Codebox: Create a fractal menagerie
Create a variety of natural looking shapes — ferns, trees, and dragons — using fractals and the controlP5 library.
Arduino
As the preeminent tool for makers, Arduino is a versatile platform that covers almost every type of creative making. With its simple-to-use coding language and fun programming concepts, Arduino enables users to create modern electronics with ease. From beginner level projects like flashing LED lights to more advanced builds such as interactive robots, there are an endless number of possibilities when it comes to building projects with Arduino. Whether you are new or an experienced builder in search of fresh ideas, these posts will provide interesting Arduino tutorials and unique ideas that may spark your creativity and motivate you take on any type of maker project!
In the Maker Shed: Arduino Uno and Arduino Mega
A lot of people picked up the new Arduino Uno and Arduino Mega 2560 at the World Maker Faire NY last week. We were really excited to be one of the first retailers to offer the new flavors of Arduino. If you weren’t able to pick one up at Maker Faire, you can always find […]
New in the Maker Shed: Video Game Shield
The open source Video Game Shield from the Maker Shed allows you to create your own games, graphics, text, sound effects, music, and more on an Arduino! Make awesome black-and-white video games that you can play on your TV! It supports up to two Nintendo Wii Nunchuck controllers for an easy, and familiar, interface. Note: […]
Motorized iris based on Chris Schaie’s design
Thingiverse user overflo reverse-engineered Chris Schaie’s renowned mechanical iris peephole design and added a rack and pinion so that it can be operated with a motor. His is executed in laser-cut plastic, controlled by an Arduino, and opens onto an LCD display that shows a giant freaking eye staring out of it. Deets are here.
Sequencing a dot matrix printer
Don’t you hate it when you are trying to perform an electronic piece, and find that your dot matrix printer controller has broken?
Tom Igoe from ITP and the Arduino team talks about the Arduino Uno
Tom Igoe from ITP and the Arduino team talks about the Arduino Uno on Ladyada’s ‘Ask an engineer” show. If you have questions about the new Arduino it’s likely covered in this hour long chat about all things Arduino UNO!
New family of Arduino Boards: available immediately at World Maker Faire NY
The Maker Shed at World Maker Faire NY is always an exciting and store to set up, as we unload box after box of DIY Kits, Tools, Books, and Fun. One of the most exciting parts is when we unveil new products, and today we are proud to be launching the new family of Arduino Boards at World Maker Faire NY.