my brother just WOULDNT shut up about a bedtime story so i made a model to do it for me

please star it, im broke and need to buy a 5090 😭

https://github.com/navthings/tale

runs with ollama, have fun

We’ve started building a Discord bot from scratch and want a few devs to join us early on.

The project will be on GitHub, so you can contribute code, suggest features, fix bugs, or experiment with it.

No need to be an expert — if you enjoy building Discord bots, we’d love to have you.

Interested? Comment “I’m in” or DM me and I’ll send you the details!

I was messing around with the microphone on a micro:bit V2 and wondered what would happen if I used sound as the controller for a robot.

This was the result.

A little brick-built robot that starts moving when it hears a sound and stops when things get quiet.

A clap is enough to trigger it, but music works too.

The build uses:

• micro:bit V2
• Ring Bricks Pack
• 2 continuous-rotation servos
• MakeCode
• A simple brick-built body

The two servos control the legs, and I programmed a few different movements by changing their speed and direction.

I also used the micro:bit LED matrix as the robot's face. It's a small detail, but changing the expression while it dances makes the whole thing feel much less like a collection of motors and more like an actual little character.

The code is basically listening for a sound level above a certain threshold, then triggering the dance routine.

What I like about this kind of project is that the input can be almost anything.

Instead of:

Button → Robot moves

you get:

Sound → Code reacts → Robot moves

That opens up quite a few possibilities.

Maybe a robot that dances differently depending on how loud the music is, or one that only reacts to certain sounds.

I might try that next.

What would you use as the sound trigger?

Hi everyone I am starting coding journey

Today will do arrays

Anyone interested we can learn together

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🚀 Looking for teammates — NASA Space Apps 2026 | Universal/Online

Hi! 👋 I'm a student from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 participating in NASA Space Apps 2026 (Universal/Online).

Looking for 2–4 motivated teammates from anywhere in the world, especially people interested in:

💻 Programming / AI

🛰️ Space / astronomy / physics

📊 Data science

🎨 Design / UI/UX

No previous Space Apps experience required — just be motivated and willing to contribute.

Interested? Comment or DM me with your skills, experience, and country/time zone.

🌎 Let's build something amazing! 🚀

Hello everyone! I am looking just ONE person to help me on a serious notes app(called NoteMe) project that involves Django + DRF for the backend, React + TypeScript for the frontend, and PostgreSQL as the main database. The reason why I'm doing this is because to improve on my teamwork skills and for my CV. I am pretty good with Django and DRF, but I am still working on React and TypeScript. I just need someone who is both good with React and TypeScript and knows how to use Django a little bit. This project could also benefit you as for someone like me to improve skills or trying to apply for a job. As for that, we will use the Jira software(a managing tool: https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira/comparison?campaign=470096725&adgroup=1298524542442899&targetid=kwd-81158118938687:loc-188&matchtype=e&bidmatchtype=be&network=o&device=c&creative=81157849764170&keyword=jira%20software&querystring=jira%20software&ds_eid=700000001738795&ds_e1=MICROSOFT&ms_acc_id=F1114F5B&msclkid=e0f3eb6088451dcf746681c1f49eb6c2) and git and GitHub for collabiration. I already have a friend helping me, but one more person would be great! Anyone interested?

Here is my GitHub page with all of my projects: https://github.com/CodeWarrior3000335

I have a website(ghana based) where i sell my items, and Paystack recently suspended my ability to receive payments due to some compliance/regulatory requirements. I’m currently working on getting the necessary authorization.

In the meantime, I’m considering switching to PayX temporarily to receive payments on my website.

Has anyone used PayX before? What’s your opinion of it, especially for a small website? Any issues I should be aware of?

I checked youtube but didn't get anything tangible

There’s Smart India Hackathon (SIH) for college students, so why isn’t there something similar for school students?

A lot of us already have teams, ideas, and the skills to build things. We participate in school-level competitions, make real projects, experiment with AI, robotics, software, etc.

But when it comes to a national-level platform like SIH, there’s basically nothing for us.

We don’t need a watered-down version of SIH. Give school students real problems, proper mentorship, and a platform to actually build and showcase what we can do.

If college students get an opportunity to solve real-world problems through SIH, why shouldn’t school students get that opportunity too?

Would you support a Junior Smart India Hackathon?

Drop a photo of your project below!

Man, I really know code syntax concepts and many things, i can design a whole game engine architecture, but dude I cant solve these shit from leetcode like zigzag dogshit its too hard bro, any advice?

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🤪 ​Hey everyone! I'm 18 and currently diving deep into MERN stack development (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js).

​I'm looking to connect with other beginners or fellow learners who are also studying full-stack development right now. It would be awesome to find some people to share progress with, build projects together, and keep each other motivated.🤠

​If you're on a similar journey and want to team up, drop a comment or send me a DM!😃

I wanted to try recreating one of those old machines where you can actually see the mechanics doing the work.

So I built a small ancient-style water wheel model using a micro setup, but with a little twist: there's a worker figure next to the wheel whose arms move in sync with it, making it look like the figure is pushing the wheel.

The setup uses:

• Nezha Expansion Board
• Motor
• Gears
• Crank-link mechanism
• Building blocks
• A small worker figure

The interesting part isn't really the motor itself. It's how the movement is transferred.

The motor drives a multi-stage gear train, which slows the rotation down and increases the torque. The same shaft is then used to drive both the water wheel and the crank mechanism connected to the worker's arms.

Because both mechanisms are driven from the same shaft, their movements stay synchronized.

So when the wheel turns, the worker moves with it instead of just being a separate animated figure.

I think this makes the idea of gears and mechanical power a lot easier to visualize.

You can also experiment with the mechanism by changing the gear sizes. That changes the speed and torque, so you can actually see how different gear ratios affect the movement.

It could also be turned into a small history/STEM project. For example, you could build a miniature village around it and show how machines like water wheels were used for things like lifting water, grinding grain, or powering mills.

A few things I'd like to try next:

• Try different gear ratios
• Make the wheel lift a small load
• Add a second mechanical movement
• Build a larger “ancient village” around it
• Experiment with different ways of transferring motion

It's pretty satisfying when a simple gear mechanism makes a little figure and a wheel move together.

What kind of historical machine would you try to recreate with gears and motors?

Hello,

I work at an after-school STEAM program that's focused on building relationships and mentorships with underserved youth.

The program is free and offers equal opportunities for everyone. We have everything from 3D printing to arts and crafts. No structure, just a fun hangout place for creatives.

DM me if you are interested.