Nintendo Mouse

July 2, 2008 by Chris
The standard NES controller has been made into mp3 players, walkmans & plenty of other random yet incognito devices. This time it has been made into a fully fledged computer mouse. Check out the project write-up to see how it's made.



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DiscoLazer

July 1, 2008 by Chris
This project is as intuitive as it is easy to build. Need some disco lazers? No problem! Just strap them onto some old blown speakers and watch the light show (there's a little more to it than that).



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The LED Megalight

June 1, 2008 by Chris
The mega-light 'or simply the Oh my Gawd, my eyes! is a homemade led flashlight with a pvc body.' It uses only one super bright luxeon V led. The project write-up explains what you need and how to build it.



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Homemade Wind Vane

May 31, 2008 by Chris
The homemade weather vane is a simple project with a compass display to show you which way the wind is currently blowing. The purpose of course is for logging weather (wind) data over long periods of time. The write-up lists all necessary parts & the construction procedure.


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Multifunction In-Dorm Automation System (MIDAS)

May 30, 2008 by Chris
This system has many different devices interfaced together all controlled by a central computer & program with a straight forward gui. The idea is to spice up this guys dorm room. He's made a decent write-up with pictures and videos, take a look.


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Dual Fan Controller

May 29, 2008 by Chris
This is a simple fan controller that uses an AT-Tiny microcontroller. The fan control is necessary for controlling heat-flow for a computer built into a cabinet. The write-up includes a professional model, software & everything needed to follow along.


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HomeMade WiFi Antenna

May 28, 2008 by Chris
This is probably the most ridiculous wifi antenna i've seen, but it works and increases reception 5-15%. No theory is offered, just the results. But at the (build) price of 10 cents it's a bargain.



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DIY I-Pod Charger

May 27, 2008 by Chris
This is a very simple write-up that details how to make your own USB charger for your I-Pod. It's actually not very complicated but the procedure must be done delicately so that no wires are crossed. The write-up is in depth and has lots of pictures to guide you, so take a look.


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Make Your Own PCB

May 26, 2008 by Chris
PCB (printed circuit boards) are now used in everything involved with electronics. They are extremely helpful because components are often so tiny it's impossible to hand solder or efficiently make use of them. This guide shows you how to make your PCB using your printer & a few other tools.


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Wireless Network Printer Mod

May 25, 2008 by Chris
This is a very helpful little guide for mod'ing an old printer so that you can print to it via WiFi. It's very straight forward with a lot of pictures and helpful tips. The example printer used is an old laser-jet printer.




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