Set/Loop in Python

Coming from the world of Arduino sketches, I'm used to writing setup/loop form of programs. The instructions from the book showed me how to do this in Python.

coding, raspberry piMarty MartinMay 1, 2015python, loopComment

Hello World with Python

So I've never played with Python before and The Getting Started with Raspberry Pi book gave me a good opportunity to check it out. It turns out Python is pretty simple and the book is a great introduction to it.

raspberry pi, coding, pythonMarty MartinApril 24, 2015coding, python, raspberry pi, hello worldComment

Installing NOOBS onto Raspberry Pi with Mac OSX

I found at neat tool for formatting an SDHC card and I learned how to put Noobs on the Raspberry Pi.

raspberry piMarty MartinApril 17, 2015raspberry pi, noobs, OSXComment

Standard HD44780 LCD and Arduino

This is a Character LCD Project for Arduino from Lady Ada.

arduino, electronicsMarty MartinApril 10, 2015LCD, arduinoComment

The Kill Switch

I give this project a rating of Mcguyver! Even if it isn't a particularly useful gadget, It is a clever use of common parts. Also, it looks pretty cool.

electronicsMarty MartinApril 3, 2015Kill switch, Internet, ElectroicsComment

The Tardis Materializes at OU

Tinkering with the Match Moving and Compositing tools in Blender 3D to make the Tardis Materialize at the University of Oklahoma

blender, vfx, 3D, animation, renderMarty MartinMarch 27, 2015University of Oklahomatardis, University of Oklahoma, doctor who, vfx, blender, 3d, match moving, compositingComment

Atmospheric Lighting in Blender

I found a tutorial on atmospheric lighting in Blender by Andrews Price

3D, blenderMarty MartinMarch 22, 2015blenderComment

K-9: A Girl's Best Friend

I was able to find design plans on the web. I put the images in the background of the different view ports in blender.

3D, blender, renderMarty MartinMarch 20, 2015k-9, blender, 3d, compositing, doctor whoComment

Water Droplets with Particle Effects in Blender

I found this tutorial on youtube to create the effect of water on glass as though you were looking through a window.

3D, blenderMarty MartinMarch 20, 2015blender, waterComment

Taking the Tardis for a spin

I modeled, textured, rendered and composited everything using Blender 3D

blender, renderMarty MartinMarch 13, 2015blender, compositing, tardis, doctor whoComment

I made my own Tardis

I decided the Tardis I made last year was rubbish so I decided to try again

blender, 3D, renderMarty MartinMarch 6, 2015blender, 3d, tardisComment

The Devocalizer

My kiddo loves singing along with her music. This little gadget cuts the lyrics out of the songs for her.

electronicsMarty MartinFebruary 27, 2015Electroics, DevocalizerComment

Turn a Raspberry Pi into a radio station

This fun little project turned a raspberry pi into a miniature radio station

raspberry piMarty MartinFebruary 21, 2015radio, raspberry piComment

How to build a city with Blender and OpenStreet Map

I found this cool tutorial that imports open street map data (goto http://www.openstreetmap.org for more info) into Blender.

blenderMarty MartinFebruary 16, 2015open street map, blender, cityComment

I Made a Critter Capture Cam

I only recommend this project if you just want to tinker and learn.
There are plenty of critter camera on the market that are cheaper than this project.

electronics, arduinoMarty MartinJanuary 26, 2015camera, arduino Comments