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**Author:** [@Graham](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Graham)\ **Replies:** 0
Share your awesome creations either here in the forum or on our dedicated projects platform! --- ## [Use Sound to Identify Birds Species with a Raspberry Pi - BirdNET-Pi](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/use-sound-to-identify-birds-species-with-a-raspberry-pi-birdnet-pi/14204)
**Author:** [@Tim](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Tim)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [16 September 2026 03:48 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/use-sound-to-identify-birds-species-with-a-raspberry-pi-birdnet-pi/14204 "2026-09-16T03:48:46Z")
Hey all here is the BirdNet Raspberry Pi Project! Over 6000 Unique Bird Calls can be Recognised and it only takes 1 Terminal Command to set up :heart\_eyes: ah AI, you’ve done it again. This is a fully fletched Bird Call… --- ## [Raspberry Pi AI Hat Model Trainer](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/raspberry-pi-ai-hat-model-trainer/24424)
**Author:** [@Shaun21504](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Shaun21504)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2026 10:56 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/raspberry-pi-ai-hat-model-trainer/24424 "2026-09-10T10:56:29Z")
Pi Trainer: an open-source workbench for Raspberry Pi AI HAT models Hi everyone, I’ve been building Pi Trainer, an MIT-licensed workbench to help manage the steps between collecting training data and running a model… --- ## [Raspberry Pi Rain Radar & Weather Dashboard](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/raspberry-pi-rain-radar-weather-dashboard/10277)
**Author:** [@Tim](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Tim)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [28 August 2026 04:37 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/raspberry-pi-rain-radar-weather-dashboard/10277 "2026-08-28T04:37:59Z")
Hey all just finished my newest tutorial a Raspberry Pi Rain Radar & Weather Dashboard, Today, if you follow along with this build, we are going to create the perfect device to keep track of the rain so you can always s… --- ## [Checkinator - A future checking machine sent back through time to monitor your network!](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/checkinator-a-future-checking-machine-sent-back-through-time-to-monitor-your-network/24352)
**Author:** [@Geoff72654](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Geoff72654)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 August 2026 15:23 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/checkinator-a-future-checking-machine-sent-back-through-time-to-monitor-your-network/24352 "2026-08-03T15:23:22Z")
Ever wanted to be alerted to Internet outages by flashing lights and a screaming buzzer? Then you need The Checkinator. This is a modified T800 bust with a cavity for a Raspberry Pi Zero and WS2812 LED eyes. To simplify… --- ## [Formpie - formaldehyde data logger with MQTT and Home Assistant integration](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/formpie-formaldehyde-data-logger-with-mqtt-and-home-assistant-integration/24340)
**Author:** [@Geoff72654](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Geoff72654)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [21 July 2026 00:38 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/formpie-formaldehyde-data-logger-with-mqtt-and-home-assistant-integration/24340 "2026-07-21T00:38:43Z")
Finally, I’m starting to finish projects with parts I’ve been buying from Core over the years :slight\_smile: Here’s a link to the first one, which I’m calling formpie: https://github.com/GeoffWilliams/formpie This … --- ## [Project by Alexander201199; Micro:bit based GlowBit Car](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-alexander201199-micro-bit-based-glowbit-car/22351)
**Author:** [@Alexander201199](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Alexander201199)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [17 July 2026 02:27 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-alexander201199-micro-bit-based-glowbit-car/22351 "2026-07-17T02:27:52Z")
I have just shared a new project: “Micro:bit based GlowBit Car” I made this car because at school there was a Lego We-Do tug-of-war competition but the cars only drove backward and I wanted to make a car that can tur… --- ## [Project by Michael; KiPad - A custom macro keypad for KiCad](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-michael-kipad-a-custom-macro-keypad-for-kicad/9524)
**Author:** [@Michael](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Michael)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [30 June 2026 09:25 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-michael-kipad-a-custom-macro-keypad-for-kicad/9524 "2026-06-30T09:25:49Z")
I just wrapped up this project: "KiPad - A custom macro keypad for KiCad" Presenting the KiPad - a custom macro keypad for the popular open-source PCB design software KiCad. KiCad is awesome! But I’ve found that duri… --- ## [LCD Keypad Shield DFR0009 - testing code](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/lcd-keypad-shield-dfr0009-testing-code/24311)
**Author:** [@evan225047](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/evan225047)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [30 June 2026 07:44 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/lcd-keypad-shield-dfr0009-testing-code/24311 "2026-06-30T07:44:16Z")
Thought to share a snippet to get the ADC values out of this board: LCD Keypad Shield For Arduino | Buy in Australia | DFR0009 | DFRobot | Core Electronics It saved me a fair bit of guesswork. #include \… --- ## [PiicoDev on RPi Zero 2 W with NodeRED](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/piicodev-on-rpi-zero-2-w-with-nodered/24210)
**Author:** [@Roger310417](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Roger310417)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [3 June 2026 22:03 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/piicodev-on-rpi-zero-2-w-with-nodered/24210 "2026-06-03T22:03:14Z")
Here is an example using a PiicoDev Ultrasonic sensor with NodeRED on a RPi Zero 2 W, without bridging via Python scripts and MQTT. There might be something useful here for other NodeRED users who want to play with Piic… --- ## [Project by Pixmusix; The Rats Nest VCC Desktop Power Supply](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-pixmusix-the-rats-nest-vcc-desktop-power-supply/24252)
**Author:** [@Pixmusix](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Pixmusix)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [1 June 2026 11:11 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-pixmusix-the-rats-nest-vcc-desktop-power-supply/24252 "2026-06-01T11:11:53Z")
I have just shared a new project: “The Rats Nest VCC Desktop Power Supply” Cute & Easy Desktop Power Supply for Casuals.No matter what I do, every single time I want to make a circuit, it needs power! Gracious! Inst… --- ## [Waveshare Modbus POE ETH Relay (B) not playing nice with MQTT](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/waveshare-modbus-poe-eth-relay-b-not-playing-nice-with-mqtt/24247)
**Author:** [@Ross275815](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Ross275815)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [1 June 2026 08:42 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/waveshare-modbus-poe-eth-relay-b-not-playing-nice-with-mqtt/24247 "2026-06-01T08:42:20Z")
I’ve recently purchased two (for proof of concept) and will need another half a dozen of the above devices. I researched and it appeared from what I could find online that it has 8 opto-isolated inputs, 8 relay outputs a… --- ## [Shed Air Quality Monitor](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/shed-air-quality-monitor/24191)
**Author:** [@Mark285907](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Mark285907)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [11 May 2026 21:23 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/shed-air-quality-monitor/24191 "2026-05-11T21:23:00Z")
Introduction: Like many a bloke I like to tinker in my shed. Tinkering can be fixing, painting, wood and metal work, potting etc and often involves dust and or chemicals of some sort. In the photo below you can see my… --- ## [Project by Jason311104; FlipperMate: Hands-Free Pinball](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-jason311104-flippermate-hands-free-pinball/24181)
**Author:** [@Jason311104](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Jason311104)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [7 May 2026 00:06 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-jason311104-flippermate-hands-free-pinball/24181 "2026-05-07T00:06:17Z")
I have just shared a new project: “FlipperMate: Hands-Free Pinball” FlipperMate began as a deeply personal exploration into accessibility, creativity, and play. The project traces back to my friendship with Jason Bec… --- ## [Add GPS to Arduino](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/add-gps-to-arduino/24144)
**Author:** [@Chris312080](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Chris312080)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [5 May 2026 06:32 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/add-gps-to-arduino/24144 "2026-05-05T06:32:57Z")
After compiling the Project “How to add GPS to your Arduino”, when I upload and try to run the project, I get the error message “SSD1306 allocation failed”. If I load the test program from examples "ssd1306\_128x32\_I2C, … --- ## [Project by James; Environment Monitor - V2](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-james-environment-monitor-v2/12283)
**Author:** [@James46717](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/James46717)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [2 April 2026 04:22 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-james-environment-monitor-v2/12283 "2026-04-02T04:22:18Z")
I’ve just shared a new project: "Environment Monitor - V2" This project started due to the smoke haze that enveloped our area during the 2019 and 2020 bushfires. I wanted something to check the air quality of my home … --- ## [Project by David55659; PiicoDev Ecosystem In Fritzing](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-david55659-piicodev-ecosystem-in-fritzing/23588)
**Author:** [@David55659](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/David55659)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [21 March 2026 00:35 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-david55659-piicodev-ecosystem-in-fritzing/23588 "2026-03-21T00:35:13Z")
I have just shared a new project: “PiicoDev Ecosystem In Fritzing” This project began with a desire to make circuit building readily approachable for students new to electronics by bridging the gap between schematic … --- ## [Physics experiments](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/physics-experiments/23706)
**Author:** [@robert139886](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/robert139886)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [23 February 2026 01:30 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/physics-experiments/23706 "2026-02-23T01:30:32Z")
Learning through experimentation. I love Core-Electronics, helps they’re only a 10 minute drive away! have put together a web site for projects that I am working on. Although things like Muon Flux is not useful in everyd… --- ## [Rasberry Pi 4B NAS](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/rasberry-pi-4b-nas/16753)
**Author:** [@Bruce204483](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Bruce204483)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2026 06:14 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/rasberry-pi-4b-nas/16753 "2026-02-12T06:14:50Z")
Hi everyone. I’ve just completed my NAS built on a RPi 4B 2Gb and a 2TB WD My Passport USB drive. Most of the projects seem to specify the 4Gb Pi model, but just try finding one! I decided on a 2Gb model as these are sti… --- ## [Waveshare esp32 touch screens](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/waveshare-esp32-touch-screens/23860)
**Author:** [@john151441](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/john151441)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [2 February 2026 00:19 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/waveshare-esp32-touch-screens/23860 "2026-02-02T00:19:23Z")
I bought the 7inch version and now the 4.3” version of the Waveshare ESP32-S3 touch screens to monitor my Solar setup in the shed and to control the lighting there. Everything in the Solar/Battery ecosystem is now run so… --- ## [Project by Alexander120311; Raspberry Pi Cyberdeck (SDR Edition)](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-alexander120311-raspberry-pi-cyberdeck-sdr-edition/23858)
**Author:** [@Alexander120311](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Alexander120311)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [22 January 2026 21:40 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-alexander120311-raspberry-pi-cyberdeck-sdr-edition/23858 "2026-01-22T21:40:32Z")
I have just shared a new project: “Raspberry Pi Cyberdeck (SDR Edition)” I’ve always wanted a compact, rugged, and portable computer that can withstand any environment thrown at it. I’m a huge fan of Raspberry Pi com… --- ## [Project by Pixmusix; WaveJumper: Music Sample Slicer on a Breadboard](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-pixmusix-wavejumper-music-sample-slicer-on-a-breadboard/23721)
**Author:** [@Pixmusix](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Pixmusix)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [5 January 2026 04:48 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-pixmusix-wavejumper-music-sample-slicer-on-a-breadboard/23721 "2026-01-05T04:48:34Z")
I have just shared a new project: “WaveJumper: Music Sample Slicer on a Breadboard” It was a dark and stormy night, and Pix was bumbling around with nonsense again. I was thinking of building a patchbay for simple b… --- ## [Project by Andrei274211; Pico-Dog Motion Activated Audio Alarm](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-andrei274211-pico-dog-motion-activated-audio-alarm/23720)
**Author:** [@Andrei274211](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Andrei274211)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [22 December 2025 01:26 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-andrei274211-pico-dog-motion-activated-audio-alarm/23720 "2025-12-22T01:26:54Z")
I have just shared a new project: “Pico-Dog Motion Activated Audio Alarm” An instant response security system that actually works!If you’ve got security cameras tied to cloud services, you’ll know the frustration – p… --- ## [Sniffing and Interpreting data over RS-485](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/sniffing-and-interpreting-data-over-rs-485/16215)
**Author:** [@MichaelTFMG](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/MichaelTFMG)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [12 December 2025 00:55 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/sniffing-and-interpreting-data-over-rs-485/16215 "2025-12-12T00:55:17Z")
Hi All, I’m very much a programming rookie, but I’ve been tasked with sniffing and interpreting data sent from a scoreboard controller to the scoreboard itself over a 2 wire RS-485 connection. I’ve used a (cheap) RS-485… --- ## [Project by Sam1; 10" Home Lab Testing Rack](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-sam1-10-home-lab-testing-rack/23598)
**Author:** [@Sam1](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Sam1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [21 November 2025 01:05 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-sam1-10-home-lab-testing-rack/23598 "2025-11-21T01:05:47Z")
I have just shared a new project: “10” Home Lab Testing Rack" :warning: This project features mains power For a lot of project development and testing, I’m always using a combination of testing and verifying power… --- ## [Project by James46717; Smart Watering System](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-james46717-smart-watering-system/14756)
**Author:** [@James46717](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/James46717)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [12 November 2025 06:15 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-james46717-smart-watering-system/14756 "2025-11-12T06:15:12Z")
I’ve just shared a new project: “Smart Watering System” This began as an idea after building a very basic single-channel unit. Commercial smart watering systems use a Wifi connection to the internet and get weather r… --- ## [Project by MilesPunch; WLED Hourglass Theatre Prop - DMX Over Wi-Fi!](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-milespunch-wled-hourglass-theatre-prop-dmx-over-wi-fi/23519)
**Author:** [@MilesPunch](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/MilesPunch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [3 November 2025 05:05 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-milespunch-wled-hourglass-theatre-prop-dmx-over-wi-fi/23519 "2025-11-03T05:05:49Z")
I have just shared a new project: “WLED Hourglass Theatre Prop - DMX Over Wi-Fi!” I’ve been working in theatres for about 5 years. I’m a lighting technician for a few different venues and production companies, but I … --- ## [Project by Richard44370; Racing Simulator Motion Platform](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-richard44370-racing-simulator-motion-platform/3186)
**Author:** [@Richard44370](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Richard44370)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [29 October 2025 23:46 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-richard44370-racing-simulator-motion-platform/3186 "2025-10-29T23:46:35Z")
Richard44370 just shared a new project: "Racing Simulator Motion Platform" Hi. My son and I have made our first Racing Simulator Motion Platform. It has been a challenge but we now have a playable situtation Read mor… --- ## [Project by Harris72288; VisionSphere: Camera Motion Detection for Raspberry Pi](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-harris72288-visionsphere-camera-motion-detection-for-raspberry-pi/21955)
**Author:** [@Harris72288](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Harris72288)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [24 October 2025 03:27 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-harris72288-visionsphere-camera-motion-detection-for-raspberry-pi/21955 "2025-10-24T03:27:04Z")
I have just shared a new project: “VisionSphere: Camera Motion Detection for Raspberry Pi” A simple camera motion detection system for Raspberry Pi. Definitely written with Aussie’s in mind (although it could be modi… --- ## [Project by AndrewBG; Camera Dew Controller](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-andrewbg-camera-dew-controller/14679)
**Author:** [@AndrewBG](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/AndrewBG)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [22 October 2025 23:17 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/project-by-andrewbg-camera-dew-controller/14679 "2025-10-22T23:17:27Z")
I’ve just shared my project: “Camera Dew Controller” My passion hobby is night-time time-lapse photography and astrophotography/nightscapes. This means a lot of time spent outside in the dead of winter overnight and … [Next page](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/c/projects/7.md?page=1)