iOS Communicating with Arduino Demonstration
This video featuring Alasadair Allen, author of iOS Sensor Apps with Arduino, is a wonderful demonstration of what’s possible using the Maker Shed’s RedPark Breakout Pack for Arduino and iOS.
Kits
In the Maker Shed: E-Textiles Starter Kit
Do you want to get into E-textiles but need somewhere to begin? This E-textiles Starter Kit is the perfect way to get everything you need to get started all at once! Get the book Fashioning Technology, an LED Sewing Kit, and the Lilypad Beginner’s Kit!
Hexcopter Drone Platform Kit on Kickstarter (UPDATED)
UPDATE (1/26/2012 2:56 pm Pacific: Kickstarter funding for the eye3 project was canceled by the project creator. UPDATE: Since posting this, I’ve received a number of emails about this Kickstarter project and Lumenlab, the company behind it. Some people have complained that they have placed large orders for Lumenlab kits but have not received them. […]
New in the Maker Shed: Digit Shield
Need a simple, low cost way to display digits using your Arduino? Look no further than the Digit Shield now available in the Maker Shed! This easy to assemble shield uses a bright green 4 digit, 7 segment display to give you the data you need.
Intern’s Corner: Tiny Wanderer from MAKE Volume 29
Working at Make: Labs is always fun, especially when you get to test kits before they’re released to the public. As part of MAKE Volume 29 we got to build and test the Tiny Wanderer kit, designed by Doug Paradis and featured in the issue. Inspired by the now-discontinued SERB Robot kit, the Tiny Wanderer uses […]
Maker Shed Temporarily Closed for Inventory
Starting at 9am PST today, the Maker Shed will be temporarily closed to conduct inventory. We’ll be opening back up on Thursday morning. We will not be accepting online or telephone orders during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience and promise to be back and better than ever before you know it.
New in the Maker Shed: Arduino Wireless Proto Shield
The Arduino Wireless Proto Shield is the easiest way to add Xbee modules to your Arduino. This simple shield is designed to work with Xbee modules (or other modules with the same footprint) to give your Arduino wireless capabilities. The handy prototyping area lets you add circuits and sensors so you can relay data without […]