Take an old outdated hard drive and teach it new secret tricks by increasing it’s capacity and speed.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.View the PDF of this project. and then subsribe to MAKE Magazine for other great projects you can do over the weekend.
I love the sweet, delicate feel of this revamped cardigan posted on thimbly things. It ties in beautifully with our Mending Month. I can’t afford to buy a new wardrobe each season (or even each year). But I can fix and/or refashion what I have and make clothes from scratch. With a small scrap of […]
Environmentalist, artist, scientist, activist, and engineer are just a few of the hats that maker Natalie Jeremijenko wears, and she always seems to devise projects that blend her many talents seamlessly. Back in 2005, in MAKE Volume 02, we ran a profile of Natalie, where she aptly summed up: “I work on examining the cultural opportunities that technological innovations provide.”
The PIR Sensor in the Maker Shed can detect motion from up to 20 feet away by using a Fresnel lens and an infrared-sensitive element. It’s inexpensive and really easy to use. It’s ideal for alarm systems, motion-activated lighting, holiday props, and robotics. Check out the link for more details. Features: Simple 3-pin connection Single […]
The PING))) ultrasonic sensor in the Maker Shed provides a low-cost and easy way of measuring distance. This sensor provides all the data form just a single pin connected to your favorite micro-controller. I have used these in several projects, and they work great. Check out the link for a lot more information on this […]
Spotted in the MAKE Flickr pool, a trumpet controller for Guitar Hero. Guitar hero trumpet mod
Have you seen our bundles available exclusively in the Maker Shed. This one is for any of our online readers that haven’t subscribed to the print edition of MAKE. For a limited time we are offering a “Welcome to MAKE bundle” at an amazing discount. The Welcome to MAKE bundle includes: (1) Year subscription to […]
