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Practical parallelism

“System enables large speedups — as much as 88-fold — on common parallel-computing algorithms. The chips in most modern desktop computers have four “cores,” or processing units, which can run different computational tasks in parallel. But the chips of the future could …

Simple DIY 2-wheel Balancing Robot (Arduino & RPi)

“The epic: Build a robot-car with ‘a certain level of autonomy’. Explore possible options for computer vision control. Explore simple options for mapping and localization. Preferably build a 2-wheeled differential robot. In Reading Signs you’ll find a first exercise …

Using Nokia 3310 84x48 LCD with Arduino

“These 84 by 48 pixel LCDs are what you might have found in Nokia 3310. And what about using them in the Arduino projects? The Nokia 5110 is a basic graphic LCD screen for lots of applications. It was originally …

2D layered devices can self-assemble with precision

“Squid-inspired proteins can act as programmable assemblers of 2D materials, like graphene oxide, to form hybrid materials with minute spacing between layers suitable for high-efficiency devices including flexible electronics, energy storage systems and mechanical actuators, according to an interdisciplinary team …

Aquarium Controller Using NodeMCU and MQTT

“For some time now I wanted to start automating parts of the house. Although several parties are already planned, I decided to start with the aquarium.Currently the aquarium has two analog timers to control lighting and water filtration. The …

Arduino Typewriter

“I modified a vintage type writer to function as a USB keyboard using an Arduino and 50 phototransistors. The typewriter is a German Olympia Monica that I bought at a local flea market. For this project I created a simple …

Arduino - Web-Based Gauge

“This project shows how to monitor Arduino using a web-based gauge. By IoT_lover. We can monitor everything with this project, but I took the rotary angle sensor as an example. “

Chances of hypersonic travel heat up with new materials discovery

“Researchers at The University of Manchester in collaboration with Central South University (CSU), China, have created a new kind of ceramic coating that could revolutionise hypersonic travel for air, space and defense purposes. Hypersonic travel means moving at Mach five …

LHC pops out a new particle that could test the strong force

“There’s a new particle in town, and it’s a double-charmingly heavy beast. Researchers working on the LHCb experiment at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider have announced the discovery of the esoterically named Xicc++ particle. The find could help …

Parametric Lego Robot Wheels

“This is part of a set of customizable Lego compatible robotics components. This post is for parametric Lego compatible WHEELS. (Necessary Treads are a separate Thingy here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2418636) (Thingy’s are separate because each is …