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Build a Motion Sensing Alarm You Can Disable with a Resistor
I designed a DIY motion-sensing alarm that is controlled by a resistor. When an intruder is detected, a siren sounds that can be deactivated by touch.

Mad Max Doof Warrior Inspired Flamethrower Ukulele
The inspiration for this project was the Doof Warrior’s flamethrower guitar from Mad Max.

Build a Nipple Driver from an Old Bike Spoke
As a custom bike manufacturer, I make all my own tooling.

Make a Custom NFC Unlocker for Your Computer
Are incorrect passwords driving you insane?


Skill Builder: Getting the Best Results with Bondo Body Filler
First-time Bondo'er? Start with these tips for mixing, preparing surfaces, and finishing.

Build a Simple Robot with a Tensegrity Structure
Build this surprisingly resilient structure, then make it move. From our new book, Making Simple Robots.

Skill Builder: Styrofoam Sculpting, Surfacing, and Sugru Skinning
The modeling technique I used in my Ergo Mouse project has 3 main steps: sculpting, surfacing, and Sugru skinning. But you can apply it to any creative process requiring models to explore interactions and aesthetics, quickly and at low cost.

Make a Box Set for Your Favorite Series
In this project, I am going to show you a simple method for creating custom box sets of whatever kind of media you are collecting.

Skill Builder: Understanding Different Soldering Iron Tips
There are hundreds of different soldering iron tip shapes and sizes used in everything from jewelry making to plumbing to even stained glass. We’ll focus on the 3 most common for electronics work: chisel, conical, and bevel tips.

Create Custom Sound Waveforms with 555 Timers
Learn to shape sound waves with timer chips to create your own digital sampling system emulator.

Make Your Own Precise Vibration Sensors
Detect motion and even individual footsteps with DIY sensors better than your smartphone’s.