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ESP8266 WiFi Garage Door Opener from any Web Browser

“The ‘brain’ is the ESP8266 uC. It is available with on board WiFi and plenty of I/O for smaller projects. All this for well under $10USD with programming options for NodeMCU, MicroPython, and the Arduino IDE. There seems to …

Faster websites with fewer bugs

“Today, loading a web page on a big website usually involves a database query — to retrieve the latest contributions to a discussion you’re participating in, a list of news stories related to the one you’re reading, links targeted …

Marvin Night Light

“One of the projects, which was scheduled some time ago, was the construction of a personalized presence light. For this project I decided to use a wooden base with an Arduino and a figure printed in 3D. First the bases …

Melting solid below the freezing point

“Phase transitions surround us—for instance, liquid water changes to ice when frozen and to steam when boiled. Now, researchers at the Carnegie Institution for Science* have discovered a new phenomenon of so-called metastability in a liquid phase. A metastable …

NOAA’s GOES-16 satellite sends first images of Earth

“Since the GOES-16 satellite lifted off from Cape Canaveral on November 19, scientists, meteorologists and ordinary weather enthusiasts have anxiously waited for the first photos from NOAA’s newest weather satellite, GOES-16, formerly GOES-R. The release of …

Ori and the Blind Forest: Shrouded Lantern with RBG LEDs and bluetooth control

“Welcome to my instructable on how to create a simple ornament with RGB LEDs and an Arduino board! In my case I have built a clay-modelled take on Ori and the Blind Forest’s Shrouded Lantern because I’m a …

The Don’t-Leave-Home-Without-It Machine

“Spectacles, phone, wallet, watch. Tablet, keys, pocket knife, camera. Multi-tool. USB cable and charger. Extra batteries. Outgoing mail. Coupons, tickets, medication, and makeup. Sunglasses. Contact lens case and solution. That video game you’ve been meaning to return. A book …

UMass researcher says all-natural ‘wire’ discovery could replace man-made electronic connectors

“Microbiologists at the University of Massachusetts have discovered a new type of natural wire that could replace traditional wires in the sensors in cellphones and other electronics. Instead of man-made electronics, researchers here have found they can develop sustainable “green …

Asus takes on Raspberry Pi with 4K-capable Tinker Board

“Tech giant Asus is taking on the Raspberry Pi with its own DIY-friendly single-board computer that’s said to offer 4K video playback and 24-bit audio support in exchange for a hefty £55 price tag. Dubbed the “Asus 90MB0QY1 …

Enigma QR Clock

“A QR generation library was ported to the Arduino UNO and Seeed LCD touchscreen platform. Originally the generation time was 6 seconds, making the display of seconds impossible. As @ch00ftech suggested, eliminating the search for the optimal QR mask and …