About Ian Buckley
Ian Buckley is a freelance journalist, musician, performer and video producer living in Berlin, Germany. When he's not writing or on stage, he's tinkering with DIY electronics or code in the hope of becoming a mad scientist.
How to Program and Control an Arduino With Python
Sadly, it is impossible to directly program an Arduino in Python, but you can control it over USB using a Python program. Here's how.
7 Weird and Worst DIY Tech Projects of All Time
From spinning flame throwers to calculators and everything in between, these weird and wacky tech projects are sure to encourage you to do better!
These DIY Christmas Electronics Projects All Cost Less Than $5
With Christmas being the best season for any intrepid tinkerer, here are some of the best budget electronics projects around for a DIY Christmas.
9 Awesome Raspberry Pi Star Wars Project Ideas
These awesome Raspberry Pi Star Wars projects will really get your creative juices flowing -- what more could you ask for?
10 DIY Star Wars Crafts and Projects to Release Your Inner Jedi
These are the projects you're looking for! From paper droids to wooden spaceships, here are some of the coolest DIY Star Wars crafts and projects around.
10 Budget Arduino Star Wars Projects You Can Make Right Now
If you just can't wait for each and every new Star Wars film, then fill your boots with these incredible Arduino Star Wars Projects!
How to Build a Great Media Center PC
Looking for a media center? read all about the different hardware components, best places to buy them, software candidates and media extenders, in this ultimate guide!
Complete Your Halloween With These 10 Solder-Free Projects
With Halloween once again approaching, here are awesome DIY projects that you can make at home, with no soldering required!
8 Creepy Halloween Lighting Projects for Under $5 Each
Halloween is right around the corner, and in this article we will cover several cool lighting projects that all come in at under $5.
6 Easy Ways to Connect Arduino to Android
Knowing how to connect an Arduino to an Android can open up DIY possibilities. Here's what you need to know.
Make Halloween Your Own With These Petrifying 3d Prints
Don't bother spending money this Halloween, instead, make your own awesome props using a 3D printer and these free designs!
10 Mistakes Not to Make as an Arduino Beginner
While the Arduino is very easy to get started with, unexpected problems can be frustrating to solve. Here are 10 common mistakes to avoid.
Arduino Nano Pros and Cons: Is the Cheapest Arduino Worth It?
The Arduino Nano is the cheapest genuine Arduino you can buy, but is it worth it? We take a look at the pros and cons of this tiny board.
How to Remote Control Your Home With an Arduino, 5 DIY Projects
The smart home revolution is happening now! We show you how to make your own smart home gadgets using nothing more than a simple Arduino.
5 Reasons Not to Use a Genuine Arduino in Your Next Project
Has the Arduino foundation gone too far? Why should you spend your money on Genuine Arduino products? We explain everything you need to know.
32 Genius DIY Hacks for Phones and Tablets
From video game consoles to wearable stands and more, these are some of the coolest ways to hack your old phone or tablet.
Add Wi-Fi Controlled Lighting to Your Computer With NodeMCU
Learn how to liven up your computer case by building a DIY Wi-Fi-controlled Neopixel system with NodeMCU and some basic programming.
7 DIY Solar Projects for Off-Grid Survival
Solar panels and batteries are an effective way to power your home in a survival situation, but they aren't the whole story. Let's explore some other ways to harness the sun's energy!
DIY Smart Lock with Arduino and RFID
Here's how to build a simple RFID-based smart lock using an Arduino as the backbone and a few cheap components.
Control Your Lights Like a Geek With These Arduino Projects
Did you know you can use an Arduino to control the lights in your home? In this article we cover many examples, and they only require some simple components and basic coding knowledge.