A plant never whispers when it needs water. It wilts, it droops, it gives up—often long before anyone notices. That silent ...

I had this idea of building my own bicycle lighting system totally personalized, the lights would have the exact lighting pattern I wanted and the shape I decide. That's why I started to build this ...

For some, Halloween is starting to rival Christmas for setting up elaborate holiday decorations. Homeowners now spend many hours─and sometimes dollars─creating ghoulish displays of lit pumpkins, ...

In a major shake-up to the hobbyist and professional electronics world, chip giant Qualcomm announced its intent to acquire Arduino, the beloved Italian open-source hardware and software company best ...

Arduino is also launching a Qualcomm-equipped Uno Q that functions as a single-board computer and microcontroller. Arduino is also launching a Qualcomm-equipped Uno Q that functions as a single-board ...

Think high-tech weather tools are only for professionals? Think again. You can build something surprisingly useful—and fun with just a few everyday items. Find out how this simple DIY project can help ...

Over the last decade, the open-source movement has not only transformed the world of software, but also catalyzed a sweeping revolution in hardware tinkering. At the heart of this shift lies a ...

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Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The $87 Plug and Make Kit includes an Arduino microcomputer, electronic components, and tutorials for building ...

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What do you do when your trusty, 45 year old calculator finally needs to be retired? If you’re a programmer with a knack for making things — like Simon Boak — you custom build a replacement. This is ...