diy Archives - Open Electronics https://www.open-electronics.org/tag/diy/ Open source electronic projects Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:00:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://www.open-electronics.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cropped-logo-32x32.jpeg diy Archives - Open Electronics https://www.open-electronics.org/tag/diy/ 32 32 32754084 Holographic Christmas Tree https://www.open-electronics.org/holographic-christmas-tree/ https://www.open-electronics.org/holographic-christmas-tree/#respond Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:00:56 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36562   Beautiful project to create a Persistence of Vision (POV) Christmas Tree There are several fascinating gadgets and POV clocks available, and we have featured some of them on this blog as well. They fall into the category of holographic projectors that can display 3D projections. However, for those who want to embark on a […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/holographic-christmas-tree/feed/ 0 36562 Segstick: Build Your Own Self-Balancing Vehicle in Just 2 Days with Arduino https://www.open-electronics.org/segstick-build-your-own-self-balancing-vehicle-in-just-2-days-with-arduino/ https://www.open-electronics.org/segstick-build-your-own-self-balancing-vehicle-in-just-2-days-with-arduino/#comments Mon, 20 Nov 2023 08:20:47 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36529 The Segstick project is a do-it-yourself construction of a self-balancing vehicle based on Arduino. It uses an inertial measurement unit (IMU) and two motor drivers. The project was created using a broomstick and two cordless DeWalt drills. It may not be the best self-balancing DIY vehicle ever made, but it was built in just two […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/segstick-build-your-own-self-balancing-vehicle-in-just-2-days-with-arduino/feed/ 1 36529 DIY Transparent Side Panel From a Recycled Monitor! https://www.open-electronics.org/diy-transparent-side-panel-from-a-recycled-monitor/ https://www.open-electronics.org/diy-transparent-side-panel-from-a-recycled-monitor/#respond Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=35267   I saw a really cool video of a PC case called “Snowblind“, that had a transparent LCD Screen as a side panel. I was amazed over how cool it was. The only problem was that it was really expensive. Therefore, I tried making my own! In this instructables I will go through how I […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/diy-transparent-side-panel-from-a-recycled-monitor/feed/ 0 35267 Making Your Own Photovoltaic 5V System https://www.open-electronics.org/making-your-own-photovoltaic-5v-system-2/ https://www.open-electronics.org/making-your-own-photovoltaic-5v-system-2/#respond Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=35317   This uses a buck converter as a 5V Output to charge the battery(Li Po/Li-ion). And Boost converter for 3.7V battery to 5V USB output for devices needed 5 V. Similar to the Original system that uses Lead Acid Battery as an energy storage charge by either PWM or MPPT controller. And supply for 12V Devices. This One only uses […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/making-your-own-photovoltaic-5v-system-2/feed/ 0 35317 A DIY Softstarter with Arduino Nano https://www.open-electronics.org/a-diy-softstarter-with-arduino-nano/ https://www.open-electronics.org/a-diy-softstarter-with-arduino-nano/#respond Sun, 25 Jul 2021 09:59:31 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=33000 Each inductive load, such as a motor or a transformer, produces an inrush current at startup that increases as the power of the device increases. This is because at start-up only the very low resistance of the windings is seen, before the flux created opposes the passage of current. This current spike could cause the […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/a-diy-softstarter-with-arduino-nano/feed/ 0 33000 DIY pressure seat sensor for Arduino https://www.open-electronics.org/diy-pressure-seat-sensor-for-arduino/ https://www.open-electronics.org/diy-pressure-seat-sensor-for-arduino/#respond Sat, 26 Jun 2021 14:01:25 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=32671 You know the pressure sensors placed inside the car seats that remind you to fasten your seat belt? The professor Michele Maffucci has decided to exploit this principle in order to create a system that measures the sedentary lifestyle of people sitting at the desk, but with a DIY pressure sensor and a PIR sensor. […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/diy-pressure-seat-sensor-for-arduino/feed/ 0 32671 Contactless Thermometer using Arduino with SD card temperature logger https://www.open-electronics.org/contactless-thermometer-using-arduino-with-sd-card-temperature-logger/ https://www.open-electronics.org/contactless-thermometer-using-arduino-with-sd-card-temperature-logger/#comments Sat, 27 Mar 2021 08:36:04 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=32941   In this project we are going to learn how to build an infrared based non-contact thermometer which can be utilized for screening people at schools, offices, shopping malls etc. for abnormal body temperature which could be a sign of contagious diseases. The proposed non-contact thermometer can measure body temperature of a person at forehead […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/contactless-thermometer-using-arduino-with-sd-card-temperature-logger/feed/ 2 32941 A compact Raspberry Pi CM4 carrier — Piunora https://www.open-electronics.org/a-compact-raspberry-pi-cm4-carrier-piunora/ https://www.open-electronics.org/a-compact-raspberry-pi-cm4-carrier-piunora/#respond Fri, 26 Mar 2021 08:33:12 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=32937   What is Piunora? Piunora is a development board complete with IO headers, USB ports, and HDMI output. It has an M.2 connector, some built-in LEDs, a camera connector, and a few other features. It also opens up some new functions, such as the ability to run the Pi as a USB gadget rather than […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/a-compact-raspberry-pi-cm4-carrier-piunora/feed/ 0 32937 Automatic chess board design https://www.open-electronics.org/automatic-chess-board-design/ https://www.open-electronics.org/automatic-chess-board-design/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2020 20:45:45 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=31175   I have a chess computer (not pictured), it’s quite a good way to play longer games at home. It’s hard to find an opponent online to play a game that might last 4 hours, and even if you find one, it’s easy for one side or the other to get distracted or lose interest. […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/automatic-chess-board-design/feed/ 3 31175 How to solve audio feedback issues when live streaming https://www.open-electronics.org/how-to-solve-audio-feedback-issues-when-live-streaming/ https://www.open-electronics.org/how-to-solve-audio-feedback-issues-when-live-streaming/#comments Sun, 20 Dec 2020 20:44:33 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=31162   Mix minus is an audio production technique that lets you get all of your audio signals where they need to go while avoiding problems such as feedback, interference, etc. It can come in handy if you’re on a video call, a livestream or other similar technical situations. There’s a million different ways to do […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/how-to-solve-audio-feedback-issues-when-live-streaming/feed/ 2 31162 Pop a wheelie with your electric skateboard, the hacker way https://www.open-electronics.org/pop-a-wheelie-with-your-electric-skateboard-the-hacker-way/ https://www.open-electronics.org/pop-a-wheelie-with-your-electric-skateboard-the-hacker-way/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2020 15:53:44 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=30894   Using a bit of tech to make up for a lack of skill is a time-honoured tradition, otherwise known as cheating among those who acquired the skill the hard way. Learning to wheelie manual a skateboard is usually paid for in bruises, but [blezalex] got around that by letting his electric skateboard handle the balancing act. At […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/pop-a-wheelie-with-your-electric-skateboard-the-hacker-way/feed/ 0 30894 This Arduino device turns on a workshop’s air filtration system whenever it hears a saw https://www.open-electronics.org/this-arduino-device-turns-on-a-workshops-air-filtration-system-whenever-it-hears-a-saw/ https://www.open-electronics.org/this-arduino-device-turns-on-a-workshops-air-filtration-system-whenever-it-hears-a-saw/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2020 21:14:48 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=30424 Modern woodworking tools are amazing, allowing you to make any number of useful or decorative objects from the comfort of your garage. Unfortunately, they also produce a lot of dust, so YouTuber “Atomic Dairy” came up with the idea to install an air purifier that can cleanse the shop air eight times per hour. This […]

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