ADAFRUIT WEEKLY EDITORIAL ROUND-UP
We’ve got so much happening here at Adafruit that it’s not always easy to keep up! Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered. Each week we’ll be posting a handy round-up of what we’ve been up to, ranging from learn guides to blog articles, videos, and more.
BLOG
Fashion Designer Mathilde Rougier Using AI and AR to Eliminate Fashion Textile Waste
For her final project at Central Saint Martins, Mathilde Rougier created new garments from previous garments she had designed. In order to optimize the re-use of fabrics, Mathilde took an innovative approach, using AI and AR to eliminate waste. Read more.
More BLOG:
- Rick Cortez explores the intersections of art, technology and the Chicano culture
- Simone Giertz Builds an Instrument Out of Teeth
- Celestial Bodies and Waves in the Art of Matthew F. Fisher
- WALL-E Speaker
- Global Sunrise/Sunset Art Installation
- M17 Open Source Radio
LEARN
Halloween Countdown Display Matrix
Don’t lose track of the days between now and your favorite holiday — Halloween!
This internet-connected LED matrix display running CircuitPython will tell you how many days, hours, and minutes left until Halloween! Uses Adafruit IO time server to keep in sync. And, it runs on either the Matrix Portal or a Metro M4 Airlift with RGB Matrix Shield.
Custom bitmap images make it spooky and festive!
BUT THAT’S NOT ALL! You can adapt the code in this project to create a countdown display for ANY EVENT! Use any graphics and colors you like, too!
More LEARN
- I Vote(d) Pin
- Easy NeoPixel Graphics with the CircuitPython Pixel Framebuf Library
- IoT Power Outlet with CircuitPython and Adafruit IO
- Matrix Portal Sand Handles
- Moon Phase Clock for Adafruit Matrix Portal
Browse all that’s new in the Adafruit Learning System here!