From typewriter to teleprinter
Flickr user numist had a typerwriter that he wasn’t using anymore, so he converted it into a teleprinter.
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: Open Heart kit V2.0
The Open Heart kit V2.0 is a matrix of individually addressable LEDs that allow you to create customizable animations when connected to your favorite micro controller. Attach it temporarily to fabrics with headers that you simply push through, or sew it into a project with conductive fabric for a more permanent setup. It’s “Charlieplexed” so you need only 6 wires to control the 27 LEDs
Matt Cottam’s talk on Heirloom Electronics at interaction10
Matt Cottam, founder of Tellart, presented Wooden Logic: In Search of Heirloom Electronics at interaction10 yesterday. Here are my running notes on his discussions of sketching with tangible objects, physical interfaces to the iPhone, and heirloom technology.
Arduino package for Eagle
Arduino package for Eagle, I know ya’ll are going to like this… now you can make shields and custom projects with ease (site and on github).
Tinker.it’s TinkerKit unveiled at interaction10 in Savannah, Georgia
interaction10 got underway today in Savannah, Georgia, and among the first workshops of the day was Arduino project co-founder Massimo Banzi’s Tangible Interface Prototyping, which featured the soon-to-be-released TinkerKit, a collection of pluggable sensor modules designed to work with the Arduino electronic prototyping platform.
Control your iPhone using an Arduino
When we last covered recotana’s Open Sound Controller (OSC) library for Arduino (ardOSC), he had an Arduino talking to an iPhone using the OSC protocol.
Arduino powered laser trigger for your camera
You can make a camera trigger without a micro controller, but this system allows you to easily add sensors or variable timers, amking it a lot more flexible. [Thanks Haje]