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Arduino Hacks |
 | DIY Fiber Optic Fabric using RGB LEDs
By weaving fiber optic strands as if they were yarn, this team of DIYers created a fiber optic "fabric" of sorts which features a few dozen RGB LEDs and reacts to the outside world via Twitter. Currently, they're raising funds to launch a company... |
 | Secret Knock Detecting Door + Mechcanical Iris = Awesome!
Here's a superb DIY project which comes two outstanding hacks we've covered previously. It's a steampunk mechanical iris combined with the secret knock detecting door to create this unique garage door opener.
The brassy mechanical iris hides... |
 | Laser Tripwire takes a Photo, Uploads it to Twitter
The laser tripwire project is superb project for both experienced and brand new Arduino enthusiasts. It combines both hardware, software, and communicating between the two. The simple project captures a snapshot of an unauthorized entry and... |
 | Incredible DIY Daft Punk Helmet Project
We've covered some downright superb daft punk projects in the past, but this helmet is one of the best so far. It took 17 long months to build and was documented fairly well in the project's build notes. The video below is a great walkthrough of... |
 | Giant LED Matrix Controlled via the Web
What do you get when you combine five LED enthusiats, a free weekend, an Arduino and hundreds of LEDs? The LED wall, which is a massive pegboard (size - 53" x 31") fitted with a matrix of 350 LEDs. The matrix of LEDs can be controlled by... |
 | Add Internet to your Arduino (for half the price!)
Imagine being able to control your Arduino projects from anywhere... Yes, this is possible by simply adding an ethernet shield to your Arduino, but you'd have to sacrifice the programming board. Instead of sacrificing the entire Arduino, just... |
 | 100% Software-Based Arduino Simulator!
Some software developers don't get into hardware because they enjoy the instant gratification of seeing their work displayed on screen. They don't want to fuss with soldering or hooking up components. Now, however, they can't complain since... |
 | Control Electronics using an Arduino and Infrared LEDs
Learn how to use infrared LEDs to send signals to your TV and other electronic devices via an Arduino. First, the Arduino will interpret IR pulses sent out by the TV remote, save them to memory, then "replay" them upon the user's command. ... |
 | Superb DIY Retro Lighting Design
Sometimes, your inventions don't have to have a practical function. Take for example, this epic looking decorative lamp. Dubbed 'Coachella', this eye-catching device was named for an annual music and arts festival. Although it has a steampunk... |
 | Wi-Fi Enabled Coil Gun with iPhone App
We've covered loads of airsoft, nerf, and gun projects, and here's another superb pr0ject to add to our collection. It's a coil gun placed on a turret which is triggered via Wi-Fi. Additionally, it uses remote targeting and shooting through... |
