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DIY or Die: 3D Printing Transforms the LED Bezel

27 Dec 2025 news

From late-night emergencies to custom designs, 3D printing is giving makers the power to create LED bezels and panel holders on demand. Explore the new tools and workflows reshaping DIY electronics.

#3D Printing | #LED Bezel | #DIY Electronics

Supersized NeoPixel: The Giant LED Taking DIY Lighting to New Dimensions

15 Dec 2025 news

A maker's oversized, fully functional NeoPixel LED captures the imagination of the DIY community, offering new possibilities for large-scale, programmable lighting installations.

#Giant NeoPixel | #Addressable LEDs | #DIY electronics

Holiday Hackers: The Christmas Tree That Dances to Your Playlist

10 Dec 2025 news

A new breed of holiday hacker has built a Christmas tree that listens and reacts to your favorite songs, blending microcontrollers, addressable LEDs, and creative coding for a festive light show.

#LED Christmas Tree | #Holiday Innovation | #DIY Electronics

How a DIY F1 Light Box Hacks Live Race Data for Real-Time Thrills

07 Dec 2025 news

A Formula 1 fan engineered a light box that reacts to live race data, turning every flag and caution into a living room spectacle. Learn how open-source tech and a hacker mindset bring the race to life.

#F1 Light Box | #DIY Electronics | #Home Automation

Analog Electronic Dice: Old-School Tech in a Digital Age

06 Dec 2025 news

A new breed of makers is reviving analog dice with classic chips, bypassing microcontrollers for privacy and simplicity. Discover how old-school tech is rolling again.

#Analog Dice | #555 Timer | #DIY Electronics

Wago Connectors and the Rise of DIY Electrical Hacks

03 Dec 2025 news 🌍 Europe

Wago’s online community is transforming humble electrical connectors into a hotbed of DIY innovation, 3D-printed tools, and playful hacks—reshaping how we think about hardware.

#Wago | #DIY Electronics | #Open Collaboration

1981 DIY Test Gear: The Legacy of Homebuilt Electronics

26 Nov 2025 news

In 1981, hobbyists built digital voltmeters and frequency counters from magazine plans. Today, enthusiasts revive these projects, blending nostalgia with hands-on electronics education.

#DIY Electronics | #Vintage Test Gear | #Home Hackers

DIY High Voltage Power Supply for Vacuum Tubes: Risks and Revival

25 Nov 2025 news

A new generation of hackers is building high voltage power supplies for vacuum tubes, reviving analog tech—and its dangers—on modern workbenches worldwide.

#Vacuum Tubes | #High Voltage | #DIY Electronics

DIY Polyphonic Synthesizer: Analog Sound, Open-Source Revolution

24 Nov 2025 news

A new open-source analog synth, Polykit, brings eight-part harmony and DIY spirit to electronic music. Discover how analog tech is making a bold comeback.

#Analog Synthesizer | #DIY Electronics | #Open-Source

Dad Builds DIY Synth for Daughter, Ignites Maker Spirit

23 Nov 2025 news

A dad’s quest to build a synth for his daughter’s birthday becomes a crash course in DIY electronics, reflecting the rise of homegrown maker culture and parental STEM projects.

#synth building | #DIY electronics | #parent-led STEM