Getting Started with WLED: Light Sequences in 5 Minutes, No Coding
9 October 2026Light sequences like this used to take me hundreds of lines of code. Now it takes about 5 minutes. The difference is an open source firmware called WLED. It runs from its own app, so there’s no coding involved. Even if you know nothing about microcontrollers, you can be up and running in minutes. What you’ll need Wiring is simple. Data goes to one GPIO pin, and power and ground connect to your supply. Flashing WLED onto the board Go to install.wled.me in Chrome or Edge, plug the board in, and hit install. ESP01 I use a programming jig for…
WLED Matrix Displays and Sound Reactive Effects: Setup in a Few Minutes
LED matrices come in all shapes and sizes, but underneath they’re all the same thing: regular addressable LEDs laid out in a grid. WLED makes setting one up easy, and adding sound reactivity takes only a little more work. Here’s…
Traffic Art
You may have already seen this on Reddit. This wall art combines 3D printing and tiny LEDs to display live Auckland traffic data from Silverdale to Drury in real time. The response was overwhelming, so I’m looking at making a…
How to Repurpose an Electric Car Seat for Your Sim Racing Setup
If you’ve ever dreamed of a sim racing rig that’s both budget-friendly and high-quality, repurposing an electric car seat might just be the ultimate hack. Not only do these seats provide comfort and adjustability, but they’re also readily available and…
DIY Hall Effect Sim Handbrake Project
In this video, I complete my DIY sim racing setup by building a custom handbrake to complement the pedals and steering wheel I previously designed. Inspired by outrageously priced commercial handbrakes—often little more than glorified switches—I set out to create…
Building DIY Hall Effect Racing Pedals for Sim Racing
In my previous project, I crafted a force feedback steering wheel for sim racing, but this time, I tackled a different challenge—designing and building racing pedals. These pedals not only complement the steering wheel but also introduce a more efficient…
DIY NeoPixel Frisbee with Accelerometer and Bluetooth: A Fun Project for Summer Nights
If you’re into DIY electronics, you know there’s always room to level up with new gadgets, especially when it involves NeoPixel lighting. This project combines a Raspberry Pi Pico, accelerometers, NeoPixels, and Bluetooth to create a custom “NeoPixel Frisbee” that…
DIY Wireless Nintendo Switch Controller: Inspired by Classic Mortal Kombat Arcade Machines
If you love the look and feel of classic arcade machines and you’re a Nintendo Switch gamer, this DIY project might be right up your alley. Today, we’re building a wireless Nintendo Switch controller inspired by the classic Mortal Kombat…
F40 Gauge cluster for your sim rig
Step 1: Understanding the Setup and Goals In this guide, I’ll walk you through the process of building an analog gauge cluster for sim racing, inspired by the iconic Ferrari F40. The end goal? A set of analog gauges that…
DIY Nintendo Switch Fight Stick: Overcoming Challenges and a New Direction
In my last video, I introduced a project where I set out to build a Nintendo Switch fight stick using an ESP32 controller. My goal was to replace the standard controls with arcade-style buttons and a joystick. If you haven’t…
DIY Wireless Nintendo Switch Controller: A Step-by-Step Journey
I recently embarked on an exciting new project—building a wireless Nintendo Switch controller. The inspiration came from my love of Mortal Kombat, a game that’s hugely popular in my household. Playing it with the tiny Joy-Con controllers that come with…
