Archive for the 'Projects' Category

Slugbee – The Finest Combination of Zigbee Radio with a Slug!

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

Have you ever wondered what it’s going to be, if you combined the Zigbee Radio with a Slug? If you have no idea what is the outcome, then you should develop this SlugBee and feel it for yourself! For your information, Zigbee, where it’s also known as IEEE 802.15.4 is another type of short-range radio [...]

The Great PLL Induction Heater Driver

Friday, November 28th, 2008

Have you ever played with a manually tuned induction heater before? If you did, then you must know that how dull it could be… Oh, for those that didn’t know what the induction heater is that is a key piece of equipment used in all forms of induction heating. Technically, an induction heater will operate [...]

A Fancy and Creative Graduation Gown!

Friday, November 28th, 2008

If you’re currently attending a college or university, and the graduation ceremony will be held in several weeks or months from now, then have you done all the preparation for it yet? Well, if you think that the graduation gown is a little bit dull and old-fashioned (Hopefully, it’s not the type of granny style [...]

The Networked Graffiti Wall is Awesome!

Monday, October 13th, 2008

Do you have a crush on the magnificent Graffiti Wall and wish to build it for your own use? Well, the only problem is you didn’t familiar with the Graffiti Wall and you may think it’s a hard to develop project. Honestly, the giant LED graffiti wall project won’t take too much of time and [...]

LED Sphere – Your Cool Home Disco LED Light Ball

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

If you’re looking for the Home disco LED light ball, then you’ve come to the right place. Well, the main goal for this project is to create a 3D spinning LED Sphere, which uses a spinning ring with tri-color LED. Beside that, this project also practices the concept of precise angular sensing and persistence-of-vision as [...]

The Cool Third Eye – Computer Vision Platform

Friday, June 13th, 2008

Are you feeling alone when you sit in front of the computer? You want to have a companion? Then, this third eye – computer vision platform will accompany you and stay by your side. However, you need to keep these materials standby: Breadboard Miscellaneous resistors and wire Two 3.3V Regulators Two Pic-Axe 08M Motor Driver [...]

DIY DOT Graffiti Painter

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

Do you love to spray your graffiti at public walls, but scared to be caught in red handed? Well, why don’t create a DIY DOT Graffiti Painter and enjoy the fun of spraying as you wish? Firstly, we need to have these following materials: 8 12vDC direct acting 1/4″BSP solenoid valves 3 inflatable wheelbarrow style [...]

Show Your Talent by DIY a Sun Tracking Unit

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

Probably you saw Sun tracking system before; however do you have the urge to challenge yourself to make a Sun Tracking Unit? First of all, get a tiny .7″x1.4″ PC board using the LED3X sensor concept. This circuit uses power MOFSET drivers, which most any DC motor can be used without any modification. You might [...]

Eco-Friendly and CO2 Free – CallABike Concept

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

Are you a eco-green lover/supporter? If you are, then this “CallABike” concept will be a good choice to show your concern to the environment. A Germany eco-concept company, Die Bahn offers a service named “CallABike” system. This is the rental process for “CallABike”: A customer calls the company via touch-tone and he/she will be provided [...]

Ready to Play MIDIbox SID 2

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Have you ever try to combine four different types of engines to become a fun to play MIDIbox SID 2? Well, MIDIbox SID is a non-commercial and “DIY” product, means you can only get it by doing it yourself. Those four synthesizer engines are Lead Engine, Bassline Engine, Drum Engine and Multi Engine.