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Best Gift Ideas for Makers 2022
TS80P USB soldering iron This mini iron is perfect for anyone who solders (or would like to). Don’t worry whether they have a soldering iron already, this portable USB-powered iron makes a great second iron for your favorite maker’s travel kit. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Reinvented Magazine (@reinventedmagazine) Subscription to…
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Embr Wave 2 Teardown
Today I’m taking a look inside the Embr Wave 2, a wristband that helps with temperature regulation. It’s the only wearable I’ve ever seen with a Peltier cooler in it. Watch the video above to see me try it out, take it apart, and analyze the design and manufacturing of the circuitry inside. Thanks to David Cranor…
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Simple Light and Sound Circuits
Learn to build simple circuits for light and sound without the need for any code or programming. Becky Stern shows you how to hook up some LEDs to a battery pack, and also a simple circuit for playing audio. Full article on DigiKey’s Maker.io – Simple Light and Sound Circuits Related Posts LED Basics Arduino…
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How To Solder
Soldering is the process of bonding separate metal objects together with a low-melting-point alloy. When done properly, this creates a secure electrical connection. It’s not as hard as it may seem, and Becky Stern will show you everything you need to know. The main idea is to heat up both things being soldered and allow…
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LED Basics
Learn how LEDs work and how to pick the best ones for your projects. Light Emitting Diodes are electronic components that give off light when electrical current flows through them. They only light up when hooked up one way, so Becky Stern will show how to test the polarity of LEDs with a coin cell…
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PS4 Controller Breakout Board
Here’s how I made a custom replacement circuit board for a PS4 controller. I had been hanging onto a few broken controllers, hoping to turn them into something new. I thought that if I connected to all the switches, I could repurpose the controller. Inside, there’s a circuit board that hosts the joysticks, a few switches,…
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My NYC Workshop Tour (200 ft²)
This is a tour of my compact New York City studio, which I use for my work as a full-time content creator. I’ll show you how my small space pulls off some big tasks, share with you some of my favorite storage and organization tips, and answer your frequently asked questions about my workshop. My…
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Electro-Etching Brass Plaques
Here’s an easy method for etching metal with electricity. I wanted to make some brass plaques to commemorate my brother, who passed away recently. Other methods use toxic etchant chemicals, but this method uses salt water. Both methods have pros and cons, but I prefer the electric method because it’s safer and the cleanup is…
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Muse S Meditation Headband Teardown
Welcome back for another teardown! This time I’m taking apart the Muse S meditation headband. This biofeedback wearable sends sensor data back to the app to help inform the audio experience during its meditation or sleep sessions (iOS/Android). Thanks to David Cranor for lending his EE expertise and to Lumafield for the 3D scan. Tools…
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Portable Soldering Station
Here’s how to make a portable soldering station with a USB iron and a battery pack. I’ve 3D printed some sides for a plain stand that turns it into a storage box for the soldering iron and solder. The TS80P smart soldering iron is super tiny but packs a ton of features. It’s got a…
