Posts by Ibrar Ayyub:
Crazy Circuits: an Open Source Electronics Learning System
Posted on: 15 Jun 2026
The education and home market is flooded with modular electronics ‘learning’ systems designed to teach kids and adults key STEM and STEAM concepts. Products such as LittleBits or Snapcircuits seem to dominate every holiday gift guide or parent blog for educational toys. However, these systems always come with a hefty price tag attached and many […]
Crimson Fox: Raising Awareness to Take a Break While Working
Posted on: 15 Jun 2026
For a course we followed at KTH in Sweden, we were assigned to create an artefact which could change shape. We made a fox shape artefact, supposed to remind you to take a break from work or studying. The general concept it that the fox will display breathing like motions. When you are starting to […]
DIY Programming Cable Using Arduino Uno – Baofeng UV-9R Plus
Posted on: 15 Jun 2026
Hey Everyone, this is a simple guide on how to convert your Baofeng UV-9R (or plus) Headphone / ear piece cable into a programming cable using an Ardunio UNO as a USB Serial Converter. [DISCLAIMER] I do not take any responsibility in any damage caused to your radio or computer, or any other property or […]
Five best types of renewable energy and why are they important?
Posted on: 15 Jun 2026
The global population increased at its fastest rate in recorded history during the twentieth century, rising from around 1.6 billion in 1900 to over 6 billion in 2000. And due to the rising population, the energy demand has also increased exponentially. Therefore, the world is facing two potential threats. The first is undoubtedly climate change […]
GameBoy 5110 – Arduino Handheld Game Console by 3D Printing
Posted on: 15 Jun 2026
During the COVID-19 crisis, how to spend a lot of quarantine time at home? In addition to improving cooking skills and doing sports, game lovers can also make their own unique GameBoy game console! The blue backlit LCD screen of the Nokia 5110 is used here (which makes it more retro style) and the 3D […]
How Parents Can Help with Engineering to Support Their Children
Posted on: 15 Jun 2026
Students choose various majors that are required for their future careers. Engineering is one of them. The direction is very perspective and promises high salaries, respect, and even fame. Therefore, it’s no wonder that engineering is very hard to learn. Students face a lot of difficulties and their parents should provide help and care. If […]
Homemade CNC Machine From DC Servo Motors and Wooden Wine Boxes
Posted on: 15 Jun 2026
Today, I would like to share how to build a 3 axis CNC machine at home using available or discarded materials. Specifically in this project, I reused 2 old DC servo motors and 2 wooden wine boxes, as well as, taking advantage of my daughter’s unused school supplies. Step 1: Supplies The main materials are […]
Magic Button 4k: the 20USD BMPCC4k Wireless Remote Control
Posted on: 15 Jun 2026
Many people have asked me to share some details about my wireless controller for the BMPCC4k. Most questions were about the bluetooth control, so I’ll mention a few details about that. I am assuming you are familiar with the ESP32 Arduino environment. This version of the remote can control the recording, focus and aperture of […]
Laser Tag “Free for All” Circuit Playground Express and ESP8266
Posted on: 15 Jun 2026
This is an easy way to make your boards into a fun laser tag game to play with friends. we combined both boards as described in the pictures. Supplies For this project you will need IR remotes, shoe laces, circuit playground express, ESP8266, battery case for the board and batteries Step 1: GIT Files Go […]
LED Candle – Lights, Flickers, Blows Out, Smokes, and Smells
Posted on: 15 Jun 2026
About This Candle & How to Read This Instructable Here’s my take on a LED candle that offers the full experience of a real candle. Start to finish. Be sure to watch the YouTube video below! Background: I bought my first Arduino about 3 years ago with a LED candle project in mind. I wanted to make […]
