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Read moreEveryone loves a nice Nixie tube clock, but Nixie tubes are expensive and difficult to find. Even if you can source a working set, driving the vintag…
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Read moreSometimes the only motivation you need for a project is “because I want to.” That is especially true for cute and quirky decoration that doesn’t need…
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Read moreUnlike every other hands-free light switch that relies on infrared motion detection or changes in ambient light values, Michael Rigsby’s “Look at Me …
Read moreYou can build a simple and accurate clock with any Arduino board, an RTC (real-time clock) module, and a four-digit seven-segment display. But if you…
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Read moreSeven years after the devastating Gorkha Earthquake in Nepal, it’s unclear how many people are still uprooted. The estimated number of Nepalis intern…
Read moreThe periodic table is arguably the most popular symbol of nerd pride. Everyone knows what it is, but few people are familiar enough with it to make r…
Read moreA new board joins the Arduino family, and it’s the most powerful ever designed for makers, engineers and creators: today we’re announcing the GIGA R1…
Read moreChess is a tricky game to learn, even before you get into various strategies and tactics. The simple act of memorizing the different piece’s moves ca…
Read moreA circular saw is a must-have tool for anyone who wants to do even basic woodworking. But getting clean, straight cuts is a skill that takes practice…
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