The rise of IoT, Industry 4.0 and the smart revolution has triggered a butterfly effect on the electronics/hardware industry. This trend has led to electronics manufacturers having to innovate or be eaten by the competition. It has also led to an influx of new blood interested in taking over the electronics space and PCBWay is …
One of the major driving forces behind how electronics and other hardware function is the printed circuit board (PCB). This fact is something everyone interested in electronics knows. But for software designers and other non-technical people, a PCB is basically a connector or bridge that supports electrical connections within a device. Therefore, before taking advantage …
Let’s revive our old friend the fidget spinner!. It won’t be a bad idea if we decide to add a few LEDs to a fidget spinner shape printed board. Here is the list of all component we are going to use in this DIY project. This kit comes with clear instructions on how to put the …
These days everyone wants faster internet, but copper wires reached their limit so we are using something better than copper. That’s fiber! In this simple DIY project you will see how light travels through a fiber cable. There are just 4 connections to be soldered in this project making it friendly and perfect for beginners. Here are …
All electronic DIY projects start with determining what the device intends to accomplish and then designing the circuit board that would be incorporated into the device. As you probably know, circuit boards come in different types and must be designed to support the mechanical and electrical components of your device. Therefore, your circuit board must …
Here comes on of the more exciting and useful DIY project of this year: An oscilloscope. Before we start working on this project, I would also like to state that this is the best way to own your first oscilloscope and to start enjoying the power of having one. A professional oscilloscope will cost around …
We have had a blast completing this project last time using the Arduino board. Today, This DIY kit will help us achieve the same result in a completely different way. Here is a small volume meter for us to play with today. Besides the parts, you will also need these tools: A Soldering iron A …
Spectrum Analyzers are useful electronic devices that are currently being used in multiple industries. With a spectrum analyzer, you can watch how signal amplitude varies by signal frequency. These devices are used in the music industry for music production. They can replace the music producer’s ears and provide better insight into the acoustics and quality …
This DIY project is a bit similar to the DIY audio level indicator we’ve worked on in the past. Today’s LED project brings a considerable number of electronic parts to solder as compared to what we’ve got in previous posts but will also help you improve not only your soldering skill but also the ability to …
Let’s add a new LED project to the numerous Arduino LED projects we have been working on here. Today, we are building a 4x4x4 LED cube. All we need for this project can be found in this kit. It is an Arduino shield that we need to build ourselves, connect to the Arduino board, and program …
The best DIY projects are the ones that give you joy when used. And as every board game enthusiast knows, a dice is usually the most important piece of every board game. Therefore, if you have ever found yourself in search of throwing dice to use during family gatherings or on camping trips, then you’ll …
Occasionally, we receive e-mail requests asking if we offer PCB cleaning services once electronic devices become erratic. If you are one of those who have ever wondered how PCBs get dirty or abused and what it takes to clean a PCB, this post is for you. Today’s discussion will be centered around how PCBs get …
The study of engineering regardless of the discipline you choose is one filled with technicalities, the learning of theories and equations coupled with their application in solving real-life problems in diverse situations. Therefore, having a solid foundation during your formative years as a student which can be built upon as time goes by, is quite …
Looking for a way to speed-up your programming skills? Yes, or no, it is vital. In today’s world where robots and computers have taken over everything, there is no better way of improving your learning experience than introducing yourself to everyday growing technology. They are more into robotics simply because it is the best way …
Most of the previous tutorials here have been Arduino related, but there are much more than just Arduino when it comes to making things. Connecting projects on a breadboard is a simple and fast way to prototype but when you want to keep your project for a long time or present it on some kind of contest or …