From the MAKE Flickr pool Member 007Ben put together a digital photo frame which displays RSS feeds against custom backgrounds. A great use for that old laptop now deemed too slow for active use. Now commenters on Flickr are all asking for a copy of the script he’s using with it. –Link There’s a ton […]
Here is how to program a Basic Stamp for use in your home automation projects. In this article we are programming the basic stamp to trigger a remote switch for your home lights or any other power switching device, like a garage door, fireplace and so on. We are controlling it through the web or […]
This kit may not be within the price range of a lot of DIY electronic junkies, but it would be a lot of fun to put together. The kit retails for $780 and should be available in March of 2008. You better brush up on your soldering skills before you try to put this one […]
Dane has another interesting project that asks the question “Can PWM from a simple micro-controller duplicate complex sounds?” The answer is yes, with surprising results. Wouldn’t it be sweet if you could have your micro play back complex things, over audio for an extremely low cost? Imagine replacing that one i/o line that used to […]
Ok Makers here’s a fun one – we have a race team. We’ll have a LeMons car (the car is an Escort, but not the one pictured above) – but what we don’t have is a team name. This is where you come in, name our racing team! If we pick yours I’ll send you […]
Indie Fixx has started Tutorial Tuesday with a brand new Flickr group. It will feature tutorials, how-tos and other fun DIY stuff from the indie crafters, artists and designers that are featured on Indie Fixx. Share your own creations by joining the group and share photos of your projects based on the tutorials from Tutorial […]
Scienceblogs has an interesting post up explaining how to maximize the benefits of caffeine for everyday use – A landmark 2004 study showed that small hourly doses of caffeine (.3mg per kg of body weight [approx 20 mg per hour; thanks digg!]) can support extended wakefulness, potentially by counteracting the homeostatic sleep pressure, which builds […]
