New in the Maker Shed: Mintronics – MintDuino
The MintDuino is perfect for anyone interested in learning (or teaching) the fundamentals of how micro controllers work.
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MAKE Presents: The Oscilloscope
An oscilloscope is a surprisingly easy to use diagnostic tool for electronics once you’ve learned the basics.
Egg With FDA Nutrition Label Courtesy Eggbot
Instructables user dnewman used his EMSL Eggbot rotary plotter to print an accurate nutrition label on the side of a raw egg. A delightful and otherwise fairly useless thing to do. I heartily approve. [via adafruit]
How-To: DSLR Pinhole Photography
We’ve featured our fair share of pinhole photography projects here at MAKE, and it’s no wonder. As complicated as cameras have become, it seems amazing that photos can be taken with something as simple as a tiny hole in a shoe box. But if you still yearn for all the creature comforts that a modern-day […]
Make: Live Episode 05: Kinetic Contraptions (preview video)
Join us Wednesday evening for the fifth episode of Make: Live, our streaming show and tell! Make: Live 05 – Kinetic Contraptions Wednesday March 23rd, 9pm ET/6pm PT Watch at makezine.com/live or on UStream Please join us in the UStream chat or mark tweets with #makelive to interact live with the show. We also give […]
In the Maker Shed: Chumby Guts Kit
Chumby guts go together easily, but the b&w instructions included left me scratching my head the first time around. Here’s my second build, after I got all the parts right. http://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MKCH1
Collin’s Lab: High Power LEDs + Digital Color Organ
5mm or 10mm LEDs will work just fine for most projects, but if you really want to light up a room, consider using some of the high-power variety. With forward currents up to a full amp, you’ll need a way to dissipate heat – but the results are very much worth the extra effort.