Notebook components storage
Now here’s something that never would have occurred to me: using ringed binders with zippered pouches inside to organize and store electronics and small hardware components. Ultimate Parts Storage – Link
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Minty Amps kits
In response to Mark’s posting of the LM386 amp project on BBtv, this guy posted a link to his Minty Amps kit. I don’t think we’ve ever blogged about this kit here. If you’re lazy and want a kit version of this simple, low parts count project, these kits and PCBs look like a good […]
I want an LED Christmas, baby!
Here’s a cute little Christmas tree made out of LEDs. The red/green “star” on top flashes. The Flickr set includes the circuit diagram. An abstract christmas tree made out of LEDs – Link
Solar kits – a gift guide of solar projects!
One a billionth of the energy from the sun hits us, but you can do a lot with it! Here are some great gifts and projects for the maker in your life who like solar! Brighten their holiday, literally! Ra ra ra! Mousebot kit – a fun solar robot kit! Price: $39.95 Buy: Maker store […]
LM386-based amp on BBtv
Our pals over at BBtv celebrate their 50th episode with Mark Frauenfelder showing how he built an LM386-based guitar amp. This is basically the same amp that was used in MAKE Volume 09, in the Cracker Box Amp project. The episode also includes a short video by MAKE contributor Bill Barminski (and Christopher Louie). BTW: […]
Matte black design creates goth iPhone
This limited edition black “ccPhone” by Tobias Wong turns your iPhone into the Dark Knight. Limited to 50, this jet black version of Apple’s pride and joy might also make the geeks around you shiver in their own drool. Matte black limited edition ccPhone by Tobias Wong – Link
Digital (LEGO-like) blocks robot
di Frankie writes – The latest issue of our hobby magazine has just been released in Italian newstands. A really cool news is the new Hitech Mavin Robot. I first saw this little bot during last Nuremberg Toy Fair and seems that it’s finally been releasead in the European market. What I like of this […]