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 […]
Inhabitat is having a contest! Better hurry, the deadline is March 27th: With spring right around the corner, many of us are getting ready for an epic marathon of spring cleaning, and we here at Inhabitat want to encourage creative reuse and cut down on waste with our first ever Spring Greening DIY Design Contest. […]
The Memsic 2125 accelerometer from the Maker Shed is a low cost, dual-axis thermal accelerometer capable of measuring tilt, acceleration, rotation, and vibration with a range of ±2 g. It’s a great addition to many robotic projects, and is compatible with most micro-controllers, including the Arduino. More about the Memsic 2125 accelerometer In the Maker […]
