Articles by Nicola King

Vectrex Mini: shrunken vintage games console

A bespoke version of a rare video games console is within your reach… if you’re willing to make one. Nicola King learns how to ‘mini-fy’ an inimitable console of yesteryear

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Time Machine Radio

We’ve seen many a retro radio project, but this one is a personal dip into the past. Nicola King enjoys a melodic journey through time

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Giant Raspberry Pi 3

Why have a standard-sized Raspberry Pi, when you can have a super-sized one? Nicola King admires a king-sized make

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Teasmade 2.0

Here’s a fresh hack on an absolute classic. Hot beverage anyone? Nicola King admits to being old enough to remember the original

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PicoLight

If you need an adjustable light, this neat little project might illuminate the way.

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Droiid – A Package Delivery Robot

Here’s an autonomous, efficient bot who’ll deliver goodies to your doorstep. Nicola King waits for her order…

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Automatic Guitar Tuner

A Pico-powered automatic tool to tune your guitar? Nicola King is inspired to start strumming

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Package Thief Deterrent

Here’s a decidedly tongue-in-cheek make that is an extremely humorous take on a home security system

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HIIT Workout Trainer

If watching the Olympics has motivated you to improve your fitness, here’s a fabulous workout idea using a Raspberry Pi

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Kenbak – 2/5

Reproducing a personal computer that was first created way back in 1971 has been, for Michael Gardi, a labour of love

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Plant Rotator

Here’s a clever way to ensure indoor plants get an evenly distributed amount of sunlight. Nicola King dons her horticultural hat

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Pico Pong

Recreating an arcade classic with gesture control on Raspberry Pi Pico

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