MIDI fader controller with Arduino
From the MAKE Flickr pool Cyrille built this MIDI fader box based on Arduino complete with desktop config software – looks perfect for one-handed live usage. Check out the photoset for the full feature list.
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!
Etch at home: Wii Nunchuck Arduino adapter
Don’t want to cut the cable on your Nunchuck or buy a teeny circuit board to do the trick when you have etching capability at home? Instructables user dany32412’s Nunchuck Arduino adapter tutorial uses pretty much the same layout as Tod Kurt’s, but you make it yourself!
In the Maker Shed: Electronic Brick starter kit
Using this electronic brick starter kit, you can connect Arduino compatible boards easily with various digital, analog and I2C/Uart interfaces.
Art Heist build complete
We’ve finished the building our laser tripwire art heist! Just in time, too, as the Machine Project Benefit is this Saturday night. Here’s a sneak peek:
AIRduino guitar
Ever wished that when you play air guitar, it would make real sounds instead of just the ones from your best death metal face? David Fournier, Jean-Louis Giordano, Monireh Sanaei, Maziar Shelbaf and Gustav Sohtell are here to help. They build the AIRduino guitar, a wearable virtual instrument. Open source with full documentation, naturally. [via […]
How-To: DIY Apple Remote shield for Arduino
Care to hand control of your playlist over you to an Arduino? Awhile back I was working on a project that that I wanted to be able to start music the on my mac through the IR receiver. After a while of looking around I found this library รย which allows you to use your arduino […]
Adorable stoplight costume
David King built this stoplight costume for his oldest daughter. It’s his first Arduino project. Besides flashing the expected red, green, and yellow lights, it incorporates an Adafruit WaveShield to play music. [Thanks, David!]
