This Mechanically Stable Robot Wheel Is Just Plain Fun To Watch
James Bruton tackles a novel concept for a robot wheel and the results are very fun to watch
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Open Source Hardware Certifications For November 2023
The Open Source Hardware Association (OSHWA) runs a free program that allows creators to certify that their hardware complies with the community definition of open source hardware. Whenever you see the certification logo, you know that the certified hardware meets this standard. Currently the Certification database lists over 2600 individual certifications! In November we added […]
The Pico Synth Sandbox Is A Fun Way To Explore Making Your Own Synth With CircuitPython
This cool little project brings a fully programmable pico synth to your pocket. Use CircuitPython to explore various aspects of music!
The Easiest Remote Control Animatronic Skull With Micro:Bit and Crazy Circuits
They think treat, we think trick! This DIY talking skull project can be controlled from afar so that you can prank your trick-or-treaters. They’ll think it’s a store-bought Halloween display, but then when it starts to say things that could never have been pre-recorded, they’ll think it’s possessed and run away!!!!! Talking skull projects can […]
Anderson’s Water Computer Springs A Leak and That’s Okay
Glen Anderson’s created an analog computer that uses water to demonstrate digital logic A computer that uses water instead of electricity? That’s what Glen Anderson and his daughter, Dale, are demonstrating at Maker Faire Bay Area this weekend. He invites kids to fill buckets and dump them into one of four water tanks. On Friday, […]
Open Source Hardware Certifications For September 2023
The Open Source Hardware Association (OSHWA) runs a free program that allows creators to certify that their hardware complies with the community definition of open source hardware. Whenever you see the certification logo, you know that the certified hardware meets this standard. Currently the Certification database lists over 2300 individual certifications! In September we added […]
Hacking Cheap Halloween Toys To Make Awesome Props
Buying cheap toys and ripping the tech guts out of them is a time honored tradition. Here’s where and how to get a cheap tiny projector!
