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ATTiny2313 Monitor Tester

December 28, 2010 by Chris
While perhaps dull to the lay-man, generating vga signals is more difficult than it seems. This ATtiny cranks out the proper signals to display a few test colors on a vga input monitor. The code is short and sweet and the schematic is even more simple.


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Drop-dead Simple Motor Control

December 26, 2010 by Chris
If you don't need precise control over a motor you want running, this project will interest you. A motor is basically allowed to either turn on or off by using a potentiometer combined with a power transistor. Nothing ground breaking here, just back to the basics.


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Custom LED Beer Pong Tables

November 19, 2010 by Chris
The drinking game of beer pong has become extremely popular in the last decade and with that all sorts of custom tables have been made. While any long table works well for playing beer pong, a custom made one will make you the coolest kid on the block. Take a look through these designs if you're looking for inspiration.


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Solar Electrical Bicycle Project

November 16, 2010 by Chris
The Solar Electrical Bicycle takes a giant solar panel, mounts it onto the back of a standard mountain bike and uses it to charge a battery that powers a motor which drives the front wheel. The parts are pretty straight forward and the project write-up includes a schematic and parts list.


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The TV Sniper

November 9, 2010 by Chris
There's been a lot of talk about long distance tv remotes that can shut off your neighbor's annoying TV, or turn the volume down but this project takes a different approach. He uses binoculars to amplify the effectiveness of the remote control IR emitter. Pictures and parts list included in the project write-up, take a look!


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GR-1 Turbojet Engine

October 24, 2010 by Chris
Today's project shows you the parts and process for making your own Turbojet Engine. What you'll actually use it for is up to you! The project write-up includes schematics, test videos, parts list and more. Take a look.


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DIY Stirling Engine

October 23, 2010 by Chris
The principles of a stirling engine have been around in mechanical engineering circles for a very long time. Recently stirling engines have been put to work in some renewable energy plants. Take a look at this simple DIY stirling engine project.


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The Most Usless Machine Ever

October 20, 2010 by Chris
If you missed this project from earlier this year here is your chance to check it out. A small box with one simple purpose, to turn itself off (youtube video). The project write-up shows how to build this device yourself!


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Remote Control IR Theory

October 18, 2010 by Chris
If you have ever been interested in how your TV remote control works, this write-up will give you all the knowledge you need. It goes through the top-level theory of how all remotes work, then has the specifics for most commercial remote controls. Take a look if you are curious!


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Marx Generator

October 17, 2010 by Chris
The marx generator is a very fun electrical experiment that shows you how to build a high voltage spark similar to lightening. This can be dangerous so do proceed with caution if you try to build one of your own. The project write-up shows you the few parts you need, the process to build it and has videos of a marx generator in action.


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