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Geek Dad, Blogger, Gadget Junkie, Technology Evangelist. ***If you meet me, ask me for the Pete and Greet Badge code.*** DesignSpark Team. twitter - @petenwood
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63
DS Team member
Earned 30/01/2018
Community spirit 25
Earned 06/02/2018
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Author 25
Earned 03/01/2018
All star profile
Earned 03/01/2018
Maker
Earned 30/04/2018
Pete and Greet
Earned 12/02/2018
Social
Earned 12/02/2018
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Project
Earned 16/04/2020
History Makers Live
Earned 19/07/2018
Wuthering Bytes 2019
Earned 30/09/2019
Published Content
8 months ago
Around the world in 80 Seconds - a whistle stop tour of the DesignSpark Radio Globe
To mark DesignSpark's 10th Birthday, we worked with Designer and Engineer Jude Pullen to create an incredible project that allows you to navigate a globe and drop in and listen to radio stations from around the world.
9 months ago
A look back over the last 10 years of DesignSpark
I tap into my memory banks and take a trip down memory lane to look back at DesignSpark over the last 10 years.
11 months ago
Listen in to Radio Signals from around the world with an SDRplay box and a length of wire
Looking for a fun lock-down project? In this video I show you how a low cost radio receiver that connects to your computer and a basic wire antenna can allow you to listen into transmissions from around the world!
1 year ago
Create a simple do not disturb light for your home office using an Arduino
Working from home can be a challenging, especially when other family members or house mates are around! Here's a simple project using an Arduino that will be a visual aid to tell others you're on the phone.
1 year ago
Down the Pub with an Astronaut enjoying a Pint of Science
This week has marked the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landings, and what better way to celebrate than spending an evening down the pub with British NASA Astronaut, Dr Micheal Foale on his Pint of Science tour.
1 year ago
CUTEC - Using AI and wearables to optimise female athletes’ performance
In this latest podcast from CuTalks Wild AI co-founder Helene Guillaume talks about using Artificial Intelligence to monitor female athletes to optimise performance. Helene also talks about Transatlantic Companies, and how to be successful in funding
1 year ago
CUTEC - How to be an effective CTO in a Tech Startup and the importance of Personal Networks
In this latest podcast from CuTalks, Nisarg Mehta, co-founder and CTO of Vector, an international trade and logistics tech startup shares his experiences in being a CTO in a Tech startup and how personal networks are an important aspect.
2 years ago
CUTEC - How a food tech company is re-imagining the role of sugar in our food system
Episode 2 of CUTalks, a podcast sponsored by DesignSpark. Tom Simmons, founder and CEO of Stem Sugar, a Cambridge and Silicon Valley-based food tech company shares their lessons for a successful startup.
2 years ago
CUTEC - See how CUTEC aspires to inspire, enrich and connect entrepreneurially-minded people
DesignSpark is proud to sponsor a new series of podcasts produced by Cambridge University. Guests include inspiring innovators, founders and experts who share their journey's, knowledge and advice to innovators and Tech Startups.
2 years ago
"Hello CQ, Hello CQ it's International radio Day"
It's International Radio Day! I recently passed my Foundation Level Radio Licence in the UK. I'm now a licenced Radio Ham with a Call Sign. Here's a whistle-stop tour of my journey from kid with a Walkie Talkie to Dad with a new hobby.
2 years ago
SeaQuest, Boldly going where no 3D Printed Model Boat has gone before
Back in 2014 DesignSpark successfully sent a Superman action figure into the Stratosphere and back. Project SeaQuest is our latest adventure to design and build a 3D printed model boat and send it on a world record achieving adventure.
3 years ago
Arduino’s Create online platform now supports Raspberry Pi and BeagleBone
Back in November 2017 Arduino announced that its Arduino Create platform, that enables Makers and