Quantcast
Channel: Projects - Pimoroni Buccaneers
Browsing latest articles
Browse All 110 View Live

CircuitPython vs Bearables

@kjw wrote: I bought some Bearables kits recently for gifts and wanted to give them a second burst of life by demonstrating how to use the i2c pads on the back. My friends have Adafruit M0 boards so I...

View Article



Node.js Scroll pHAT HD Module

@whatsim wrote: Hey all, as part of a project I used a Scroll pHAT HD and Raspberry Pi Zero W for, I ported the python Scroll pHAT HD driver to node.js, my preferred scripting environment. While I...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

CNC'd Pi camera case and hyperpixel display

@camcasedude wrote: Hi guys, Here’s a project i’ve been working on for the last few months- (new CNC, had to make something :) ) I’ve just got the first two prototypes back from the anodiser, only to...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Stream sensor readings from the BBC micropython envirobit to Home-Assistant

@robmarkcole wrote: Hi all I wrote a short script to stream button presses and BME280 sensor readings over the serial from the BBC micropython envirobit to Home-Assistant. GitHub...

View Article

4x4 van gearbox controller - Noob project

@airthies wrote: Hi guys, Not sure of its been used for something like this before but i need something in my van tho work the 4WD gearbox functions and initialy id thought of using a small mitubishi...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Thermal Camera

@PirateHacker wrote: I got the MLX90640 thermal camera working on a Pi today. On a pi zero also! Example software is a bit rough and ready - I had to edit away a couple of errors - and the camera...

View Article

Help with necessary components

@cmad wrote: Hey all! I’m in the process of making an autonomous rover with a robot arm on top and I need some assistance. I believe at least two DC motors, three steppers, one servo will be...

View Article

Is anyone working on a HyperPixel 4.0 Case Design?

@bedfellow wrote: Hi, has anyone got or working on a 3D printable design for a HyperPixel 4.0 case? Posts: 1 Participants: 1 Read full topic

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

BME680 and RainbowHat

@The_Handy_Andy wrote: My latest thing: A Pi0W (with a right-angle female header) BME680 Breakout On/Off shim soldered in (talk about a pain to solder … had to use a file to remove excess solder...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

What is the best way to use the Zero LiPo with an off/off switch or button?

@alexellisuk wrote: What is the best way to use the Zero LiPo with an off/off switch or button? I have repurposed a Kodak Brownie to host a Raspberry Pi Camera connected to a Zero W and my plan is to...

View Article

Powering Metro Mini with 12V?

@Le_Dook wrote: Going to be straightforward from the start, I have no experience with Arduino but my project requires low costs and Arduino functions fit my needs. I’m using the Arduino (looking to be...

View Article

Precision Laser Turret for Sundial Construction

@ajfhodgson wrote: Hi, my project is to use a pan-tilt laser turret to mark out a sundial on the ceiling of my south-facing front room. With a small horizontal mirror on a bracket outside the window,...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

My Pi music player

@jukebox19 wrote: I thought I would show you my music player based on A Pi 3b+ and IQAudio Digiamp+ Software is Volumio2. The two boards above are powered by a 19volt ex. laptop supply. My music...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Huge update on my Arcade Retro Clock

@datagod wrote: GitHub datagod/Arcade-Retro-Clock A retro themed clock that plays 8 mini-games. Written in Python, runs on a Rspberry Pi with the Unicorn Hat (8x8). - datagod/Arcade-Retro-Clock I have...

View Article

Arcade Retro Clock - Full Demo

@datagod wrote: Here is my full demo of the latest build. Comments are appreciated. https://www.twingalaxies.com/datagod/wall/5973/arcade-retro-clock-8-games Posts: 1 Participants: 1 Read full topic

View Article


Keybow via node?

@neue wrote: Hope I’m posting this in the right place, So I’ve been trying to set up the Keybow to just work within node on base Raspbian. const Gpio = require('onoff').Gpio; const button17 = new...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Breakout Gardener (preview)

@xoblite wrote: breakouts.png1855×738 74 KB PREVIEW RELEASE == REQUEST FOR EARLY FEEDBACK 😉 Breakout Gardener is a framework application based on Node.js using the i2c-bus library. The name is a pun...

View Article


Inteligent Gesture Engine APDS-9960 & Algorithms

@stuartiannaylor wrote: I have been playing with this breakout quite a lot and finally cracked something I can use. Idea is a magic mirror carousel but also to checkout if its possible to do more than...

View Article

Arcade Retro Clock HD

@datagod wrote: Here is a sample of what the clock looks like on the UnicornHD Posts: 1 Participants: 1 Read full topic

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Tiny OLED Bus Timetable from a Web Scrape (not an API)

@WorldTripping wrote: Hello, Not exactly a massive project but a fun introduction for me to the Pimoroni 1.2" Mono OLED. Inspired by this post, I thought I’d put that little OLED to some use and see...

View Article

Replacement for pidrive from wdlabs?

@tonyhansen wrote: Now that Western Digital has shut down WDLabs and no longer sells the PiDrive, are there any other similar products? If there isn’t, would Pimoroni consider creating something...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Toddler Radio

@DarKHawK wrote: Toddler Radio IMG_20190416_092030.jpg800×600 31.2 KB IMG_20190416_091924.jpg800×600 27.4 KB IMG_20190416_091917.jpg800×600 25 KB IMG_20190416_091910.jpg800×600 23.1 KB Used From...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

NesPi Case with some Pimoroni products

@mth75 wrote: After adding a variable fan control (and doing it over, but this time smaller due to space considerations) and the Blinkt led module I added a [Pimoroni]( Inky Phat 3 (Red) colour...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Audio Attenutator

@major_tomm wrote: Thought I’d share my latest make, especially as it contains a couple of parts from the Pimoroni store. I was in desperate need for a volume control for my record player, so I made...

View Article

Remote GSM based boat monitor

@mlines wrote: I am building a remote monitor for my boat. The boat is down at the coast in the summer and in a storage facility over the winter. Therefore it is good to be able to read the status of...

View Article

Browsing latest articles
Browse All 110 View Live




Latest Images