Pumpkin PCB Kit
This simple but clever kit lets you build a pumpkin-shaped flickering light.
Technology
Using a Wii Remote as a MIDI Controller
Nerd rockstars Audiobody have a new tutorial on using a Wii remote as a MIDI controller. Use your Wii Remote as a MIDI controller! Controlling your favorite music software with a Wii Remote is actually much easier than you might imagine. You don’t have to hack your Wii Remote or buy expensive software. In fact, […]
Raspberry Pi Doubles RAM to 512MB, Price Unchanged
The Raspberry Pi foundation announces that boards shipped from their distributors will now have double the memory.
Getting Started With Raspberry Pi Available in Early Release
I’ve been lucky to have been able to work with Matt Richardson on our newest Make Books title: Getting Started With Raspberry Pi. The book is now available in Early Release form, and the finished book will be out for Christmas. This concise beginners tutorial is in the same style and format as our popular […]
Georgia Tech’s MacGyver Bot Will Use Found Objects to Solve Problems
Researchers at Georgia Tech are working on a fascinating robot based on MacGuyver’s character in the eponymous television series.
Motivating Students to Learn About Microcontrollers
Colin Karpfinger gave a lecture at his alma mater’s microcontroller class and gave them donated equipmement to help inspire and motivate them to learn.
Raspberry Pi Boards and Starter Kits Now Available in the Maker Shed!
Are you bummed you couldn’t get to Maker Faire New York to get a Raspberry Pi? Don’t fret, they are now available online in the Maker Shed!