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DIY SpaceMouse : The Perfect Tool for 3D Modeling In 3D modeling, precise and fluid navigation around a digital object is essential. Even though there are plenty of commercial solutions available, none of them are pocket-friendly. That's where a DIY solution can shine without making a hole in your pocket. In a recent video, the YouTube channel Just Make It showcases a custom-built SpaceMouse that replicates the functionality of commercial 3D… |
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3D-Printed Hovercraft Glides Over Land and Water A maker has designed an impressive DIY hovercraft that can glide over water, grass, and hard surfaces using a powerful air-cushion system. The body is made from four modular parts, 3D printed to fit standard printer sizes, with strong mounting points and precision bearings for smooth mechanical movement. The hovercraft uses two motors, one for lift and one for forward thrust. A 5-inch… |
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Another Take on DIY ESP32 Drone, Now with Popsicle Sticks We’ve seen multiple DIY drone projects over the years, each bringing something unique to the table. At CircuitDigest, we even built our own version of a Wi-Fi controlled drone using the ESP32, which later evolved into LiteWing—an open-source drone development platform aimed at makers and researchers. Continuing in this spirit of accessible drone building, Vishal Sharma from the YouTube channel… |
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What is Amplitude Modulation? Complete Guide with Formula, Circuit Diagram & Practical Demo Amplitude modulation (AM) was first introduced to enable long-range wireless audio communication, representing a major advancement over wireless telegraphy using spark-gap transmitters. Understanding what is amplitude modulation and how it works is fundamental for electronics engineering students and professionals working with radio frequency circuits. This… |
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Junk Hoverboard to DIY Electric Ride on One Wheel A combination of an old hoverboard, a go-kart tire, and some clever engineering apparently gets you a functional one-wheel electric ride that rides like a snowboard both on and off the road. A DIY creator from the YouTube channel Well Done Tips took what he believes to be one of the most useless electric rides ever made and transformed it into a surprisingly cool custom one-wheel electric… |
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DIY Rocket Guidance System That Actually Works If you have ever watched a rocket launch and wondered how it stays steady during its fast ascent, you are not alone. Rocket flying is not just about power, it is about control and precision. That is exactly what ‘BPS.space’ focused on their latest project. Before this project, the team worked on a few other rocket designs that helped them learn a lot about what works, and what doesn’t.… |
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Turn a Toy Tank into a DIY Autonomous Rover with Arduino If you have ever wondered what could be done with a simple RC toy, YouTuber ‘Basement Creations’ has transformed the toy into a fully functional autonomous rover, complete with GPS navigation and telemetry. The base of the project is a toy modeled after the real-life Ripsaw vehicle, known for its unique double differential steering system. Powered by an Arduino board and motor driver,… |
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How to build a Smoke and Fire Alarm System using Arduino with SMS Notification What if you could get an instant SMS alert the moment a fire or smoke is detected at home or office? Through this project tutorial, you can build a fire and smoke alarm system using Arduino UNO R4 that sends real-time SMS notifications. This means you will immediately get alerted even if you are far away. In this Arduino Project, you… |
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How to Build a Smart Helmet using Arduino? In this project, we’re making an ordinary two-wheeler helmet smart using an RF Transmitter & Receiver. The best part: this Arduino-based smart helmet is simple to build and does not require advanced engineering knowledge or complex components. Smart Helmet using Arduino - Quick OverviewBuild Time: 6-8 hours | Cost: $40-60 | Difficulty:… |
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DIY Automatic Desk Dustbin with Iris Lid A DIY The Wrench maker has built a smart desk dustbin with an automatic iris-style lid, adding both functionality and a unique touch to a workspace. After some adjustments, the final design was printed successfully using a 3D printer using a design made in Fusion 360. Different filament colors were used to make the dustbin visually appealing. The smart feature of the dustbin is… |
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DIY Gesture Control Drone using Python with LiteWing and ESP32 A few years ago, building a drone was expensive and out of reach for most hobbyists and students. But today, DIY drones have become more accessible and affordable. With the LiteWing Drone—a compact, open-source drone powered by the ESP32—you can build and fly your own drone for under $50. It's beginner-friendly, ready to fly out of the box, and can be controlled via… |
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E-Cube Nano-Satellite Kit, Empowering Learners to Build And Operate Their Own Satellite Prototype Educational Cube (E-Cube) is a compact DIY nano-satellite kit designed to teach beginners and students the fundamentals of satellite technology. Based on the CubeSat standard, the 10 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm platform can be assembled and programmed in a typical classroom or makerspace. After building the hardware and uploading the code, users can view live telemetry on… |
