One way to monitor the business end of a RC device is to tap into all of the servo outputs on the receiver and decode their respective PWM signals. A much simpler interface, however, both in terms of wiring as well as code, is to find the multiplexed PPM signal and digest the values for […]
For those of you expecting babies (or who know someone who is), check out this great how-to on converting your regular bra into a nursing bra. I know a lot of women change bra size when they’re breastfeeding, but if you happen to have the perfect, comfortable bra already, then this could be a lifesaver! […]
Last Friday was the premier of our new live talk radio show, Make: Talk. It was really a lot of fun and we’re looking forward to doing it again this Friday. In case you missed it, you can listen to the archived show below. We also want to follow up each episode with Show Notes, […]
What do you get when you mix a glo-plug, a large binder clip, flash cotton, a momentary pushbutton switch, and a few other ingredients? One serious way to get someone’s attention! Back in lucky MAKE Volume 13, Joel Johnson showed us how to shoot fireballs from the palm of our hands with the Orpheus Shooter.
Hannah Perner-Wilson made this simple tilt-sensing bracelet using pads of conductive fabric and a metal beaded charm. The charm dangles and moves, touching one or two of the pads at a time, which can indicate which way your wrist is facing! Great for body-reactive sound and visuals in dance performance.
Chris Anderson, of DIY Drones, sends us word that ArduPilot 2.0 Beta has been released. It has built-in stabilization, making it a full-functional autopilot — no third-party stabilization unit required. It uses the same $25 ArduPilot hardware, so all existing owners should be able to upgrade without issue. This is pretty amazing — the functionality […]
Kids’ art can serve as great inspiration for stuffed toys. Silke Stoddard from the Martha Stewart Crafts Department created this softie based on her son’s drawing. Related: Embroidered Kid Art Pillow by Vickie Howell
