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Casting Time: Exploded Watch in Resin

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Matt Varian
Exploded watch

We’ve all seen the exploded view of complex things, which CAD makes possible, but it’s much harder to levitate parts in their relative positions in the real world. That, however, …read more Continue reading Casting Time: Exploded Watch in Resin→

Posted in epoxy resin, mechanical watch | Tagged Art

Cube Teeter Totter: One Motor, Many Lessons

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Matt Varian
Balancing Robot Gallery

Balancing robots are always fun to see, as they often take forms we’re not used to, such as a box standing on its corner. This project, submitted by [Alexchunlin], showcases …read more Continue reading Cube Teeter Totter: One Motor, Many Lessons→

Posted in control system theory, Hardware, pid, reaction wheel

LED Probe: A Smart, Simple Solution for Testing LEDs

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Matt Varian
LED Probe

If you’ve worked on a project with small LEDs, you know the frustration of determining their polarity. This ingenious LED Probe from [David] packs a lot of useful features into …read more Continue reading LED Probe: A Smart, Simple Solution for Testing LEDs→

Posted in ATtiny Hacks, ATtiny202, attiny85, led, led tester, test eqiupment

2025 Pet Hacks Contest: Cat at the Door

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Matt Varian
Cat at the door

This Pet Hacks Contest entry from [Andrea] opens the door to a great collaboration of sensors to solve a problem. The Cat At The Door project’s name is a bit …read more Continue reading 2025 Pet Hacks Contest: Cat at the Door→

Posted in 2025 Pet Hacks Contest, ble, contests, home hacks, LoRa, mmwave

Bringing a Father Ted Joke to Life

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Matt Varian
Talking Tape dispenser

Inspired by a gag from a mid-90s sitcom Father Ted, [Stephen] decided to create his own talking tape dispenser. This project is a actually a follow-up to the first version …read more Continue reading Bringing a Father Ted Joke to Life→

Posted in adhesive tape, ESP8266, Microcontrollers, props

Solder Stencil Done Three Ways

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Matt Varian
Laser soldering

This project, sent in by [Henk], goes through a few different ways to make a solder stencil using a vinyl cutter, a CO2 laser, and a fiber laser. The project …read more Continue reading Solder Stencil Done Three Ways→

Posted in fiber laser, laser cutter, PCB Hacks, solder stencil, vinyl cutter

From Burnt to Brilliant: A Toaster’s Makeover

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Matt Varian
Air Fryer rPi upgrade

Appliances fail, but that doesn’t mean it’s the end for them. This impressive hack from [solopilot] shows the results possible when not just fixing but also improving upon its original …read more Continue reading From Burnt to Brilliant: A Toaster’s Makeover→

Posted in cooking hacks, reflow oven, toaster oven, toasters

2025 Pet Hacks Contest: Fytó – Turn Your Plant Into a Pet

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Matt Varian
Fytó pet plant

This entry into the 2025 Pet Hacks Contest is about bringing some fun feedback to normally silent plants. Fytó integrates sensors and displays into a 3D printed planter. The sensors …read more Continue reading 2025 Pet Hacks Contest: Fytó – Turn Your Plant Into a Pet→

Posted in 2025 Pet Hacks Contest, ADS1115, contests, houseplant, Raspberry Pi

Automated Blinds Opener On The Cheap

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Matt Varian
Window Shade Motor

We love seeing hacks that involve salvaging parts from what you have on hand to make a new project work, and this project is a great example of that. [Simon], …read more Continue reading Automated Blinds Opener On The Cheap→

Posted in automated blinds, home hacks, magnetic encoder, repurpose, reuse

2025 Pet Hacks Contest: Aquassist Fish Feeder

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Matt Varian
Aquassist fish feeder

This project submitted to the 2025 Pet Hacks Contest brings a bit of IoT to your finned friends. Aquassist is a fish feeder that is primarily 3D printed only requiring …read more Continue reading 2025 Pet Hacks Contest: Aquassist Fish Feeder→

Posted in 2025 Pet Hacks Contest, contests, ESP8266, Firebase, fish feeder

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