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 | How to: DIY Cable Management on a Budget
In just a few minutes and for less than $6, you can transform your workstation into a cable free sanctuary.ﾃあ If there is one thing that really annoys people about computers it is the ridiculous amount of cables that need to connect everything... |
 | Build your own DIY CNC Milling Machine
CNC, or computer numberic control receives commands from a comptuer which in turn instruct it to fabricate virtually any part by using a router to drill along several axis.ﾃあ While an insdustrial CNC can cost thousands of dollars, you can easily... |
 | DIY Arcade Style Joystick Controller
We've seen some giant NES controllers in the past and even an Xbox 360 arcade controller.ﾃあ Now we have a coffee table style controller custom made for arcade games like Street Fighter 4.ﾃあﾃあ The first controler is basically a wireless Xbox 360... |
 | DIY Stadium Seating for the Super Bowl
Using dirt simple carpentry techniques, learn to easily build stadium seating and set up the ultimate DIY home theater for this year's Super Bowl party.ﾃあ Start of by building a simple stand to support a couch.ﾃあ Next up (if you really want to... |
 | Top 40 Arduino Projects of the Web
Since we love the ever-popular Arduino, we've scoured the vast reaches of the interweb and unearthed the best Arduino projects just for you. The Arduino is an open source programming platform which allows you to easily control electronics with a... |
 | Automatic Head Tracking with Arduino
We've seen some infrared head tracking before and now it has been accomplished using the Arduino.ﾃあ The demo video above shows its interactivity with a flight simulator.ﾃあ Some modification to the code means this can be adapted for first person... |
 | Incredible DIY Aerial Kite Photography
The outstanding video above is a how to tutorial for DIY kite photography. Chris Benton, an experienced aerial photographer, guides us through his camera rigs, history, and expertise. People have been taking aerial photos like these since the early... |
 | Relay Tutorial: Control AC Outlets & Machines
Learn to control the power to a normal AC outlet using 5 volts DC. When dealing with low voltage electronics such as iPods or cell phones, it may seem hard to make the jump to AC powered, high voltage appliances and machines.ﾃあﾃあ For example,... |
 | Make a Hand Held Air Conditioner and Heater
Using what's called a Peltier plate, an object that gets extremely cold on one side, while extremely hot on the other, you can build your own, personal heating/cooling device. It's simple to make, and all fits comfortably in a project box. The... |
