In the Maker Shed: Netduino Plus
Are you familiar with .NET programming and want to get into microcontrollers? Have a look at the Netduino Plus available in the Maker Shed.
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In the Maker Shed: Geiger Counter Kit
This Geiger Counter Kit, available in the Maker Shed, is one of my favorite kits. I’ve wanted a Geiger Counter for a long time but could never justify spending a couple hundred dollars for a commercial unit. When this one came along I knew I had to have it!
Back in the Maker Shed: Arduino Nano
It’s been a while but we just got a new shipment of Arduino Nanos back in the Maker Shed. What’s an Arduino Nano? Read on to find out more.
In the Maker Shed: PowerSwitch Tail II
Are you looking for a robust, no nonsense way to control AC loads from your Arduino or other microcontroller? Check out the PowerSwitch Tail II, available in the Maker Shed!
How-To: Get Started with the BeagleBone
If you’re excited about getting into embedded Linux platforms for electronics projects, Matt shows you how to get started on the BeagleBone. By the end of the how-to, you’ll be able to blink and LED, but hopefully you’ll be inspired to take something on that’s a little more complex.
Get a BeagleBone from the Maker Shed: http://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MKCCE1&Click=37845
And here’s the code for mrbbio: https://github.com/mrichardson23/mrBBIO
More info: http://blog.makezine.com/2012/03/14/how-to-get-started-with-the-beaglebone/
How-To: Get Started with the BeagleBone
If you’re excited about getting into embedded Linux platforms for electronics projects, Matt shows you how to get started on the BeagleBone. By the end of this how-to video, you’ll be able to blink and LED, but hopefully you’ll be inspired to to take something on that’s a little more complex.
In the Maker Shed: RFID Starter Pack
Who doesn’t love RFID? It unlocks doors, helps you find lost pets, and even helps you pay for coffee. Want to experiment with this incredible technology at home? Check out what the Maker Shed has to offer!
