Articles by

Michael Klements

Hi, my name is Michael and I started this blog in 2016 to share my DIY journey with you. I love tinkering with electronics, making, fixing, 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.

Can I Get An Arduino To Run For A Year On A Single 18650 Battery?

I recently looked at how much power some common Arduino boards consume and how long we’d be...

How Long Can An Arduino Run On Batteries? I Tested 6 Of The Most Common Boards

I recently built a soil moisture monitor, which relies on a 18650 lithium-ion battery to power it....

Hanging Gear Weather Station – Driven By Stepper Motors & An Arduino

In this project, I'll be showing you how to build your own hanging gear weather station, which...

Arduino Soil Moisture Monitor – Never Forget To Water Your Indoor Plants

Do you often forget to water your indoor plants? Or perhaps you give them too much attention...

The Easiest Way To Get Started With Arduino – Grove Beginner Kit

If you've been looking at getting into Arduino, but have been intimidated by the idea of having...

Make Your Own 3D Printed Tensegrity Tables

I made a laser-cut desktop tensegrity table set a few weeks ago and since then a...

Arduino Based Obstacle Avoiding Robot Car

In this guide, I’ll be showing you how to build your own Arduino based obstacle avoiding robot...

How To Add A Radial Fan Air Assist System To A K40 Laser Cutter

I've seen quite a few people have added an air assist system to their K40 laser cutters...