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!
Doomsday preppers, hoarders, take noteโฆ Electrical power can go down at any time due to natural disasters, overwhelmed power stations and, of course, various apocalypses. Still, in those times, some of the more thrifty individuals turn to gas powered generators to keep their frozen burritos cool and their favorite shows playing on TV. However, those […]
Strange Meadowlarkโs Lego/Arduino Game Controller is a collection of off the shelf parts and surplus that fit together perfectly.
We looked at Punch Through Design’s Light Blue Bean before, but now the hardware is shipping. Get yours from the Maker Shed.
If you’d like a “cool refreshing drink,” but don’t really feel like mixing it yourself, why not just build a robot to do it for you? It might not save time in the long run (I seriously hope not), but as creator Yu Jiang Tham notes, “It’s great fun at parties!” Plus, in his case, […]
In an effort to raise public awareness of environmental pollution, artist Dmitry Morozov has created a device called that makes digital prints from the pollutants it detects.
This fetching sun hat is outfitted with a wearable microcontroller that’s been programmed to alert you when it’s time for you to reapply sunscreen!
littleBits is thrilled to be part of Wearables Week at Makezine! For those that arentโ familiar with littleBits: littleBits is a library of electronic modules that snap together with magnets for prototyping, learning, and fun. Given the small physical size of littleBits, we love thinking of new ways to use them to make wearables. Here […]
