Conductive thread organ
Syuzi at Fashioning Technology points us to this project by Brett Renfer which uses capacitive sensing via conductive thread and Arduino to make this button organ. In the Maker Shed: Lilypad E-Sewing Kit
Arduino
As the preeminent tool for makers, Arduino is a versatile platform that covers almost every type of creative making. With its simple-to-use coding language and fun programming concepts, Arduino enables users to create modern electronics with ease. From beginner level projects like flashing LED lights to more advanced builds such as interactive robots, there are an endless number of possibilities when it comes to building projects with Arduino. Whether you are new or an experienced builder in search of fresh ideas, these posts will provide interesting Arduino tutorials and unique ideas that may spark your creativity and motivate you take on any type of maker project!
Arduinocaster shreds in MIDI
Behold! MAKE subscriber Mike Cook brings us the Arduinocaster – Arduinocaster is a an Arduino based MIDI instrument modelled on a guitar sometimes called a keytar. It uses switches and LEDs to control six “strings” which are held down in guitar like chords. Triggering the strings is through an opto reflective switch for a continuous […]
OSC library for Arduino
From the MAKE Flickr pool Flickr member Recotana brings good news for Arduino users in the form of a new code library which facilitates control via the network optimized OSC data protocol. The above video demonstrates basic functionality using the iOSC app for iPhone OS, but the library could be used with any OSC software […]
Laser sundial
Spotted in the MAKE Flickr pool, a nifty laser “sundial,” controlled by an ATtiny24 MCU and a servo: An Atmel ATtiny24 microcontroller drives an R/C servo which in turn rotates a line LASER taken from a LASER level. The microcontroller runs a software real time clock and turns the servo and the line LASER to […]
How-To: Work with character LCD displays
Mark posted a helpful article describing how to get started with basic LCD text displays – LCD displays come in many sizes most often named by the number of rows and then the length of the display line. For example a 1×16 LCD display will have one row of sixteen characters and a 4×20 LCD […]
In the Maker Shed: Seeeduino Catalyst Pack
The Seeeduino Catalyst Pack from the Maker Shed includes a Seeeduino Arduino clone, various inputs and sensors, visual and audible outputs, flexible structure enhancements and extensive power options. Great for beginners to advanced users, and with the specially manufactured components and structures in this pack, it makes it easy to build your own customized shield. […]
In the Maker Shed: Seeeduino V1.1
The Seeeduino V1.1 from the Maker Shed is an Arduino compatible micro controller. The design is based on the Arduino Diecimila, and it is 100% compatible with the IDE and available shields. Check out the “More Details” tab on the Maker Shed web page for more a lot more information. Features: Micro-controller: ATmega168 Operating Voltage: […]