Collaborate Disseminate
What if your old, neglected toys could come to life — with a bit of sass? That’s exactly what [Binh] achieved when he transformed his sister’s worn-out teddy bear into …read more Continue reading Turning GLaDOS into Ted: A Tale of a Talking Toy
When it comes to DIY projects, nothing beats the thrill of crafting something that rivals expensive commercial products. In the microphone build video below, [Electronoobs] found himself inspired by DIY …read more Continue reading Audio on a Shoestring: DIY Your Own Studio-Grade Mic
In the world of creation, few stories inspire as much as [Mrblindguardian], a 33-year-old who has been blind since the age of two, but refuses to let that hold him …read more Continue reading Life Without Limits: A Blind Maker’s Take on 3D Printing
Imagine a clock where the colors aren’t from LEDs but a physics phenomenon – polarization. That’s just what [Mosivers], a physicist and electronics enthusiast, has done with the Polarizer Clock. …read more Continue reading Bending Light, Bending Time: A DIY Polarizer Clock
Germanium. It might sound like just another periodic table entry (number 32, to be exact), but in the world of infrared light, it’s anything but ordinary. A recent video by …read more Continue reading Shining Through: Germanium and Gold Leaf Transparency
Hackerspaces are no strangers to repurposing outdated tech, and Nottingham Hackspace happens to own one of those oddities one rarely gets their hands on: a railway departure board. Left idle …read more Continue reading All Aboard the Hack Train: Nottingham’s LED Revival
Have you ever thought of giving new buzz to outdated wired alarm systems or saving money while upgrading your home security? The Hornet Nest Alarm Panel, to which hacker [Patrick …read more Continue reading PoE-Power Protection: The Hornet Nest Alarm Panel
What do you get when you cross cardboard, deodorant rollers, and a love for retro gaming? A marvel of DIY engineering that brings the arcade classic Puzzle Bobble to life—once …read more Continue reading Crafting a Cardboard Tribute to Puzzle Bobble
Let’s think of the last time you sent data without wires. We’re not talking WiFi here, but plain optical signals. Free-space optical communication, or FSO, is an interesting and easy …read more Continue reading Beam me Up: Simple Free-Space Optical Communication
Who would’ve thought a cheap AliExpress emergency light could be packed with such crafty design choices? Found for about $5, this unit uses simple components yet achieves surprisingly sophisticated behaviors. …read more Continue reading Circuit Secrets: Exploring a $5 Emergency Light