Zapta designed this open source ARM M0 microcontroller board, that is available at Github: ARM PRO MINI is a small barebone open source ARM M0 microcontroller board that is great for quick prototyping and as a starting point for your own ARM based custom designs. It was designed and named after the venerable Arduino Pro […]
Category Archives: open source
Homebrew wireless security system
In a previous post we covered the security node that Ken from OverEngineered was building to replace the proprietary home security system in his house. Ken has updated us on the project’s status. “I finally got the final version of that node installed and running my home’s security system. It’s all working pretty well now, […]
3DRacers, a 3D printed indoor racing game based on Arduino
3DRacers, the open source 3D printed racing game that you control with a smartphone: 3DRacers are 3D printed race cars that you can customize for free with their online editor. Once you have downloaded and printed your design, the electronics are a snap. The 3DRacer team has created an Arduino compatible control board that fits […]
Chrome RTL-SDR receiver app updated
When it comes to the RTL-SDR dongle, there’s an app for that! (At least a Chrome app.) The Chrome app store has the updated RTL-SDR Radio Receiver app available for download. It’s free and open source and is written 100% in Javascript. “Receive and listen to FM and AM radio broadcasts on your browser or […]
CCC video – Fernvale: An Open Hardware and Software Platform
At the recently concluded CCC conference in Hamburg, Germany, bunnie and Xobs presented their “lawful method for converting closed IP into open IP.” We introduce Fernvale, a reverse-engineered, open hardware and software platform based upon Mediatek’s MT6260 value phone SoC. The MT6260 is the chip that powers many of the $10 GSM feature phones produced […]
OneRNG – an open source entropy generator
Moonbase Otago is pleased to announce its Kickstarter campaign for OneRNG – an open source hardware entropy generator: OneRNG is a USB key in the same form factor as a USB flash drive, it’s an entropy generator, it makes random bitstreams suitable for feeding to your computer’s encryption systems to make better and faster keys […]
MeArm – Pocket sized industrial robotics for everybody
Here’s an interesting open source project on Kickstarter the MeArm, a pocket size robot Arm by Benjamin Gray: Low cost, easy to build and simple to control, MeArm is designed to make learning with robotics accessible for everyone. MeArm is a pocket size robot arm. It was conceived to make robotics, electronics and programming accessible […]
OpenSprinkler Firmware 2.1.1 new feature: Control remote power sockets
We previously covered Ray’s OpenSprinkler. Now it has added a new feature to remotely toggle radio frequency power sockets: This allows OpenSprinkler to not only switch sprinkler valves, but also easily control powerline devices such as lights, heaters, pumps, fans. Looking for a programmable way to control Christmas lights? Look no further! This feature is […]
An FPGA sprite graphics accelerator with a 180MHz STM32F429 controller and 640 x 360 LCD
Here’s a cool open source FPGA graphics accelerator board by Andy Brown. Check out the full write-up here: In this project I’m going to attempt to design and build a sprite-based graphics accelerator that will function as a co-processor to an MCU. Using cheap off-the-shelf components I’m hoping to achieve a level of gaming performance that […]
Build a 16 million color WiFi-controlled LED lamp
Tom Van den Bon and Sebastian Schocke of Binary Space, a makerspace in the Vaal Triangle, have put together this build challenge for their members. For December at Binary Space we wanted to do something a cheerful and colourful. We got together to design and build a low power LED table or ceiling lamp that […]
Piccolo, a pocket sized open source CNC-bot
Piccolo, a pocket-sized stand-alone CNC platform from DiatomStudio: Using laser-cutting, off-the-shelf hardware and Arduino, you can make your own simple 3 axis robot. Attach a brush or pen to make a quick drawing robot, or extend Piccolo with sensors, custom toolheads, or by using multiple Piccolos together. Experiment with 2D or 3D digital fabrication at a […]
CNN coverage of Arduino, open source
In this article Peter Shadbolt, writer for CNN, introduces their readers to the world of open source through his description of the Arduino’s development. While there’s nothing there that Arduino users don’t already know, it’s encouraging to see mainstream news publications giving positive coverage to open source.
Lo-Fi SES: Hackable 8-bit chiptunes instrument
Here’s an interesting open source project on Kickstarter the Lo-Fi SES (Sound Entertainment System) by Assorted Wires: The Lo-Fi SES (Sound Entertainment System) makes the process of playing an instrument easy by providing a video game controller interface for the lo-fi instrument. The d-pad allows you to change or record tracks, the buttons play the various sounds, […]
SDWebServer – enc28J60 and Arduino
Luca Dentella has informed us of his latest project using an ethernet shield based on the ENC28j60 driver from Microchip. SDWebServer is a complete webserver that can retrieve static elements from an SD card (including a user-defined default webpage) and can also create dynamic pages. This is the latest post in my tutorial about using […]
Mooltipass, an open source offline password keeper
Password keeper for all platforms and devices on Indiegogo, the Mooltipass: The Mooltipass is an open source offline password keeper, a project that started a little less than a year ago. Dozens of contributors from all over the globe got together to work on this device that offers significant advantages over closed or software based password […]
How-to install open source USBasp and USBtiny drivers on Windows
Ray writes with this technique for installing open source drivers on Windows. I came across a surprisingly simple approach to installing USBasp and USBtiny drivers for all versions of Windows — XP, 7, 8, 8.1, whether 32-bit or 64-bit, all inclusive! As you may know, installing open-source drivers such as USBasp and USBtiny have been […]
Using the AS5048A angle sensor
Richard from Zoetrope wrote this blog article about a PCB to make using the AS5048A angle sensor really easy. He used dirtyPCBs for the board, and Zoetrope will be giving a few of them away. Via the contact form.
OpenSprinkler Firmware 2.1.0 released
Ray Wang from RaysHobby announces the release of OpenSprinkler Firmware 2.1.0. OpenSprinkler is an open-source, Arduino-based, web-connected sprinkler controller. This new firmware is a major upgrade that introduces a number of new features, including automatic weather-based watering adjustment (using real-time data from Wunderground.com), timezone and DST detection, logging, and a new unified mobile interface. It […]
Hacking Android on the UDOO board (for SATA and S/PDIF)
Computer engineer Primiano Tucci has been experimenting with Android on the UDOO board. I recently came in possession of a UDOO Quad board. The hardware onboard is pretty powerful compared to many other competitor boards. Unfortunately, however, the software support for Android is lagging a bit. In particular, in the latest image shipped by UDOO […]
Free fun flexible watch
F*watch team writes: The F*watch, a fully open-source electronic watch project with an integrated GPS receiver, was initiated at CERN as an after-work endeavor to create a special retirement gift for a colleague who enjoys hiking and timing. Inspired by the transparency and flexibility that characterizes no verification casinos, the watch’s entire design—including electronics, mechanics, […]