Weekend Projects

Talking Booby Trap

Having trouble with people snatching your top-secret stuff? Need help getting some privacy? Here's a sneaky gizmo you can make to keep those snoops away. It's a Talking Booby Trap: record your personalized message or sound effect, then hide it in a strategic place. When it's disturbed, the intruders will hear your surprise warning message telling them to "Get lost!"

Let the build begin!

Latest Projects

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10-Rail Model Rocket Mega-Launcher

Make the cub scout rocket derby a blast.

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Game Show Buttons

Get some trusty 555 timer ICs, and you can create a pair of game show buttons.

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BEAM Solar Chariots

Build a fun solar-powered roller or symet BEAM bot.

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Talking Booby Trap

Stop snoops with this sneaky gizmo!

Check out all of the weekend projects

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Add Volume, Jack

Plug in and turn up any sound-making battery toy.

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Alarm Bag

Add an anti-theft alarm to your messenger bag!

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Aircraft Band Receiver

Modify an ordinary AM/FM radio to eavesdrop on air traffic control.

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Floating Glow Display

Glowing sign uses an LED and internal reflection for a fascinating visual effect.

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Light Theremin

Use the ever-popular 555 timer chip to create an instrument of the retro-future!

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The Luna Mod Looper

A simple handheld synth and looper box that generates intriguing sonic rhythms.

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Mystery Electronic Switches

This prank gadget frustrates people, but only you know...

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Simple Laser Communicator

Talk in secret over your own private laser beam link.

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Solar TV Remote

Juice your flipper with sunlight.

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Solar USB Charger

A simple-to-make charger that safely recharges many USB devices using solar power.

treasure Finder

Treasure Finder

Build a metal detector for a fraction of the cost.

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USB Webcam Microscope

Convert a webcam into a fun USB microscope.

Wearable Light Organ

Wearable Light Organ

Turn a few common components into a wearable dance floor light show!

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Whack-a-Mole Game

555 timer chips create a mini version of the "Whack-a-Mole" arcade game.

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555 Timer Ball Whacker

A wooden arm swats at objects when they draw near.

Weekend Projects

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Weekend Projects is part of RadioShack's The Great Create.