DIY Projects

3D printing service Shapeways has this week announced they have reduced their lead times to provide a service to customers that now delivers prints even faster. Shapeways explains a little more about what you can expect from the new shorter lead times when using the online 3D printing service that … [Read more...] about Shapeways Lead Times Reduced Even Further For Faster Delivery

If you have a non-functioning Atari 2600 games console that you would like to breathe a little life into, you may be interested in a new Arduino project which has transformed a retro Atari 2600 into an electronic drink racer and timer. Check out the video below to see the Cider Racer 2600 project … [Read more...] about Atari 2600 Games Console Transformed Into Drink Racer Using Arduino Mega (video)

Makers and Raspberry Pi enthusiasts looking for a new project to keep them busy but also enjoy a little retro gaming may be interested in this new Raspberry Pi powered arcade joystick which is enclosed in a neat 3D printed case. The Raspberry Pi mini PC is embedded inside the casing and is … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Powered DIY Arcade Joystick

Anyone wanting to learn more about robotics and the Arduino platform may be interested in a new mini Arduino robotic arm which has been created by Slant Robotics, called LittleArm 2C. The LittleArm 2C has been launched by Kickstarter this week to raise the required funds the team needs to take … [Read more...] about LittleArm 2C Mini Arduino Robotic Arm (video)

Arduino enthusiasts and makers looking for a project to keep them busy this weekend may be interested in a new Arduino powered DIY Gauss meter that once constructed can easily provide feedback on a magnet strength. Watch the video below to learn more about the construction of the DIY Arduino … [Read more...] about Arduino DIY Gauss Meter Lets You Easily Measure A Magnets Strength (video)

Electronics enthusiasts, makers and hobbyists that are looking for a new project to keep them busy over the holiday season may be interested in this awesome four factor lockbox which has been created using a little Arduino hardware and programming. The four factor lockbox is sure to help keep … [Read more...] about Arduino Four Factor Lock Box Created (video)

Instructions on how to create your very own futuristic squeezebox instrument have been published this month, enabling you to create your very own state-of-the-art accordion which is equipped with coloured lights, sensors, microphones and more. Even though the PushPull squeezebox was created a few … [Read more...] about DIY PushPull Squeezebox Instrument (video)

A new Arduino project has been posted to the awesome Instructables website this week providing details on how you can create your very own Arduino laser pinball machine. Sound exciting? If you are interested in using a few laser tripwires, solenoids, and erector set parts to build an Arduino … [Read more...] about Arduino Laser Pinball Game Created (video)