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Circuitry Hacks |
 | Turn on your PC using Magnets
By using a reed switch (shown in the video above, you can turn on your computer by simply waving a magnet near the switch. Very easy to do, perhaps takes only 10 minutes. Great for computer security and hiding private... |
 | Remote Controlled Lawn Mower
Step by Step guide on how to construct a DIY Radio Controlled Lawn Mower. A little electronic knowledge, soldering ability and mechanical know-how is required to build your own. My overall aim is to keep it as 'low cost' as possible and to use... |
 | Learn How to Solder: A Basic Tutorial
In this video you'll learn lots of tips and tricks that will make you a much better solderer. Bre Pettis (above) grew up teaching himself to solder and since making this video, he claims his soldering skills have improved a lot! He says "I don't... |
 | Hard to wake up? Build a water gun alarm clock
I am a very deep sleeper. I find it extremely hard to wake up in the mornings. I have a special morning ritual that I have been doing for some time that helps me out. I used to set my alarm to go off about an hour before I really have to get up. So... |
 | Make your own Electronic Post-it Notes
Who needs pen and paper Jot down reminders on a digital screen, using only your finger. A rather complex build, this project uses a few surplus parts and teach you valuable circuitry skills along the way.
Pick up milk. Feed dog. Finish homemade... |
 | Sparks, Electricity, and High Voltage Fun
To create this effect, we'll use an igition coil. What's an ignition coil Well a four stroke engine goes SUCK, SQUEEZE, BANG, BLOW. Literally. The BANG bit utilizes an ignition coil to produce a spark across the spark plug, initiating the power... |
 | Build a Pocket Sized Wifi Detector
We've all piggybacked on someones wifi before, but who wants to carry a bulky laptop around trying to find a connection Give yourself a sixth sense by building a pocket sized wifi detector which beeps in frequencies based upon signal strength. ... |
 | Solar Powered Temperature Sensing LEDs
What They Are and How They Work
The Glowies use a small microcontroller, but they are really quite simple in both parts and function. The core of the unit is a silicon diode used as a temperature sensor (actually, two of them). These Glowies... |
 | Two New Categories - Internet and Circuitry
We're pleased to announce the addition of two new categories: Internet and Circuitry. A large portion of the projects featured in the General Hacks section pertain to the interweb and circuitry so we figured what the heck, they deserve their own... |
 | Make a Micro FM Transmitter
Learn to build a simple FM transmitter that can be used to eavesdrop on your workmates or friends. It's pretty hard to believe that these generic micro transmitter (bug) circuits give such high quality reception on a standard FM radio. But they... |
