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DIY Wireless Freezer Monitor: Local Temp Monitoring with ESPHome

By Nate_Larson

Learn how to build a wireless freezer monitor with ESP32 and Home Assistant. No permanent modifications, no batteries, just local temperature monitoring.

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319

Novelty Synth from Recycled Vape

By bekathwia

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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3D Printed Illuminated Wand Prop

By SparkFun Electronics

In this tutorial, we will learn about how to create a theatrical prop for a performance by 3D printing a wand and adding an LED.

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224

I Made My Own LED Beaded Curtain

By bekathwia

Build an LED beaded curtain with remote control using addressable LEDs and a microcontroller. Get creative with custom animations!

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11.088

How to Solder Surface Mount Components Using Common Tools

By Maker.io Staff

Solder like a pro: unlocking the secrets of surface mount component tools and techniques for makers!

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178

Create a Custom LED Painting

By bekathwia

Learn how to integrate some NeoPixel RGB LEDs into your artwork to take your creations to a whole new level!‎

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136

Mermaid LED Hair

By bekathwia

For this project, I’m using tiny addressable LED pixels to make a mermaid hair accessory , but you could also use regular fairy lights as an alternative.

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From Solderless Breadboard to Soldered Circuit with Becky Stern

By bekathwia

Soldering your circuit will allow you to make your project more durable & smaller, and it’s a smart step towards designing your own circuit board and enclosure.

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1.336

How to Solder

By bekathwia

Learn the basics of soldering with Becky Stern.‎

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5.288

How to Clean and Maintain Your 3D Printer Nozzle

By Maker.io Staff

Learn about a few problems a clogged or dirty nozzle could lead to and some methods that help you maintain the perfect performance of your 3D printer.

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462

How to Organize a Small Workshop

By bekathwia

How to organize a workshop in a small space.

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Beginner Methods for Post-Processing FDM 3D Printed Parts

By Maker.io Staff

Once the printer finishes its work, you can get creative with various tools and techniques, reworking printed pieces to improve their quality and appearance.