Arduino Powered Poker Table
Great first attempt at a poker table with an Arduino brain and LED lighting.
Technology
Bringing a Classic Marklin Z-Scale Model Railroad to Life With Arduino
“I have this train I bought in Germany,” said Lynn, who approached me at a train show, “and I’m looking for someone to build a railroad for me.”
People Over Megahertz
out-of-the-box experience that means: how long does it take to you to go from zero to something that works? This is very important because it creates a positive reinforcement that you are on the right path. The longer that time is, the more people you lose in the process.
Lego Steampunk Strandbeest Model
Jason “True Dimensions” Allemann built this motorized Theo Janssen-style strandbeest walking robot, but evoking a cool steampunk style! I love all the little details on the deck like the tiny herd of goats to the ratty shack teetering on one corner. Jason has the building instructions on his website.
DIY Hacks & How To’s: Modify a Game Controller for Accessibility
Everyone loves video games. But it can be difficult to enjoy certain games if you are injured or disabled and don’t have the manual dexterity needed to execute fast button combos. Fortunately, we can use an Arduino to do it for us. The Arduino can send signals to the controller that simulate the buttons being pressed. This lets you pre-program commands that can be activated by a single button. This kind of mod could be used to help more gamers enjoy combo heavy games.
Dad Builds Son an Iron Man Arc Reactor
Awesome Maker, and even awesomer Dad Kristoffer Dominic Amora dropped us a link to his Google gallery of pictures from the “working” arc reactor he made for his son to wear to the new Iron Man movie a little while back. It’s a great medly of repurposed parts and creativity, and you can see from the smiles on Rayne’s face that the effort was more than worth it. See select pictures above, or check out out Kristoffer’s galley to more.
Arduino-Controlled Lego Maglev Vehicle
Team Antipodes, a FIRST robotics team consisting of Emma, Kjersti, and Violet of Terra Nova High School in Pacifica, CA, built this sweet magnetic levitation vehicle.