LEDs are such versatile components that come in various form factors and are used in countless everyday items. Makers constantly find fun and unique ways to make use of LEDs, such as giving eyes to a robot companion, implementing mood lights, and creating simple interactive LED displays or games. What is an LED? As with …
It will please some of you to know that I almost titled this article ‘We Ride at Dawn Bitches’ it will please the rest of you to know that I realised not everyone spends as much time reading memes on the internet as I do and begrudgingly decided against it. I’ve always been a major …
LED strips are a wonderful part of hobbyist electronics and provide nearly endless project possibilities. They are available in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and types, from the tiny SMD0402 LED to the large 10MM through-hole LED and beyond. This means that no matter what skill level you are or what project you are planning there will likely be an LED to suit your needs. A …
In the maker community you can find a wide variety of makers from hobbyist to professional. Many of them already have 3D printing and electronic knowledge. This knowledge can produce some amazing DIY alternatives to existing products often at a more affordable price than the original. An example of this is building your own LED …
