## CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

In order to make machines, I need  to learn how to practice making small prototypes first.  The Alterra board project was a good one to help me learn how FGPAs work. Here is a list of further machines to make once you get time or need further inspiration from. 


Bob  Sutor made a great point in writing the case [for an on-premise quantum computer](https://futurumgroup.com/insights/quantum-in-context-the-case-for-on-premises-quantum-computers/)! And yes!  Bring Quantum computers to the universities! 

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## [DIY Laser Projector built from old hard drive](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9TpJ-_hBR8)

- uses an arduino 

![video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9TpJ-_hBR8])


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## 16 LED CUBE
![16x16x16 LED Cube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciaFar8nfHc)

- uses arduin
- designed with KiCad
	
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## Making an Ahsoka Lightsaber

![AHSOKA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crviNW4B3Fc&t=160s)

- FULL [article](https://makezine.com/article/craft/cosplay-props/this-quick-and-easy-upgrade-takes-your-cheap-ashoka-saber-to-a-new-level/?vgo_ee=sgN2lU9AHwlqeS2vP0sqPAIhssFQT4mVzLxHKsVc7rCOK6QwLZAcVLQ%3D%3AkG8FCZ1KICdqvy9Ol8zvdPp9q0JOQOR5) on Makezine 
- for the Circuit Python code head to [learn.adafruit.com ](https://learn.adafruit.com)