DIY Hacks

Beehive Monitoring System - PIC32 Microcontroller Based

  We had a number of beehives on our farm years ago. Monitoring the health of the hives was a big job and when neglected could spell disaster. This Beehive Monitoring System could mean the end of that problem. Have a look below for a short list of system features. "This project provides a means to monitor honeybee health parameters in a hive, to allow efficient bee management and research

Wii Balance Board controlled Labyrinth Game

  Jestin Stoffel and Vince Thompson of the CCCKC have created a cool Wii Balance Board controlled Labyrinth Game which uses an Arduino microcontroller to handle some of the interface. "Currently the game is using two servos and an Arduino to turn the knobs that move the game surface. I bought my Labyrinth game at a Tuesday Morning store for less than $10. The servos were about $10 each and

LCD Servo Robot Head

  Chris Carpenter is building a cool robot head, it looks up at you when you need to enter commands since the commands are displayed on the LCD screen which is mounted on the front of the head. The servo movements all look nice and smooth, there is also a servo under the large board which is controlling the right and left movement of the head. Some of the electronics

Ratbot - made from an Arduino and a Hair Removal Tool

  This Ratbot project is a great example of recycling, the main body of the robot is a Braun Silk Epil Hair Removal Tool! "This is the ratb0t, he has a nervous behavior and remainds me a rat.. :] I´m using an Arduino Diecimila to control the steering servo and the traction motor. The XBee module recieves data from another Arduino, this one has a wii nunchuck controller attached."

Granite Speakers

  If you are looking for the best speakers for your heavy metal these Granite Speakers would not be the correct selection, but if you need some speakers to blast your hard rock music then read on. 🙂 Most of the work I have done has been with wood, I can’t imagine the time it would take to work with rock. "Box dimensions 220 x 350 x 250 mm. Box

LED Plant Grow Box

  If you are wanting to grow some plants indoor on a budget have a look at this LED Plant Grow Box idea. The LEDs look similar to the 10mm White LEDs that we sell but unfortunately ours don’t get marked down 80% off after Christmas. 🙁 If LEDs aren’t for you have a look at the other grow box that is shown at the The Cheap Vegetable Gardener, for

DIY Cable Cam - Shoot Long Swooping Camera Effects Cheap

  If you are interested in film making have a look at this DIY Cable Cam Project. For about $30 you can achieve some cool Hollywood effects on a backyard filmmakers budget. Who says you have to spend lots of money for good effects? After you build this project be sure to have a look at the Johnny Lee Steadicam project. "This week on Backyard FX, Erik and the crew