Relays are used in a lot of electronics projects, but did you ever actually think about what makes them work? This website has a ton of information on various relays and how they work. Read All about relays In the Maker Shed: DIY Design Electronics Kit
Check out these fun flowers made from the album notes of an old CD. These great party decorations were created by Flickr user Scribblenation, and are one of the entries in the Singer/CRAFT Upcyclist Party contest! For all the details on how you too can enter to win prizes including a fab new Singer Curvy […]
This Instructables details the construction of a PICAXE-based digital oscilloscope designed to meet most hobbyist’s needs and which can be built for under $100 (the author spent about $70 on his). Cost varies depending on what you might have on hand. LCS-1M – A Full-Featured, Low-Cost Hobby Oscilloscope
PT @ MAKE has some thoughts up about times to come: The election is over, I think everyone was holding their collective breath over the last year or so until it was… Congratulations to our new president and to everyone who cared so deeply about each of their candidates and issues that they got involved, […]
I’m always curious about the science of food. I found this really great article about avocado mayonnaise; it sounds really yummy, and gives a little insight into the nature of emulsions. If you want to know more, here’s a Wikipedia article about emulsions.
Download the MP4 Video or HD Version | Subscribe to CRAFT in iTunes | mov | 3g2 Here’s a video tour of CRAFT Magazine issue 9. Check out the special Green Craft section with 21 projects with an eco-groove. Learn to fuse recycled plastic bags to make a tote bag and hat, make folded fabric […]
These two new kits from Sparkfun debuted at Maker Faire Austin this year, and I can say from playing with them that they’re really cool. If you’re interested in getting started with soft electronics or the LilyPad Arduino, the worlds first sewable microcontroller, give these a whirl: Lilypad E-Sewing Kit The LilyPad e-sewing kit contains […]
