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Novelty Synth from Recycled Vape

Today, we’re turning one of the most cursed objects of contemporary e-waste, a disposable vape, into a musical instrument. It’s like an ocarina, using your breath to activate and your fingers to control the pitch.

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Automating Resistor Sorting with Arduino Uno Q

By Zach Hipps

Use Arduino Uno Q and OpenCV to detect resistor color bands with computer vision and automatically calculate resistance values.

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What if Computers Could Think Like Brains, Down to the Hardware Level?

By Rose Destor

The human brain is a marvel of nature, but unlike computers, it doesn’t rely on GPUs, AI accelerators, RAM, or hard drives, yet it internalizes and stores a lifetime of experiences, emotions, and knowledge.

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Assembling your 2025 Open Sauce Badge

By Nate_Larson

Step-by-step guide to building your 2025 Open Sauce badge. Get soldering, connect your components, and light it up with POV magic!

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What is a Resistor?

By Nadir James

Resistors might be tiny, but their role in circuits is massive — learn why in this quick overview of resistor basics for beginners.

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Retro Color Organ

By Sara McCaslin

Learn how to create a music-activated LED display with a simple, low-cost circuit. This code-free project uses audio filters to sync LEDs with sound frequencies.

Laird Williams

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Interests: .net 3D Print Accessories 3D Printer 3D Printing 4-20mA 555 Timer Addressable LEDs Adhesive Amplifiers Analog …

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A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Resistor

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A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Resistor

By Sarah Aman

Explore the different types of resistors, their power ratings, tolerances, and essential roles in circuits like voltage dividers and filters.

Dwayne Ford

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Interests: .net 3D Printer 3D Printing Addressable LEDs Air Quality Alcohol AM / FM Radio Arduino Assembly Audio …

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The Basics of Low and High-Pass Filters

By Aiden Warne

Discover how to design low and high-pass filters using resistors and capacitors, with practical examples, circuit simulations, and real-world testing.