Gamers looking to try out virtual reality and have not yet purchased expensive virtual reality headset, may be interested in a DIY VR headset which has been created using a little Arduino hardware ...

In need of a MIDI controller, Reddit user [Earthwin] built an Arduino powered one to control his Boss DD500 Looper pedal and the result is great looking.

The Arduino MIDI controller can be seen in action in the video below and full instructions have been published to the Imgur website which is accessible via the link below.

A $49 computer and a 3D printed headset get you cheap-ass VR---without the cardboard, and without putting a phone in your face.

DIY musical instruments are their own thing entirely, but if you're looking for a place to start, Adafruit has a guide to building your own MIDI controller using an Arduino.