Gadgets and Other Devices

[Maximo101]

Hi Dr Vax,
Is this section where we might talk about other gadgets not 3D print related?

Eg. Security cameras, wifi / networking, solar panels etc..
I know with each of these setups, it took me a fair bit of research to find out what I needed to do to get these different gadgets up and running. Happy to help others if I can

[irvshapiro]

This section was designed for discussions about making things with electronics. I will add another section for Gadgets and Other Devices. Great name.

[roon4660]

I would be interested in interesting ways to illuminate lithophanes with leds and 3 volt batteries. I have seen some on thingeeverse but none impressed me very much. To my mind each lithophane should be a stand alone lamp with an easily changed battery and a practical on/off switch that properly illuminates the lithophane. I have no experience working with LEDs so I am looking for ideas.

[Ender5r]

I bet, using an Arduino, it would be possible to make a lithophane that automatically comes on when it senses motion, or maybe infrared heat.

[roon4660]

The same idea as house alarms and automatic lighting systems. They probably have plans for such things on the internet. I have an arduino uno and an en extra 8 bit ender 3 board sitting around doing nothing.

[Ender5r]

Check out the PIR (Passive InfraRed) sensor on Arduino tutorials on YT.

[roon4660]

I shall have a look.