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The Wi-Fi Eye, Part 4: Power System and Neopixel Lights

In part 4 of our Wi-Fi Eye project, we'll deal with our power supply

July 28, 2017 in Projects

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The Wi-Fi Eye, Part 3: Choosing the Right Servos for the Job

Part 3 of this project focuses on choosing and configuring the servos you will use to create your Wi-Fi Eye.

July 27, 2017 in Projects

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The Wi-Fi Eye, Part 2: Firmware, Wiring, and Network Connection

Part two of building a device that can detect Wi-Fi signals and "react" accordingly.

July 26, 2017 in Projects

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The Wi-Fi Eye, Part 1: Introduction, Features, and Materials

Building an animatronic, wearable, Wi-Fi robots, part 1: Programming the controller.

July 25, 2017 in Projects

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How Sonic Tractor Beams Work

This practical tractor beam uses ultrasonic waves to levitate small spheres at short distances.

January 19, 2017 in Technical Articles

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Engineer Spotlight: Tanky Drone’s Bogdan Ryabyshchuk Talks Crowdfunding and Racing Drones

We talk with Tanky's founder about nigh-invulnerable 3D-printed armor, how to destroy a GoPro, firmware and batteries, who is the best pilot, and the inevitable power-to-weight tradeoff of flying things.

November 18, 2016 in News

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