Hackster’s Handpicked Projects of the Week Jul 6, 2018

At Coolest Projects 2018, we showcased the Wia platform with a facial recognition Ferris wheel — if you’re smiling, the wheel turns, and if you’re not smiling, it stops.

Using a Particle Photon and an inexpensive off the shelf coffee maker, you too can enjoy super soup with the push of a button!

Using AI to detect and monitor objects, then to connect and record them on an IoT platform.

A low-cost turntable for photogrammetry acquisitions. Used by Department of Biology at University of Pisa to acquire 3D models of bones.

UART communication is still one of the most used interface in the embedded world. SNIFFly helps to log up to 4 UART channels.

Monitor vehicle speeds along streets for analysis.

Level Monitor for extremely dusty environments or where other distance sensors don’t work.

Use a $9 GSM module & the Hologram network to remotely control any Arduino with Blynk App.

Keeps tabs on the power usage for your home and individual devices with this Particle Photon connected Current Cost EnviR power monitor.

Here’s a short tutorial on how to build the Hackster logo badge PCB.

This project monitors the air and UV conditions outside before sending children to recess.

Water leaks are costly, with flooding causing extensive damage to your home. With this Particle network, get notified when any leaks arises.

An innovative solution for remote monitoring of data and trends in an urban garden environment.

Marshmello Hat with LEDs and ESP2866 web server control for effects.

Robust weatherproof solar-powered weather station. Uploads to Weather Underground via WiFi.

Live performance oriented sequencer / arpeggiator for multiple synths control.

A headless project needs to get its IP, send results to the cloud for analysis on a phone. It also needs a way to update the software.

A solar panel that can rotate in two axis either automatically using four light sensors, either manually with the aid of two potentiometers.

An automated dehydrator by means of Arduino and AC phase control with an easy to use interface and stylized 3D design.

Smart plant care system that measures and graphs, the temperature, humidity, soil moisture levels, heat index, and more.

Too lazy, too forgetful or just too cool to turn over the door sign of the little shop you are running? This might help…

A simple communication setup sending temperature from an Arduino to WIZNet to ThingSpeak over DHCP via Node-RED. And of course a nifty box!

A visual doorbell for the deaf and hard of hearing which provides visual and audio notifications.

Angry at the office? Use this customizable keyboard button that you can punch.

Have lots of lights plugged into the wall or power strips with no light switches to control them? IoT to the rescue!