We have seen lots of different homemade iPhone docks here on geeky gadgets, like our recycled CD iPhone dock , the latest one is great for all the Nintendo fans out there, an iPhone dock made from an NES Controller.
This cool NES controller iPhone dock was made by iPhone.fr forum member WCR for his new iPhone 3GS, very cool!
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Check out some other cool iPhone dock’s and stands.
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We have seen tons of different homemade iPhone docks and stands here on geeky gadgets, like our very own recycled CD iPhone stand , this new one which was created by Tod Kurt looks pretty cool, it was made from laser cut pieces of acrylic.
Tod used four pieces of 1/4 inch acrylic, and all screwed together, I think it looks really cool, maybe a larger version would look great as well.
It is made of four slices of 1/4″ acrylic (actual width 0.22″). The top two slices have an oval opening just snug enough to fit the iPod connector and keep it in place with friction. The third slice has a channel for the cable to escape out the back, and the bottom slice keeps the cable from falling out and provides some pushback when the iPhone is inserted.
If you want to make your own, head on over to Tod’s websitefor full instructions and downloads.
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Homemade iPhone dock’s seem to be really popular at the moment, like our very own recycled CD iPhone dock , the latest one is slightly different that previous ones we have seen, the Dinosaur iPhone Dock.
This fun Dinosaur iPhone Dock was made by Flickr user rockabillyjon, asn as you can see from the photos he used a plastic toy dinosaur, and probably a tool like a dremel.
If you wanted to make your own, I am sure it would be very easy, and it certainly would look different sat on your desk.
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The Stackable iPod Dock is made up of round modules which can be stacked on top of each other to add new functions to the dock.
We have seen a few different iPod and iPhone dockshere on geeky gadgets, the latest one is a design concept from designer Sang-hoon Lee, the Stackable iPod Dock.
For example you could add a couple of speaker modules and a light, there is even an air purifier module, this is a really cool design and it would be very useful having a few different options to add on to your iPod dock.
Lets hope some manufacturer picks up this design.
Yanko Designvia, Coolest Gadgets
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If you are still searching for a useful accessory for your iPhone that will let you watch movies at your desk, or when you are on a plane then you may want to check out this simple solution called the MoviePeg.
The MoviePeg iPhone stand that lets you use your iPhone in both landscape and portrait modes on a flat surface, although it l0oks like the sort of thing you could easily make yourself.
Add MoviePeg to your iPhone, adjust the angle and like magic you’ll be in relaxed viewing heaven. And it’s not just for movies; use it in the kitchen when following recipes, with the guys watching sports, as a night-stand for your alarm clock, in the garage working through those how-to instructions, or keeping the kids entertained without the evidence of sticky little fingers.
If you want one, the MoviePeg is available in a range of funky colors for £4.99 about $8 from MoviePeg.
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We are expecting Apple to announce the iPad 2 some time early next year, and already the rumors of what the second generation iPad 2 will feature are starting to appear.
According to Reuters, who have spoken to a number of component manufacturers for the current iPad, the iPad 2 will features two cameras, one on the back and one on the front.
We have heard the iPad 2 would feature at least one camera before, and many people think it will come with just one camera, but we suspect the Reuters report may be right and we will see 2 cameras in the iPad 2.
One of the features that Apple will want to promote in the iPad 2 is FaceTime, and whilst FaceTime would work fine with one camera, it would work much better and use all the features that Apple advertises with two cameras just like on the iPhone 4.
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Yesterday we showed you some new photos of Samsung’s new Android based tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab , one thing that we found out yesterday is that the Samsung Galaxy Tab will feature a CDMA radio, which would suggest that it will be available with either Verizon or Sprint.
Now some details have been leaked which show the Samsung Galaxy Tab listed in the Verizon inventory system, and the BGRhas got a photo of the inventory system which shows the tablets, you can see this in the second photo below.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab looks like it is going to be the most interesting Android tablet that we have seen so far, and may just end up being a real competitor for the Apple iPad. Have a look and our article on Android vs iPhoneto see which smartphone and mobile platform is best for you.
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We have featured quite a few different MacBook decals here at Geeky Gadgets, like the awesome War Machine MacBook decal from last week, here is another one that will appeal to all the Sci Fi fans out there the Hal 9000 MacBook decal.
The decal shown above is printed on high quality Avery Brand vinyl. The decal has a solid color backing so that it will still be visible on Black Macbook models.
The Hal 9000 MacBook decal is available for the 13 inch MacBook, 13, 15 and 17 inch MacBook Pro’s if you want one they are avaikable for $15 each from Expendable Decals.
Dont forget to check out our MacBook Pro Review.
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Last week we showed you a 3 in 1 iPad camera connection kit from China, which looked like it was better than the original Apple version, now another one has turned up, this time the 5 in 1 iPad camera connection kit.
The 5 in One iPad camera connection kit features a mini USB port, an SD card slot, a microSd card slot, and AV out port with an included RCA jack.
The 5 in one iPad camera connection kit is available from MICGadget, unfortunately it looks like they are only sold in quantities of 50 and above.
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We recently heard a rumor that the iPad 2 will officially be unveiled on the 9th of February, and now there is another rumor that Apple has an iOS 4.3 event scheduled for next week and they will also unveil the iPad 2 at the same time.
This would tie in with the 9th of February announcement date that we heard before, although we would have thought that Apple would have announced the iPad 2 separately from iOS 4.3.
When the original iPad was announced last year it was announced at one event whilst iOS 4.0 was announced at a seperate event, although iOS 4.3 isn’t as major an update as iOS 4.0 was so the two being announced could be quite possible.
This week we have seen some leaked pictures of what is reported to the the new display for the iPad 2, and we are expecting the iPad 2 to come with a front facing and rear facing camera, just yesterday we heard that the rear facing camera could be a 3 megapixel one.
Lets hope that the iPad 2 announcement comes next week, I can’t wait to see how Apple has improved on the original iPad and also what new features and hardware it will have.
Apple has now announced their third iPad, have a look at our handy guide on the iPad 3 vs iPad 2to see the difference between the two versions.
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Apple has just announced their third generation iPad, the iPad 3 which they simply call the ‘New iPad’, and the iPad 3comes with a range of new specifications over the iPad 2, which include a new high resolution display which features a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels, plus it now comes with 4G LTE, it is time to compare the iPad 3 vs iPad 2.
The iPad HD also comes with a more powerful processor than the iPad 2, it now features an A5x processor with quad core graphics, and it also features a new iSight 5 megapixel backside illuminated camera which is capable of recording full high definition video in 1080p.
Have a look at our comparison below which shows the specifications of the iPad 2, (which is now Apple’s budget tablet that retails for $399, as opposed to the $499 price tag on the iPad 3.
As you can see from the table the iPad 2 is now only available with 16GB of storage in both WiFi and WiFi and 3G models, where as the iPad 3 is available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB in the WiFi only model and the WiFi and 4G model.
As soon as we have managed to get our hands on the new iPad HD we will update the article and let you guys know how the two tablets compare, you can find out more details about the new iPad 3 over at Apple.
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If you are in the market for a new supercar and have been saving up to purchase the fastest production car ever made, it is now the Hennessey Venom.
The Hennessey Venom supercar has narrowly won the title of the fastest production car in the world by beating the previous holder, the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport’s. Breaking its record of 269.86 mph by hitting 270.49mph, check out the video after the jump to learn more.
The Hennessey Venom supercar offers drivers a massive 1244bhp thanks to its 7.0-litre twin-turbo GM-sourced V8, and claimed the new record by settting a new time at the Kennedy Space Center, thanks to the steady hands of test pilot Brian Smith on February 14th 2014.
During the record setting run the Hennessey Venom supercar accelerated from 120mph to 220mph in a fraction under ten seconds and then decelerated from its v-max to 70mph in just under 1000 metres. I wonder how long it will take Bugatti to tweak their Bugatti Veyron Super Sport’s a little more to claim the title back.
Source: Top Gear
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Watch the video below to learn more about this fascinating guitar amplifier that provides a 100 percent to signal path and can be built in a number of different configurations.
Klonz Labs has created a 100 percent analogue Modelling Guitar Amplifierthat can be controlled using your smartphone, tablet or MIDI board.
One thing you will have to do is provide the tubes which unfortunately are not included within the kits. But if you are interested in only one they are now available over on the Kickstarter website to back priced from $69 upwards.
The world of guitar amps today is divided in two : There are the “modelling” amps, which are amazing digital devices capable to re-create the transfer function of real amps through powerful signal processors. Portable, easy to use, hundreds of sounds on hand, BUT, many people say they’re not exactly “the Real Thing”: the feel, when you play them, is simply not “real”.
There are the traditional tube amps, which didn’t evolve much in the past fifty years, but that, for most of us, have “THE” tone we want. But they’re heavy, the good ones are still expensive, and, unless you’re a rockstar, you can’t carry more than one with you. We put together an Arduino-Based Digital Controller with four Full-Tube Modules: Vintage Pre-Amp, Modern Pre-Amp, Power Amp, Power supply.
Source: Kickstarter
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Yesterday Apple officially launched their new smaller Apple iPad Pro tablet which is equipped with a 9.7 inch Retina display and builds on the technology that was launched last year with the larger 12.9‑inch iPad Pro tablet.
As with the larger tablet the smaller Apple iPad Pro comes with three storage options 32, 128 or 256 GB and is available with both wireless and wireless and Cellular connectivity and is fitted with a 9.7-inch backlit Multi-Touch display, offering support for Apple’s new Pencil stylus.
The 9.7 iPad Pro display offers a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels at 264 pixels per inch (ppi) and the fully laminated display is finished with a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating and an anti-reflective coating that is 40 percent less reflective and 25 percent brighter than the iPad Air 2.
Internally the smaller Apple iPad Pro is equipped with the same A9X chip with 64-bit architecture M9 coprocessor as the larger Apple iPad Pro tablet and includes a 12-megapixel iSight camera with autofocus with Focus Pixels. One of the new features of the smaller tablet is the new True Tone flash and Auto HDR for photos. Providing users with the ability to record 4K Ultra HD video at a resolution of 3840 x 2160 at 30 fps as well as slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 240 fps.
The 9.7‑inch iPad Pro Is also fitted with a five megapixel FaceTime HD Camera that is capable of also recording 720p HD video and is equipped with a Retina Flash offering a ƒ/2.2 aperture and again Auto HDR for photos and videos. Audio is provided by a new four speaker setup and the tablet includes dual microphones for calls, video and audio recording.
Wireless connectivity is provided by support for Wi‑Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), dual channel via 2.4GHz and 5GHz, HT80 with MIMO as well as supporting Bluetooth 4.2 technology connectivity. The smaller iPad Pro is also equipped with Touch ID, Three‐axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer and Ambient light sensor, together with support for Hey Siri. The battery in the Apple iPad Pro tablet takes the form of a 27.5‐watt‐hour rechargeable lithium‐polymer battery that is capable of powering the tablet for up to 10 hours or 9 hours surfing the web using a mobile data connection. As you would expect the latest addition to the Apple range of tablets supports iOS 9 and all its new features.
The new Apple iPad Pro is available to purchase from $599 and offers 32GB of internal storage, $749 for 128GB and $899 for 256GB for the wireless only model. While the Wi-Fi and cellular 32GB model starts at $729, the 128GB at $879 and the 256GB from $1029. The new Apple iPad Pro tablet launches on March 31st 2016 with pre-orders starting later this week on March 24th 2016.
Source: Apple
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Fallout fans that are looking forward to the highly anticipated launch of the fourth game in the series, may be pleased to know that the game’s developer Bethesda is making a Fallout 4 Pip-Boy Edition bundle available that comes complete with its own Pip-Boy wrist worn wearable.
The new Fallout 4 Pip-Boy Edition is now available to pre-order priced at $120 and will be released on November 10th, 2015 when the game launches.
The Pip-Boy Edition bundle is available to preorder at the likes of Amazon and will be capable of functioning with a variety of different smartphones. Although exact details of which smartphones will be supported has yet to be announced.
Fallout 4 will be launching on both next-generation games consoles in the form of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as well as PC systems and the Pip-Boy edition will also have a companion iOS and Android application. As more details are announced we will keep you updated.
Source: IGN: Amazon
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Now that the new quad core Raspberry Pi 2 into mini computer has been launched providing quad core power for your needs.
Now that the new quad core Raspberry Pi 2 into mini computer has been launched providing quad core power for your needs. You might be interested in building your very own retro Raspberry Pi powered arcade cabinet. But if you are a little worried about having to program the mini computer, how about building one with no programming necessary.
The team over at the I Like To Make Stuff website has put together a tutorial together with a list of everything that you require for the Raspberry Pi Arcade as well as providing easy to follow instructions.
If you are quite happy to play using a USB keyboard than the process of setting up a retro arcade system using your Raspberry Pi is even easier. However if you want to go the whole hog and use joysticks and arcade buttons than the process will require a little wiring and woodwork crafting skills.
Check out the video below to learn how easy it is to create your very own retro arcade system using the Raspberry Pi mini PC and a RetroPie download.
“While making this video, I actually found that the software that I use, RetroPie, has been updated and SIGNIFICANTLY improved! It’s fantastic !! Kudos to those guys for making a really stellar package that is free for anyone to use!!! Since I made my original version, the controller board, IPAC2, has also been updated. The newer version has some new options, and looks pretty great, although I have no real reason to replace mine.”
For more information jump over to the I Like To Make Stuffwebsite for details.
Source: Adafruit
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Developers and makers that enjoy building projects using the Raspberry Pi mini PC , might be interested in a new 5 inch Raspberry Pi touchscreen display which has been unveiled by Adafruit this week.
The new Raspberry Pi touchscreen displayis available in two versions with one being video only and the other video plus touch providing a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels.
As well as support for unencrypted video and pipe out the raw 24-bit colour pixel data, although HDCP is not supported. The Raspberry Pi touchscreen shows up as a USB mouse so you can use it with any computer, without the need for any special drivers. The new Raspberry Pi touchscreen is now available to purchase for $69.96 from the Adafruit online store. Adafruit explain :
“You can even power the entire display from a USB port. With the default 5″ 800×480 display and 50mA backlight current, the current draw is 500mA total. You can reduce that down 370mA by running the backlight at half-brightness (25mA). With the backlight off, the decoder and display itself draws 250mA. If you want more backlight control, there’s a PWM input, connect that to your microcontroller or other PWM output and you can continuously dim the backlight as desired.
In particular, we suggest it for use with single board computers (or desktop/laptops!) with DVI/HDMI output like the Raspberry Pi or BeagleBone Black. You can power the driver over USB as long as your computer can supply 500mA on the USB port, and then feed it video via the HDMI port. Please note the TFP401 decoder chip does not contain a video scaler, it will not resize/shrink video!”
Source: Adafruit
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The Amazon Dash Button was announced just before April Fools Day, but it was an actual product rather than an April Fools joke and they are now available to buy.
Amazon are offering the Amazon Dash Buttons for Amazon Prime members, the button is designed to let you quickly buy a single product from Amazon.
For example Amazon offers a dash button for laundry detergent, you are supposed to place the button on your washing machine and when you run out, you hit the button and it adds the product to your Amazon cart.
The dash buttons are available for $4.99 each and you can find out more details over at Amazon, whether they will be popular remains to be seen.
Source The Verge
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The figures have increased by 2 million in just three months, when the figure stood at 52 million.
Take-Two Interactive have announced that the latest and hugely popular Grand Theft Auto5 game has now shipped over 54 million units worldwide across all platforms.
The figures have increased by 2 million in just three months, when the figure stood at 52 million. Also Take-Two revenue rose by 142 percent to $366.4 million, compared to $151.6 million during the same period last year.
Take-Two also posted an overall profit of $34.2 million for the quarter, a huge improvement on the $11.2 million net loss that Take-Two last recorded last year. Mainly thanks to games such as GTA V, GTA Online, NBA 2K15 and Borderlands: The Handsome Collection to name a few.
In a change of direction also check out some awesome BMX stunts that have been recorded with in the GTA 5 game below.
New episode of my BMX street series! Hope everyone enjoys the video! More coming your way. I made this video a night video because it fits the whole ninja theme better in my opinion. I used the Rockstar Editor on PC to get all the shots in case anyone is wondering. I also used director mode for weather effects. No GTA 5 cheatsor mods were used for the stunts.
Source: Gamespot
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As well as releasing a new update that brought Microsoft’s Outlook to the Apple Watch, Microsoft has also made available its Microsoft Translator service for both Android Wear devices and Apple Watch.
Microsoft Translator is capable of converting any spoken words into an instant translations across fifty languages and is available to download from the Google Play Store and iTunes App Store now.
With the all-new Microsoft Translator for Apple Watch and Android Wear, just speak into your watch to get instant translations in 50 languages. You can translate even faster by pinning your most commonly used translations and settings to your watch screen for easy access, and browse your history of recently used phrases. The companion apps for iPhone and Android let you manage your settings and translate right from your phone or when you prefer to translate typed text.
Download the apps now : Translator for iOSor Translator for Android
Source: Microsoft
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If you are lucky enough to have got your hands on one of the new Raspberry Pi Zero mini PCs that were launched during November 2015 priced at $4 or £5.
If you are lucky enough to have got your hands on one of the new Raspberry Pi Zero mini PCs that were launched during November 2015 priced at $4 or £5. You might be interested in this list of Raspberry Pi Zero projects I have collated from around the world to help you get the most from your Pi Zero PC whatever your programming skills may be.
Since its launch the Raspberry Pi Zero demand has been huge and availability of the new mini PC is still low, and new deliveries to suppliers being snapped up as quickly as they can be produced.
To recap the Raspberry Pi Zero pocket computer is roughly half the size of a Raspberry Pi Model A+ but provides twice the utility. Being priced at just $4 the Raspberry Pi Zero offers a computer that is available to almost anyone. The Pi Zero is equipped with a 1Ghz, Single-core processor supported by 512MB RAM and equipped with a Mini HDMI port, USB On-The-Go ports, Micro USB power and HAT-compatible 40-pin header as well as composite video and reset headers. Check out the official overview of the new mini PC in the video below that has been created by the Raspberry Pi Foundation.
Even just four months after launch there is already a wide variety of Raspberry Pi Zero accessories available including cases, HATS and expansion boards. If you have just received your Zero or are wondering where to start, you might be interested in these awesome Raspberry Pi Zero projects that have been created by Pi enthusiasts around the world.
Where possible I have tried to include Pi Zero projects with accompanying video demonstrations and tutorials to help make it easier to recreate the project of your choice. As I come across more Raspberry Pi Zero projects I will keep on adding them to this list, when I get a chance, so please bookmark this page for future reference if the Pi Zero is something you enjoy using.
The first project is a must for Star Wars fans and allows you to create your very own PiSaber that uses sensors to change the glow on the included LEDs in the sabre shaft, as well as play sounds as you carry out your best moves. It even includes a handy thumb button to allow you to easily turn on and off the device to save battery juice when needed. For the full project jump over to the Richard Haylerwebsite.
Next up is the Raspberry Pi Zero Pirate Radio Throwie That allows you to create your very own radio station and is a very easy way to transmit MP3s or Internet radio directly to your car stereo system. This project uses both the larger Raspberry Pi PC but is adaptable to work with the Raspberry Pi Zero if required and can be seen in the video below. For the full project jump over to the Make Use Ofwebsite for more details and further instructions.
If you fancy creating something a little more mobile you may be interested in the PiBorg 4Borg Raspberry Pi Zero Robot Project that allows you to use the Raspberry Pi zero as a controller board for a remote control robot. The design is available commercially to purchase and can be seen in action in the video below. But also provides inspiration on how you can create your very own Pi Zero using a few extra components and possibly even a smartphone to control it.
For the full project jump over to the Piborgwebsite for more details and further instructions on other Pi robots, just swap out your larger Pi for the smaller Raspberry Pi Zero.
Frederick Vandenbosch has created and published a wide variety of different Raspberry Pi projects and this Raspberry Pi Zero internet connected information display, enclosed in a 3D printer case. Is an excellent Pi Zero project that can be used very wide variety of different projects and is capable of displaying a wide variety of data in a clean and efficient way. For the full project jump over to the Frederick Vandenboschwebsite for more details and further instructions.
To keep the Raspberry Pi Zero cost to an absolute minimum the Raspberry Pi Foundation has needed to remove a number of components that are available in its larger systems, one of those is the audio jack. Although if you would like to add basic audio output to the Raspberry Pi Zero a great tutorial has been created by the team over at Adafruit and shows you how to add an external 3.5mm audio jack and set up basic audio output. For the full project jump over to the Adafruitwebsite for more details and full instructions.
This Raspberry Pi Zero project is tailored to iOS device users and allows you to transform the small mini PC into an AirPlay speaker. To do this you will require a few extra components as you might’ve guessed that include a pHAT DAC, Mono 2.5W Class D Amplifier, WiPi wifi dongle, Two 100 ohms resistors and speaker (4-8 ohms). For the full project jump over to the Hacksterwebsite for more details and further instructions..
Back in February of this year YouTuber ‘ Node’ published details on how to add a low-profile wireless board to the $5 Raspberry Pi Zero mini PC, opening up a wider variety of applications and projects available to build including Internet of Things IoT applications. Check out the video below to learn how its done.
Another Raspberry Pi Zero project by Frederick Vandenbosch shows how to add extra USB ports and reveals how you can expand the connectivity of the small mini PC using a LogiLink UA0160 USB hub. That conveniently has the same form factor size as the Raspberry Pi zero, check out the video below to see how it was created. For the full project jump over to the Frederick Vandenboschwebsite for more details and further instructions.
If you fancy creating a Pi Zero “supercomputer” than a project created by the team over at Basic IT Stuff in the videos below, reveals how you can create a Zero cluster to expand the processing power of the small $4 mini PC. For the full project jump over to the Basic IT StuffGoogle+ channel for more details and further projects.
Previously here on Geeky Gadgets we have featured lots of ways to create portable Raspberry Pi systems using the larger Pi computers. But this project reveals how you can enclose a fully working Raspberry Pi mini PC into a small plastic container that provides a totally portable Raspberry Pi Zero.
If gaming is more your style then you might be interested in creating your own Raspberry Pi Zero powered gaming system that will allow you to enjoy a little retro gaming fun using the PiPlay emulation software. For the full project jump over to the Element 14website for more details and further instructions.
Rather than building a large screen Pi Zero gaming system if you would prefer something more portable then this Raspberry Pi Zero Game Boy case modification project may be more of your street. If you have an old Game Boy that needs a new lease of life and is collecting dust in a drawer or attic. For the full project jump over to the Technabobwebsite for more details and further instructions.
We have all ready featured a vehicle powered by the awesome Raspberry Pi Zero mini PC but if you would prefer to take to the air then this Pi0drone smart drone project, powered by the Zero might be worth more investigation. Check out the video below to learn more and see it in action. For the full project jump over to the Hacksterwebsite for more details and further instructions.
Another Raspberry Pi Zero project for Star Wars fans transforms this toy R2-D2 into a more interactive robot allowing it to move around autonomously and even communicate with sounds and lights. For the full project jump over to the Techradarwebsite for more details and further instructions.
Another awesome gaming modification using the Raspberry Pi Zero is this gaming system enclosed inside an old Xbox 360 controller which provides a complete portable gaming system that allows you to load on any emulator or operating system of your choice. Check out the video below to learn more about how it was created. For the full project jump over to the makers blogwebsite for more details and further instructions.
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