Here’s proof that you can build cool stuff with simple tools. This self-balancing unicycle uses an Arduino and a five degree of freedom IMU from Sparkfun to keep the rider upright. Well, it’ll keep ...

We love badge hacking. LOVE IT! But South-by isn’t purely a hardware conference so the badges aren’t made of PCBs (for shame). Add to that, free entry to Create scores you a wristband but no badge.

Creating prototypes is the norm for embedded developers and the latest tools make it easier than ever (see Tap New Technologies To Produce Practically Perfect Prototypes). One place to go for parts ...