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Build an Internet Kill Switch

Build an Internet Kill Switch

While the user’s away, the malware will play. Keep your computer out of online mischief, when you’re not using it, by building this simple, foolproof, easy-bake hardware kill switch.

Connect 4 Binary Clock

Connect 4 Binary Clock

Remember that old Connect 4 game sitting in your basement/closet/chest/Batcave? You’ve always wanted to upcycle that into a functioning binary clock utilizing the awesome powers of an Arduino, haven’t you? Of course you have! Well, you’re in the right place! This is a great weekend project that will provide you with a binary clock that […]

Eventorbot! Open Source DIY 3D Printer

Eventorbot! Open Source DIY 3D Printer

The Eventorbot! open source 3D printer has a simple design requiring fewer materials than most other 3D printers. The frame is made from a single 4′ long, 2 1/2″ square tube (14 gauge/1.5mm/.0598″ thick; cost: less then $20). With this design there are fewer plastic parts and a stronger structure, all wires are hidden, and […]

ViBracelet

ViBracelet

The goal of this project is to build a vibrating bracelet that alerts the wearer to incoming calls on an iPhone 4S. This device was originally created for a blind and partially hearing-impaired client who could not hear or see her phone ringing and wanted an inconspicuous and wearable device that physically alerted her of […]