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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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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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Breadboard Basics: What They Are, How They Work, and How to Use Them

Reading Time: 10 minutesWhat They Are A Funny-Looking Thing If you’re new to the world of electronics you might have seen a funny looking thing that is used extensively in the electronics community. It has no batteries, no doo-dads, buttons or cords. On its own it is totally isolated from any electrical energy, but can quickly be given […]

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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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