The easiest way to make and control your own electronics is through a device called an “Arduino”. This video shows you the basics of getting started with it.
Purchase an Arduino - http://arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardUno
Download Arduino Software - http://arduino.cc/en/Main/Software
Troubleshooting and other resources - http://www.tinkernut.com/wiki/page/Episode_318

Thanks for this informative video. I just purchased an Arduino board and can not wait to get started doing some cool projects with my son.
Which model do you suggest pls? There are quite some models to choose from.
thanks for sharing these projects and info.
really appreciated
If you were to put your hard drive on a slave port of another computer like lets say mac or linux, wouldn’t every file be shown???
thanx
admin, you didn’t post the second part of this video………
Can you use an arduino for a clapper to control home lights.