New in the Maker Shed, the Propeller USB Proto Board. This board has all the features of a standard Propeller Proto Board with the addition of a USB programming interface. Check out the link for a lot more information. Features P8X32A-Q44 Propeller chip Programming interface included on board 64 KB EEPROM for program and data […]
The Hitachi HM55B compass module from the Maker Shed is a dual-axis magnetic field sensor based on the Hitachi HM55B IC. It’s a great little module for sensing direction on your next robotics project. You can use this sensor with most micro controllers, including the Arduino. More about the Hitachi compass module Related: How-To Tuesday: […]
In the latest Etsy “process” video, we get a glimpse inside Holly Stalder’s studio, where she creates unique wedding shrugs from mainly vintage materials.
Pardon us while we crow a bit. The Brit Insurance Design Awards we posted about earlier were actually handed out last night. We won in the Interactive category! Thanks to everyone who helped make us worthy of note and award-winning, and in the realm of “interactivity,” that would be all of you! This is for […]
Here’s an embarrassing story that should in no way deter from you using this easy fix to extend the life of your clothes. Several years ago I used a small purple flower to patch a hole in a pair of my favorite pants. The tear was at the spot where your upper thigh meets your […]
Can’t find your bubble/spirit level? No prob. Just download this software and install it on your Wii and use your Wiimote as a level. Leveltool
We’re launching a new column here on Make: Online called Ask MAKE. The idea is pretty simple: you write in questions, and we answer them! It can be about anything from electronics to recycling to questions about the magazine or Make: Online. Ask us anything about everything we usually cover in print and online. And […]
