Controlling an LED with Sound and Pure Data
Paul Sobczak got an LED to light up when a certain sound frequency is reached, using an Arduino and laptop running Pure Data.
Technology
The Latest in Arduino 02
This month’s Latest in Arduino episode is out. Host James Floyd Kelly discusses a new Arduino book, solders up the Maker Shield, and discusses Arduino-controlled robots with J. D. and Josh.
In the Maker Shed: Real Time Clock Parts Kit
The Real Time Clock Parts Kit, from the Maker Shed, contains everything you need to make your own digital clock outlined in MAKE Volume 09. Just provide a unique enclosure and a buzzer, bell, or car horn. Wake up maker style!
Large 32-inch Multi-touch Display Running Android
I’ve been waiting for a touchscreen placemat for some time now. Microsoft’s surface was/is a cool technology, but what we really need is something that’s basically an extra large tablet you wouldn’t feel bad about spilling your coffee on. The folks at SKR Technology have a prototype touch system that’s getting closer to this reality.
The Latest In Hobby Robotics 13
In this weeks edition of The Latest in Hobby Robotics, Andrew and Frits are looking at a big question in life: “Why build a robot?”
And they have at least one fun reason: Solve a challenge.
Frits’s favorite challenge is discussed in the show:
Crossing the Gap Challenge: http://letsmakerobots.com/taxonomy/term/8954
Also in this show, is featured music made with aid of the Yellow Drum Machine, a robot that you can learn how to make in Make Magazine volume 27, scheduled to hit the stands on July 26th.
The Yellow Drum Machine (hit!) single “Dandelion pop” is out on iTunes and similar music stores: href=”http://itunes.apple.com/dk/artist/yellow-drum-machine/id436799216
Yes. It’s a robot with its own single on iTunes, and you can learn how to make one ;)
Circuit Skills: Fiber Optics, sponsored by Jameco Electronics
Not all electronic signals are communicated via electricity. By transmitting information in the form of light, we can avoid many limitations inherent to traditional wiring. And on top of all those benefits – fiber optics are just straight-up cool!
The Latest in Hobby Robotics 13
In this weeks edition of The Latest in Hobby Robotics, Andrew and Frits are looking at a big question in life: “Why build a robot?” And they have at least one fun reason: Solve a challenge. Frits’s favorite challenge is discussed in the show: Crossing the Gap Challenge Also in this show, is featured music […]