Any easy tech project ideas?

[TrentH]

I've been trying to learn about basic circuitry and coding for a while and from recent experiences it seems like the only good way of actually making any progress is just jumping in and trying a project. I was thinking something along the lines of a project involving an Arduino or Raspberry Pi. I was wondering if anyone here has had some experience with small projects who could point me in the right direction! 

[Pixel5]

the big question is what parts you have available, it makes no sense to start a project only to find out you dont have enough parts or missing the right ones.

 

i recommend to start with an arduino kit that already has a bunch of parts then you also have some documentation how to get going with it.

[Colb]

Nice cheap project - Build a Air Conditioner Using Peltier . Loads of projects on YouTube . 

 

Build own projector again lots on YouTube . Can be as cheap as a bit of cardboard and a lens film right up to a short throw led 4k projector and load in between

 

And DIY Philips ambilight add on for any TV . Again loads of project on YouTube and cheap parts though Ali express .

 

Good luck whatever you decide.

[JohnDongus]

When i was in highschool i wrote software on a raspberrypi to communicate with OBD2 in my car. I also got a touchscreen and made a virtual dashboard for my car. With working dials and gauges. a year later i made it play sounds depending on what the car was doing.

[r4tch3t]

Build a radio controlled car maybe? 

[TrentH]

I actually ended up finding this project: https://howchoo.com/g/mti0oge5nzk/pi-cart-a-raspberry-pi-retro-gaming-rig-in-an-nes-cartridge

 

Really simple it seems like and will have room to learn some soldering if I want to add a on/off button or power light. 

[LinuxTek]

A project you can do for almost nothing, make a Nathan Stubblefield “Earth Battery” (they powered the telegraph lines)...bury it in your backyard and run the power to a Joule Thief circuit to light up your backyard for free. 

 

Earth Battery, 1898.

Joule Thief Circuit, 2007.

 

Basic circuitry 101. Free Power.