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Published — 28 February 2026 ⏭ DIY Perks

Building an LED SUPERNOVA!

Building an LED SUPERNOVA! — What does it take to power one of the world's brightest LEDs? Also, take back your personal data with Incogni! Use code DIYPERKS at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/diyperks

Published — 31 August 2025 ⏭ DIY Perks

DIY Perks builds a beautiful mud hut... (a break from technology)

DIY Perks builds a beautiful mud hut... (a break from technology) — I built my very own Hobbit House out of mud and straw! Want a better shave? Visit http://hensonshaving.com/DIYperks or use code DIYperks to receive 100 free blades with the purchase of a razor. Just make sure both products are in your cart for the code to take effect.

Building a tiny house has a lot of advantages, and in this video Matt experiments with building a hobbit house variety. Using locally sourced clay and straw, with his friends he builds something truly unique - a small habbitable home with very strong ecological credentials. Will it be comfortable enough to spend a night in? Let's find out!

Published — 3 June 2025 ⏭ DIY Perks

True Wireless Power is FINALLY here (building a TRULY wire-free setup)

True Wireless Power is FINALLY here (building a TRULY wire-free setup) — In this video we'll explore the future of wireless power delivery! Also, supercharge your business with Odoo today! https://www.odoo.com/r/KH6

Big thanks to ETI for sending the wireless power sytem over for me to experiment with. If you want to design a product with one (even just a prototype) send them your ideas! https://www.etherdyne.net/evalkit and check out more demos by them here: https://www.youtube.com/@ether-power

Forum thread for further discussion, and file downloads for the speakers etc: https://forum.diyperks.com/general-general/3d-wireless-power-delivery/

Published — 1 March 2025 ⏭ DIY Perks

DIY "infinity contrast" TV - with 100% recycled parts

DIY "infinity contrast" TV - with 100% recycled parts — Merging an old TV with an old projector creates magical results! Also, start using Odoo today! https://www.odoo.com/r/y7C

Discuss on the DIY Perks Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/XuTCwVwwnC

Forum thread for further development: https://forum.diyperks.com/displays-and-monitors-tvs/diy-infinity-contrast-display-projector-lcd-backlight-mod-development-thread/

OBS Glow Filter: https://obsproject.com/forum/resources/stroke-glow-shadow.1800/

Published — 13 December 2024 ⏭ DIY Perks

DIY Surround Sound... USING LASERS!

DIY Surround Sound... USING LASERS! — Let's do surround sound, with lasers! Also, buy the LTT Ratcheting Multi-bit Screwdriver here: https://lmg.gg/perksdriver

3D Models: https://payhip.com/b/3oXxU

Parts links: (these are affiliate links so DIY Perks may earn a commission)

SPDIF/TOSLINK Converters: https://amzn.to/4iD37L0
Cheaper: https://www.aliexpress.us/w/wholesale-analog-to-digital-converter.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.search.0

TCP115-4 Driver: https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Audio-TCP115-4-4-Treated-Paper-Cone-Midbass-Woofer-4-Ohm-295-415
EU: https://rkn3.net/c/?si=14570&li=1627332&wi=363790&dl=en%2Fdayton-audio-tcp115-4.html

Tweeter: https://amzn.to/3BfARxa
EU: https://rkn3.net/c/?si=14570&li=1627332&wi=363790&dl=en%2Fdayton-audio-nd25fa-4.html

Centre Channel Tweeter: https://amzn.to/3ZQPqjX
EU: https://rkn3.net/c/?si=14570&li=1627332&wi=363790&dl=en%2Fdayton-audio-nd25fn-4.html

4 Channel Amplifier: https://amzn.to/41saIps

DSP: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255799930610711.html

Acrylic tubes will need to be 2x 1000mm lengths, 70mm outside diameter, 66mm inside diameter

Published — 6 September 2024 ⏭ DIY Perks

Building the world's largest WORKING iPhone!

Building the world's largest WORKING iPhone! — Building the world's largest iphone turned out to be a MASSIVE challenge! Also, get your first Odoo app for free at https://www.odoo.com/r/cQpS

Go and check out Arun's video here: https://youtu.be/CpCZNCm5zgw

#OdooCreatorsClub #OdooApps @Odoo

Published — 23 May 2024 ⏭ DIY Perks

Building the ENDGAME invisible PC

Building the ENDGAME invisible PC — Let's build the ENDGAME invisible PC! Thanks to FlexiSpot for sponsoring this project - they're having their Brand Day sale right now! Use code DIYPERKS to get $50 off on their E7 PRO and E7 PLUS desks: https://bit.ly/4d4HD71

Published — 15 January 2024 ⏭ DIY Perks

Building a REAL PlayStation 5... PORTABLE!

Building a REAL PlayStation 5... PORTABLE! — Let's build the world's first PlayStation 5: Tablet Edition! Visit https://dbrand.com/diyperks if you'd like to customise your own PS5!

CHANNEL LINKS:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DIYPerks/
Forum: https://forum.diyperks.com
Discord: https://discord.gg/diyperks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DIYPerks

Published — 8 August 2023 ⏭ DIY Perks

I cooled my PC with a POND!

I cooled my PC with a POND! — My PC is OVERHEATING so it's time to cool it WITH A POND! Full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFswDJPvtPY

Published — 31 July 2023 ⏭ DIY Perks

Building an ACTUALLY water-cooled PC

Building an ACTUALLY water-cooled PC — Sending PC hardware underwater in style! Thanks to ASUS for sponsoring this build! Visit https://asus.click/DIYPerks to check out the Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED for those in search of incredible!

Making a submersible PC has a lot of challenges, but also a lot of potential benefits. Namely COOLING! Sticking this in a 17c pond should yield impressive results... let's find out.

But thanks to ASUS for sponsoring this build, and for the various manufactures for sending over the hardware:

Zotac 4090: https://www.zotac.com/product/graphics_card/zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-4090-trinity-0
Crucial T700 SSDs: https://crucial.com/products/ssd/crucial-t700-ssd
Seasonic Prime Titanium 1000w PSU: https://seasonic.com/prime-ultra-titanium
WATERCOOLING PARTS: https://www.ekwb.com/

#ASUS #InSearchOfIncredible #Submersible #ISOI2023 #Zenbook #ZenCreator

Published — 9 June 2023 ⏭ DIY Perks

Building EXCEPTIONAL speakers using MODERN TECHNIQUES

Building EXCEPTIONAL speakers using MODERN TECHNIQUES — 3D printed speakers can sound so good! Ad: Get an exclusive NordVPN deal here
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Want to build these speakers for your own gaming or TV setup? The 3D printable files are available for $29.99 - https://payhip.com/b/dhJrS

Parts list:

Disclosure: These are affiliate links. If you click them and make a purchase from the various merchants they link to, DIY Perks may earn a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to the eBay Partner Network and Amazon Associates.

It's approx $500 to build a pair (so $250 per speaker), which is good value when you think that a Sonos or Bose will set you back at least that much only instead of getting a single unit you get a stereo pair with better audio quality to boot!

Subwoofer: Tang Band W3-1876S
USA: https://www.parts-express.com/Tang-Band-W3-1876S-3-Mini-Subwoofer-264-909
EU: https://rkn3.net/c/?si=14570&li=1627332&wi=363790&dl=en%2Ftang-band-w3-1876s.html

Midtone Driver: Tang Band W3-1364SA
USA: https://www.parts-express.com/Tang-Band-W3-1364SA-3-Bamboo-Cone-Driver-264-844
EU: https://rkn3.net/c/?si=14570&li=1627332&wi=363790&dl=en%2Ftang-band-w3-1364sa.html

Alternative mid drivers (these performed similarly and fit the enclosure):
https://www.parts-express.com/Tang-Band-W3-2141-3-Paper-Cone-Full-Range-Driver-8-Ohm-264-956
https://www.parts-express.com/Tang-Band-W3-1797S-3-Neodymium-Midrange-Driver-264-888

Digital Signal Processor :
https://ebay.us/i8U1fC

Amplifier:
https://ebay.us/ZWlpBh

TWEETERS are optional, as the midtone driver + DSP sounds great on its own, but for the best quality a good budget tweeter is the SB Acoustics SB26STCN, which is my favourite overall due to its pricing, but a premium option is a Scanspeak D2608/913000 Tweeter. It has a bit more ‘sparkle’ and refinement, but this will ONLY be appreciated if the final speakers are given a signal from a high-quality output source like a dedicated DAC.

If you want to print the baffles, the recommended magnet size is 10mm diameter round neodymium magnets, with 5mm depth maximum.

Fixtures and fittings:

40pcs M3 threaded inserts (for the speaker drivers)
40pcs 3mm x 8mm countersunk m3 black screws (for the speaker drivers)
200pcs Self-tapping 2mm diameter screws, 10mm length max (build platform screws)
24pcs 3mm diameter self-tapping screws (amplifier screws, DSP chamber, midtone chamber base)
2x step-down voltage regulators, 5v output (for powering the DSP and fan)
2x 1000uf capacitor (add across the output of the regulator to reduce interference)
2x Power Adapters (100w ideally, each. A low cost option is old laptop power adapters)
1x roll of 16awg wire

Recommended glue is CT1 - it sticks to PLA well enough and doesn't set too quickly allowing the whole speaker to be screwed together before it begins to dry. This allows any spill over to be wiped away (use an old brush to get inside the air guide etc). Sets with some amout of flexibility. Readily availabe in the UK but not sure about equivalents for other territories. Visit the Forum or Discord server to see what the community recommends for each region.

SAFETY NOTES ON PLASTER OF PARIS: If you're stupid with it, it can be dangerous. NEVER put your hands/feet/whatever into plaster of paris EVER. It can suddenly set without warning, creating a lot of heat in the center, so you'll get burned or worse. Because of this never leave a batch of wet plaster of paris in reach of children or pets. Wearing a mask is recommended to not breathe in any dust, and goggles to stop it splashing into your eyes. Stay safe people!

Published — 13 March 2023 ⏭ DIY Perks

DIY Dual-Layer LCD monitor - can it match OLED??

DIY Dual-Layer LCD monitor - can it match OLED?? — Dual-layer LCD monitors aren't hard to make, but can they perform? AD: Want to try Huel? Visit: https://rebrand.ly/mattdiyperks it’s SUPER tasty! Thanks to @HuelYT for the sponsorship!

Forum thread: https://forum.diyperks.com/displays-and-monitors-tvs/diy-dual-layer-lcd-monitor/

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Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DIYPerks/
Official Website: https://www.diyperks.com/
Discord: https://diyperks.com/discord-server/
Forums: https://forum.diyperks.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DIYPerks

Published — 31 January 2023 ⏭ DIY Perks

Triple-Screen Laptop DONE RIGHT!

Triple-Screen Laptop DONE RIGHT! — Time to make a triple-screen laptop! AD: Want to try Huel? Visit: http://jlinks.io/diyperkshuel it’s SUPER tasty! Thanks to @HuelYT for the sponsorship!

DOWNLOAD PACKS
3D Printable Enclosure: https://diyperks.com/diy-perks-triple-screen-laptop/
Forum Thread & Discussion: https://forum.diyperks.com/computers/diy-triple-screen-laptop/#post-3309
Live discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/DAvEyWJCWC

Please consider supporting the channel on Patreon: http://patreon.com/diyperks

Other useful links:

Disclosure: These are affiliate links. If you click them and make a purchase from the various merchants they link to, DIY Perks may earn a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to the eBay Partner Network and Amazon Associates.

Framework Mainboard: https://frame.work//marketplace/mainboards

4k 120Hz Panel:
https://ebay.us/qrshka
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004255247666.html

iPad Retina panels:
https://ebay.us/t5DIPx
https://www.adafruit.com/product/1751
https://www.adafruit.com/product/1716

Cables:
https://amzn.to/3wFs7KE
https://amzn.to/3DqbRkk
https://amzn.to/3WS4JEv
https://amzn.to/3kXhK2k

3D Printer:
https://www.prusa3d.com/

Published — 17 October 2022 ⏭ DIY Perks

Building an invisible TV

Building an invisible TV — Media setups aren't usually this minimal! AD For more info on LG QNED mini LED TV : https://bit.ly/LGQNED91_DIY

Parts list:

Disclosure: These are affiliate links. If you click them and make a purchase from the various merchants they link to, DIY Perks may earn a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to the eBay Partner Network and Amazon Associates.

Crazy-good DSP Amplifiers: https://ndt5.net/c/?si=14570&li=1627332&wi=363790&dl=en%2Fdayton-audio-kabd-4100.html

Tweeters: https://ndt5.net/c/?si=14570&li=1627332&wi=363790&ws=&dl=en%2Fsb-acoustics-sb26stcn-c000-4.html

Mid drivers: https://ndt5.net/c/?si=14570&li=1627332&wi=363790&dl=en%2Fdayton-audio-rs125p-8.html

Subwoofers: https://ndt5.net/c/?si=14570&li=1627332&wi=363790&dl=en%2Fsb-acoustics-sw26dbac76-4.html

Lower cost but practically identical subwoofers: https://ndt5.net/c/?si=14570&li=1627332&wi=363790&dl=en%2Fdayton-audio-ls12-44.html

For 5.1 audio, one amp needs an additional two inputs, which can be acheived with one of these https://ndt5.net/c/?si=14570&li=1627332&wi=363790&dl=en%2Fsure-electronics-aa-ab41161.html (amp's micro switch needs to be in the 'S' position)

The amps need a programming board to adjust their settings: https://ndt5.net/c/?si=14570&li=1627332&wi=363790&dl=en%2Fdayton-audio-kpx.html which can be utilised with Sigma Studio (free software)

5.1 HDMI Audio decoder board: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DnErkFt

Concealed hinges: https://amzn.to/3Eq9FdX

Fireplace: https://amzn.to/3fPOLLg

3D Plans (Sketchup): https://diyperks.com/ikyteech/DIY-Perks-Invisible-TV-Plans.zip

Forum: https://forum.diyperks.com
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/XuTCwVwwnC