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Circuitry Hacks |
 | 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.  For... |
 | DIY Fake Blue Screen of Death Device
The blue screen of death (BSOD) is typically caused after encountering a critical system error which can cause the system to shut down to prevent damage.‚ Sometimes it means a system is fried. So, what better prank than to build a device... |
 | Turn old iPods into Custom Speakers
Learn to build custom speakers by installing bare speakers in two of the original iPods where the scroll wheels normally are. Instead of gutting your old iPod, you can purchase iPod front panels and back panels on eBay for a few... |
 | Dorm Room RFID Lock Mechanism
Learn how to create your own RFID locking mechanism using the Parallax RFID module. If you're unfamiliar with RFID, don't miss our comprehensive RFID tutorial. The project uses the rather old school Basic Stamp instead of the Arduino... |
 | Build an Epic Mobile Bar
If you want to be the downright main attraction at any party, show up with this incredible, full bar on wheels. Featuring a motorized beer elevator, motorized ice and mixer drawer, six-bottle shot dispensers, and sound activated neon... |
 | Use the Wii and iPhone to Control an RC car
This fantastic video demonstrates the use of the wiimote, wii balance board, and iPhone to control an RC car. For data transmission, an Arduino is used to communicate between devices. Learn how to do this yourself in a future post -... |
 | Incredible Circuitry Art with Spare Parts
Using spare resistors, caps, pots, chips, sockets, and other electronic parts, this man created outstanding circuitry figurines. More pictures and details can be found on his Flickr page. You can find supplies for your next DIY project in our... |
 | Make a UAV Spyplane Using the Arduino
With a handful of servos, battery pack, GPS unit, and the Arduino programmer you can build your own unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) drone. It's an absolutely outstanding project complete with a detailed, 22 page tutorial to guide you through the... |
 | How to: Huge Christmas Music & Light Display
We all dream of building a massive, neighborhood dominating musical Christmas light display. A seasoned Christmas display pro has filmed a behind the scenes tutorial showing you the magic. Although the new LED lights are now... |
 | Rocker Scale Measures how Hard You Rock
As you rock out with Guitar Hero or Rock Band, build a Rockerscale which using your crowd's volume level, movement, etc. to measures how much you rock. The project was created by the BBC and is fully documented on their website. By... |
