DIY Projects

Digital Sand is a Mesmerizing Display of Physics and LEDs

Digital Sand is a Mesmerizing Display of Physics and LEDs

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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These DIY physics toys allow you to play with digital LED sand. They’re fun and easy to make, and mesmerizing to watch.

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6 DIY Ways to Create Your Own Porg Infestation

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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Porgs have already infested the Star Wars universe. You might as well build a few yourself and let them invade the rest of your life.

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Quick Tip: Make a Coin Cell Pack Using Heat Shrink Tubing

Quick Tip: Make a Coin Cell Pack Using Heat Shrink Tubing

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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By using heat shrink tubing, you can follow Jeremy Cook’s method of creating a battery pack. It’s both quick and easy.

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This Week in Making: Holiday Gift Guide, DIY Tesla Coil, and One Big Crossbow

This Week in Making: Holiday Gift Guide, DIY Tesla Coil, and One Big Crossbow

By Jordan Ramée

Jordan Ramée

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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This week, check out our Make: Holiday Gift Guide, build a tiny Tesla Coil, or witness the power of one massive crossbow.

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Detect Lightning with a Simple Circuit

Detect Lightning with a Simple Circuit

By Wayne Yoshida

Wayne Yoshida

KH6WZ is Wayne Yoshida located in Orange County, CA USA. I am a technical writer and a Contributing Editor at CQ Magazine, running the "Ham Notebook" column.

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Lightning throws off all kinds of interference, and some of them are actually very easy to detect with just a circuit.

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