DIY Projects

Electronics enthusiasts that would like to create their very own portable spectrometer may be interested to know that instructions have been published online to create the Spectroscopy just under $250. The Spectroscopy provides a portable tool that is capable of chemical analysis and is also … [Read more...] about Spectroscopy Arduino WISCI Portable Spectrometer (video)

If you would like to get started programming and building projects using electronics, you might be interested to know that the Flotilla Mega Treasure Chest Starter Kit is now available to purchase directly from the online Adafruit store priced at $150. The Flotilla starter kit provides you with a … [Read more...] about Flotilla Mega Treasure Chest Starter Kit Now Available From Adafruit

If hot days tend to make you feel a little stuffy whilst on your computer or at your desk, you might be interested in this awesome Raspberry Pi powered face tracking fan, which is sure to help you keep a little cooler. The face tracking desk fan has been created using a PC fan and web camera … [Read more...] about DIY Raspberry Pi Face Tracking Fan Created

Arduino enthusiast Evan Kale has been the inspiration for a new Arduino powered Bluetooth adapter which has been created by DastardlyLabs to allow those interested to make their USB keyboards completely wireless. The HID Relay takes the form of a small adapter that has been built using an Arduino … [Read more...] about Make Your USB Keyboard Wireless With This Arduino Adapter

Using the power of Arduino, Evan Kale has ingeniously transformed a weed wacker into an Arduino-powered metal detector. This innovative project showcases the versatility and potential of Arduino in creating practical and fun DIY gadgets. Check out the video below to learn more and see the … [Read more...] about Weed Wacker Converted Into An Arduino Metal Detector (video)

Those of you that enjoy building Raspberry Pi projects might be interested in a new tutorial that has been published to the MAKE website this week. Providing details on how to 3D print and build your very own DIY Raspberry Pi Skycam. The project has been published by Brook Drumm (founder and CEO of … [Read more...] about DIY Raspberry Pi 3D Printed Skycam For Drone Free Video Capture

Arduino enthusiasts may be interested in a new gesture controlled Arduino door lock which has been created by Adham Negm and uses an Arduino Uno together with a servo motor to slide the bolt back and fore. Negm has also equipped the Arduino power door lock with a 1Sheeld enabling it to interface … [Read more...] about Arduino Door Lock Can be Opened Using Hand Gestures (video)

An awesome battle chess set has been built using a Raspberry Pi and a little inspiration from the Harry Potter movies by a maker that had previously no experience playing chess or with robotics. Check out the video below to see the battle chess set in action and learn more about the construction … [Read more...] about Harry Potter Inspired Battle Chess Set Powered By Raspberry Pi (video)