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How to Make an OwlBot: The Bird Intimidator – Part 3: Flashing Red LED Eyes

Reading Time: 19 minutesProject Name: OwlBot Project Description: Part 3 build of the OwlBot, where we add the OwlBot’s flashing red LED eyes to our prototype. Project Difficulty: Easy Project Note: For this third part of the project, we’ll focus on the OwlBot’s flashing red LED eyes. We’ll update the code for when motion is detected by the […]

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How to Make an OwlBot: The Bird Intimidator – Part 2: Making Sounds

Reading Time: 27 minutesProject Name: OwlBot Project Description: Part 2 build of the OwlBot, where we add an MP3 player to the OwlBot prototype to give it the ability to make sound when motion is detected by the PIR sensor that was installed in Part 1 of the build. Project Difficulty: Easy Project Note: For this second part […]

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How to Make an OwlBot: The Bird Intimidator – Part 1: Motion Sensing

Reading Time: 24 minutesProject Name: OwlBot Project Description: Part 1 build of the OwlBot, where we start by getting the prototype of the OwlBot to sense infrared motion. Project Difficulty: Easy Project Note: For this first part of the project, we’ll focus on the OwlBot’s infrared sensing capabilities using a PIR sensor module. Introduction In this project we’re […]

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The Ultimate DIY 3220-Point Breadboard

Reading Time: 24 minutesProject Name: The Ultimate DIY 3220-Point Breadboard Project Description: Building a 3220-point solderless breadboard with carrying case that will provide storage capability and contain a variety of power supply options, such as a 12V charge adapter to plug in any wall outlet for instant power supply. Project Difficulty: Moderate Project Note: This project uses a […]

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How to Make a Cigar Tube Circuit Tester

Reading Time: 16 minutesProject Name: Cigar Tube Circuit Tester Project Description: Learn how to make a low voltage DC circuit tester. Project Difficulty: Easy Project Note: This project uses a soldering iron and heat gun. Please use caution when using hot items. In this project, we’re going to make a low voltage DC circuit tester — like the […]

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How to Make a Chewing Gum Box LED Night Light

Reading Time: 11 minutesProject Name: The Chewing Gum Box LED Night Light Project Description: Learn to make a simple parallel LED circuit Project Difficulty: Easy Project Note: This project uses a soldering iron, but this is optional. See FAQs at bottom of page for alternatives. In this project, we’re going to make a battery powered LED night light […]

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How to Make a Scrubberbot

Reading Time: 15 minutesProject Name: Scrubberbot Project Description: Learn how to make a scouring pad cleaning robot called Scrubberbot. Project Difficulty: Easy-to-Moderate Project Note: This project uses a soldering iron. Please use caution when using hot items. In this project, we’re going to make a battery powered scrubbing robot out of a scouring pad designed from a griddle […]

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How to Make a Simple Switch Circuit

Reading Time: 9 minutesProject Name: Simple Switch Circuit Project Description: Learn how to make a simple switch circuit. Difficulty: Easy In this project, we’re going to make the basic and simple switch circuit. Having a switch in your circuit allows you full control of your circuit. A switch allows you to turn ON or turn OFF the entire […]

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