We like the simplicity of this project. The electronics may be ‘off the shelf’, but it’s a unique object that looks great and does a job.
If you want to have a go, the process is shown here.
We have some important news to share about HackSpace: Issue 81 was the last issue of HackSpace as a standalone magazine, and HackSpace has become part of The MagPi, the official Raspberry Pi magazine. Starting with issue 145, We’ll be adding pages to The MagPi to make room for the stories and tutorials you’ve come to expect from HackSpace.
When he came across an empty wine barrel in his late grandfather’s house, Philipp knew it was ripe for a project. He removed the rings, sanded the wood, and finished it with linseed oil before putting it back together again. Oh, and he also installed a Bluetooth speaker unit, cutting an extra hole in the base for the speaker.
Vintage smart radio
All the magic of this build is on the inside
Useless robot
A lot of machines are useless; this one is useless by design
Solar water bottle
Treating water with UV light kills harmful bacteria
ePiPod
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W adds computing power without breaking the bank here
Arc reactor alarm clock
Wake up like a superhero
Cyber clock
Is it a mouse? Is it a car? No, it's a clock!