The Bosch PLR 50 C is one of their higher end laser distance measurement devices which boasts accurate laser measurement up to 50m with an accuracy of 2mm in additional to angle measurement and leveling functions. With the ability to quickly sum up lengths as well as calculate volume and area, it is an extremely…
Author: Michael Klements
My name is Michael Klements and I started this blog in 2016 to share my DIY journey with you. I love fixing, renovating and building - I'm always looking for new projects and exciting DIY ideas. If you do too, grab a cup of coffee and settle in, I'm happy to have you here.
Using The Arduino IDE Serial Monitor
The Arduino IDE serial monitor is an extremely useful tool for troubleshooting and fault finding in your code. If your code is giving you erratic or unexpected results then a good place to start is by displaying the key variables used in your code through the serial monitor tool in order to see where the…
Streamlabs Smart Home Water Monitor Review
The Streamlabs water monitor is an innovative product which makes it super easy for almost anybody to install and get started monitoring their water consumption and protecting their home against leaks. The non-invasive monitor simply slips onto your water supply line and in a couple of steps, starts providing you with data on your water…
Expensive Batteries Vs. Cheap Batteries, Which Are Better Value For Money
We all expect expensive batteries to last longer than cheaper ones but do they last long enough to provide better value for your money than simply buying a number of cheaper ones? James White from Freakin’ Reviews has put a range of different price batteries to the test to see which last the longest and…
Turn An Old Smartphone Into A Smart Mirror
Have you got an old smartphone lying around? Here’s an easy project to get some use from your old smart phone by turning it into a smart mirror for your bedroom, bathroom or living room. You can use it to display information like the date and time, weather, traffic updates and your daily reminders or…
How To Replace A Damaged Or Cracked iPhone 6s Screen
If you’ve ever owned an iPhone or other smartphone then you’ll know that no matter how well you look after it, you’re going to drop it once or twice. If you’ve dropped your iPhone 6s and this has resulted in a damaged or cracked screen, you don’t have to send it in for repairs, you…
Amazing Homemade 3D Printed Nautilus Speakers
I’m a big fan a 3D printed things and these are a really cool way to blend 3D printing and tech into a useful product for your home. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the nautilus design, it has been used by Bowers & Wilkins to produce what they term – The Perfect…
How To Replace A Shattered or Cracked iPhone 7 Plus Screen
If you’ve ever owned an iPhone or other smartphone then you’ll know that no matter how well you look after it, you’re going to drop it once or twice. If one of these drops has resulted in your screen getting cracked or completely shattered then you’ll want to get it replaced and getting it replaced…
Arduino Controlled 8 x 8 x 8 LED Cube
This 8 x 8 x 8 LED cube is probably one of the coolest Arduino projects we’ve come across. You’ll learn how to control 512 LEDs independently using a simple ATmega32 Chip or Arduino Uno / Duemilanove micro-controller. You’ll also learn how to use multiplexing, a process of turning LEDs on and off individually in a…
35 Useful Things To Ask Alexa – Amazon Echo
I’ve put together a list of 35 interesting things to ask Alexa, Amazon’s virtual assistant available on their line of Echo products. These include some commands native to the Echo, a few skills (Echo apps) and some smart home products I’ve found useful and listed below. This video was made using the Echo Dot 2nd…
