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 | DIY 'Squishy' Resistors for Unique Electronic Projects
Using play dough to make electronic projects should appeal to kids starting out with circuitry, but these strange variable resistors could also lead to unique projects for adults. The brainchild of two innovators, ‘Squishy Circuits’ is a... |
 | 2-Meter Long Starship Enterprise Zepplin
We've seen our loads of RC projects, and here's another superb example of remote control circuitry. This DIY RC Starship Enterprise build is a surprisingly simple machine: It's essentially a multi-chambered blimp with a small "rudder" to steer... |
 | Build a Burning Red Laser from an Old PC
Here’s another neat way to make use of that old computer that has been lying around your house: Turn it into a red burning laser using parts salvaged from the dead computer. The burning laser is powerful enough for you to wear safety... |
 | Epic R2D2 Features 10 Consoles + Projector
We've seen loads of great R2D2 mods in the past and even one with 8 consoles inside, but this one beats them all. Featuring 10 different consoles, a projector, fancy sound system, sexy blue LED lighting, and more... This thing is... |
 | Iron Man Repulsor: Blue Laser Project
The Iron Man repulsor light laser shoots a beam of crisp, blue laser light directly out from your palm. We've seen some similar Iron Man projects which recreate the rupulsor effect when Iron Man lifts his arm pulls back his hand.
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 | DIY FM Spy Microphone for Remote Surveillance
We've featured loads of DIY spy projects before and this FM microphone bug is the perfect miniature build for remote audio spying. The extremely detailed 16 page tutorial walks you through building the transmitter which is tiny yet capable of... |
 | Motion Controlled Talking Halloween Skeleton
Halloween always provides superb inspiration for the DIY community. You can see some creative designs in our Top 30 Incredible DIY Halloween Props list. Another great addition to our collection is this Halloween Skeleton built around an... |
 | Build a Wireless Oscilloscope for Android Phones
In case you don't know, An oscilloscope displays visual images of varying electrical voltages over time. The Android oscilloscope Bluetooth project is interesting not because of the oscilloscope software itself, but the way it has been combined... |
 | Stunning Illuminated POV LED Clock
Persistence of Vision (POV) flashes LEDs at certain moments as it spins, thus creating the "clock" above. The PCB blades are spun around using a PC cooling fan to creat this POV clock. The animation effect is thanks to illuminated LEDs which are... |
 | Medical Mirror Senses Heart Rate, Vital Signs
This two way medical mirror from MIT uses infrared LEDs to monitor your heart rate. As it turns out, your skin reflects light differently based upon how much blood is flowing through it. Although it seems like it would be difficult to monitor a... |
