Microcontroller Programming by Sparkle Labs. Easy-to-program chips tell circuitry to do what you want. Page 159 – MAKE 4. Read this article now in the MAKE digital edition. Or get MAKE 04 from the Maker store and/or subscribe to MAKE (use code CMAKE for $5 off USD). You can view all our in depth Primers […]
I am not really sure why the toilet should be connected to an Arduino, but apparently Mau has a legitimate reason. I like the mechanics of this project, and it just goes to show you that anything can be, and will be, computer controlled eventually. Thanks Mau! Read more about the Arduino toilet [Google translation]
This musical robot analyzes the incoming audio and tries to mimic it using a series of servos and solenoids attached to different objects. In this example it is trying to reproduce a clip from Citizen Kane. Simple automatic instruments are constructed from local materials and objects on site. The system learns the sounds it can […]
Another semester’s worth of cool microcontroller projects has come to a close at Cornell University and Bruce Land sent us the results for the Spring 2008 ECE 4760 course: Students in ECE 4760 at Cornell University were given the responsibility of choosing, designing and building a project using Atmel Mega32 microcontrollers. Over 30 projects this […]
This home built guitar pedal called “Fuzz Face” uses two 3AX31C germanium transistors while its onboard knobs control volume, bass, contour, fuzz, and include an internal trim pot to adjust the fuzz type. Pretty cool design and enclosure for this rockin’ device.
Andrew “Bruce” Lau made this amazing LED cape and wore it around Maker Faire all weekend. I caught up with him to chat about it, and he said that Leah Buechley’s LED tank top was a huge inspiration. He used her suggested technique of soldering metal beads to surface mount LEDs and stitching them in […]
Alexandra Von Feldmann created this really interesting clock, which allows the viewer/owner to determine its fate. The “Birth Clock” is a fragile glass object containing a digital clock that is not working; it is designed to help you to come to a decision when you’re stuck at a specific point in life. Smash the glass, […]
