by peter V | Sep 9, 2022 | Electronics, Projects & Tutorials, Tutorials
We have a couple of Thermal Cameras that can add heat imaging capabilities to Arduino projects. They have a low resolution 32×24 pixels, however the heat data image is still very useful if you need to track an object and measure its temp. The Setup is fairly...
by Jamie C | Sep 8, 2022 | Electronics, Projects & Tutorials, Tutorials
This project combines two separate projects to get a system that acts as a WiFi Access point and web server to display QR codes scanned with an attached camera module. The following tutorial from ‘Random Nerd Tutorials’ explains how to connect and program...
by peter V | Mar 16, 2022 | Electronics, Laser Cutting, Projects & Tutorials, Techs personal projects
I had to make a box to hold a switch we were installing on to the laser cutter that would turn the compressed air on and off. So it seemed a good idea to document the process which was really quick and easy. Below is a tutorial of creating a switch box
by Jamie C | Dec 15, 2021 | Electronics, Projects & Tutorials, Tutorials
Arduino code Converting images into byte arrays for mono-colour screens with microcontrollers. Best suited for static splash screens or basic animation on small screen sizes when using the Adafruit_GFX library with Arduino. Workflow: Find the specifications of the...
by peter V | Nov 17, 2021 | CNC Router, Electronics, Projects & Tutorials, Techs personal projects, Water Jet Cutter
I got to extend my skills by building some flyByWire artworks for an Art Festival in Queenstown. first test flight in basement studio Out line sketches with all 4 artworks Pulley wheel sketches showing how the roller blade wheels and bearings were re-purposed. This...
by peter V | Nov 16, 2021 | 3D Printer, Electronics, Laser Cutting, Projects & Tutorials, Techs personal projects
This project was started to address the unattractive back of the PC in the tech office that is one of the first sights to greet guests to the Design Facility. https://designtech.blogs.auckland.ac.nz/files/2021/11/Rear-LED-Computer-Display-.mp4 As well as making the...
