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14 (2)Most of us spend far too much time in front of the TV. So I designed a system that will automatically limit when and how much the TV can be on.

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vlcsnap-2015-07-30-14h43m03s148Everyone loves dessert, but what if they could light up and play animations? I'll show you how to make a dessert tray with a built-in LED matrix.

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main imageBackyard games like Cornhole are a lot of fun. But you can make them even better by adding lights and sounds. By hooking up some simple electronics, you can make the board light up and play a victory fanfare whenever someone scores. Here is how to make it.

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IMG_4676I designed a DIY motion-sensing alarm that is controlled by a resistor. When an intruder is detected, a siren sounds that can be deactivated by touch.

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vlcsnap-2015-01-23-15h12m16s206Just for fun, I designed my own variation of a treasure hunt game

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IMG_9924I decided to make programmable version of The Clapper using an Arduino microcontroller.

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Img_9444I designed a two player version of Simon that runs on Arduino, letting you play head to head.

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Img_9095bHow to make an basic electronic color sensor and how to use it to make a color activated lock box

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IMG_8344I worked out a system that lets you control all your animated Halloween props with a single microcontroller.

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IMG_7818Using an ultrasonic range sensor we can sense how far away objects are.

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