LEDs have a special place in every maker's heart, and it's because we all love the ability to create light at moment's notice. Almost every project I have made over the last two decades has included ...

The lightsaber for the Star Wars community, fans, cosplayers, collectors, and duelists—is not a mere glowing object; it is a representation of legacy, power, an ...

NeoPixels and other addressable LED strings are a technology that have made vibrant, glowing LED projects accessible to all. Of course, it’s nice to be able to simulate your new glowy project in ...

Makers and electronic enthusiasts looking to add light and colour to the next project may be interested in the arrival of a new NeoPixel RGB Neon-like LED Flex Strip to the Adafruit online store.

Anyone can buy a clock, but building your own lets you express your creative flair along the way. [Edison Science Corner] did just that with this neat sci-fi looking design. The build relies on an ...

Here's a nice one for those looking to incorporate LEDs with a touch or proximity switch into a project: the company Bare Conductive shows how to use an LED strip light with its Touch Board. The ...

If you want a screen-accurate movie replica then this isn't the lightsaber you're looking for and we suggest you move along. However, if you're a keen duellist who demands a more streamlined hilt for ...

Thanks to their versatility, commodity-level pricing and the eye-popping visual effects they create, programmable LED strips have become a staple ingredient for both Maker-style projects and more ...

Every maker needs a geeky wall clock and the geekiest way to get one is to build your own. With so many modular and open-source options, building your own decorative clock is far from the most ...