Electronic Projects

Electronic project schematics, schematic archives, and schematic search engines. Schematics for every conceiveable type of electronic circuit.

Information about using the PC's parallel port for controlling external circuitry. With C source code to driver software.

Learn to use a character-mode LCD module by connecting it to your PC's parallel port and writing software to control it. With C source code.

C source code to communicate with a Maxim MAX7219 LED display driver IC.

C source code to communicate with Xicor X25xxxx series of serial memory chips.

Build your own homegrown MP3 player by following these project plans.

This is not a project per se, but a collection of useful C source code snippets.

Books about electronic projects, including microcontroller projects, robotics projects, PC interfacing projects, student projects, and much more.

A large selection of ready-to-build electronic project kits, including simple electronic projects as well as more challenging and more advanced electronic projects.

A large selection of Robots and Robotic Kits, including LEGO Mindstorms, BEAM robots, SumoBot, and many more.

DIY Electronic circuit schematics and projects with full instructions, PCB files, photos and user reviews.

Design notes and circuits for electrical engineers and electronics enthusiasts. With tutorials, study guides, forum, development tools, and technical books.

Search for design ideas from EDN magazine. All of these were printed in the magazine, and are generally simple circuits. Everything from power supplies to microcontrollers to audio. You can even submit your own ideas for a chance to be published and win prizes.

Many articles about hacking gadgets. Examples of extreme technology. DIY projects describing how to build electronic projects. Fun top 5 and top 10 lists.

Nozomsite electronics lab, electronics Basics tutorial, transistor, free microcontroller projects, PIC micro, stepper motor, parallel port interface, etc.

Free technical projects that you may find useful or interesting, with schematics and source code and other info. MP3, MIDI, 8051, CCDs, audio, filters, and more.

An outstanding collection of projects and tutorials using 8051 and PIC microcontrollers. Projects include a data logger, an infrared controller, a programmable thermostat, a marquee sign, serial keypads, A/D converters, and much more.

SmallBot is a robot with complete plans and building info online. The bot is based on the Basic Stamp controller. The site features info on the platform, motors, batteries, wheels, computer, sensors, programming, and more.