LED blinks to the music
It really doesn’t get any more than simple than this, hook up a LED to some speakers, crank it up and watch the blinky – Link.
Technology
Anykits electronic kits
I haven’t order anything from this site (Anykits) but they do seem to have a lot of good stuff including a PDF “magazine” with open source designs. Any makers out there familiar with these folks? – Link.
HOW TO – Make a remote timer for a Canon SLR (Using a 555 timer)
Rob writes – Canon makes a SLR camera remote timer that sells for a couple hundred dollars. Using inspiration from various web sites I built one for myself using about $15 worth of parts from RadioShack. First, it is a simple wired camera remote control. Just plug the cable into the remote jack on the […]
Mom and pop robotics shop
MAKE pal Patti Schiendelman points us to this family-owned and operated online robot kit and parts store which I wan’t familiar with. It’s called Maximum Robotics and it appears to be ah… geared towards those new to robotics and electronics. Anyone dealt with them? Maximum Robotics: Robotics for Beginners and Enthusiasts – Link
Reed switch computer turn-on
A reed switch is an electrical switch operated by an applied magnetic field, here’s a simple how-to on using one to turn on a computer.
Robot helps you get skinny
“Autom”, designed by a few MIT Media Lab graduates at the company, “Intuitive Automata Inc.”, is a robot that coaches you to get into shape. Think of it as “The Biggest Loser” meets “Short Circuit 2″. Weight Loss Coach Construction – [via], Link
CAROLL: a cheap autonomous robot for on-line learning
MAKE Flickr photo pool member Fdecomite posted up some great shots of “CAROLL” a cheap autonomous robot for on-line learning – …conception, building and programmation of a non-expensive autonomous wheeled robot, using as few electronic parts and special skills as possible. It makes use of a cheap but strong micro-controller, with enough program and data […]