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Railroad Grade Crossing Signal Controller

Railroad Grade Crossing Signal Controller

This project guide explains how to build an operating railroad grade crossing signal controller (GCSC) for controlling a simulated railroad crossing signal that has working flashing lamps and striking bell. Just like the real thing! This board was also designed with hacking in mind. Due to the on-board 5 VDC power supply and extensive breakout […]

Got Wireless? Modify a Simple 12VDC Wireless Remote Control for 5VDC Operation

Got Wireless? Modify a Simple 12VDC Wireless Remote Control for 5VDC Operation

Adding a remote control switch to nearly any project is easy with these small keyfob-based RC relays. They are very inexpensive (<$20) and offer such options as MOMENTARY and TOGGLE operation as well as multiple relay channels to control. However, from what I found, these units require 12VDC to operate properly. This article explains how […]

Beating Heart Headband

Beating Heart Headband

Build a pulse-sensing headband that flashes an LED array in time to the beating of your heart. Youโ€™ll scratch-build your own perfboard Arduino, assemble the Open Heart LED display, and learn how to use the AMPED pulse sensor. Itโ€™s the next best thing to wearing your heart on your sleeve.