Custom Digital Camera Time-Delay

September 23, 2008 by Chris
This little digital camera mod allows for remote triggering of the camera. Whether by sound, time-delay or even whispers; sensitivity can be calibrated. This seems like a neat tool for time-lapse pictures or surveillance use. Schematics and software are available for download in the project write-up.


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DIY PIC Programmer

September 21, 2008 by Chris
Most microcontroller programmers are actually very simple devices that can be made by yourself. Being that programmers range from $50+, so it can be a good investment or backup programmer. The parts are very cheap and this project write-up is clean with step-by-step instructions. Give it a look see!

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Universal NiMH Charger

September 19, 2008 by Chris
NiMH rechargeable batteries have been around for quite some time and have proven their worth. This type of rechargeable battery can be found inside things from electric cars to electric tooth-brushes. Today's simple project makes use of a microcontroller for controlling the recharging of the battery and turning off when recharging has completed.

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Wireless RF Temperature Transmitter

September 17, 2008 by Chris
This is a simple temperature sensor hooked up to some wireless transmitting equipment so that temperature can be monitored remotely. It uses atmel power for all the processing and standard rf radio modules. Software & Hardware schematics are available for download!


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Weeboy: Video Game System

September 15, 2008 by Chris
The Weeboy is quite the spin-off of the Wiimote. It uses an accelerometer to detect tilt and has a built in game around this sensor. This means, no joystick or gamepad, only a box that you tilt in every which way to play the game. Software & hardware schematics are available for download.

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BEAM Snake

September 13, 2008 by Chris
Snake robotics is a relatively new idea, however really cool. The implementation can be tricky but the overall design is actually not very mind-numbing. Each link in the snake acts as a single actuator (this project uses a servo) and helps to move the entire body of the snake. The project write-up has the purely analog electronic design and schematic.

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Ruf Bot

September 11, 2008 by Chris
This is a cool little robot with a very straight forward and simple design to be controlled remotely. It uses "off-the-shelf" circuitry and the project write-up has all the schematic and software info necessary for building your own. This project is light on the software, which makes it better for beginners, check this one out!

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Cyber PCB Projects

September 9, 2008 by Chris
Unfortunately for today's project, there were too many projects & only in pdf format! Even so, there's a link to the index with 10 really good projects & write-ups. They use various electronic components and you can learn a lot by attempting to reproduce the projects. Take a look, give it a shot!

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AccelR8 G-Meter

September 7, 2008 by Chris
Here is another hand-held g-meter not terribly dissimilar from my own. The design uses an AVR microcontroller and is designed for a small area. I really liked the code work & hardware design for this project. Don't miss this one!


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Chip8 Console

September 5, 2008 by Chris
This little homemade hand-held console uses an arm processor for everything. A nokia lcd screen displays the output for the game & there's a few buttons for input. Looking at it makes me really see how simple the gameboy must have been to design (or would be with current technology). The write-up has all the hardware & pcd layout information listed.

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