The goal of this little post is to share an idea to build your own robust mud water detector using readily available inexpensive electronics components. Although unintentional, the sensor component in this design concept is […]
There is nothing amazing about looking at the design concept of a simple USB LED lamp, I know. But believe me, the midget USB LED lamp presented here has a little power reservoir in the […]
This post is about the construction of a multi-colored matchbox-sized magic lamp for kids using a simple and cheap microcontroller board. The most interesting thing about this build is that it does not require any […]
This post explains how to build a mini PCB drill speed controller using a handful of common components you may already have stocked in your home lab. First off, let me say that this idea […]
In this post, you will find the construction details of a crazy bomb timer that can be built with the help of a handful of common electronics components available everywhere. Well, get ready to entertain […]
Flashing yellow lights are an essential part of sliding/swing gate and garage door automation systems, since they provide a clear indication that the system is installed and in operation. Thanks to LED technology, the total […]
This little post is about modifying a standard LED Tap Light/Stick Touch Light to run on the Arduino platform with additional features. Okay, let’s get started! Tap Light? So, what’s a Tap Light? Simply, the […]
As an active electronics hobbyists, I get to see a lot of applications for NeoPixel LEDs. In fact, this new breed of smart LEDs is great for a large number of fabulous hobby projects that […]
The objective of this little, and a bit odd, experiment is to explore the use of a single LED as a fancy glowing eye for toys and the use of a BJT as a simple […]
Walking a dog in the dark is always a risky thing because both you and your dog are difficult to see. Fortunately, an illuminated dog collar helps you see and be seen during dog walks […]
