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Noted: Krita Is a Fast, Flexible, and Free Photoshop Alternative Built by Artists

Read Krita Is a Fast, Flexible, and Free Photoshop Alternative Built by Artists via Lifehacker An interesting link found among my daily reading

Noted: NovaVGA Shield Adds VGA Output to Arduino Boards

Read NovaVGA Shield Adds VGA Output to Arduino Boards via CNXSoft – Embedded Systems News An interesting link found among my daily reading

On YouTube: Arduino Tutorial: How to make an analog Thermometer with Arduino a DS18B20 and an analog Voltmeter

Watch YouTube: Arduino Tutorial: How to make an analog Thermometer with Arduino a DS18B20 and an analog Voltmeter I liked this video and think you might find it interesting, too!

Noted: Hello World: A new computing and digital making magazine educators #piday #raspberrypi @Raspberry_Pi

Read Hello World: A new computing and digital making magazine educators #piday #raspberrypi @Raspberry_Pi via Raspberry Pi – Adafruit Industries – Makers, hackers, artists, designers and engineers! An interesting link found among my daily reading

On YouTube: STEMTera Breadboard vis SparkFun

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Noted: From Stuffed Animals to Vacuum Cleaners, ‘Repair Cafes’ are Extending Consumer Product Lifecycles

Read From Stuffed Animals to Vacuum Cleaners, ‘Repair Cafes’ are Extending Consumer Product Lifecycles via Adafruit Industries – Makers, hackers, artists, designers and engineers! An interesting link found among my daily reading

Noted: Runaway Handwritten Font

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On YouTube: The Best Home WiFi Solution from Linus Tech Tips

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Noted: Internet Of Things? Fishino!

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Noted: Hidden Bookshelf Door Shows Incredible Motion

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Noted: Belkin WeMo Mini Wi-Fi Smart Plug review via C|Net

I recently purchased a set of RF Remote power switches which can be retrofitted in to smart switches to work with Siri and Alexa, but it is good to know that these types of switches are coming down in price and can be used to retrofit older homes on an ad hoc basis. — Douglas Belkin WeMo Mini Wi-Fi Smart Plug review via C|Net GOOD At $35, the new WeMo Mini is competitively priced, and the smaller design won't block adjacent outlets. Native compatibility with IFTTT, Google Home, and Amazon's Alexa make it one of the most well-connected smart plugs you can buy. THE BAD WeMo gear won't work with Apple HomeKit (or with Siri), and the WeMo app is still woefully glitchy at times. THE BOTTOM LINE WeMo's always been a solid smart home starting point, and at just $35, the WeMo Mini is the line's best offering yet. Read the complete review — Belkin WeMo Mini Wi-Fi Smart Plug review via C|Net Wemo Mini Smart Plug, Wi-Fi Enabled, Works with Amazon Alexa The uni...

Noted: Cayenne for Arduino Beta

Easily and quickly connect your Arduino boards and manage your projects with the Cayenne web dashboard (mobile app support coming soon). Features Include: Drag and drop widgets to create a customized project dashboard Create widgets for any connected sensor or actuator Sketch files provided to quickly get started with minimal effort Visualize Arduino sensor data Create triggers & alerts between Arduinos and Raspberry Pi’s Read Cayenne for Arduino Beta via Open Electronics An interesting link found among my daily reading Arduino Boards and Components via Amazon Arduino Boards and Components via eBay * A portion of each sale from Amazon.com directly supports our blogs ** Many of these books may be available from your local library. Check it out! 

Noted: 3 Robots That Help Kids Learn to Code

Give gives the power of the future but letting them learn about robotics and programming in friendly and fun environments. Read 3 Robots That Help Kids Learn to Code via MAKE: Blog An interesting link found among my daily reading Get these robots from Amazon.com * A portion of each sale from Amazon.com directly supports our blogs

Noted: Slack adds threaded messages to take the clutter out of public channels

I use Slack for several communities and threaded comments has been a feature I have really been waiting for.  Good to see Slack adding this this week. I know I will make great use of it. — Douglas Read Slack adds threaded messages to take the clutter out of public channels via The Verge An interesting link found among my daily reading

Noted: The best home 3D printer for beginners (so far)

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Noted: Running Breadboard

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Noted: Raspberry Pi launches a version of its OS for PC and Mac

Read Raspberry Pi launches a version of its OS for PC and Mac via BIT - Latest Articles An interesting link found among my daily reading

On YouTube: #110 Complete OTA with a Reed Switch ?

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Noted: DIY WiFi Smart Plug

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Noted: Toggle an LED with Real HTTPS to Raspberry PI - no Public IP

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On YouTube: How to Use a Multimeter from Sparkfun

Watch YouTube: How to Use a Multimeter I liked this video and think you might find it interesting, too! Multimeters available on Amazon More multimeters on Amazon

Noted: Etcher Is The Easiest Way To Make A Raspberry Pi SD Card - LIiehacker Australia

Read Etcher Is The Easiest Way To Make A Raspberry Pi SD Card on Lifehacker Australia An interesting link found among my daily reading ​ Get Raspberry Pi Boards and Components from Amazon Get Raspberry Pi Boards and Components from eBay

Noted: Introduction to NanoPi NEO Air

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Noted: Amazon Dash Button for Arduino!

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Noted: New IDE for all Arduino boards, the family reunites!

Read New IDE for all Arduino boards, the family reunites! via Open Electronics An interesting link found among my daily reading

Noted: ZeroDriver, the Arduino Zero-compatible dual-motor driver board for robotics and mechatronics projects.

Read ZeroDriver, the Arduino Zero-compatible dual-motor driver board for robotics and mechatronics projects. via Open Electronics An interesting link found among my daily reading