In this week's Top 5, we highlight a tornado warning system built with a Raspberry Pi, 4 open hardware boards for IoT development, public libraries and open source, tips for creating your own maker workspace, and three attributes of an open leader you should know.
Top 5 articles of the week
5. How to recognize an open leader when you see one
Open leaders understand how to be appreciative, open, and helpful. These common attributes might not seem like anything special, but when they are practiced daily and with enthusiasm, a person's ability to lead is transformed.
4. Tips for building your own maker workspace
One maker designs his own personal maker workspace based the unique processes and challenges he plans to encounter. Get tips for your own workspace in this article.
3. Why public libraries need to support open source
Phil Shapiro wants our public libraries to be able to answer patrons questions about open source—at least point them in the right direction. This article offers resources you can buff up on yourself and share with your own public library.
2. 4 versatile boards for fast, inexpensive IoT development
Learn about these four open hardware boards to help you prototype your projects quickly and inexpensively—from compact and networked applications to IoT devices.
1. Build your own Raspberry Pi tornado warning system
Jim is from Huntsville, Alabama—a city that consistently ranks No. 1 for most violent tornadoes in America. As a tinkerer, this respect for tornados led him to build a tornado warning system with a Raspberry Pi. Learn how in this article.
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