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…
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.
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…
iPhone 6 Lightning Charger Port Assembly Replacement
Here is a complete video guide to replacing the lightning connector assembly on an iPhone 6. This replacement fixes problems with the lightning port/connector, charging, syncing or connecting to your computer, the headphone jack and the bottom microphone as they are all part of the same assembly. There is a large range of generic iPhone…
Upgrade Your 2011 Mac Mini To 16GB Of RAM
Bring your 2011 Mac Mini up to 2018 specs with a 16GB RAM upgrade. It’s one of the cheapest and most effective upgrades you can do, it takes less than five minutes and requires no tools. After upgrading your Mac Mini’s RAM, you’ll notice a substantial increase in the load times of applications and an…
How To Keep Your Plants Alive When You’re On Vacation
If you’ve got indoor plants then you’ve likely come back from vacation to a home full of wilted (or dead) plants. It’s really disheartening to add to your post vacation blues. Fortunately, we’ve put together a couple of tips and tricks to keep your plants watered and cared for while you’re travelling. Start By Trimming…
Mini Pallet Coasters, Make Your Own For $0.50
Make these awesome mini pallet coasters using just some glue and popsicle sticks. They’re really easy and cheap (around $0.50) to make and they look great around wooden or pallet furniture. They also make great gift wrap bases for soaps, bath bombs or other homemade gifts. If you’re interested in making your own pallet furniture,…
How To Replace A Shattered Screen on iPhone 7
Almost everyone who owns an iPhone has dropped it at some stage and no matter how well the cover protects it, occasionally the drop results in a cracked or shattered screen. Getting the screen replaced by the manufacturer is usually really expensive and in reality it is actually quite a simple fix. You can buy…
Running An Artifical Neural Network On An Arduino Uno
In this guide, we will be looking at how to run an artificial neural network on an Arduino. This is the perfect project to learn about machine learning and the basics of artificial intelligence. The neural network in this example is a feed-forward backpropagation network as this is one of the most commonly used, the…
Using An Amazon Echo or Echo Dot Outside The US
By now you’ve probably seen videos or heard of a few of the popular smart home voice assistants out there, the Amazon Echo range, Google Home, Apple’s Siri integrated HomePod are all big competitors in the market. The Amazon Echo seems to be leading the pack in terms of functionality, speed and compatibility with third…
iPhone 6 Volume & Mute Button Replacement Guide
Here’s a complete guide to replacing the volume and mute button assembly on an iPhone 6. The repair fixes any problems you may have with the buttons sticking, not clicking or registering at all and problems with the phone not going into mute mode or switching rapidly between mute and normal mode. The repair is…