We’re here “live” from the RoboBusiness 2008 conference, I spent most of the day talking with robotics companies, part fabricators, sensor makers and more. I will be posting a video with some of highlights shortly as well as a post about one robot that debuted at the show. For now, here are more photos from […]
This looks like a good time for all those beantown benders, April 15th 7pm @ Willoughby and Baltic in Davis Square. Jimmie writes – I’m running a quick little workshop on circuit bending for the Boston area Dorkbot group. This is going to be a very quick introduction with a very low technical barrier. Hopefully […]
This is an interesting SX48 micro-controller midi music maker. You can download the schematics and code on the website. Here is what the maker has to say about the project: This project uses an SX48 microcontroller at 75 MHz as an 8-channel frequency-synthesis music player with three instruments (selectable per channel): square wave, triangle wave, […]
MAKE was nominated for a Webby award this year along with Dwell, National Geographic, NY Mag and Yoga Journal. If you like what we cook up each day here for you, please vote for us here in the People’s Voice section (Magazine)!
Kayster needed to make a gender-neutral baby blanket, so she came up with this great crocheted Tetris-inspired blanket. Related: • Tetris Quilt • Tetris Totebag
This project uses a Boarduino (breadboardable arduino) + Parallax ping (ultrasonic sensor) to achieve the near-ninja sword-catching grabbiness seen above. Hearing that *crank* noise sure brings me back – those toy claws were always much simple fun! – boarduino robot claw[via] Related: The chimney claw Boarduino – Breadboard-compatible Arduino clone
Roxycraft has a free pattern for these cute crochet cherry earrings! These little beauties are perfect to update your spring wardrobe or make as a quick gift!
