Beyond the Arduino IDE: AVR USART Serial
Use a $4 microcontroller to launch web pages with the push of a button over serial I/O.
Flashback: Thankful Tree
By Vanessa Coppola It has become a Thanksgiving tradition for my family to go around the table and say what we are each thankful for. This has become my favorite part of the meal. I want to carry over this tradition with my 1 year old, so I came up with the Thankful Tree. This […]
Color Recognition Lock
How to make an basic electronic color sensor and how to use it to make a color activated lock box
Knitting Tips: How to Sew a Kitchener Stitch
Kitchener stitch is definitely one of those knitting techniques where seeing the movements in real time is really helpful. Luckily, my pal Heidi from Hands Occupied put together this fantastic kitchener stitch video tutorial to show you how it’s done!
Come to the Darkside: Enter the Special Edition Ollie Giveaway
Fun to drive and amusing to watch, we’ve been delighted by the little Sphero ‘bots since we first glimpsed them rolling around at Maker Faires. The simple-looking little spheres secured a solid place in our hearts back in May, when we got a glimpse into how they were being used to introduce children to the […]
How-To: Bound Buttonholes
Sewing for winter? Finish your new cozy coats and clothes with beautiful bound buttonholes using this helpful tutorial!
The Miami Mini Maker Faire Is Next Weekend!
Next weekend, November 8th, Come to The Lab Miami for the 2nd annual Miami Mini Maker Faire! This fair has grown so much since last year. With over 90 exhibitors coming to show off, we’ve had to close off NW 26th Street between 3rd and 5th Avenues! Come out to meet local makers and see their robotics, […]
