cnc
Build a CNC-Routed Topographic Relief Map from Real Elevation Data
intermediate
⏱ 6-10 hours (including multi-hour unattended finishing passes)
Sep 24, 2026
Projects
248 total
raspberry-pi
Building a Turing Pi 2 Compute Module Cluster: Mini-ITX Carrier Board for Raspberry Pi CM4/CM5 Nodes
intermediate
⏱ 1 evening for assembly, 1-2 sessions for OS and cluster software setup
Sep 23, 2026
cnc
Building an MPCNC (Mostly Printed CNC): Conduit Frame, Printed Joints, and Your First Cut
intermediate
⏱ 2-3 weekends (including 40-80+ hours of print time for brackets)
Sep 23, 2026
3d-printing
Building a RatRig V-Core 4: CoreXY Kit Assembly, Wiring, and Klipper Commissioning
advanced
⏱ 2-4 full days, plus additional time for Klipper tuning and input shaper calibration
Sep 22, 2026
raspberry-pi
Build a Hidden Internet Radio Retrofit Inside a Vintage Radio Cabinet Using a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
intermediate
⏱ 1 weekend (plus time for cabinet inventory and safe capacitor discharge)
Sep 20, 2026
electronics
Build a GPS-Disciplined Oscillator (GPSDO) for Precision Timing and Frequency Reference
intermediate
⏱ 1-2 weekends (build plus several days of stability monitoring)
Sep 20, 2026
1 views
raspberry-pi
Build a Raspberry Pi Barcode Inventory Scanner for Shop Supplies and Small Parts
beginner
⏱ 3-4 hours
Sep 19, 2026
raspberry-pi
Build a Raspberry Pi TDOA Direction-Finding Array with KerberosSDR
advanced
⏱ 1 weekend
Sep 18, 2026
laser
Build a Laser-Cut Kinetic Marble Run with a Motorized Return Lift
intermediate
⏱ 2-3 weekends
Sep 18, 2026
cnc
Building a Wooden Longboard Deck: Veneer Lay-Up, Vacuum Press, and CNC Deck Shaping
advanced
⏱ 2 weekends plus cure time
Sep 18, 2026
3d-printing
Building a Voron 0.2: The Compact CoreXY Kit Build
intermediate
⏱ 8-12 hours over a weekend
Sep 16, 2026
raspberry-pi
Build a Raspberry Pi RFID Tool Checkout System for a Shared Shop or Makerspace
intermediate
⏱ 5-8 hours
Sep 15, 2026
flipper-zero
Build a Flipper Zero Sub-GHz Relay Node: External CC1101 Module, Antenna, and Retransmit Logic
advanced
⏱ 6-10 hours
Sep 15, 2026
laser
Build a Laser Cutter Downdraft Cutting Table: Fume Extraction at the Point of Cut
intermediate
⏱ 4-6 hours
Sep 15, 2026
laser
Build a Pass-Through Slot and Material Riser System for Cutting Oversized Stock on Your Laser Cutter
intermediate
⏱ 3-5 hours
Sep 14, 2026
raspberry-pi
Build an ACARS and VDL2 Aircraft Message Decoder with Raspberry Pi and RTL-SDR
beginner
⏱ An afternoon for software setup; a full day if also building the antenna
Sep 13, 2026
workshop
Build a Mobile Cordless Tool Battery Charging and Storage Station
beginner
⏱ One weekend for the cart, plus an afternoon for wiring
Sep 13, 2026
workshop
Build a DIY Tubing Notcher for Fabrication and Welding Projects
beginner
⏱ One weekend
Sep 13, 2026
cnc
Convert a Benchtop Drill Press into a Basic CNC Mill: Steppers, Linear Rails, and GRBL Control
advanced
⏱ Full weekend for mechanical build, plus several hours for wiring and tuning
Sep 13, 2026
laser
Build a DIY Auto-Focus Z-Probe for Diode and CO2 Lasers: Sensor Wiring, Mounting, and GRBL/LightBurn Setup
intermediate
⏱ 1-2 weekends (mechanical build plus incremental tuning)
Sep 13, 2026
cnc
Build a CNC-Routed Cutting Board: Juice Grooves, Food-Safe Finish, and Edge-Grain Layout
beginner
⏱ 4-6 hours of shop time across a weekend, plus 24-48 hours for glue-up cure and finish oil soak-in before first use
Sep 12, 2026
electronics
Build a Simple 12AX7 Vacuum Tube Preamp: High-Voltage Safety, Tube Basics, and a Working Circuit
advanced
⏱ 6-10 hours including chassis work and testing
Sep 11, 2026
raspberry-pi
Build a Raspberry Pi RTK GPS Base Station: Centimeter-Accurate Positioning with a u-blox ZED-F9P and NTRIP
advanced
⏱ 4-6 hours active setup, plus 60+ minutes unattended survey-in time
Sep 11, 2026
raspberry-pi
Build a BlueSCSI Vintage Hard Drive Emulator: SD Card SCSI Storage for Classic Mac, Amiga, and SGI Workstations
intermediate
⏱ 2-4 hours for a basic DIY build, plus additional time for disk image preparation and platform-specific configuration
Sep 10, 2026