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Novelty Synth from Recycled Vape

By bekathwia

Today, we’re turning one of the most cursed objects of contemporary e-waste, a disposable vape, into a musical instrument. It’s like an ocarina, using your breath to activate and your fingers to control the pitch.

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Getting Started with Spiker:bit

By bekathwia

Learn how to connect your muscles to code! Use Spiker:bit and micro:bit to read body signals and control servos with real-time biofeedback.

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LED Mushrooms

By bekathwia

This fun electronics and 3D printing mashup brings Alice in Wonderland vibes to your bar or party setup.

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Sequencer in a PS4 Controller - YouTube Makers Secret Santa 2024

By bekathwia

Transform a PS4 controller into a DIY sound machine! Learn to build a custom sequencer using CircuitPython and fun audio samples.

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Creating Custom Coin Cell Battery Holders for LED Sewing Kits

By bekathwia

Discover how I created a custom coin cell battery holder PCB, designed for simple circuits in LED sewing projects. Tips, tricks, and manufacturing ‎insights.

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DIY Lamp Rewiring: Restore Your Old Lamps with Modern Safety

By bekathwia

Give your vintage lamp new life! Learn how to replace the wiring and cord of your antique lamp to ensure safe electrical connections for your lighting ‎fixtures.

Blogs See All

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Sound Generation and Musical Microcontrollers

By bekathwia

Explore audio output options, including piezos, speakers, DACs, and playback boards for creating music and sound effects in microcontroller projects.

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Electronics Teardowns and Recycling

By bekathwia

A beginner-friendly guide to disassembling electronics, salvaging parts, and disposing of e-waste responsibly.

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Making Sound Reactive Projects

By bekathwia

Learn how to build sound reactive projects using piezos, microphones, and Arduino to trigger LEDs, motors, and effects from audio input.

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Smart Knife Display - YouTube Makers Secret Santa 2025

By bekathwia

Explore a DIY smart display project combining NeoPixel LEDs, ESP32 WiFi, WLED software, and 3D printed mounting systems easily at home today.

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Favorite Things 2025: Top Electronics Tools & Boards for Makers

By bekathwia

A curated list of my favorite electronics tools, parts and maker boards for 2025—perfect gifts or upgrades for your workbench.

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Teardown of CurrentBody Series 2 and Shark Cryoglow LED Therapy Masks

By bekathwia

Electronics teardown of LED therapy masks: how they manage power, control LEDs, and survive daily wear.

Tutorials See All

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Benchtop Power Supply Basics You Need to Know

By bekathwia

Prototyping electronics? A benchtop power supply gives precision voltage and current control, allowing you to properly test your design without causing damage.

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Introduction to Electric Motors

By bekathwia

A beginner-friendly guide to electric motors. Discover the differences between brushed, brushless, servo, and stepper motors.

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Learn How to Measure Voltage, Current, and Resistance

By bekathwia

Learn how to use a digital multimeter to measure voltage, resistance, current, and continuity in circuits.

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Best Connectors for DIY Electronics Projects

By bekathwia

Learn about connectors for DIY electronics, from USB and JST to screw terminals and barrel jacks. Discover essential connectors for your electronics projects.

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How to Create Your First PCB

By bekathwia

Ready to create your first PCB? Explore design tools, learn about PCB layers, and get tips for soldering and assembly.

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Guide to Addressable LEDs

By bekathwia

From NeoPixels to RGBW strips, this guide covers everything you need to know about addressable LEDs, including product types, power requirements, and uses.