2.54mm PCB Pogo Probe Clip
If you have ever had to flash a large batch of boards or test a batch of boards for functionality, you’ve probably come across Pogo pins. These spring-loaded pins can be pushed down onto unpopulated...
View ArticlePX-11C: HP-11C Emulator
Calculators and hackers seem to go hand in hand. While we may have pseudo-religious arguments over which particular calculation system is better (just as we may have pseudo-religious arguments over...
View ArticleMiata/MX5 1.6 to 1.8 Engine Signal Converter
The Mazda Miata, or the MX-5 as it’s called over here in the UK, has been a hugely popular model. As a small sporty little everyday driver through to super modified track car projects it’s widely...
View ArticleHalloween T-Shirts!
With Halloween being tomorrow, we thought we’d take a look at these awesome spooky t-shirts available from Digital Fiber! The Michael Jackson Thriller, in particular, is a personal favourite. Even if...
View ArticleFlipper Zero Backpacks
The Flipper Zero is definitely not just a fad. As time goes by, we see more and more attachments and dongles for it. These extend its functionality in many different ways, typically by adding more...
View ArticleArduino-Compatible Robot Control Board
The Arduino community is a rich source of ideas when it comes to robot project ideas. Likewise, there are lots of board options out there to choose from. If you are looking around for Arduino robot...
View ArticleDIY Beefy Portable Charger
USB portable chargers have become indispensable for many of us. I carry a 22Ah lithium-ion charger that supports USB-PD and can charge my phone at a ridiculously fast rate. It can even go up to 15V to...
View ArticleNoisette Optical Theremin Kit
The Noisette Optical Theremin Kit is a great choice for those looking to build their soldering experience, for those wanting to explore electronics for audio, or for those who simply want a cool...
View ArticleMatrix, A rugged 4 Button Macropad
There are many macropads across Tindie, with differing features, and price points. They incorporate a range of interesting features and styles. The Matrix macropad stands out as it just oozes quality...
View ArticleCheatKard – Photography Basics
Photography is one of those areas I periodically think I should improve my skills in. These thoughts usually culminate in watching a few tutorial videos and playing with camera settings until the...
View ArticleHack Your Game Boy with an RP2040!
The Game Boy has remained popular among console modders and hackers for many reasons. First, its simple Z80-based processor is easy to work with. The entire instruction set can be memorized by a...
View ArticleControl Some Serious Power With Your Zero!
You can control just about anything with a Raspberry Pi, even high-current mains voltage devices like lamps, toasters, coffee makers, or just about anything you can think of! In order to do so in a...
View ArticleHarness the Power of USB Power Delivery with ESP32
Building projects with ESP boards you are often working in the 5V USB realm. Beyond 5V you might be stepping down to 3V3 but beyond that, you get into the realms of designing external power supplies....
View ArticleEzADXL: Add Pico and ADXL Resonance Measuring to Klipper
The ExADXL breakout board makes it simple to mount an ADXL module, or multiple ADXL, to a Raspberry Pi Pico. This is a popular approach to adding extra resonance measuring instruments to a...
View ArticleHoliday Decorations on Tindie
Yes, it’s past Halloween, and so it’s time to start thinking about the winter holidays. Whether you celebrate Hannukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or merely use the holidays to see friends and family, almost...
View ArticleUSB Power Blocker for 3D Printing
Sometimes the simple ideas are the best or most useful. The USB VBlock is a USB adaptor that allows you to connect or disconnect the power rails while maintaining the data line connectivity. There are...
View ArticleBIMINI Binaural Stereo Microphone
Back in the mists of time, I made a set of binaural microphones by removing the small speaker in some in-ear earphones and soldering in some cheap electret microphone modules. The results were...
View ArticleDINPi Rack – Mount your Pi on DIN Rail
We love DIN rail. It’s cheap, rugged and consistent and it’s great to see that it’s breaking out from just electrical installation use and getting used in all kinds of projects. The DINPi RACK makes...
View ArticleDiscrete Atari Punk Console!
We love seeing integrated circuits broken down into discrete forms, but this is the first time we’ve seen it done with an entire circuit design! The Atari Punk Console, for those unfamiliar, is made...
View ArticleThe Santanator!
‘Tis the season to get soldering and what finer way to celebrate the coming winter festivities than this Santanator badge? This rather excellent badge is supplied as either fully assembled or as a...
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