit-3dthursday-3dprinting/
NTP66 shared this project on Thingiverse! I wanted a simple dock for my iPhone 14 Pro that rotated and used a magsafe charger, so I designed one myself. My iPhone sits perfectly on the tray. I bo...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/02/magsafe-iphone-14-pro-stand-3dprinting-3dthursday/
Shared by sweatyfox on Thingiverse:Update: There are now 2 versions of the lock together screw trays. 1) Modular lock together screw trays – Silver coloured in the pictures. These are flat bott...
domeke shared this project on Thingiverse! Just another card holder because I couldn’t find one that I really liked. Fits about 10 normal playing cards stacked next to eachother. Holds sleeved ...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/02/curved-card-holder-3dprinting-3dthursday/
It’s JOHN PARK’S WORKSHOP — LIVE! — Coming up at 4pm ET / 1pm PT Today! LIVE TEXT CHAT IS HERE in the Adafruit Discord chat!Today’s project: USB Host MIDI MasseuseAlso: CircuitPython ...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/02/john-parks-workshop-live-today-5-2-24-midi-masseuse/
worldtrekkers shares: A simple, basic doorstop modeled after a bolt. This is my first 3D print design project. I think it turned out okaydownload the files on: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/02/bolt-doorstop-adafruit-3dthursday-3dprinting/
Tightly controlling your Hunter during your 23rd attempt at taking out the Capra Demon, wearing as little as possible to get the best rolls, wielding a sword forged from material forged from end...
Govish shares: Expandable organizer that screws together for secure transport. Blank design and screwdriver bit organizers provided. This model was designed in order to organize a set of screwdri...
poseyrp shared this project on Thingiverse! This an (over-engineered) box for a standard deck of 52 playing cards designed to be print-in-place with no supports. It is designed with a unique hing...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/02/print-in-place-deck-box-standard-52-card-3dprinting-3dthursday/
This week @adafruit we’re showcasing our Memory Gun Prop powered by the Feather PropMaker 2040. Upgrading the iconic Energy Sword from Halo with the Feather PropMaker RP2040. Showcasing timelap...
This week’s EYE ON NPI is “aces”, literally! It’s ACES Group’s Vertical MicroSD Card Connectors.They are great way to increase your enclosure design flexibility, maybe even improve BOM ...
Build a prop replica of the Memory Gun from the Gravity Falls TV show. Powered by the Feather PropMaker RP2040 and CircuitPython, this 3D printed prop lights up and plays blaster sound effects.Th...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/02/new-guide-memory-gun-from-gravity-falls-3dprinting-3dthursday/
From the Adafruit factory vault!May 1, 2024 EditionAdafruit broadcasts the weekly ASK an ENGINEER video show and this is the segment (from the vault) on items or concept products that may/migh...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/02/adafruit-top-secret-for-may-1-2024/
The Python on hardware news wrap-up!Episode 275 (May 1, 2024)This is the Adafruit weekly Python on Microcontrollers newsletter video highlights!The news comes from the Python community, Discord...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/02/python-on-hardware-weekly-video-may-1-2024/
With the Raspberry Pi 5‘s exposed PCI Express connector comes many new possibilities. Jeff Geerling tests the Geekwork X1011, which puts four NVMe SSDs under a Raspberry Pi 5.Unlike the Penta ...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/02/4-way-nvme-raid-comes-to-raspberry-pi-5/
The Python for Microcontrollers Newsletter is the place for the latest news involving Python on hardware (microcontrollers AND single board computers like Raspberry Pi).This ad-free, spam-f...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/02/the-python-on-microcontrollers-newsletter-subscribe-for-free-2/
Ethan116 shares: This is a plant pot with drainage underneath that can hold two smaller pots. You can print the inner pot included in the stls or use a 3.5inch nursery pot like the one in the pic...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/02/nested-plant-pot-with-drainage-adafruit-3dthursday-3dprinting/
Advanced Manufacturing: Made in NYC by Adafruit 5/1/2024Tag along as we make Power Relay FeatherWings, Ethernet FeatherWings, Circuit Playground Express and more!See more Advanced Manufacturing!
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/02/advanced-manufacturing-made-in-nyc-by-adafruit-5-1-2024/
AlainDucros shares: Raised tactile ruler for the visually impaired and sighted Rule made by laser cutting, use the SVG file The principle consists of gluing the three strips with wood glue. Upper...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/02/touch-ruler-adafruit-3dthursday-3dprinting/
3D_FlexSeeds shares: This is Flexi Whale Shark. In addition to the reproduction of the characteristic back ridges, mix of features not found in the original species, such as the large ridges conn...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/02/flexi-whale-shark-adafruit-3dthursday-3dprinting/
ORelio shares: This is a derivative of 18650 Case by Nurik98. These boxes allow safely storing 18650 batteries. They are meant to be functional, quick and easy to print with the smallest amount o...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/02/18650-case-x2-adafruit-3dthursday-3dprinting/
Tjdoze shares: The ball printed best for me with 3 walls and strong tree supports, make sure supports don’t go on the inside. For the tail, 3 walls made it a little too heavy but 2 walls worked...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/02/airless-football-adafruit-3dthursday-3dprinting/
clammySam shares: This is a magnetic holder for spoons/forks/knives. We have been using this now for a few weeks and we love it. The silverware needs to have a magnetic properties, so you might w...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/02/cutlery-holder-adafruit-3dthursday-3dprinting/
lglauberman shares: I printed all parts using ABS on a QIDI X-Plus 3. Only the Motor Riser requires supports. Bearings must be pressed into the gears. Sanding the Gear Plate is a good idea before...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/02/gear-machine-adafruit-3dthursday-3dprinting/
From the mail bag!I don’t have a technical background, and it’s intimidating to learn where to start. I just wanted to thank you for creating such an amazing environment at adafruit.com and s...
Fretless_5 shares: I have two EV chargers and needed a good way to mount the plugs away from the charging unit. I modeled up these simple holders and they’ve worked well for me. I recommend pri...
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/02/j1772-wall-mount-adafruit-3dthursday-3dprinting/
ASK AN ENGINEER 5/1/2024 LIVE! – video.
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/01/ask-an-engineer-5-1-2024-live/
The biggest and longest running worldwide online Show and Tell LIVE! 5/1/2024 – video.
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/05/01/show-and-tell-5-1-2024/
In 1999 a three hit combo of techno-fear themed movies hit the big screen. The Matrix, eXistenZ and The Thirteenth Floor all play with the idea of reality as a digital illusion. A.A. Dowd with Di...
NEW PRODUCTS – Adafruit S-35710 Low-Power Wake Up Timer Breakout – STEMMA QT / Qwiic______________________________________________________________________________________________The Adafruit ...