Learn about interactive fiction and the Z-Machine with this guide, covering history, tooling, and creating your own text adventure game.
Adafruit showcases the Raspberry Pi cam combined with the MLX90640 IR camera to create a budget fusion thermal camera. Featuring solderless components, this build is also beginner-friendly.
The WoeMeter is a machine built for Severance Season 2 to measure Woe, one of the Kier Eagan's 'Four Tempers.' It was designed and fabricated in six weeks using materials like aluminum, 3D printed PETG, and repurposed components from a vintage Nagra audio tape recorder.
TIC-80 is a fantasy computer platform designed for creating, playing, and sharing small games. It's open-source and provides a suite of tools that allows developers to craft pixel art, music, and game logic effortlessly. Ideal for both beginners and experienced programmers, TIC-80 fosters creativity and innovation in the gaming community.
An article discussing how to create a simple graphical user interface using the MicroUI library in conjunction with the Fenster library.
A blog post from Adafruit about a minimalist bottom case designed for the Raspberry Pi 5, focusing on 3D printing.
Adafruit shares their top ten new products released in 2024, featuring innovative electronics and DIY gadgets.
1. **Raspberry Pi Pico 2W** - An update from Raspberry Pi Foundation that brings significant performance and feature improvements while retaining compatibility with the earlier Raspberry Pi Pico series.
2. **Adafruit CH334F Mini 4-Port USB Hub Breakout** - A USB 2.1 hub chip that converts one high-speed port into four, useful for connecting more than one USB device.
3. **Adafruit I2S MEMS Microphone Breakout – ICS-43434** - A tiny and purely digital MEMS microphone that offers good sound detection and conversion capabilities.
4. **Adafruit I2C Stemma QT Rotary Encoder Breakout with Encoder** - A user-friendly rotary encoder breakout that tracks pulses and pins for instant rotary feedback.
5. **Adafruit bq25185 USB / DC / Solar Lithium Ion/Polymer charger** - A flexible charger board that works with various types of batteries and power sources.
6. **Adafruit Feather RP2350 with HSTX Port** - A battery-powered development board that allows use of any FeatherWings and is packed with goodies.
7. **Adafruit USB Type C Plug Breakout** - A plug that provides the basics of USB C, with a stable semi-through hole mounting configuration.
8. **USB C Small Round Panel Mount Extension Cable** - A compact and easy-to-install panel-mount USB C cable that can fit into various holes.
9. **Adafruit HDC3022 Precision Temperature & Humidity Sensor** - A high-accuracy sensor for temperature and humidity measurement, upgraded with a PTFE filter cover.
10. **Adafruit Pixel Shifter – For Addressable LEDs** - A solution to address voltage level expectations for NeoPixel-compatible pixels, ensuring stable behavior without flickering or weird behavior.
1. **Raspberry Pi Pico 2W** - An update from Raspberry Pi Foundation that brings significant performance and feature improvements while retaining compatibility with the earlier Raspberry Pi Pico series.
2. **Adafruit CH334F Mini 4-Port USB Hub Breakout** - A USB 2.1 hub chip that converts one high-speed port into four, useful for connecting more than one USB device.
3. **Adafruit I2S MEMS Microphone Breakout – ICS-43434** - A tiny and purely digital MEMS microphone that offers good sound detection and conversion capabilities.
4. **Adafruit I2C Stemma QT Rotary Encoder Breakout with Encoder** - A user-friendly rotary encoder breakout that tracks pulses and pins for instant rotary feedback.
5. **Adafruit bq25185 USB / DC / Solar Lithium Ion/Polymer charger** - A flexible charger board that works with various types of batteries and power sources.
6. **Adafruit Feather RP2350 with HSTX Port** - A battery-powered development board that allows use of any FeatherWings and is packed with goodies.
7. **Adafruit USB Type C Plug Breakout** - A plug that provides the basics of USB C, with a stable semi-through hole mounting configuration.
8. **USB C Small Round Panel Mount Extension Cable** - A compact and easy-to-install panel-mount USB C cable that can fit into various holes.
9. **Adafruit HDC3022 Precision Temperature & Humidity Sensor** - A high-accuracy sensor for temperature and humidity measurement, upgraded with a PTFE filter cover.
10. **Adafruit Pixel Shifter – For Addressable LEDs** - A solution to address voltage level expectations for NeoPixel-compatible pixels, ensuring stable behavior without flickering or weird behavior.
A fully assembled pan-tilt kit with two micro servos, offering 180° side-to-side rotation and 150° up-down tilt. It includes 38mm x 36mm mounting space suitable for cameras or sensors and can be used with any microcontroller or driver.
This article, celebrating #ShackToberFest, revisits a 2010 Wired article discussing the RadioShack community and their search for new places to find the unique electronic parts they need.
This project guides you through building a real working Star Trek Communicator using FONA Feather and 3D printing.
• The prop can make real cell phone calls using the FONA Feather!
• The device features a vibration motor, speaker, and microphone mounted inside the case.
• You can customize the buttons to call any number you want.
• The 2500mAh battery is rechargeable over USB and will provide several hours of energy.
• The prop can make real cell phone calls using the FONA Feather!
• The device features a vibration motor, speaker, and microphone mounted inside the case.
• You can customize the buttons to call any number you want.
• The 2500mAh battery is rechargeable over USB and will provide several hours of energy.
