DIY Projects Archives - Cool Wearable https://www.coolwearable.com/category/diy-projects/ Latest Wearable Computing Technologies Mon, 07 Dec 2020 18:22:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.coolwearable.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/29/cropped-coolwearable-32x32.png DIY Projects Archives - Cool Wearable https://www.coolwearable.com/category/diy-projects/ 32 32 NeuroStimDuino: Open Source Neurostimulator for Students/Researchers https://www.coolwearable.com/neurostimduino/ https://www.coolwearable.com/neurostimduino/#respond Mon, 07 Dec 2020 18:22:42 +0000 https://www.coolwearable.com/?p=19131 Meet the NeuroStimDuino: an open source neurostimulator made with students and researchers in mind. It is an Arduino shield with 2 output channels that can be used to contract flexor and extensor muscles. It has a stackable design and safety features to limit the power density generated to stay within the safety margins. The board can generate biphasic, rectangular and constant current stimulation pulses with programmable frequency, pulse-width, and amplitude. You can power it with a 9V battery. The below […]

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Meet the NeuroStimDuino: an open source neurostimulator made with students and researchers in mind. It is an Arduino shield with 2 output channels that can be used to contract flexor and extensor muscles. It has a stackable design and safety features to limit the power density generated to stay within the safety margins.

The board can generate biphasic, rectangular and constant current stimulation pulses with programmable frequency, pulse-width, and amplitude. You can power it with a 9V battery. The below video gives you an idea what you can do with it:

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Social Distancing Laser Hat https://www.coolwearable.com/social-distancing-laser-hat/ https://www.coolwearable.com/social-distancing-laser-hat/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:02:23 +0000 https://www.coolwearable.com/?p=18817 Everybody is talking about social distancing these days. Have you ever seen people who don’t keep the right distance from you? Stupotmcdoodle’s Social Distancing Laser Hat can mark your space. It has 3D printed parts, a motor, and a 1mW Class 1 laser, which is not harmful to eyesight.  The above video shows how this social distancing laser hat works. [HT]

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Everybody is talking about social distancing these days. Have you ever seen people who don’t keep the right distance from you? Stupotmcdoodle’s Social Distancing Laser Hat can mark your space. It has 3D printed parts, a motor, and a 1mW Class 1 laser, which is not harmful to eyesight.

The above video shows how this social distancing laser hat works.

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AURSINC WiFi Deauther Wristband https://www.coolwearable.com/aursinc-wifi-deauther-wristband/ https://www.coolwearable.com/aursinc-wifi-deauther-wristband/#respond Fri, 13 Dec 2019 17:53:44 +0000 https://www.coolwearable.com/?p=18675 Meet the AURSINC WiFi Deauther Wristband: a wearable ESP8266 Development Board that lets you run your tests more conveniently. It has an OLED display, 600mAh battery, and 7 hours of battery life. It also comes with a 3-way switch. The device is an attack, control, test tool. It has 2 LED lights to show battery charging status. [where to get it]  

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Meet the AURSINC WiFi Deauther Wristband: a wearable ESP8266 Development Board that lets you run your tests more conveniently. It has an OLED display, 600mAh battery, and 7 hours of battery life. It also comes with a 3-way switch.

The device is an attack, control, test tool. It has 2 LED lights to show battery charging status.

[where to get it]

 

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3D Printed SpaceX Helmet with Circuit Playground Express https://www.coolwearable.com/3d-printed-spacex-helmet/ https://www.coolwearable.com/3d-printed-spacex-helmet/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2019 17:05:53 +0000 https://www.coolwearable.com/?p=18512 There is no better way to learn electronics than building your own things. This 3D Printed SpaceX Helmet is a fun project by Adafruit that shows you how to build a SpaceX Helmet with an articulating top half and NeoPixel LEDs to illuminate your face with motion activated animations. You can use CircuitPython, Makecode or Arduino to update your own SpaceX helmet. [HT]

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There is no better way to learn electronics than building your own things. This 3D Printed SpaceX Helmet is a fun project by Adafruit that shows you how to build a SpaceX Helmet with an articulating top half and NeoPixel LEDs to illuminate your face with motion activated animations.

You can use CircuitPython, Makecode or Arduino to update your own SpaceX helmet.

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DIY: Wireless Gesture-Controlled Robot https://www.coolwearable.com/gesture-controlled-robot/ https://www.coolwearable.com/gesture-controlled-robot/#respond Fri, 10 May 2019 17:02:54 +0000 http://www.coolwearable.com/?p=18318 There is no better way to learn robotics and wearables than building and programming your own. This project from SparkFun shows you how you can use a smart glove to control a robot via gesture control. You get to build a wireless glove controller with Arduino. To complete this, you are going to need a SparkFun XBee Explorer, RedBoard, SparkFun Inventor’s Kit for RedBot, and a few other simple parts to get started. [where to get it]

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There is no better way to learn robotics and wearables than building and programming your own. This project from SparkFun shows you how you can use a smart glove to control a robot via gesture control. You get to build a wireless glove controller with Arduino.

To complete this, you are going to need a SparkFun XBee Explorer, RedBoard, SparkFun Inventor’s Kit for RedBot, and a few other simple parts to get started.

[where to get it]

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DIY: LED Harness Bra with NeoPixels & Circuit Playground Express. https://www.coolwearable.com/diy-led-harness-bra/ https://www.coolwearable.com/diy-led-harness-bra/#respond Thu, 20 Dec 2018 16:20:31 +0000 http://www.coolwearable.com/?p=18048 There is no better way to learn electronics than building and programming your own smart wearables. This project from Adafruit shows what it takes to build a LED harness bra with NeoPixels and a Circuit Playground Express. This can be worn over anything. Harnesses come in all shapes and sizes, so anybody can wear them. [more info]

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There is no better way to learn electronics than building and programming your own smart wearables. This project from Adafruit shows what it takes to build a LED harness bra with NeoPixels and a Circuit Playground Express.

This can be worn over anything. Harnesses come in all shapes and sizes, so anybody can wear them.

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DIY: Circuit Playground Express Head-Tilt Ears https://www.coolwearable.com/circuit-playground-head-tilt-ears/ https://www.coolwearable.com/circuit-playground-head-tilt-ears/#respond Mon, 24 Sep 2018 17:14:42 +0000 http://www.coolwearable.com/?p=17828 There is no better way to learn electronics than building and programming your own gadgets. The Circuit Playground Express Head-Tilt Ears is a fun project that shows you how to build an ears headband that perks up as you move your head. You are going to need a Circuit Playground Express, 2 servos, and a LiPo battery to complete this project. Adafruit has more info about it here.

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There is no better way to learn electronics than building and programming your own gadgets. The Circuit Playground Express Head-Tilt Ears is a fun project that shows you how to build an ears headband that perks up as you move your head.

You are going to need a Circuit Playground Express, 2 servos, and a LiPo battery to complete this project. Adafruit has more info about it here.

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Virtual Reality Flying Simulator with Arduino https://www.coolwearable.com/virtual-reality-flying-simulator/ https://www.coolwearable.com/virtual-reality-flying-simulator/#respond Tue, 26 Jun 2018 19:46:26 +0000 http://www.coolwearable.com/?p=17593 We have seen plenty of cool but expensive VR simulators in the past few years. If you know your Arduino and electronics, you can always try to build your own. matthewh8 has shared a guided that shows you what it takes to convert a hammock into a VR flying machine. The app used for this project is running the WRLD  SKD in Unity. The hammock has an ESP8266  using Arduino code. You can use a cheap VR headset for this […]

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We have seen plenty of cool but expensive VR simulators in the past few years. If you know your Arduino and electronics, you can always try to build your own. matthewh8 has shared a guided that shows you what it takes to convert a hammock into a VR flying machine.

The app used for this project is running the WRLD  SKD in Unity. The hammock has an ESP8266  using Arduino code. You can use a cheap VR headset for this project.

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zOrigin Fitness Tracker Built with Chip-stacking Technology https://www.coolwearable.com/zorigin-fitness-tracker/ https://www.coolwearable.com/zorigin-fitness-tracker/#respond Mon, 25 Jun 2018 16:50:21 +0000 http://www.coolwearable.com/?p=17581 Here is a tiny wireless fitness tracker with a heart rate monitor, 3-axis accelerometer, and temperature sensor built with chip-stacking technology. It comes with Bluetooth connectivity, a vibration motor, and LED. It has a 3D printed plastic enclosure. There is also a 25 mAh rechargeable battery inside. If you back this project, you get a free trial of zCAD to design your own chips. [where to find it]

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Here is a tiny wireless fitness tracker with a heart rate monitor, 3-axis accelerometer, and temperature sensor built with chip-stacking technology. It comes with Bluetooth connectivity, a vibration motor, and LED. It has a 3D printed plastic enclosure. There is also a 25 mAh rechargeable battery inside.

If you back this project, you get a free trial of zCAD to design your own chips.

[where to find it]

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DIY: Motion Reactive Bunny Ears https://www.coolwearable.com/diy-motion-reactive-bunny-ears/ https://www.coolwearable.com/diy-motion-reactive-bunny-ears/#respond Mon, 19 Feb 2018 20:26:07 +0000 http://www.coolwearable.com/?p=17238 There is no better way to learn electronics than building and programming your own wearables. If cosplay is your thing, you may want to give this Motion Reactive Bunny Ears project from Adafruit a look. It was made with Circuit Playground Express. You are also going to need a Neopixel strip, LiPoly battery, and a few other simple components to get started. The instructions for this project is available on Adafruit.

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There is no better way to learn electronics than building and programming your own wearables. If cosplay is your thing, you may want to give this Motion Reactive Bunny Ears project from Adafruit a look. It was made with Circuit Playground Express. You are also going to need a Neopixel strip, LiPoly battery, and a few other simple components to get started.

The instructions for this project is available on Adafruit.

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DIY Infinity Mirror Heart Heels with Arduino https://www.coolwearable.com/infinity-mirror-heels-arduino/ https://www.coolwearable.com/infinity-mirror-heels-arduino/#respond Tue, 13 Feb 2018 20:47:49 +0000 http://www.coolwearable.com/?p=17222 So you would like to make cool interactive heels with Arduino? This Infinity Mirror Heart Heels project may give you a few ideas. These are heart-themed shoes with infinity mirrors and addressable LEDs. You are going to need a Qduino Mini, addressable LED strips, battery, one-way mirror, and mirrored acrylic to pull this off.  You can always program these shoes to put on a show, especially in dark rooms. More info is available here.

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So you would like to make cool interactive heels with Arduino? This Infinity Mirror Heart Heels project may give you a few ideas. These are heart-themed shoes with infinity mirrors and addressable LEDs. You are going to need a Qduino Mini, addressable LED strips, battery, one-way mirror, and mirrored acrylic to pull this off.

You can always program these shoes to put on a show, especially in dark rooms. More info is available here.

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