SheekGeek has a lot of great educational robotics kits for all ages… Picture here, The W.A.S.P – The W.A.S.P Original Robotic Kit is designed to help introduce children age 12 and up to robotics, electronics, and mechanics. The name W.A.S.P stands for “Wiggling and Spinning Photovore” which describes the action and the type of the […]
Awhile back, a reader asked what the MAKE Digital Edition is and what the links in the blog posts do if you’re a MAKE subscriber, so here’s a quick screencast/video I made. You can view it here or get the MP4. MAKE Digital Edition is a vivid replica of the print edition of MAKE, it […]
For this week’s podcast, Phillip and I are bringing you a new monthly series. Every month I’m going to do a roundup of videos that people send to me and videos I take that just really need to be shared. This is the first one like this! In this video, the following makers are featured: […]
diyAudioProjects.com has several DIY (do it yourself) audio projects for the electronics hobbyist and woodworker. Pictured here, the 12AX7 line level tube preamplifier kit. Thanks Giovanni! DIY Audio Projects | diyAudioProjects.com – Link.
This looks interesting… a linear stepper motor controller kit, open source, for CNC machines… Open Source! Circuit Diagram, PCB (Board) Layout, and PIC Software all available online. (Kit/PCB sales support PICList.com) Also: user code modifications. Standard step + direction inputs easy connection to a parallel port for up to 7 units. Use with standard CNC […]
MAKE 09 should be hitting subscriber’s mailboxes any moment now. In this issue, explore the fringes of technology with projects that push the boundaries of physics and reason. makezine.com: Volume 09: Fringe – Link & subscribe (use the code CMAKE and get another $5 off USD, just MAKE blog readers!). More: Volume 09 – Links […]
This weekend, you can learn a few strategies for keeping an egg safe when thrown off a 4 story building. In addition, Paula Kieko breaks down the math and physics for you so you can calculate exactly how fast your egg is going at impact. If you want to have fun and get smarter, organize […]
