LED Beginner project
Will writes – “Beginner LED project using two green LEDs in series. Written and documented by a beginner for others who are interested in entering into the field of LEDs.” – Link. Related: Ooodles of LED projects on MAKE – Link.
DIY Projects
The Leaf Project – open source AI robot
Alan writes – “The Leaf is an interesting artificial intelligence and vision robotic system. It is open source, software and construction details are available on the Leaf Project Web site.” – [via] – The Leaf project – Link.
Ryan Brooks’s 6502 Nixie clock
Ryan writes – “So, I wanted a Nixie clock and I really wanted to design the hardware and program it myself. Most of the kits out there are based around a PIC or some other new, easy to use microcontroller. I thought it would be much more interesting to make a clock powered by an […]
The $5 PVC shaving stand
VPutz writes – “Corral your shaving paraphernalia and keep your brush and razor dry with this manliest–and cheapest–of shaving stands.” – Link. Related: Tons of PVC projects – Link.
Homemade Nerf weapons – Boltsniper
Matt writes – “This guy makes nerf guns. Spring powered, gas powered, you name it. These have to be seen to be believed.” – Link gallery and how-tos. Related: HOW TO – Make a fast action NERF rifle… – Link. Mod your Nerf! – Link.
HOW TO – Make category 5 /5e patch cables
Chris writes – “If you are going ot make a lot of network cables, you might as well get a 1000 foot spool of wire, the ends, a crimping tool and make exactly what you want. I bought a spool a few years ago for $50 at You Do It Electronics in Needham MA. It […]
HOW TO – Cheap upgrade for Sony headphones
Bowdie writes – “I was always loosing the rubber earpieces from my Sonys, so I found some reaplacements, which actually work better (to my ear). I found these ear plugs at a local camping/outdoors store. They’re designed to reduce outside noise by using a removable plug to antentunate either high frequencies (in-flight noise) or low […]