Month: May 2011

In the Maker Shed: DayCounter Kit

In the Maker Shed: DayCounter Kit

The DayCounter kit from the Maker Shed comes pre-programmed with software that allows it to count up one day at a time, or have it count down one day at a time from a set number. The kit easily mounts in a frame, or poster-board (not included), so you can customize the surrounding text to suit your particular needs.

Geek Crafts: Dr. Who Roundup

Kid-Sized TARDIS Last week, we asked our readers on Facebook what their favorite kinds of geek crafts are, and one of the top vote-getters was Dr. Who crafts. It’s no surprise, really. We’ve featured loads of Dr. Who craft and food projects here on Craft, and they are always a huge hit. I recently put […]

How-To: Tweeting Geiger Counter

How-To: Tweeting Geiger Counter

Using a Netduino Plus and a Geiger counter kit, Fabien created a tweeting radiation monitor. You can check out the latest readings from the device (which is stationed in Seattle) or read through his detailed build instructions if you’d like to make your own. [via Adafruit] More: DIY Geiger Counters Take Center Stage iGeigie, an […]