Tag: DIY

All the articles with the tag "DIY".

• PixelCompass: A Low-Cost, Web-Configurable Minecraft Compass IRL

  Published: 21 May, 2026 |  at  04:39 AM

  Rebuilding the Minecraft compass in real life (Project: PixelCompass). Hardware is fully open-source. This new iteration downgrades the MCU to the budget-friendly WCH CH592F to drastically cut cost and power consumption, optimizes LED diffusion, and introduces a driverless USB web dashboard for easy configuration. Includes complete bill of materials, assembly guide, and troubleshooting.

• Building a CS2-Inspired Health Badge with CH592F and GSI Integration

  Updated: 21 Nov, 2025 |  at  02:45 AM

  Building a CS2-inspired electronic health badge with WCH CH592F, BLE HID, and GSI, covering PCB design, power management, and a custom device script.

• Friday Ink: Is It Friday Yet?

  Updated: 29 Nov, 2025 |  at  07:16 PM

  Building Friday Ink, a CH582F e-paper clock with approximately 3μA sleep current, including display drivers, Rust firmware, and power switching.

• Building a Real-Life CS:GO StatTrak Counter

  Updated: 18 Jan, 2026 |  at  08:00 AM

  Building a physical CS:GO StatTrak counter, from OLED and MAX7219 display experiments to an HDSP2072 display, ATmega32U4 board, and custom enclosure.