Using my headphones with my computer is frustrating. Whenever I want to use my headphones, I have to move my computer so I can access the back panel, unplug my computer speakers, and plug-in my headphones. Okay, maybe it isn’t that difficult, but is should be easier. How about a device that allows you to select between headphones or computer speakers? Read more »
If you have limited room on your desk, the last thing you need is a bulky desk lamp taking up space. I recently replaced my desk lamp with an under-cabinet fluorescent light fixture. This works well if you have shelves over your desk. If not, you might want to consider another alternative. This project involves wiring so please be careful. Read more »
I have wanted to build a project with LEDs for a long time. This weekend I came up with an idea, an LED coffee table.
The table would have a large compartment in the center to house the electronics and either a clear or translucent top to allow the light to shine through. Ideally I would use a combination of red, green, and blue LEDs connected to a microcontroller. This would enable the table to fade in and out of different colors. However, the design could be greatly simplified by choosing a single color LED and hard-wiring it to a power source, excluding the microcontroller altogether.