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Novelty Synth from Recycled Vape

By bekathwia

Today, we’re turning one of the most cursed objects of contemporary e-waste, a disposable vape, into a musical instrument. It’s like an ocarina, using your breath to activate and your fingers to control the pitch.

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44

Luminous LED Flowers

By Adafruit Industries

How bright is your bouquet?

PROJECT
1,678

3D Printed Electronic Sunglasses

By Adafruit Industries

Shades you can turn on and off!

PROJECT
114

LED Mushrooms

By bekathwia

This fun electronics and 3D printing mashup brings Alice in Wonderland vibes to your bar or party setup.

PROJECT
217

Sequencer in a PS4 Controller - YouTube Makers Secret Santa 2024

By bekathwia

Transform a PS4 controller into a DIY sound machine! Learn to build a custom sequencer using CircuitPython and fun audio samples.

TUTORIAL
1,161

Beginner’s Guide to 3D Printing and Recommended Accessories

By ShawnHymel

Learn about FDM, SLA, and other 3D printers, and explore accessories like scrapers, filament storage, and bed cleaning tools for optimal printing.

PROJECT
35

BBC micro:bit Powered Halo-ween Fancy Dress

By Kitronik Maker

Halloween offers the perfect opportunity for some fancy dress fun. In this tutorial, we will show you how this can easily be done using the Kitronik ZIP Halo for the BBC microbit.

BLOG
2,172

How To Properly Terminate an Ethernet RJ45 Connector

By Jake Hertz

Follow our complete tutorial to learn how to terminate RJ45 connectors on Ethernet cables. Perfect for maintaining a robust LAN setup.

TUTORIAL
356

Building Better Badges: Assembling the Open Sauce 2024 PCB Badge

By Nate_Larson

Learn how to build the Open Sauce 2024 PCB badge, complete with parts list, step-by-step instructions, and pro tips.

BLOG
1,418

Ultrahuman Ring AIR Teardown

By bekathwia

Explore the Ultrahuman Ring AIR's sophisticated design through our teardown, highlighting key components and assembly techniques.

BLOG
299

Relief Band Teardown

By bekathwia

Curious about how the Relief Band works? Check out this teardown to understand the technology and discover the secrets of this wearable.

BLOG
1,803

Furby 2023 Teardown

By bekathwia

Peel back the layers of Furby 2023 with this revealing teardown. Explore the electronic intricacies, from flash memory to tilt ball switches.