![]() | Psychedelic Sphere of LEDs
The friend of a performer created this optical light display of 256 LEDs that can be programmed to create some fascinating displays. The ball has 16 panels, which are not only the circuit boards, but the structural support of the ball as well.... |
![]() | Make a Laser Etching PCB CNC
We have featured quite a few DIY CNC Plotters, but when it comes to etching precision printed circuit boards, this DIYer things lasers are the way to go. RepRap (Replicating Rapid Prototypes) are open source 3d printers which can replicate their... |
![]() | Superb Open Source CNC Laser Cutter
The Open Source movement sets another fine example with this superb 2-axis laser cutting/engraving station. This is version 2.0 which has a more compact size measuring 12” x 20” x 4”. The DIY laser cutter/engraver has a manual vertical axis... |
![]() | Build a Glossy Black Word Clock with Arduino
For a unique addition to your living space, the word clock is a novel new way to tell the time. The inspiration for this black and sleek clock comes the previously mentioned DIY Arduino Word Clock. Yes, it's more difficult to discern what time... |
![]() | 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... |
![]() | DIY 3-Axis CNC Milling Machine for Under $100
We have featured a few DIY low cost milling machines before and here's another superb one to add to our collection. With DIY CNC milling machine projects, the trade off is between cost of fabrication and the precision with which it operates. So,... |
![]() | Build a DIY 3-Axis CNC Mill
A precision plotting and cutting instrument like a CNC machine is a dream for any DIYer. It's perfect for any fabrication jobs - For example, you can etch a plaque or make a PCB by cuting along the traces of a schematic. While a store bought CNC... |
![]() | Make a DIY Arduino Word Clock
Find out how to build your own 'Word Clock' using the power of Arduino. It's definitely unique and eye-catching clock which literally tells you the time unlike your standard digital clock.
The instructions are really easy to understand and well... |
![]() | How to: Reflow Surface Mount (SMD) Soldering Tutorial
As devices get smaller and smaller, surface mount devices (SMD) are becoming more popular. As an alternative to traditional, larger through hole components, SMD components save space on PCBs. One glance at the tiny size of the components... |
![]() | Incredible $100 Arduino-Based CNC Machine
CNC machines allow you to mill just about any shape or design you'd like using X, Y and Z axis. Typcailly they cost serveral thousand dollars, but this man built his own CNC machine and wrote up a tutorial on how you can build it yourself. ... |









































