Projects Posts
Precision Meets Customization Meets...You! Meet the MicroMod GNSS Carrier Board!
A look into the MicroMod GNSS Carrier Board and how to utilize it with u-center.
User Success Story: Tracking Sea Ice with the Artemis Global Tracker
When Jean Rabault was looking for a cheaper and more compact way to collect data on sea ice for the Norwegian Meteorological Institute, he looked to the Artemis Global Tracker (AGT) as an alternative.
Home Automation with a Raspberry Pi and Homebridge
How can you run nearly any smart device available - no matter the company or licensed software barriers - under one home automation umbrella? The answer includes your favorite tech toys, like Alexa, Google Home, and HomeKit, a Raspberry Pi, and a little something called Homebridge.
Makers You Should Know
Just because Maker Faires, conferences, and summits have been cut down to a minimum doesn't mean you can't continue to expand your circle of like-minded maker friends. Here are a few suggestions for folks that you may want to follow (if you aren't already).
How to Make a 3D-Printed D&D Rotating Puzzle Room With OpenForge2.0 and MicroMod
Follow this tutorial to build a Rotating Puzzle room for your Dungeon. This project incorporates parts from the OpenForge2.0 project with a few additional 3D-printed components and SparkFun's Qwiic and MicroMod systems to make a rotating puzzle room that can be activated by placing a magnet on the "secret" tile or remotely using a computer, phone, or tablet.
Makin' Art: Nature Mobile
So you wanna build a kinetic sculpture?! Let's walk through what it's like to make a creative art installation.
Rechargeable Wooden "Candle"
If you have a craftsman in you, this little project is a great way to use up some excess wood and makes a nice gift for the holidays.
There's No Cheating in Baseball!
Rob takes a swing at showing how easy it would be for a professional team to cheat at baseball.
Let Hacking Play a Critical Role in Your Next D&D Campaign
If you’re a D&D player, you probably see what I did there. If not, read on, brave adventurer!
Get a Better Night's Sleep with Technology
Some people have a hard time getting a good night's sleep in a strange bed, but nobody wants to wake up exhausted when they're on traveling. I decided to see if I could remedy this issue with a few SparkFun parts and a fast 3D print.