MAKE reader Dml points out that there’s a cheaper and easier way to send a SMS message to a cell phone using a GPRS modem (via a software/hardware interface) – you can use an old Nokia handset, here’s how – Link. Previous: Send a SMS message to a cell phone using a GPRS modem – […]
In MAKE 07 we feature I-Wei Huang, one of my favorite Makers who creates all sorts of steam powered RC controlled robots – When not digitally animating the creatures he dreams up, I-Wei Huang uses steam to breathe life. A 3D animator by day, Huang’s extracurricular interests are far from virtual. In his free time, […]
MAKE reader Russtang just picked up one of these Microchip PIC development tools with a USB 2.0 programmer on board, he writes “They have their own version of basic for $149 ($99 with purchase of their board). They have C and pascal compilers. They also have a good (FREE) “Programming Basic for Microcontrollers” tutorial here […]
Max is busy lately, his latest – he shows how to send a SMS message to a cell phone using a Bluetree GPRS modem (first time I’ve seen a project with one). It’s a pretty interesting project, you could make all sorts of sensors / things with triggers that send off a SMS… Link.
Aaron has a pretty intense looking drill, he writes – “High speed drill made from auto blower motor (10,000 RPM). No need to center punch. Works great on aluminum sheet. Better than any other drills I’ve tried.” [via] – Link. On a related note, Kevin Kelly has a great new site called “Street Use” with […]
Tim continues to post incredibly useful and interesting Instructables, this one is pretty straight forward, scanning an entire book to PDF – Link. Related: $35000 book scanner – make a LEGO version? – Link.
Derek has a site devoted to making homemade coffee roasters, including the latest “Uglyroast”, he writes – “Here’s my homemade roaster in its current configuration. It’s motor-driven and fan cooled. It roasts up to 500g of beans, and as little as 100g. It’s gas-fired, and lifts out to dump the beans into the cooling tray. […]
