DIY electronics enthusiasts are finding creative ways to shrink powerful microcontrollers into portable, daily-carry gadgets, and custom electronic keychains have quickly become a favourite project.

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While the days after Thanksgiving, including Cyber Monday, are traditionally to flock to brick-and-mortar outlets or online sites to pick out holiday gifts, it is also a good time for DIY electronics ...

Arduino boards are one of the best ways to get involved in DIY electronics and programming. With Arduino, the possibilities are practically limitless. You can build your own working robotics and tools ...

YouTube has become much more than a source of entertaining videos. Nowadays, you can find plenty of practical videos in areas such as home improvement, auto mechanics, food preparation, and for the ...

ThinkCrate has created a range of DIY electronic kits specifically designed for geeks of any age, providing a way to quickly assemble and program your very own Arduino projects. “Both children and ...

Many readers will be familiar with Microchip’s ATtiny85, which has been a popular choice for DIY projects in the past for its low price and (for the time) small size. But those looking for a more ...

It’s hardly a secret that getting into a serious electronics habit can be detrimental to your bank account. A professional grade lab is simply unobtainable for many a tinkerer, and even mid-range ...

Reo Nagumo has created a new Kickstarter project this week which takes the form of a DIY cardboard musical keyboard kit. Offering a simple and fun way to learn more about music and build your very own ...

What if you walked into an opera and could read the thoughts of the person singing? Or if they started pumping house music from the speakers? Or if the opera was a videogame that you play on your ...

Fig 1. Electronics are not only fun but also relatively easy to learn. Kids age 10 and above can easily pick up useful electronic skills like soldering. Fig 2. SparkFun’s Simon Says product is a ...