Posted May 22, 2011 by Chris

Using the widely available micro LPC2132, this project and abstract explain how to build a very hi-tech baby monitor. Built as an entry for a philips design contest, the design features integrated encryption, two way communication, night light control and music playback. The article has the software source code and hardware design schematics for download.

Posted May 21, 2011 by Chris

It’s tough to know what to make of this project. It’s a type of creativity that seems quite far out, using the sound of sewing machines to create music. The website is light on the technical details but there are many instructional and demo videos of the ‘orchestra’ in action.

Posted March 22, 2011 by Chris

If you’ve ever been curious how MP3 players work, this project shows you exactly how to make your own. It uses a PIC at its core and has some extra hardware for mp3 decoding and playing via flash memory card storage. A great project, take a look!

Posted March 1, 2011 by Chris

This mp3 player uses an fpga based project board along with some standard pc parts. The user interface is so dumbed down your grandma could use it, with only switches and buttons, and the build process is straight forward. See the write-up for detailed pictures and instructions.

Posted October 31, 2010 by Chris

For you music lovers here’s a cool project: The CyberWhistle. It makes sounds just like a normal whistle but you don’t have to blow into it, just move your fingers over the different holes to play a tune. Hardware schematics and firmware are in the project write-up.

Posted October 5, 2010 by Chris

Today’s project shows you how to make a hand crank that can recharge your Ipod. Obviously you’ll run out of energy after a few minutes, but you’ll be able to listen to music while you’re at it. The write-up is very detailed, take a look.

Posted October 3, 2010 by Chris

Many DIY MP3players exist and here is one more! This one has a professional board design and uses an ATMEGA for its heart. Songs are loaded from a standard SD. The project write-up has everything you need to know to make it.

Posted September 7, 2010 by Chris

Many guitarists will swear by their old style tube amplifiers, that theirs is better than anything made today. In that tradition here is a cool little mini tube amp. The project write-up shows how clean the design is and is straight forward about how to build it.

Posted August 30, 2010 by Chris

For people who are ‘musically’ inclined here’s a great project. The Laser Harp is exactly what you think, no strings, just lasers! The project write-up includes a lot of info on how to make it and an awesome video of the Laser Harp 2010 in action.

Posted August 28, 2010 by Chris

Found Electronics’ Project 3 pieces is probably one of the more artistically inclined projects that I’ve seen. They combine the art of electronics, music and plants all into one piece. There’s a lot of pictures and a good write-up that illustrate the purpose and goal of their project.