Dad Built a 4-Step Sequencer Synth Simple Enough for Age 3
A father built a portable synthesizer for his daughter’s third birthday, and the result looks almost too polished to be a first electronics project. It’s…
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YouTuber custom-builds coffee table with functional star system around an exploding sun
Have you ever dreamed of sitting around the solar system? Modder at The 5439 Workshop on YouTube may have just made it possible with this…
DIY 3D-Printed Clamshell Turns BOOX Palma Into a Tiny Laptop
Palmtops and UMPCs are experiencing a quiet resurgence among people who want something more focused than a laptop and more tactile than a phone. Compact…
Someone Built a Working Synth From Cardboard and Walnut Keys
Most synthesizers look and feel like appliances. They’re plastic boxes mass-produced in factories, efficient and functional but utterly lacking in personality or warmth. Pianos and…
DIYer builds first 100% solar-powered drone that flies without batteries
It’s not usual for DIYers to step up and experiment with the logic of solar-powered devices as we know it. The ideal generally is to…
3D Printed case for Halcyon Elora split mechanical keyboard has magnetic wrist pad attachments
KeyChron brought the world’s first split keyboard that retained the vibe of a regular keyboard to spice up the rather boring accessory, which has seen…
DIYer recreates a fully functional version of the iconic Xbox “Big X” prototype
Before releasing the official Xbox console, Microsoft was skeptical whether prospective gamers would be able to keep their software image distinguishable from the new hardware…
Raspberry Pi E-Ink To-Do Display Disguises as Framed Desk Art
Most productivity tools are designed to grab your attention constantly with pop-up reminders, blinking notifications, and endless browser tabs competing for focus throughout the day….
German engineer 3D prints real-life X-Wing drone that hits top speeds of 200 km/h
Spaceships from the Star Wars universe have inspired many of us, and DIYer Luis is no exception. His fascination, however, has gone far beyond mere…
This Open-Source E-Reader Opens Like a Real Book with No Amazon Lock-In
Most e-readers lock you into one screen, one store, and one way to read your digital library without much choice or flexibility. For book lovers…
This DIY MacroPad Rivals Stream Deck With Real Mechanical Switches
Macro pads like the Elgato Stream Deck have made custom shortcuts and visual feedback essential for streamers and productivity enthusiasts, but they rely on small…
A YouTuber Just Built a $150 VR Headset That Rivals Meta Quest 3
Virtual reality has hit a peculiar crossroads where premium headsets deliver impressive experiences but demand wallet-crushing price tags. Most commercial options either cost more than…