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Continue ReadingBuild projects and learn code with the Raspberry Pi 3 Kit + Mastery Bundle: 80% off!
Continue ReadingDrive into the future with SunFounder Raspberry Pi Robot Kits!
Continue ReadingGeekDad Academy presents Raspberry Pi – Make a Bench Automation Computer.
Continue ReadingPiper’s build your own Minecraft computer ticks all the boxes for this DIY challenged, techno-duffer GeekDad.
Continue ReadingWe are truly living in exciting times for people who love to learn about and play with technology. Kano’s latest products are bringing build-your-own computing (what used to only be feasible for the most tech-hardy adults) and putting it into the very capable and curious hands of children.
Continue Reading‘Lovelace & Babbage,’ a fanciful and historical set of bricks up for voting on LEGO Ideas, pays homage to the Victorian roots of the computer age.
Continue ReadingSoldering Sunday’s new Pixel Pal Buzz is a cute robot-shaped circuit board with two LED lights for eyes and a belly button buzzer, available now through Kickstarter. Pixel Pals are fun and educational kits that develop STEAM skills. Buzz starts with a few easy components to solder, but unlike most starter kits, it keeps growing from there.
Continue ReadingYears ago, I wrote some books about LEGO Mindstorms robotics. During my research and investigation of third party sensors and other components, I stumbled upon Dexter Industries and was quite impressed with the quality of their products. I became a fan, and continue to be impressed by everything they do… including their most recent Kickstarter.
Continue ReadingIFTTT.com’s new Maker Channel makes it easy to hook your projects up to the Internet. Make your projects vastly more powerful with almost no work.
Continue ReadingA new entry into the Ultra-Compact computer market squeezes a fully-capable Linux computer into your pocket for just pocket change.
Continue ReadingGeekMom Samantha couldn’t wait for her usual Fund This! roundup of campaigns to show you this awesome Minecraft ToolBox for Budding Engineers!
Continue ReadingGeekMom Maryann shows you how to inspire your kids to improve their programming skills with Adventures in Minecraft.
Continue ReadingStill looking for the perfect gifts for the makers and hackers on your list? It’s not too late! We’ve got suggestions.
Continue ReadingEveryone’s favorite microcomputer just took a step up in features, and a step down in size and price.
Continue ReadingI’ve been tinkering for some time with the Arduino family of micro controllers, but lately I’ve been wanting to start investigating the new Raspberry Pi credit card-sized computer. When the Pi first arrived, users simply purchased the small circuit board and provided their own add-ons like a keyboard, mouse, and display. But now, the Pi has arrived and is finally being bundled in kits that allow beginners to jump right in with a minimum of fuss. One of these is the U:Create Raspberry Pi Deluxe Starter Kit available in the UK for £99.99.
Continue ReadingThe UDOO is a dual processor system featuring an ARM i.MX6 from Freescale Semiconductors and a ARM SAM3X8E from Atmel. The Atmel ARM chip is the same chip as the Arduino DUE and the UDOO board has the footprint of a DUE built right into the board, including all of the IO pins. The Freescale ARM i.MX6 is available as a dual core or a quad core and runs at 1 GHz.
Continue ReadingWelcome to the sixth irregular installment of Random Geek Roundup! This is where I collect a variety of links and sites and products that have come across my virtual desk in recent days. Just because you’ve discovered a specific interesting tidbit doesn’t mean that everyone has. So in the spirit of sharing awesome, here is the next collection of links.
Continue ReadingLove this simple, geek-stylish little hack. The R-Pi is such a great size and fits in so many cool enclosures!
Continue ReadingThe Raspberry Pi Foundation has announced a summer programming contest for young Makers, programmers, and other curious geeklings 18 and under. The rules are simple, develop software on the Raspberry Pi that impresses the judges. There is more information available …
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