MAKE pal Dino Segovis brings us this handy tutorial on running a stepper motor in “reverse,” i.e. turning the shaft mechanically in order to generate electrical power, instead of the normal usage. He writes: Any electric motor will also output a voltage when it’s freely spinning. Stepper motors are much better at this because they […]
In a basic Arduino sketch, if you want to take action based on the status of a digital input pin, you’d check the state of the pin repeatedly until a particular condition is met. However, as your sketches become increasingly complex, you’ll find that it’s not always the best way to do this. EngBlaze posted […]
If you produce music using a computer and off the shelf gear isn’t cutting it for you, check out FuzzyWobble‘s Framework For Making Affordable & Stylish Modular Controllers instructable and build yourself the controller you’ve always wanted. Under the hood he’s using a Teensyduino to act as native MIDI/USB/HID device, while the exterior is laser […]
A Beautiful Mess made a sweet and simple leather fringe pouch and offer you helpful tips for sewing your own with leather, suede or vinyl. Faux leather is the most animal-friendly avenue to go. What would you create? Let me know in a comment below!
This free pattern for fingerless gloves at Tracey Knits is part of a learn-to-knit video series, so it is simple enough even for the novice knitter. Tracey says she chose this pattern for a beginning project because the glove is quick to make, and because you have to make another, reinforcing everything that was just […]
Here is the first dispatch from Bilal Ghalib and Alex Hornstein as they head out on their epic adventures to spread the gospel of desktop manufacturing/3D printing, design and make some cool stuff, and hopefully, make a few bucks selling what comes out of their “Pocket Factory.” – Gareth It’s five in the morning and […]
Liz Havartine of Lady Havartine created this fabric fortune cookie tutorial for The Making Spot on Mollie Makes. You’ll need just a few supplies to make this sweet gift. Related How-To Video: Crochet a Fortune Cookie
