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SiriControl: Add Siri Voice Control to Any Project
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SiriControl is an open source python framework, which developers can extend to add Siri voice control to any project.

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LoraWAN using Python, Zerynth and The Things Network
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In this tutorial, we'll see how to create a LoraWAN network programmed in Python using Zerynth and connected to The Things Network.

LoraWAN using Python, Zerynth and The Things Network

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LoPy LoRaWAN Nano-Gateway Using MicroPython and TTN
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Can't afford an expensive LoRa gateway to test your projects? Use a Pycom LoPy as a nano-gateway and connect up to The Things Network!

LoPy LoRaWAN Nano-Gateway Using MicroPython and TTN

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Making a Wooden LED Clock
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I built a simple wood LED clock, using modern electronics and traditional wood and metal working techniques.

Making a Wooden LED Clock

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DIY Vintage Spotify Radio Using A Raspberry Pi
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Make your own vintage radio that streams Spotify, Google Play Music, SoundCloud and your own local music!

DIY Vintage Spotify Radio Using A Raspberry Pi

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Simple Environmental Monitoring
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Particle Photon circuit allowing the display of environmental conditions (light, temperature, humidity, pressure) using the Blynk app.

Simple Environmental Monitoring

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Map Your Particles!
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Locate your Particle Photons, P1s and Electrons on a map without needing extra hardware. Use Ubidots or an offline map alternative

Map Your Particles!

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IoT Thermometer Using Python
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How to develop a simple but powerful IoT thermometer using a Zerynth-powered single-board MCU and the Zerynth App.

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Open Source IoT Platform
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Open source, easy to build IoT dosimeter with sensors and Internet connectivity to centralize data.

Open Source IoT Platform

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Make an Autonomous "Follow Me" Cooler
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We use an Arduino to build an autonomous "follow me" cooler that connects to a smartphone via Bluetooth and uses GPS to navigate.

Make an Autonomous "Follow Me" Cooler

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Handheld Infinity Kaleidoscope Group Kit
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Use the orientation sensor in your Arduino 101 to control a cool Petri dish infinity-mirror illusion. This project is great for groups.

Handheld Infinity Kaleidoscope Group Kit

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Create a PCB from Scratch with Upverter
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This tutorial is intended as an example to carry out the Hackster live Meetup of May 2017, that is the creation of a PCB with Upverter.

Create a PCB from Scratch with Upverter

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