Maker installs an Android tablet in his car’s dashboard

Maker installs an Android tablet in his car’s dashboard

Unlike many cars today, Aykut Celik’s 2014 Volkswagen Polo didn’t have Bluetooth connectivity or an elaborate touchscreen navigation system. So, the Maker decided to take matters into his own hands and swapped out his “useless” radio for a Samsung tablet, putting Google Maps, Spotify and other apps right in his vehicle’s dashboard. In order to accomplish this, Celik needed an amplifier (to replace the […]
Boards:Mega
Categories:ArduinoFeatured
Uniti ARC is an open-source board for three-phase EV motors

Uniti ARC is an open-source board for three-phase EV motors

Swedish electric car startup Uniti has unveiled an open-source, Uno-compatible board designed for controlling three-phase motors. The “Uniti ARC” combines the familiar layout of Arduino with a number of other powerful features that will help facilitate the prototyping of electronic machinery — which includes the company’s own EV. Aside from transportation vehicles like cars, e-bikes and e-scooters, the Uniti ARC can be […]
Categories:Open Source
And the last winner of our Instagram giveaway is…

And the last winner of our Instagram giveaway is…

Congratulations to Geoff Seawright for the following photo showing a cute dog getting angry with four-legged Arduino spider. He’s the last winner of our MKR1000 giveaway, which kicked off back on Arduino Day! Thanks to all the participants sharing their pics and mentioning our new official Arduino Instagram account! Dog getting angry with 4-legged arduino spider…possibly it will replace him #arduinoD16 @Arduino.cc […]
Boards:MKR1000
Categories:AnnouncementsArduinoArduino DayFeaturedGenuinoInstagram
Cloud lamp/speaker combo brings thunder into your living room

Cloud lamp/speaker combo brings thunder into your living room

“The Cloud” is an interactive lamp and speaker designed to mimic a thunderstorm in terms of appearance and entertainment. Created by Richard Clarkson, it not only provides users with an Arduino-powered, motion-triggered lightning and thunder performance, but serves as a music-activated visualizing speaker as well. The Cloud employs embedded motion sensors to create unique lightning and thunder shows while […]
Categories:ArduinoFeatured
Massimo and Dale at the opening of European Maker Week

Massimo and Dale at the opening of European Maker Week

Arduino co-founder Massimo Banzi and Maker Media’s Dale Dougherty will be in Brussels next week to help kick off European Maker Week at the Opening Conference. During their keynote, they will address European citizens in hopes of inspiring Makers to build projects throughout the weeklong celebration taking place all over the continent. Those wishing to learn more can do so by checking out the agenda and […]
Categories:EventsFeaturedMakerFaire
Building a flamethrowing guitar with Genuino 101

Building a flamethrowing guitar with Genuino 101

To help promote the TBS show America’s Greatest Makers, YouTuber/plumber/stuntman/inventor Colin Furze recently took on the challenge of building a Mad Max-like flamethrowing electric guitar with a Genuino 101. Because after all, there’s nothing more metal than fire bursting as a rockstar shreds on-stage. To bring this project life, Fruze added a pair of modified blowtorches to the neck of the guitar and sawed off part of the […]
Categories:FeaturedGenuinoGenuino 101Music
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