Ready, Set, Repeat After Me!
The Repeat After Me: A Mintronics Memory Game project is a throwback to the era of Simon and Pocket Repeat. Even more than 30 years after its initial release, this electronic game remains a hit.
Month: October 2012
How-To: Fitted Sweatshirt Alteration
Can’t leave the house in your favorite comfy sweats? Learn how to turn a stylish too-big hoodie into a flattering fitted sweatshirt!
PCB Assembly 101
Ever wondered how PCBs are manufactured? Zach Smith, a co-founder of MakerBot Industries, posted a fascinating article on Haxlr8r explaining what it’s all about.
Perpetual Energy Wasting Machine
Niklas Roy is at it again. This time, he has created a machine that causes an elevator to call itself to the first floor when it is on the second, and vice versa, in order to endlessly waste energy. It even adds up the amount of wasted energy on a paper calculator roll, which it […]
Knitted Trilobite
Self-proclaimed obsessive knitter Beth Skwarecki created this ingenious knitted trilobite.
Calligraphic Motion Capture Rig
The organic flow and subtly of a master calligrapher’s hand has been captured by roboticist Seiichiro Katsura of Keio University with his Calligraphy robot. Going beyond typical motion capture methods, Seiichiro’s robot also captures applied pressure and other gestural information, allowing the device to render near-perfect replicas of recorded brush strokes with the system.
Weekend Projects – Repeat After Me: A Mintronics Memory Game
Complete instructions for this episode of Weekend Projects can be found at
http://makeprojects.com/Project/Repeat-After-Me-A-Mintronics-Memory-Game/1933/1
Combine a MintDuino and Mintronics Survival Pack into a fun memory game reminiscent of Simon and Pocket Repeat from years past. This project will have you build an Arduino clone, program it, and hook it up to a 4-switch game to test your mind’s memory and dexterity. Challenge yourself or a friend to see who can Repeat After Me!
