Featured Projects

8-bit CPU Simulator

Build and simulate a simple educational CPU from scratch, inspired by retro computing.

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Dual Light-Seeking Trackers

A pair of wireless light-tracking heads that rotate to follow the brightest light source, coordinate with each other via RF communication to agree on its direction, and display their status on small screens.

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Educational Power Board

An isolated board that helps safely power and test analog/digital circuits.

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All Projects by Level

Basic

Project Description Core concepts Sessions (est.)
Timed Night Light (Adjustable Auto-Shutoff) An adjustable timer that keeps a night light on for a set period (10 seconds to 5 minutes), then automatically shuts it off. Perfect for bedtime reading or helping children feel secure as they fall asleep. 555 timer, monostable, RC timing, transistor switching 1
Homework Focus Timer (25-Minute with End-Beep) A two-stage timer that provides 25 minutes of silent focus time, followed by a 2-second beep to alert you when time is up. Designed for homework sessions or Pomodoro-style focus blocks. 555 timer, monostable, RC timing, buzzer, edge detection 1
Traffic Light Sequencer (555 + 4017 Decade Counter) A realistic traffic light controller that sequences through Green, Yellow, and Red using a 555 timer as a clock and a CD4017 decade counter for state sequencing. No microcontroller required. 555 timer, astable, decade counter, digital logic, diode OR 1
Automatic Night Light with Hysteresis (LDR + Comparator) An automatic night light that turns on in darkness and off in bright light using a photoresistor (LDR) and an LM393 comparator. Hysteresis prevents flickering around the threshold. comparator, hysteresis, voltage divider, photoresistor 1
Fridge Door Alarm with Delay Timer (CD4060) An automatic alarm that beeps if the fridge door is left open for more than about 30 seconds. A magnetic reed switch detects the door, and a CD4060 counter with built-in oscillator provides the delay. binary counter, oscillator, magnetic sensor, buzzer 1
Turn-Taking Counter with 7-Segment Display A manual turn-taking counter that displays digits 0–9 on a 7-segment display. Press NEXT to advance the count and RESET to return to zero. Uses a 555 monostable for debouncing. 555 timer, BCD counter, 7-segment driver, debouncing 1
Mailbox "Mail Arrived" Latching Indicator A latching indicator that lights an LED when the mailbox door opens (mail delivered) and keeps it lit until manually reset. A magnetic reed switch senses the door, and a CD4013 flip-flop latches the ON state. D flip-flop, latch, magnetic sensor, transistor driver 1
Three-Button Combination Lock An enhanced three-stage digital combination lock with hardware button debouncing and jumper-configurable code selection. Three buttons (A, B, C) can be assigned in any order as the correct sequence using simple jumpers. D flip-flop, state machine, debouncing, sequential logic 1
Bike Turn Signal and Brake-Priority Flasher A bicycle turn signal system with automatic flashing and brake light override. A 555 timer drives NPN transistor stages for left and right turn LEDs, selected via a DPDT switch. 555 timer, astable, transistor switching, diode logic 1
Fastest-Finger Quiz Buzzer Lockout (4 Players) A four-player quiz buzzer system that locks out all but the first player who presses their button. Each player has an LED indicator; once one player wins, others are blocked until a master reset. D flip-flop, AND gates, lockout logic, debouncing 1
Light-Controlled DC Motor Speed Controller A light-controlled PWM motor speed controller using a 555 timer, a photoresistor, two steering diodes, and a logic-level MOSFET. Light level changes alter duty cycle, which controls motor speed smoothly. 555 timer, PWM, MOSFET, photoresistor, flyback diode 1
Police Siren Circuit with Flashing LEDs A dual-555 police siren circuit with transistor-driven red/blue LED flashers and a speaker output. IC1 generates a low-frequency modulation signal; IC2 generates an audio tone whose frequency is modulated by IC1. 555 timer, frequency modulation, transistor drivers, inverter 1

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