Discover robotics and automation projects with Arduino and Raspberry Pi in the Elektor Special, including AI applications and hands-on builds.

Over the last decade, the open-source movement has not only transformed the world of software, but also catalyzed a sweeping revolution in hardware tinkering. At the heart of this shift lies a ...

Local-first wins.

Have you ever wished your smart home devices could do just a little bit more—something uniquely tailored to your needs? Maybe you’ve dreamed of a home automation sensors that tracks the exact ...

Last month's remote control power outlet piggybacked onto a Linksys NSLU2; this month, we're still all about remotely triggering power from a web browser or cellphone with WAP browser, but the system ...

The global urban population is expected to swell by around 2.5 billion by 2050. Urban dwellers have shown a significant inclination to Do-It-Yourself (DIY) projects, in both home improvement and home ...

What if you could save tens of thousands of dollars while creating a production system tailored precisely to your needs? Imagine bypassing the hefty $14,000–$20,000 price tag of commercial assembly ...

Security and compliance requirements drive IT pros to commercial automation tools, while the prospect of more customizable functionality lures teams to DIY automation. The first question most IT ...