Arduino is a microcontroller designed for real-time hardware control with very low power use. Raspberry Pi is a full computer that runs operating systems and handles complex tasks. Arduino excels at ...

It started as a smart home tool; now I want it to do everything.

We used to need SBCs for these projects; modern microcontrollers handle them more easily and inexpensively while being easier to maintain.

A Cheap Soil Sensor Saved My Fragile Houseplants. Here's How ...

Scientists at the University of Maryland have created Smart Underwear, the first wearable device designed to measure human flatulence. By tracking hydrogen in flatus, the device helps scientists ...

Water wells are simple things, but that doesn’t mean they are maintenance-free. It can be important to monitor water levels ...

We'll have increasing clouds today as highs will reach the upper 70s. The southerly wind will increase through the day. The majority of the day remains dry, but then a cold front brings a line of ...

Evanston resident Ben Schapiro gestures to the outdoor PurpleAir sensor in his backyard. Breathe in, breathe out. Repeat. In recent years, multiple ...