Electronics – Geeksmithing

Prototyping Pixel Art Lanterns Part 1Prototyping Pixel Art Lanterns Part 1

December 11, 2025|

My friends over at When Geeks Craft and I are on a mission to create the coolest stuff we can, Occasionally, we are able to break the mold and make something truly exception that neither of us could do individually. We embarked on a project to make Pixel Art Lanterns for a Lantern Parade held in Cary, North Carolina every January.

Checkout the video to find out more!

NES ProjectNES Project

September 6, 2022|

Just when you thought you have experienced the NES in every way possible…. Introducing the NES Project! You are no longer held captive by outlets, cords or even screens! Finally, enjoy your favorite NES Classic games on your own terms.

Making an Edge Lit SignMaking an Edge Lit Sign

September 6, 2022|

In this video I show you how to make awesome custom Edge Lit LED Signs using a CHEAP laser cutter!
This tutorial uses Inkscape for the graphic design and K40 Whisperer for controlling the laser engraver, which in this case is a K40 Laser Cutter!

Minecraft Online Alert System!Minecraft Online Alert System!

September 6, 2022|

This unassuming Minecraft sign checks to see if your friends are playing on your favorite Minecraft server(Java) and notifies you through custom colored LED lights! There are several special lighting modes including one for the new Nether Update! This “Internet of Things” connected device is powered by a Raspberry Pi Zero and a heaping helping of Neopixel LEDs and python code.

Playable LEGO NES Set!Playable LEGO NES Set!

September 6, 2022|

As soon as the Lego NES Set was announced, I knew exactly must be done with it. So the day I finished assembling the set, live on Twitch.tv, I got to work. Was it coincidence, luck or fate that allowed me to have the exact HDMI screen that would fit inside the TV build? Either way, I was ecstatic!