ElektroBox

DIY Electronics · Programming · Maker Tools

ElektroBox – DIY Electronics Projects, Tutorials and Practical Tools

ElektroBox is a practical maker website for people who want to turn electronics ideas into real working projects. Here you can find DIY builds with ESP32, Arduino, LED displays, sensors, programming scripts, small browser tools, and project documentation for your own experiments.

The goal is to make each project understandable and reusable: from the first idea and required parts to wiring, code, testing, troubleshooting, and possible improvements. Whether you are building a display project, a small desktop gadget, or a useful electronics tool, ElektroBox is meant to give you a clear starting point.

DIY Projects Documented builds with real hardware, photos, wiring notes, and source code.
Programming Guides Arduino, ESP32, Python, and browser-based examples for practical maker workflows.
Useful Tools Calculators and converters for electronics, colors, images, units, and project preparation.
Featured Projects

Start with a complete build

These featured projects show the main direction of ElektroBox: practical electronics builds that combine hardware, software, and a clean final result. Each tutorial is designed to help you understand the idea behind the build and adapt it for your own setup.

DIY Piggy Bank Slot Machine with ESP32, coin sensor, display, and servo gate
New · ESP32 · Coin Sensor · Servo Gate

Piggy Bank Slot Machine

Saving money, but make it fun

Build a 3D-printed piggy bank slot machine where every inserted coin gives one spin. Small wins give extra spins, but only the 777 jackpot opens the money chamber.

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DIY ElektroClock smart clock project with ESP32 and LED matrix display
ESP32 · LED Matrix · Weather

ElektroClock

More than just a clock

Build a smart living-room clock using an ESP32, a crisp LED display, Wi-Fi time synchronization, weather data, night mode, and automatic brightness control.

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DIY photo lightbox for product photography
Lighting · Photography · DIY

LightBox

Good light equals good photos

Build a 40 × 40 cm DIY lightbox for cleaner product photos using a wooden frame, diffuser fabric, reflective lining, LED strips, and adjustable lighting.

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DIY RGB LED controller with touch display
RGB LEDs · Touch Display · Controller

LED Controller

Take control over your lighting

Create a compact RGB LED controller with a touch display and multiple channels for precise brightness, color, and color-temperature control.

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Tools

Practical browser tools for makers

The tools section contains small browser-based utilities for electronics, programming, image conversion, color formats, and common calculations. These tools support the tutorials on this website and help with recurring tasks such as converting units, preparing graphics, choosing colors, or calculating electrical values.

Scientific Calculator with Formula visualisation

Scientific Calculator

A simple calculator for basic and advanced mathematical calculations.

 Conversion Calculator for different physical conversions

Conversion Calculator

Convert common physical units quickly and accurately.

 Electronics calculator for different electronic calculations

Electrical Calculator

Quickly calculate common electrical values and equations.

 XBM565 Bitmap creation tool

XBM-565 Editor

Create XBM-565 icons and convert them into code.

 Image converter tool for different image formats

Image Converter

Edit your pictures and convert them into other formats.

 Color conversion tool to set colors and convert between different color formats

Color Conversion

Choose a color, enter existing color data, and convert it into different color formats.

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Additional DIY Projects

Small projects and experiments

This section contains smaller builds, prototypes, and side projects. They are useful when you want a more compact project idea or when you want to reuse parts from another build in a new way.

Wireless-charging Xbox controller with rechargeable battery, receiver coil, and charging electronics
Xbox · Wireless Charging · Battery Mod

Wireless-Charging Xbox Controller

Modify an Xbox Series X|S controller with an internal rechargeable lithium battery, a wireless-charging receiver, and a regulated 3-volt power supply so the controller is charged and ready whenever you need it.

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DIY LED Matrix Picture Frame with ESP32
ESP32 · LED Matrix

DIY LED Matrix Picture Frame

Build a DIY LED Matrix Picture Frame using two chained LED matrix panels and an ESP32. Display pixel-art images with RGB565 bitmap data, reuse leftover electronics parts, and create a simple 3D-printed mounting plate.

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DIY PC Status Monitor with ESP32 display
ESP32 · Python · Serial

DIY PC Status Monitor

Build a PC status monitor that displays live CPU, RAM, GPU, temperature, and clock-speed data using LibreHardwareMonitor, Python, USB serial communication, and an ESP32 display.

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DIY Time Tracking Monitor with Arduino Nano and LED status bar
Arduino · LEDs · Timer

DIY Time Tracking Monitor

Build a visual time tracking monitor using an Arduino Nano, 12 LEDs, resistors, and one setup button. The LED status bar provides a clear progress indicator for gaming breaks, work sessions, and electronics projects.

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About ElektroBox

ElektroBox is a personal DIY electronics and programming website focused on practical maker projects. The content is written from real builds, experiments, prototypes, and tools that are useful during electronics development.

The tutorials are intended for hobbyists, students, and makers who want to learn by building. Project pages usually include the idea behind the build, required components, wiring notes, code examples, testing steps, and suggestions for further improvements.