555 Timer Weekend Projects
The 555 timer IC has been used in many of our Weekend Projects, from beginner-friendly breadboard experiments to advanced weekend-long builds.
Weekend Projects
Build a Custom Tremolo Effects Box
The latest addition to our Weekend Projects series is an Optical Tremolo Box. Inspired by Charles Platt’s article about online DIY guitar stomp-box communities (MAKE Volume 15, page 82, “Stomp Box Basics: Tremolo and Fuzz”), MAKE Technical Editor Sean Ragan took up the challenge of building this project. He used a cadmium sulfide photoresistor as […]
Midway Through Weekend Projects
A quick look at the 10 beginner-friendly electronics projects we’ve built thus far over at Weekend Projects. Don’t forget to check out all our project videos, and subscribe to the Weekend Projects Newsletter!
Use OR Logic to Build a Game Show Circuit
Weekend Projects maker Max shows off his version of Game Show Buttons, based on Experiment #21 from Charles Platt’s book Make: Electronics.
Build a Touchless 3D Tracking Interface with Everyday Materials
Using a variety of low- and high-tech components, we’ll show you how to build A Touchless 3D Tracking Interface.
Jamming on Lightwaves in this Weekend Project
Build an optical guitar using a common LM386 audio amp chip.
Explore the Airwaves with Weekend Projects
Build a completely batteryless AM radio receiver, and explore the airwaves with Weekend Projects. This radio only requires a few hours to assemble, and you’ll be able to tune in to transmissions within a range of around 25 miles.
