How to: Cheap Accelerometer with the Wii Nunchuck
As you’re probably well aware, the wiimote and nunchuck have a vast array of sensors built into them. Instead of buying pre-assembled breakout board for $35, or attempting to solder a tiny surface...
View ArticleOpen Source POV Bicycle Wheel Animation
We recently covered a fantastic POV system which displays animation or pictures on your bicycle tires as you ride. Instead of buying that kit, you can learn to make your own quite easily. This open...
View ArticleBuild a Self-Balancing Segway Skateboard
This low cost self-balancing skateboard project is a mix between the Segway-like scooter and Electric Segway Skateboard we’ve covered before. Add an Arduino microcontroller, a motor, and some sensors...
View ArticleIncredible Robot Balances Perfectly on a Ball
We’ve featured some basic segway-like self balancing robots with two wheels but we haven’t seen anything like this. This unique robot uses three omni-wheels to maintain its balance on a spherical...
View ArticleCustom Magic 8 Ball features internal OLED Screen
Remember those Magic 8 balls growing up and how the stupid bubbles and purple liquid always got in the way of reading the prediciton? With a bit of electronic modding, it display custom messages by...
View ArticleTiny DIY Persistence of Vision Project
Persistence of Vision (POV) devices display a message when you wave them through the air. We’ve seen a few POV projects in the past, but none quite this small. Switch off the lights and wave the...
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