How-To: No-Sew Sequined Clutch
There’s nothing like a little bit of sparkle to brighten up a dreary winter day! Agree? Add some to your next outing with a pretty no-sew sequined clutch!
Month: February 2013
Arduino-Based Drum Machine
Circuit bender Dr. Bleep built this sweet Arduino-compatible drum machine, the Bleep Drum, with four sounds, four selectable sequences, tap tempo, record and playback, and more. Of course it’s open source and eminently hackable.
Component of the Month: The Switch
Switches are a fundamental electronic component, they come in a variety of styles and configurations, and they have many different uses. From turning on a light to controlling a robotic arm, switches are the ideal control mechanism. At the physical layer, switches control the flow of information on the Internet and launch the rockets we send off into space.
Valentine Wrapping Two Ways
Are you looking for some fun ideas for wrapping your Valentine’s Day gifts?
Teen Creates 3D Printed, Brain-Powered Prosthetic Arm
Seventeen-year-old Easton LaChappelle has created a 3D printed robotic prosthetic arm controlled by brainwaves that he hopes will bring an affordable, functional artificial limb to the masses. Oh, and Heineken wants 5,000 arms for serving beer.
How-To: Conversation Heart Soap
Looking for a unique Valentine’s Day project? Make your own cute, custom conversation heart soap!
Gear Up for Component of the Month
This month we’re debuting a new series, Component of the Month. Just as our Skill Builders explore coreย maker skills in electronics, woodworking, metalworking, and other disciplines,ย Component of the Month will survey fundamental electronic components we think every maker should be familiar with.
