Topic: diy projects
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How I Built a Clock That Never Needs Setting
The author was frustrated with cheap LED clocks that require manual resetting after power outages and Daylight Saving Time changes. Their ideal clock would be self-setting, show time on a red seven-segment display, and work without privacy-invasive apps. Unable to find a commercial model meeting ...
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Craft the Ultimate Sim Racing Shifter
This DIY project demonstrates how to build a professional-feeling H-pattern shifter for sim racing using accessible technology like 3D printing and an Arduino, rivaling commercial products. The shifter's authentic tactile feedback is achieved through a linear rail for fore-aft motion, a profiled ...
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Score 40% Off My Go-To DIY Electric Screwdriver
The Hoto Electric Precision Screwdriver ADV is a compact, pen-style tool ideal for repairing small electronics, featuring a comfortable grip, one-button control, and a magnetic case with 25 S2 steel bits. It includes a 350mAh battery for up to two hours of use, recharges via USB-C, and is current...
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This DIY Gyro Controller Is What Gamepads Should Be
Gamepad design has remained largely unchanged for decades, using a standardized layout that prioritizes comfort and compatibility over innovation. The Valence Gyro Touch is a DIY modular controller that combines gyroscopic controls, a touchpad, and traditional inputs to enhance precision and ergo...
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Building a PC on a Budget? Recycle Old Laptops and iMacs
Salvaging laptop motherboards with soldered RAM, integrated graphics, and processors offers a cost-effective alternative to buying new PC components, though getting the system to boot requires identifying the correct power pin on the keyboard membrane. Old iMacs can be recycled by carefully delam...
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My Motion-Activated Neon Sign Ruined My Cats' Bathroom Routine
The author's partner installed a motion-activated "On Air" neon sign above the cats' litter box, triggered by a spare sensor from their water fountain. The setup was meant as a humorous repurposing of smart home tech, but the installation caused placement issues, including accidental triggers and...
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Hoto's Electric Screwdriver Set Drops to $30 for Black Friday
The Hoto NEX O1 Pro electric screwdriver is on sale for $29.99 this Black Friday, a 40% discount, and is ideal for electronics assembly and DIY repairs. It features a 1,500 mAh battery for over 1,000 screws per charge, adjustable torque settings, a safety sensor, and a built-in LED light for visi...
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Expert PC Build Reviews: Wall Mounts to Tiny RC Car Rigs
A reader contest highlighted the enduring creativity of custom PC building, with standout entries including a functional PC built into a remote-control car model. Notable submissions featured a high-performance, silent wall-mounted system and a comprehensive retro gaming arcade cabinet with speci...
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Google Japan's Keyboard Inspired by Rotary Phones
Google Japan has introduced the experimental Gboard Dial Version, a keyboard with nine rotating dials inspired by rotary telephones that requires users to rotate and release dials for character input. The design emphasizes deliberate typing through tactile interaction, using modern sensors to tra...
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Raspberry Pi Launches $40 5-Inch Touchscreen for DIY Projects
Raspberry Pi has launched a $40 5-inch touchscreen display (Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2) with a 720p IPS panel and multi-touch, designed for easy DIY integration with Raspberry Pi OS. The display is plug-and-play, works seamlessly with Linux, and includes mounting holes for custom enclosures, av...
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Gemini Arrives on Google TV Streamer
Gemini AI assistant is now launching on the Google TV Streamer, replacing Google Assistant to offer more conversational and detailed entertainment recommendations. It extends beyond entertainment to provide educational explanations, DIY guides, and smart home control, with personalized voice opti...
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Mike Rugnetta on creativity and reliable power's value
Mike Rugnetta, The Verge's weekend editor with 18+ years of editorial experience, emphasizes that his most indispensable tools are his Sony MDR-7506 headphones (used for 20 years) and his RME Fireface UCX II audio interface, while dismissing the idea that mixing on headphones is inferior. He iden...
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Lego Game Boy Modded to Play Real Games
Natalie the Nerd has created a fully functional Game Boy using a Lego shell, incorporating genuine hardware to play authentic cartridges rather than relying on emulation or Raspberry Pi. The project features a custom miniaturized motherboard with real Game Boy processor chips and tactile buttons,...
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Score a Thermalright FW360 Ultra LCD Cooler for 20% Off at Amazon
The Thermalright FW360 Ultra AIO cooler is currently discounted to $75, offering robust cooling, RGB lighting, and a customizable LCD screen for displaying system stats or media. It provides strong cooling performance with aluminum fins and three 120mm fans, supporting a wide range of AMD and Int...
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Hoto's New Cordless Soldering Iron Heats in 3 Seconds
Hoto's first cordless soldering iron, the I-A06, is part of its modular Snapbloq system and heats to over 200°C in about three seconds, with an adjustable range of 100–450°C and custom presets. The full kit costs $99.99 and includes a C245 knife tip plus additional tips like wood burning; the too...
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