When you make MOSFET assemblies with especially when they are retrieved must be checked before assembly. This may seem very simple checker can check all N-type MOS-FET.

Source: soloelectronica

The TV-B-Gone is a neat little device that can turn almost any TV on or off. It uses a microcontroller hooked up to IR LEDs to output a library of on/off codes. Adafruit sells a kit, and has the code as well as the schematic on their website.
Here’s a micro clone of the TV-B-Gone that [...]

The idea was to utilize a diffused RGB LED, an analog temperature sensor (really wanted to expand my working knowledge of the ADC on AVRs) and a frosted glass sphere to create a highly visible temperature indicator. I quickly sorted through my parts bins and found most of what I would need. A quick search [...]

The author of this project is Andrei Mehiläinen.This project is very simple thermometer with PIC16F88, two LM35 sensors and KS0108 graphic LCD.The code is written for CCS C compiler. There’s also Proteus VSM simulation file and compiled hex file.The Author also has completed a number of interesting projects, like: Project MapViewer, Audio spectrum analyzer, GPS [...]

This project is based on PIC 24HJ256GP206 processor and add a dash of knock-off touchscreen and a pinch of SD card compatibility for a DIY digital picture frame. [Daniel] wrote his own driver for the HX8347 controlled LCD that can achieve 15 FPS at 320×240 resolution with 16-bit color. As this was a gift for [...]

The Crazy Looper is a small hand held device that allows you to create real-time noise loops with a fast modulation metallic effect. It’s a simple microcontroller project that I give an easy to build rating.

 
Source: rarebeasts

If you’re like me, you may or may not have secret files plotting world domination and other devious deeds. These files obviously need to be hidden from the prying eyes of sisters, FBI agents, grandparents, etc. We are going to convert a phone jack in the wall into a secret USB memory device.

Source: stonehenge360

This CNC milling machine that costs less than $100 (currently $87) to build. It can mill PCBs, wood, and even mild steel. All of the machine’s structure is MDO and is designed to be milled on the ShopBot. The leadscrews and leadscrew nuts require drilling and tapping operations that are preferrably perfomed on a lathe. [...]

This wireless hidden water gun is a real treat.Schematics and source code can be found at AVRFreaks but you must to be register.This video explain and shows the setup in action. The prankster holds onto a wireless AVR remote, and when the unsuspecting victim walks by, he activates a second AVR controlling a pump; spraying [...]

This simple device allows you to check the correct working of the USB ports of any computer, using a green led and message from your operative system.It will allow you to test the proper assembly of any port without risking any expensive device.If you normally work fixing computers this is a must in your tool [...]

eMail Light project is to indicate the presence of emails that are currently on my email server with a flashing LED. I am often not right at my desk and I would like to know if I have email. Or I am near my desk, but my screen saver has kicked in while I’m working [...]