How-To: Mirror Stencils
Kate on design*sponge shows you how to make easy mirror stencils to add to your home decor.
Month: March 2009
In the Maker Shed: Seeeduino Catalyst Pack
The Seeeduino Catalyst Pack from the Maker Shed includes a Seeeduino Arduino clone, various inputs and sensors, visual and audible outputs, flexible structure enhancements and extensive power options. Great for beginners to advanced users, and with the specially manufactured components and structures in this pack, it makes it easy to build your own customized shield. […]
In the Maker Shed: TouchShield Stealth on sale now!
Add touch-screen control to your Arduino project! The TouchShield Stealth from the Maker Shed is an Arduino-ready 128×128 pixel OLED screen on a PCB shield that brings advanced I/O capabilities to the Arduino platform. This is the new Stealth Edition, which has an all-blacked out board that looks pretty slick on top of the dark […]
In the Maker Shed: Deluxe breadboard jumper wires
I really like this pack of 75 flexible jumper wires from the Maker Shed. You can re-use them over and over again! I have been using these for a few weeks now, and they are by far my favorite way to prototype new ideas. Features: (4) 200mm jumper wire (6) 165mm jumper wire (10) 125mm […]
In the Maker Shed: Seeeduino V1.1
The Seeeduino V1.1 from the Maker Shed is an Arduino compatible micro controller. The design is based on the Arduino Diecimila, and it is 100% compatible with the IDE and available shields. Check out the “More Details” tab on the Maker Shed web page for more a lot more information. Features: Micro-controller: ATmega168 Operating Voltage: […]
How-To: Keep Houseplants Alive
Aptly named Instructables user growerman has an excellent overview of houseplant care: Keeping plants alive indoors can prove next to impossible to some, but it really isn’t all that hard to do. Plants need light, water, support, nutrients, and an adequate air supply. Like anything in this world, excessive amounts of any one thing is […]
Weekend Project: Flash Memory Hard Drive
Take an old outdated hard drive and teach it new secret tricks by increasing it’s capacity and speed. Thanks go to Brian Nadel for the original article in MAKE, Volume 17. And to “gmgfarrand” for the original Instructable. To download The Flash Memory Hard Drive MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes. Check out the […]