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Repurposing a Wear OS Smartwatch as a Smart Gear Shift Display A DIY maker has repurposed an old smartwatch into a custom gear knob with an integrated display. Instead of letting the aging smartwatch collect dust, the project reuses its display, sensors, and processing hardware inside a 3D-printed gear shifter housing. The result is a unique modification that displays the vehicle's current gear position directly on the gear lever itself. What I… |
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Maker Turned a ToF Sensor Into a 3D Scanner What if a small sensor could understand space in three dimensions? A maker recently showed how a Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor can be turned into a basic 3D scanner. The sensor sends out infrared light and measures how long it takes to return, a method known as time-of-flight distance measurement. By using a multi-zone depth array, it captures several distance readings at the same time, creating… |
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DIY Gesture Control Drone using Python with LiteWing and ESP32 A few years ago, building a drone was expensive and out of reach for most hobbyists and students. But today, DIY drones have become more accessible and affordable. With the LiteWing Drone—a compact, open-source drone powered by the ESP32—you can build and fly your own drone for under $50. It's beginner-friendly, ready to fly out of the box, and can be controlled via… |
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ESP32 Air Mouse using Bluetooth and MPU6050 Gesture control is one of the coolest ways to interact with technology—no buttons, no touchscreens, just simple hand movements. It almost feels like magic when you can control devices with a wave of your hand! This technology has a wide range of real-world applications, from flying drones and controlling robots to managing smart home… |
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Arduino ML Magic Wand - Gesture Driven Smart Home Control Arduino has shared the ML Magic Wand project as a demonstration of its Nano Matter board, showcasing how machine learning can turn a simple wand-like device into a gesture-controlled smart home interface. This project enables users to execute specific gestures to control smart home applications, removing the need for traditional input methods. … |
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CES 2025: A Complete Roundup of All Things Robotics Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 held from January 7-10 at Las Vegas introduced a variety of impressive robots unveiled by both startups and well-established companies. These robots cater to different needs ranging from human-like companions and pet-like assistants to smart home assistants and industrial robots. The showcase also included robots designed for… |
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A Self Balancing Bicycle Using Gyroscopic Stabilization – How Does It Work? A team of engineers at We Make Machines YouTube Channel has built a self-balancing bicycle with an aim to increase bicycle safety and eliminate human errors. Even though the project has made the cycle bulky and not being able to make turns it is interesting to see how self balancing is achieved using gyroscopic stabilization and learn about the potential problems… |
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Modern Miniature Model Demonstrates Advanced Self-Balancing with Control Moment Gyroscopes It's been over a century since the original concept of the monorail train from the 1903 Gyro-Monorail project was introduced, but few have attempted to replicate it—until now. A YouTuber known as “HyperspacePirate” has built a working miniature model of the monorail train, demonstrating its ability to stay upright using Control Moment Gyroscopes (CMGs). Unlike traditional methods that rely on… |
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STMicroelectronics’ New IMU Module Enhancing Automotive Safety and Functionality STMicroelectronics has launched a new module called the ASM330LHBG1, which has two main components: a 3-axis accelerometer and a 3-axis gyroscope. This module is designed specifically for use in cars and comes with software that helps ensure safety in different car functions. The module is built to work in tough conditions, like really hot or cold temperatures,… |
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Murata's SCH16T-K01: Next Generation 6DoF Inertial Sensor with Digital SPI Interface Designed for High Precision Machine Control and Positioning Applications Murata has introduced the new SCH16T-K01 inertial sensor in the realm of inertial 6DoF XYZ-axis sensors, incorporating both gyroscope and accelerometer functionalities. The initial release from the SCH16T 6DoF family utilized the 3D MEMS process. The SCH16T-K01 boasts unparalleled precision, the gyro component exhibits a typical bias instability of 0.5dph and a… |
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How to make a Gyroscope? Have you ever wanted to try building your own gyroscope? Well, you're in luck! In this blog post, we'll guide you through the steps to make a gyroscope using just a few simple materials. How does a Gyroscope work?
A gyroscope is a sensor that measures and maintains orientation and angular velocity. It is commonly used in… |
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DIY Smartwatch with multiple Watch Faces, Heart Rate Sensor, Compass and Games In the previous parts(Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) of this project, we investigated different aspects of our smart watch projects and learned to integrate and test each individual part. In this we are going to use what we have learned to create our own smartwatch from scratch, using a combination of hardware and software components. Throughout… |
