Remote camera robot
A robot that can be controlled remotely using a real-time video feed. The goal of this project was to be able to control a robot… Read More »Remote camera robot
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Spooky Halloween thing
I spooked-up a Halloween decoration using a bit of electronics. I started off with a “hanging reaper” decoration from Wilko, which I wanted to hang… Read More »Spooky Halloween thing
Antigravity robot – part 2
The robot was powered by 4x 18650 Lithium Ion batteries. These were connected in series to give 14.8V, which was connected directly to the motor… Read More »Antigravity robot – part 2
Antigravity robot – part 1
For PiWars 2019, we decided to build a 2-wheeled self balancing robot. We started by constructing a prototype using various parts from last year’s robot… Read More »Antigravity robot – part 1
VNCbot
As part of a team from work, I made a robot to compete in the PiWars 2018 competition. We started with a set of 4… Read More »VNCbot
Raspberry Pi Night Light
A quick hack to make a night light which can display a spectacular rainbow light show using a Raspberry Pi Zero W. Ideal for children… Read More »Raspberry Pi Night Light
Pi Music Box
In this project, I describe how I transformed an inexpensive amplified speaker unit into a network-connected music player by embedding a Raspberry Pi Zero. Components… Read More »Pi Music Box
Hedgehog camera
I recently built a Raspberry Pi-powered hedgehog camera to view hedgehogs and other wildlife in my garden. Hardware Raspberry Pi I actually tried a Pi… Read More »Hedgehog camera
Remote controlled pan-tilt camera
A remote controlled pan-tilt camera system using a Raspberry Pi. I used a Raspberry Pi 2 with a servo control HAT, mounted inside a 3D-printed… Read More »Remote controlled pan-tilt camera
Raspberry Pi Clock
I’ve been trying to come up with an interesting use for the Pimoroni Unicorn Hat I bought earlier this year. The Unicorn Hat is an… Read More »Raspberry Pi Clock