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If there is one particular mutant power that you think you would like to possess, what would it be? I suppose having brute strength and nigh invulnerability would come in handy when you want to be on the frontlines of war against the enemy, but it would be useless in making you rich unless you turn and be a villain, robbing banks for a living. Well, reading minds would be a far more subtle way of achieving your way to the top of the game of life, as you can garner the deepest thoughts and secrets of others without them knowing. Unfortunately, the Brain DIY MIDI Control Interface Kits are nothing of that sort in terms of its nefarious ability, but it does offer a decent way to learn more about MIDI interfaces.

With the Brain DIY MIDI Control Interface Kits, you will be able to ensure that all of the sliders, knobs and pads will remain in exactly the right place where you require them to be. Once you are done building your very own enclosure, yo are more than ready to rock the universe. Depending on the kit you purchase, it would retail anywhere from $114.99 to $229.99. It is the ideal purchase for studio or performance devices, where each kit would arrive with all that you need to construct a MIDI controller.
[ Brain DIY MIDI Control Interface Kits won’t turn you into a Borg copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Here’s a fun kit that you can use to make simple electronics, even wearable ones. Circuit Stickers are just that – electronics with adhesive backing. The star of the kit are the LED stickers. Put them on a conductive surface – wire, foil, conductive thread or fabric etc. – connect a power source at one end and you have a light show.

If you want to add an element of interactivity to the LEDs, you can also get the Effects Stickers, the Sensor & Microcontroller Sticker or both. The Effects Sticker modifies the LEDs, making them blink, fade, twinkle or pulsate like a heartbeat. The Sensor & Microcontroller Sticker on the other hand adds a light sensor and a sound sensor to the mix. It also has a trigger that can turn on your Circuit Stickers for five seconds at a time.

Pledge at least $25 (USD) on Crowd Supply to get a Circuit Stickers Kit. Aside from the electronics themselves, each kit will also come with additional materials such as copper tape, coin cell batteries and binder clips so you can experiment out of the box. I think the Electric Paint Pen complements the kit well.

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If remembering to keep an emergency flashlight charged is beyond your responsible capabilities, here’s a great tutorial on how to make another backup light source that never needs power or batteries. Over on Korean-based Hobby Design there’s a relatively simple steb-by-step guide on how to make these glowing silicone light bulbs that should provide enough light to help you find your way around during a power outage.

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