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Let's Enhance makes it easy to enlarge small photos with the power of neural networks via Mashable You know how in CSI, the cops always try to "enhance" a shot to zoom in and read (non-existent) details in photos? It's amusing to the rest of us, but perhaps one day won't be all that impossible, with artificial intelligence. Researchers have been adopting neural networks and machine learning technologies to help computers fill in missing detail in photos. Some consumer-ready websites are already making some of this magic accessible to you and me. Read Let's Enhance makes it easy to enlarge small photos with the power of neural networks via Mashable An interesting link found among my daily reading

A great idea to safeguard both your printer and your entire maker space! — Douglas Arduino Watchdog Sniffs Out Hot 3D Printers via HackADay We know we’ve told you this already, but you should really keep a close eye on your 3D printer. The cheaper import machines are starting to display a worrying tendency to go up in flames, either due to cheap components or design flaws. The fact that it happens is, sadly, no longer up for debate. The best thing we can do now is figure out ways to mitigate the risk for all the printers that are already deployed in the field. At the risk of making a generalization, most 3D printer fires seem to be due to overheating components. Not a huge surprise, of course, as parts of a 3D printer heat up to hundreds of degrees and must remain there for hours and hours on end. Accordingly, [Bin Sun] has created a very slick device that keeps a close eye on the printer’s temperature at various locations, and cuts power if anything goes out of acceptable range.

I love how the Arduino world just keeps growing and growing — and component size keeps shrinking and shrinking — and bringing what used to be high-end pricy features to low price electronics. — Douglas Hands-on with the Pixy2 vision system via Embedded Computing Design   While you undoubtedly have some familiarity with computer vision (CV), normally these systems come packaged as either an expensive industrial setup, or as something powered by your phone or an actual computer – not something that’s set up for experimentation with small robots and boards made by the likes of Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and BeagleBoard. Pixy, the result of a collaboration between Carnegie Melon Robotics Institute and Charmed Labs, changed this in 2014 as a vision system bridging the gap between those two worlds. The originals can still be purchased for around $70, but as of late May 2018, they debuted a new device, that’s “smaller, faster, and [surprisingly] lower cost.” The aptly-named Pixy2 still trac

Magnetic Tripod Holder via Adafruit     franpoli shares: I found convenient in some occasions to attach my smartphone camera and specially my 360° camera on a tiny magnetic mount mostly invisible in my 360 shots. I can even hang my 360 camera up and down on metal surfaces for interesting shots.     Read Magnetic Tripod Holder via Adafruit   An interesting link found among my daily reading

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Wi-Fi Smart Scale via Instructables If it's already summer where you live, it's probably a great time for outdoor fitness activities. Running, cycling, or jogging are awesome exerciser for you to get in shape. And if you want to lose or control your current weight, it is essential to keep a record of your results. Using a sportsband ( link / link ) for instance, will allow you to verify whether you are on the right track and stay motivated. But it's essential to keep record of your weight progress. And with the right tools and using a little electronics and programming, you can make your own internet connected bathroom scale! You can find several bluetooth smart scales of different manufactures online ( http://bit.ly/2ioV8aH , and  http://bit.ly/2znTMQz  for instance). But instead of buying one, why not lose some weight by making your own gadget? Read Wi-Fi Smart Scale via Instructables Learn more about Arduino with these books and components Arduino Boards and

Arduino Discussions Scene from Arduino Day LA 2018 Toolbox.LA See all the Arduino Day LA 2017 Photos Visit Hackerspace LA on the web and Facebook for more info!  and Follow Learn more about Arduino with these books and components 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! † Available from the LA Public Library

Scene from Arduino Day LA 2018 Toolbox.LA See all the Arduino Day LA 2017 Photos Visit Hackerspace LA on the web and Facebook for more info!  and Follow Learn more about Arduino with these books and components 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! † Available from the LA Public Library