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DIY-tech: a place to share your tech related DIY creations

Welcome to DIY_tech! We hope you enjoy your stay! A DIY subreddit, but focused on tech.

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Post techy things you've made by yourself, or with friends and family. Did you set up a personal cloud? Awesome! Or how about an app you made? Perfect.

It can be an idea, random thoughts, or a chronicle of creation. The only rule is that is has to relate to tech. Oh, and follow rediquette.

If you're looking for help, don't forget to flair your post accordingly. Once you've gotten the help you need, mark your post as "Solved"

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Wearable plasma generator

2 Comments
2024/10/18
18:16 UTC

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Broken TV —> Grow Light

Pretty self explanatory, I broke a tv, took out the lcd screen and stuff. I’m essentially left with a light box I’d like to use as a grow light, but the tv turns off after 5-10minutes due to inactivity, any suggestions on how to bypass the auto off feature by breaking the tv even more somehow? If you couldn’t tell already I have no experience with tech, if this isn’t the right place for the post please direct me to the correct place, thanks!

1 Comment
2024/10/17
01:50 UTC

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Water Level Indicator using Arduino, RGB LED and Buzzer

In this Arduino Tutorial you will learn how to build a water level indicator that triggers an LED and a buzzer when the water reaches a certain level. The system will indicate the water level inside a container and help prevent overfilling by triggering an alarm when the container is full. Checkout full Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqM8vxN3lxw

0 Comments
2024/10/16
08:26 UTC

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Making Crazy Lawn Tractor 600cc 100HP

1 Comment
2024/10/12
14:16 UTC

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I made the CHEAPEST Handheld Gaming Console EVER!

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2024/10/09
12:31 UTC

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How To Replace The Screen On A Samsung Galaxy S24 | Screen Replacement

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2024/10/08
02:35 UTC

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Turn Nokia N73 into a handheld gaming console

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2024/10/07
22:10 UTC

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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Screen Replacement | Screen Repair

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2024/10/07
14:52 UTC

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What to do with a mac book pro 2018's (a1990) screen and camera?

My mom's mac book's screen stopped working and got a lot of lines and what not, so when she went to get it replared they asked for close to 600 dollars hence she decided to buy a new mac. I figured I'd turn this one into a desktop setup pc by removing the built in display and connecting it to a thunderbolt hub to do the rest. I wanted to know how i could use the lid of this mac( the camera and the display). I thought if the camera used usb I'd print myself a little piece to attach the the mac such that it'd point to me and if the display had a backlight and different layers I can turn it into an artificial window of some sorts( like what diy perks did). I know the camera thing mightnot be feasible but could i use the screen's backlight? Anything I can do which this stuff?

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2024/10/05
17:11 UTC

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Touchscreen table

Hello Fellow Humans

I was thinking about making a touchscreen table(for boardgames and stuff)

Would it be possible to use touchpad (10") as the computer and connect it to a 43" touchscreen (instead ?
If its possible would it be hard to connect ?

Thank you In advance for your Help :)

3 Comments
2024/10/04
11:24 UTC

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Soft Inflatable Tech

I recently came across some fascinating work on interactive inflatable forms where I became particularly interested in the potential application of this technology to house consumer electronics, (computer mice/video game controllers/portable speakers). With advancements in flexible PCBS, soft circuitry, and air pressure sensors, my understanding is that there's opportunity for soft, flexible, portable, and lightweight electronics that don't need rigid, bulky ABS plastic shells to house inner components. By utilizing the inside air and pressure sensors as a mean of input, the interface (which is typically deployed on only the surface) can be integrated within the body itself, completing the concept of a portable, lightweight design that is produced in 2D and can transform into a 3D form.

I would greatly value any feedback or insights anyone might have regarding the use of inflatable technology in this context. More specifically, if there are any experts on consumer electronic design, CE circuitry, inflatable tech, etc., I am specifically curious about material considerations, structural integrity, thermal management, and practicality. What are your recommendations for ensuring air tightness and long-term durability when used for everyday devices? Do you think there is potential for inflatable designs to become more widely used in consumer electronics beyond computer mice? Your opinions would all be appreciated!

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2024/09/30
21:13 UTC

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I designed, printed, and built a fully working water jet! This one has a little twist, it has 4 nozzles instead of one. This was challenging because the nozzles use ball joints to rotate. This model is 3D printable and in this video I show you how I exactly made this happen. You can make it also...

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2024/09/27
19:10 UTC

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Maybe some Ideas / Help

I have some old but mostly functioning Monitors in varios sizes But all without an Hdmi port now i would want to place one pretty small screen into the car but i would need a hdmi port to run along with my console / dvd player and there is where my limited knowledges ends.

i have the means necesarry to soder but i dont know if i can switch an Vgi to a new Hdmi or an Multi av / Scat

i dont think so because the motherboard is designed to recieve info over Vgi but maybe you guys know more about it then me

And i will say it English aint my First language so if there is something wrong SRY (and lets be honest there is probably a good part wrong) but i tryed my best!

And thank you all in advance

2 Comments
2024/09/25
19:36 UTC

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I am thinking about building a powerful potato cannon using threaded Schedule 80 PVC pipe instead of schedule 40, what psi could I take it up to and how long would it last?

How many years before the pipe became to damaged from the air pressure put in it?

3 Comments
2024/09/25
05:56 UTC

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What would be the maximum psi to pump into a schedule 40 PVC pipe, before the joints start leaking for a potato gun? I pushed it up to 160 should I go any higher?

In a video "I Did a Thing" is able to get his gun up to 300 psi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFe4x-rSL7c&t=91s How realistic is this?

5 Comments
2024/09/24
21:55 UTC

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Programable/Learning IR Remote for Range Hood

TLDR; is there a good learning or programmable IR remote that doesn’t require an external receiver attached to the hood fan?

The problem:

Just installed a nice new range hood that’s recessed into the ceiling. The problem is it comes with a cheap little IR remote. The remote is the only way to control it besides the controls on the fan itself which are not reachable. The remote is terribly weak - you have to raise it halfway to the ceiling and point directly at the receiver. I want to find a more powerful remote to transfer the controls and replace it. I don’t want to put an IR blaster on the wall by the stove. I want it to be intuitive for everyone to use.

Controls: Power Plus Minus Light

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2024/09/24
06:28 UTC

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RPi as a digital frame control with two different slideshows on dual monitor

Hi, I’m trying to set up a digital display for my beauty salon using two monitors connected to a Raspberry Pi. I want to display two different slideshows on each monitor from one device, since one monitor will be in landscape orientation and the other in portrait.

I have a Raspberry Pi 4 (but open to upgrading if needed) and was thinking of using Raspberry Pi OS with some software to run the slideshows.

However, I was wondering if there’s a better solution, either in terms of hardware or software. Are there any dedicated digital frame or slideshow platforms that can handle this better than Raspberry Pi OS?

3 Comments
2024/09/23
18:53 UTC

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Criei um artigo sobre estruturas de prompt para extrair as melhores respostas de IAs

Eu busquei criar uma manual para compartilhar com os amigos e colegas de trabalho sobre estruturas de escrita de prompt que possibilite extrair boas respostas dos llms e imagens do dalle3 e stable diffusion.

Espero que apreciem.
https://whimsical.com/deixe-o-robo-escrever-estrategias-e-prompts-para-criar-conteudos-7JSSito1sGrArQMzLAYuru

0 Comments
2024/09/23
13:09 UTC

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Project RazrBerry: Moto meets Classic

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2024/09/22
06:44 UTC

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DIY Steam deck handheld: Battery Help

I am building a handheld gaming console, rather like the steam deck, except a lot more powerful. I was wondering about how the battery was going to work would this work:

4x 106090 (3.7v 6500mah) batteries
1x 4s BMS
1x Type-c Micro USB 5V 1A (would this be two slow to charge it?)
and we would be hooked up to a Asrock 8840u 4x4 SBC
1x Arduino Micro

  • How long will it take to charge?
  • What do I have to look out for?
  • How do i connect it to my Arduino, without blowing it up
  • The 4x4 computer requires 12-18v Input
  • AND most importantly how do I make it possible to view the battery level from Windows

Thank You So Much For Your Time
Freddy120y

8 Comments
2024/09/21
09:45 UTC

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Estratégias e Prompts para criar Conteúdos Utilizando a Inteligência Artificial.

  • Engenharia de Prompts e os elementos essenciais para otimizar a extração de Informações de Modelos de IA;
  • Prompt de imagem;
  • Prompt para conteúdos virais em Redes Sociais.

https://whimsical.com/deixe-o-robo-escrever-estrategias-e-prompts-para-criar-conteudos-7JSSito1sGrArQMzLAYuru

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2024/09/20
23:34 UTC

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Knob to digitally control stepper position

I'm trying to implement a "lens shift" within my DIY projector. Basically what I need is a flat frame (Fresnel lens mounted on it) to be rotated in 2 directions – over X axis and Y axis. Ideally, I would want something like this pre-built, but I couldn't find any frame with implemented 2-directional rotation.

Since I can't find it pre-built, I plan to implement it myself. The frame will rotate in 2 directions, which pretty much eliminates the mechanical controls, IMO, so I need to control it via wires.

I'm new to this, but as far as I understand I need for each axis

  • a knob on the front panel
  • tiny stepper motor
  • ??? – something to connect the two above, but I absolutely need something small and ideally without Arduino.

The knob will be turned by a human to adjust the image and it should turn the stepper motor to the exact same angle.

What are my options? How can I control such a stepper motor? Is there a simple way to implement it without Arduino?

3 Comments
2024/09/20
11:58 UTC

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Rebate

Hi, we had Rebath put an acrylic tub line over cast iron tub in 2010. Back then it was over 3 grand. I was able to keep it nice and clean . Now we have a problem of water in between the acrylic liner and cast iron tub. I called rebath and they are under new franchise owner. Was nice but did not get to talk person to person. I do not have the money to replace the tub. My husband thinks it’s leaking through the drain. It is pitted but likely corroded. So Before he attempts to fix it , does anyone have any advice? I am assuming the drain has to be a special one because of the length between original cast iron and acrylic.

1 Comment
2024/09/20
11:15 UTC

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