Latest Consumer Electronics Projects

This project will show you how to make a device that can measure resistances as low as 0.1 ohms.

This project will show you how to make a device that can measure resistances as low as 0.1 ohms.

We’ll discuss some important layout and manufacturing concepts as we look at the PCB for the Robot Control Board.

We’ll discuss some important layout and manufacturing concepts as we look at the PCB for the Robot Control Board.

With the help of some solenoids, the Dancing Ghostbusters Toaster really topped off my Halloween costume this year!

With the help of some solenoids, the Dancing Ghostbusters Toaster really topped off my Halloween costume this year!

In the final installment, we build our light-blade and assemble the electronics into the hilt.

In the final installment, we build our light-blade and assemble the electronics into the hilt.

In part 3, we compile the firmware and build the controller at the heart of the Saber, then do initial testing and diagnostics.

In part 3, we compile the firmware and build the controller at the heart of the Saber, then do initial testing and diagnostics.

In part 2 of the LED saber project, we'll assemble the power and audio systems.

In part 2 of the LED saber project, we'll assemble the power and audio systems.

The brightest blade in the world. Fluid sound effects generated in real time. Any colour, changeable on the fly. If you…

The brightest blade in the world. Fluid sound effects generated in real time. Any colour, changeable on the fly. If you want to know what it feels like to hold a Lightsaber, this project is the closest you can get today.

Here's a rain gauge that empties itself and that you can read from your easy chair. Best of all, you can build it, yourself.

Here's a rain gauge that empties itself and that you can read from your easy chair. Best of all, you can build it, yourself.

A tipping bucket rain gauge is a clever way to measure rainfall. Learn how to add wireless capability, a PICAXE…

A tipping bucket rain gauge is a clever way to measure rainfall. Learn how to add wireless capability, a PICAXE microcontroller, and an LCD display to your weather station.

A tipping bucket rain gauge, an RF transmitter and receiver, a PICAXE microcontroller, and an LCD can make a great…

A tipping bucket rain gauge, an RF transmitter and receiver, a PICAXE microcontroller, and an LCD can make a great addition to your weather station.

This project details the process by which AC-powered speaker sets can typically be converted to battery power. I'll…

This project details the process by which AC-powered speaker sets can typically be converted to battery power. I'll detail my own projects and provide advice for converting almost any set of speakers.

Combine the Si4844-A10 analog-tuned radio receiver with an Arduino to make a full-featured multiband radio.

Combine the Si4844-A10 analog-tuned radio receiver with an Arduino to make a full-featured multiband radio.

The mighty soldering iron. If you need one, want one, or just love to build stuff, then this project is for you.

The mighty soldering iron. If you need one, want one, or just love to build stuff, then this project is for you.

Learn about the NES Controller's data protocol, then use this knowledge to easily integrate into an Arduino Uno.

Learn about the NES Controller's data protocol, then use this knowledge to easily integrate into an Arduino Uno.

This article provides additional details related to code development, hardware configuration, and the OLED interface.

This article provides additional details related to code development, hardware configuration, and the OLED interface.

Build a simple solar powered battery charger for Ni-MH batteries.

Build a simple solar powered battery charger for Ni-MH batteries.

In this project, Jason Poel Smith builds a battery backup system that you can use for small electronics to make sure that…

In this project, Jason Poel Smith builds a battery backup system that you can use for small electronics to make sure that they never lose power.

Soldering surface mount components by hand can be done, but reflow soldering in an oven is much quicker and produces more…

Soldering surface mount components by hand can be done, but reflow soldering in an oven is much quicker and produces more consistent results. Building a microprocessor controlled reflow oven is well within the abilities and budget of many hobbyists.

A toaster oven can do more than just make toast; guided by a PICAXE microcontroller, it can make a sweet reflow soldering station.

A toaster oven can do more than just make toast; guided by a PICAXE microcontroller, it can make a sweet reflow soldering station.