The DIY “net data meter”
From the pages of MAKE – The Net Data Meter – Antique voltmeter displays current air quality from the web. In DIY: Circuits from MAKE: 11: Alt Vehicles page 133 – Link.
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HOW TO – Build a USB Guitar
Bill writes – Why would you want a USB port in an electric guitar? The answer is simple: convenience. By putting a small USB port and audio codec in a guitar, you’re adding an extra sound board. So when you record, your guitar is digitized locally and the signal is transmitted to your computer over […]
DIY Electronic drum set with controller
Insomartin writes – Here is a e-drum set just for a game called DTX mania and Drummidi. and a drum controller for FL. i don’t want to purchase a module since i’m still starting to play my game and study drums. many play this game but don’t have the controller to practice at home. or […]
“Luke” arm
Here’s an incredible video from IEEE Spectrum on the new robotic arm Dean Kamen’s DEKKA group is working on, it’s inspired by robotic arm in Star Wars that Luke Skywalker had – Link. Related: Dean Kamen’s “Luke Arm” prosthesis readies for clinical trials – Link. From the pages of MAKE: Dean Kamen: The Dean of […]
HOW TO – Make a Rechargeable, pocket-sized 5V power supply
Dave writes – Sure power supply projects aren’t that sexy; but they are, generally speaking, the foundation for every electronics project. The voltage output for this project is 5VDC, and a practical output that can be applied to a wide variety of digital components. Even better, this power supply has a 2-pin plug that can […]
Mac AVR install simplified
Perhaps you’ve considered dabbling in AVR programming on OS X, maybe even sharpen up on Unix syntax in the process. Unfortunately, installing the Mac/AVR toolchain can be a very frustrating experience to the uninitiated. The process involves locating and installing countless interdependent apps, tools, and libraries. But just before giving in and trying another OS […]
Build your own effects pedal
“Build Your Own Clone” has a ton of different DIY guitar FX pedals that are all ready to be soldered up and plugged in. Most of the pedal kit links feature a video so you can see and hear the pedal in action. For those of you out there that are a little fearful of […]