Category: Hacks

The more you use your Shop-Vac, the more you lose suction due to a clogged filter. This DIY pre-separator will prevent your Shop-Vac filter from […]

Before you get rid of that old, broken refrigerator, think about what you could do with it – for example, turn it into this interesting, […]

Ever wanted your Raspberry Pi to talk to you? Adafruit has a guide on how to add text-to-speech to your Pi so it can say […]

It’s not just the iMac: many monitors place their USB ports in the back, where they’re hard to reach. Use Sugru and magnets to hide […]

The Raspberry Pi Zero is very small, so it makes sense if you want to add Wi-Fi capabilities, you should reduce it as much as […]

We all know that you can go to a site like Speedtest to check your internet speed, but most of us only bother when there […]

There are some really good cameras out there that are incredibly small and can be frustrating if you have big hands. This DIY handle makes […]

Virtual reality promises all sorts of things, but one thing it can certainly make those boring indoor cycling workouts a little more fun. Craftsman Paul […]

Sometimes you just want to get big. Case in point: Make’s guide to building your giant Jumbotron-style LED video display. The project is based on […]

When it comes to choosing an electronics board for your DIY project, you have tons of options. You can use Raspberry Pi , CHIP , […]

Crampons fit any pair of shoes and provide valuable traction when walking on snow, ice and other slippery surfaces. Here’s how to make a set […]

We’ve looked at all sorts of ways to learn how to solder , but unsoldering is another matter entirely. Adafruit explains how to do this. […]

The original PiGrrl with power from the Raspberry Pi, created by Adafruit, – a great way to take your retro games on the go , […]

Whether it’s keeping track of your computer’s memory usage or displaying weather information, dashboards are a fun way to keep track of information. Adafruit demonstrates […]

We showed you how to open a garage door via Bluetooth , but this method allows you to open the door from anywhere, whether you’re […]

If you are working with Styrofoam or other similar materials, you know that it can be difficult to cut and shape the pieces to the […]

Sometimes effective solutions are not striking, and this dual monitor stand will certainly do. Basically, it’s a pair of VESA mounts drilled into wood and […]

We showed you some great smartphone mounts you can buy, but if you prefer DIY you can have a sturdy and durable car phone mount […]

Wireless soldering is already a pretty nifty device, but lugging AA batteries around is not fun. Adafruit will show you how to plug a USB […]

Flash drives come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes (my current favorite is the R2-D2 shape), but would it be cool to do […]

Need somewhere to store your files but have limited storage space? This inexpensive project puts those files away in a popular corner of IKEA. User […]

Climbing gyms are good, but often expensive for what they offer. If you have space and want to climb at home, try building this free-standing […]

Want to add loops to your music? Master Shimon Kaliski used a Raspberry Pi to power a four-channel audio looper with switches, potentiometers and more. […]

We’ve already seen how the Raspberry Pi Zero was housed in an Xbox controller, but if you’re looking for a project that’s a little more […]

Whether you’re looking for a reliable lighting solution for your home workspace or workshop, this custom design uses dimmable super-bright LEDs that don’t consume a […]

Slowly flashing Wake Up lights are the best way to wake up , especially when it’s dark outside. They usually live on a bedside table […]

The Raspberry Pi Zero doesn’t have an Ethernet port, but after a little hack, Node demonstrates a way to power the Pi with a single […]

A thermal imager is a really useful device especially for home improvement projects. You can see hot and cold places where your home can lose […]

Are you bored with these plain old black headphones? If you want to bring them to life, Adafruit has put together a guide on how […]

If you need to quickly charge your phone or other device, you can simply plug it into any old unreliable computer or public charging station. […]

We’ve already seen the Raspberry Pi coupled with a cheap LCD screen to create a smart calendar before , but ozua Instructables takes it a […]

The Raspberry Pi Zero only has one USB port, but you can always add more with a powered USB hub. At Circuitbeard, they demonstrate how […]

We are all surrounded by screens, but few of us know how they work. If you want to teach your kids how displays work (or […]

We talk about all kinds of electronics projects and name different hand tools. But if you never knew exactly which tools you need and how […]

If you are a homeowner, you are probably always thinking about how to increase the resale value of your home. Here are the best additions […]

If the pull tab on your zipper has inexplicably come off, the zipper can be a great replacement until you find something more attractive. Whether […]

One of the branded devices in almost every version of Hollywood blockbusters of the future is a smart mirror that shows the daily schedule, clock, […]

If you’re looking for a way to keep an eye on what’s going on around you, this battery-powered GPS motion sensor alerts you to a […]

The Raspberry Pi Zero is a pretty humble little device , but the folks at Adafruit figured out that the Zero can be turned into […]

Why spend so much effort collecting great vinyl records when no one can see the beautiful artwork? These easy-to-assemble frames highlight your favorite albums in […]