The Real Elliot has a great Instructable on getting started with AVR microprocessors on the cheap (also check out the comments for more links/tips)… “Microprocessors are so cheap these days. If only there were a way to program them up just as cheaply… *wavy dream-sequence lines* In this instructable, find out how to build up […]
cre8tor writes – “[How to make] a solar-powered LED lighted cookie jar reminiscent of the Sun Jar disigned by Tobias Wong. Components: Ikea glass jar (AUD$3.00) Solar garden light (AUD$10.00) rechargeable battery (AA size) Blu-tack Tracing paper Tools: Screwdriver Utility Knife” HOW TO – Make a home-made sun jar – Link. Solar projects @ MAKE: […]
This is interesting, iPodmods shows you how to crack open Microsoft’s new Zune and add a 40/60/80 GB drive (it ships with a 30gb drive) – only the 40gb one fits back in the case… [via] – Link. Some other thoughts– I’m not sure what happens when you plug in a Zune drive in to […]
In the 50’s and 60’s John T. Frye, W9EGV / Popular Electronics published a series of fiction stories called “The Carl and Jerry stories” – In each story the pair acquired new skills, got their ham radio licenses and used their knowledge of electronics to get out of a jam or solve a mystery – […]
Kits kits kits! – Link.
You know all those crazy case mods and small PC projects we showcase on MAKE? Now we have book you can download right away and starting making projects with! Make Projects: Small Form Factor PCs by Duane Wessels, Matthew Weaver is the only book available that shows you how to build small-form-factor PCs — from […]
With this you can make your own car-to-usb charger… Scott writes – “Users of our VFD-420 serial display frequently use it in automotive applications. Unfortunately, designing a bullet-proof 5-volt regulated power supply for use in the harsh vehicular power environment can be difficult. An article in the June 1999 issue of Nuts & Volts magazine […]
