I’m absentminded in general, but especially when it comes to the dishwasher. I can never remember whether the dishes are clean, whether the machine needs to be run, or emptied,...
Posted by Quinn Dunki
Categories: Computers & Mobile, Electronics | 1 Comment
In this project, we’ll build a small, vertical-axis wind turbine, or VAWT for short. These are not as efficient as their horizontal-axis cousins, but they are better suited to urban...
Posted by Bill Olson
Categories: Electronics, Energy | No Comments
I like to build a lot of circuitry, but the voltage regulators that most IC’s require get annoying when you have to keep on buying them and putting them into...
Posted by Jack Oster
Categories: Computers & Mobile, Electronics | No Comments
By Limor Fried and Phillip Torrone We live in a rented apartment, so we don’t have hacking access to a power meter or breaker panel. But we still wanted to...
Posted by ladyada
Categories: Computers & Mobile, Electronics | No Comments
Make the cub scout rocket derby a blast.
Posted by Doug Desrochers
Categories: Kids & Family, Fun & Games | No Comments
Use a 555 timer to make an LED blink like the one in a security camera.
Posted by Jonathan
Categories: Electronics, Photography & Video | No Comments
Turn good vintage speakers into great modern ones.
Posted by Ross Hershberger
Categories: Electronics, Music | No Comments
A little spinning top that looks like a satellite in orbit.
Posted by Gareth Branwyn
Categories: Robotics | No Comments
A little solar-powered racecar made from techno-junk.
Posted by Gareth Branwyn
Build this workable little practice amp in about an hour.
Posted by Ed Vogel
Categories: Music | 5 Comments
This bot combines Hollywood bling with tried-and-true workings.
Posted by Kris Magri
Categories: Arduino, Robotics | No Comments
Explore the fine art of making Frankenmice.
Posted by Gareth Branwyn
Categories: Robotics | No Comments
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