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Blimpduino and UAV at Maker Faire

Chris Anderson demonstrates the systems of the BlimpDuino. The Blimpduino kit is a very low cost, open source, autonomous blimp kit. It consists of an Arduino-based blimp controller board with on-board infrared and ultrasonic sensors and an interface for an optional RC mode, a simple gondola with two vectoring (tilting) differential thrusters, and ground-based infrared […]

Mini mint tin toolboxes

Mini mint tin toolboxes

I love these tiny toolboxes (as Father’s Day gifts), made from Altoids tins, that Natalie posted next door on CRAFT. If the mint tin seems a little… er… impractical for holding tools, there’s also a project on the same page for having kids color artwork for lids on mint tins to hold nuts, bolts, screws, […]

Xtracycle Radish deal for Makers

Xtracycle Radish deal for Makers

At Maker Faire, the crew used these Xtracycle Radishes to get around. They carry extra cargo than a normal bike and can even be fitted to carry an extra passenger. Xtracycle is offering a deal to makers in celebration of the Faire, so check out their site for reduced Maker pricing until June 14th. Their […]