Peter’s knowledge of all things MIDI… is intimating writes in with a collection of homebrewed MIDI controllers– Using DYI kits from makers like Doepfer, you can build your own custom controller for music software and other MIDI-compatible applications. (Just in time for Make 07 hitting newsstands!) David Cross has built this gorgeous DJ-style controller – […]
Microcenter has the Boe-Boe Robot Kit that uses a BASIC Stamp 2 microcontroller for $50, it’s usually $150, so it’s not a bad deal and pretty good kit for beginners – Thanks Ksmith! Link. More: In MAKE 02 we reviewed this kit – Link.
Volkan and Stefan have a clever way to make PCBs (Printed circuit boards), they write – “This page details the modification of an Epson C84 InkJet printer with MISPRO Inks to feed and directly print resist patterns to copper clad printed circuit board stock, ready for etching. Once you can feed the PCB through the […]
Here’s an OK list of open source PCB design tools (for making printed circuit boards) – as always, if you have any resources that are better/different post’em on up in the comments – Link.
Brenda Hoddinott created an incredibly comprehensive drawing tutorial site with sections for beginners, intermediates and advanced – I dusted off my tablet awhile back, but nothing beats real graphite and paper… [via] – Link.
“Spots Before Your Eyes” build electronic dice to use with all your board games – “Popular Electronics Magazine, September 1967” – Link. More: Dice rolling machine made from LEGOs – Link. Dual Electronic Dice Kit K3400 – ApogeeKits – Link.
Max writes – “Here’s how to add a 2 Giga-byte SD Card storage to any app w/ serial communications.” – Link.
