Projects With Ryan Slaugh: Helpful Circuits
In this video, I will show you a few of my most used helpful circuits. They involve using the 555 timer and the Operational Amplifier.
Science
DIY science is the perfect way to use your creative skills and learn something new. With the right supplies, some determination, and a curious mind, you can create amazing experiments that open up a whole world of possibilities. At home-made laboratories or tech workshops, makers from all backgrounds can explore new ideas by finding ways to study their environment in novel ways – allowing them to make breathtaking discoveries!
Alternative Energy Kits: New in the Maker Shed
I’ve been fascinated by Stirling and other heat based engines as long as I can remember, which is why I’m excited to announce that these educational alternative energy kits from Exergia are now available in the Maker Shed.
Replicating Ancient African Hominoid Fossils
The African Fossils virtual laboratory website is a digital archeology project that seeks to increase public knowledge about prehistory by harnessing Autodesk 3D scanning technology. Recently, they wrote MAKE to tell us about their updated, newly re-launched website featuring stunning Sketchfab integration and downloads of prehistoric humanoid remains.
Help Crowdfund an Heirloom Chemistry Set
John Farrell Kuhns wanted his daughter and nieces and nephews to have chemistry sets, but realizing that you can’t buy decent them any more, he created his own.
High School Students Launch Satellite With NASA
Brace yourselves, history’s first high school-built satellite is set for launch! At 7:30PM ET today, TJ3Sat (pronounced TJ-cube-sat) will launch from the Wallops Flight Facility alongside 27 other satellites. Our small, 10cm x 10cm x 11cm satellite will orbit the Earth at 500km and will function as an educational tool for schools and the general public worldwide.
Makers, Drones, and the Future of South Africa’s Imperiled Rhinos
Can the makers, students, hobbyists, and entrepreneurs of the world build a drone that could aid the fight against rhino poaching in South Africa?
Smart Metering for Makers?
In the closing hours of their Kickstarter campaign, Neurio is a smart meter with a difference. It doesn’t just monitor how much energy your homes is using, is tries to figure out the cost of running individual appliances.