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Microwave ovens are a gold mine of useful parts that can be salvaged and reused in other projects. However, they also contain components that can cause serious harm if handled incorrectly. Let's safely disassemble this one I found abandoned at the side of the road and harvest anything useful. ⚠️ Safety warning Taking apart a microwave can be dangerous. These operate at very high voltages and you should never attempt to repair or disassemble one while it's plugged in or switched on. Even after…

The Beetlebot is a classic DIY robot by Jérôme Demers. It doesn’t use any complicated electronics and can be built from parts you probably already have lying around. Rather than relying on transistors or integrated circuits to navigate, this design uses nothing more than a pair of switches and some clever wiring to avoid obstacles in its path. Parts Most of the parts you need can be salvaged from junk electronics or bought cheaply online. An old computer mouse 2 1.5V DC motors Wire Paperclips 2…