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NES Zapper on RetroPie Feb 08, 2019

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Matt used to hold the high score for every light gun game at the local arcade, but he's a little out of practice since the switch to modern, flat-screen, high-definition displays. Longing for a new challenge, he decides to build a gesture-controlled variation of the classic NES Zapper that will work on modern screens through emulators such as RetroPie and MAME. It's a new take on retro hardware based around an LSM9DS1 and ATmega32u4 that not only breathes life into otherwise forgotten games, but also provides an entirely new hand-eye coordination challenge! Connect with Matt and get the B.O.M. on element14: http://bit.ly/2HATyi5

Macroscope Soldering Tool Feb 01, 2019

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It is hard to solder tiny components while filming it. To proved better footage for YOU the viewers, Clem builds a CNC controlled machine that allows him to solder without having to touch the workpiece or the soldering Iron himself. The Foundation for a fully automated soldering robot! Get the B.O.M on element14: http://bit.ly/2BdO2w0

Invader ZIM Animatronic GIR Jan 28, 2019

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Rejoice, you filthy Earth monkeys, because Invader Zim is back! ...soon. If you’re hyped for the new T.V. movie: Enter the Florpus, join DJ as he ventures forth to build an animatronic version of Zim’s robot G.I.R. Get the B.O.M. on element14: http://bit.ly/2FqbSZt

Altair 8800 Replica Jan 18, 2019

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Matt longs to relive the "glory days" of hobby computing, but he can't decide which direction he wants to go to fill the retrocomputer-shaped hole in his heart.

4D Gaming with the Matrix Creator Jan 11, 2019

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Inspired by Five Nights at Freddy's, it is a jump scare game based on a security camera system emulator. The premise of the game is that a 9 year old boy sleep walks and it terrifies his father for some reason only to be understood at the end of the game. Get the B.O.M. on element14: http://bit.ly/2AtcR6Y

Hacked Fetal Detector Music Synthesizer Dec 20, 2018

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Fleamarkets can hold a lot of junk but also treasures, Clem bought a 70's medical device which was used to examine the heartbeat of unborn children and hacks it into a retro style synthesizer. Get the B.O.M. on element14: http://bit.ly/2Qzzj8u

Raspberry Pi Donkey Kong Holiday Ornament Dec 19, 2018

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In this Very Special Christmas Episode, Matt declares war on the hapless ornament, tears it down to its shell, and rebuilds the interior with a Raspberry Pi, Adafruit OLED screen, and tiny control switches to create a one-of-a-kind PLAYABLE Christmas tree ornament!

Raspberry Pi Fallout Terminal PC Unlocker Dec 14, 2018

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Typing a password by hand is so blase, so why not spice up your daily PC unlocking routine by creating an overly contrived password keeper? Get the B.O.M. and connect with DJ on element14: http://bit.ly/2Eof72d

Raspberry Pi Auto Etch A Sketch™ Dec 14, 2018

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In this video Mike builds an automatic Etch A Sketch™ machine using stepper motors and 3D printed gears. Connect with Mike on the element14 community: http://bit.ly/2zW4DnH

FPGA "Game Genie" for Atari 2600 Dec 07, 2018

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The "Game Genie" line of cheat devices was released for several consoles back in the early 90s, but they never made one for the Atari 2600 since by that time it was obsolete. Join us as we travel back in time and use an FPGA to build the video game accessory that never was. Visit element14: http://bit.ly/2QfgtTW

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