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Circuitry Hacks |
 | How to: 1000 Lumen Maglite Mod with Voltage Monitor
If you are dissatisfied with the brightness and lasting power of your flashlight, check out the tutorial below by our laser and lighting expert, Jayrob. The XM-L T6 emitter, will output 1000 lumens at 3 Amps (on high mode), and will output an... |
 | Superb DIY Interactive Dance Floor
Learn how to build a custom interactive dance floor measureing 13x8 feet and containing 160 RGB LED illuminated squares. The project features eight microcontrollers which manage the LEDs, eight weight sensors, and an FPGA. The pressboard base... |
 | DIY Mini Arcade Cabinet
This miniature Space Invaders game is just awesome. At only 7 inches tall, it features a tiny joystick and buttons. It honestly looks like a full-size arcade game was miniaturized on the spot. The best part? It's playable!
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 | Massive RepRap DIY 3D Printer
We've seen plenty of 3D printers in the past, but none this big. This homemade 3D printer printed out a part that is 15"x15"x10." It's a tad on the slow side though: it accomplished the print job above in a little less than 2 days.
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 | How to: DIY Segway for $400
The Segway may not have set city trails ablaze, they have sparked plenty of DIY versions. A Segway is a costly transportation method since they cost as much as an entry level car. So, if you are tempted to build one of your own, follow this DIY... |
 | How to: Make Amazing Circuitry Art from Scrap
Art from junk is no longer a novel idea. We've seen a few neat circuitry art projects before, but this one has a unique twist. Odds are, if you're reading this you have a collection electronic parts and leftovers. The robots seen above come with... |
 | The New and Improved "Most Useless Machine”
Like the original (shown below), the new and improved “Most Useless Machine” doesn’t serve any purpose. But play with it (or duel with it) for a moment and you realize that it is a cleverly designed toy. Push the switch and so starts the... |
 | Mini CNC Router: Complete Plans and Instructions
We've featured a few CNC projects in the past, and here's another superbly documented DIY build to help you build your own CNC. At the heart of the software is a CNC stepper motor controller board that drives all 3-axis of the CNC router. With a... |
 | DIY Mini Desktop Laser Engraver
Earlier this week, we featured a high tech DIY laser cutter which is a fairly expensive build and looks like a commercial product. This project however, is inexpensive and built using items which are easily accessible. It takes a while to build,... |
 | Beginner Spy Tutorial: Your First DIY Mini FM Bug Transmitter
FM bug transmitters are simple electronic projects that can transmit conversations to any FM radio. The range is usually small at around 100 feet, but the project is simple enough for a beginner. What you need to start off with is a plastic mint... |
