For electronics projects simple and small, consider using an old 9V battery case It provides a built in snap, easily connecting it to a new battery for power. When using a battery as a case, keep in mind that: – the inside of the battery should be insulated (with blue masking take in my case) […]
This is a well-documented solution for storing unlimited caller ID phone numbers. The site contains schematics and the software needed to decode and store the data. Some time ago, I subscribed to the Caller Id service to know who is calling me without being required to pick-up the phone. Unfortunately, my basic caller id display […]
Take a peek inside a Chinese motherboard manufacturer – interesting shots of all those huge machines that make mass PCB production possible. – [via] Link Related: HOW TO – Turn your EAGLE schematic into a PCB (Printed circuit boards) – Link From the pages of MAKE: Printed Circuit Boards – Step-by-step instructions for making your […]
In order to balance the forces of PIC and AVR – an anonymous reader shows us this thorough tutorial on getting started with Microchip’s PIC. –Link And if you’re confused as to which platform to start working with, you can get a quick rundown of the differences over @ Ladyada.net –Link Related: A beginners guide […]
Derek writes – In order to promote the art of circuit bending and the BENT festival, Absurdity.Biz has uploaded the first BENT festival documentary dvd online in its entirety for free viewing. Shot at the first international circuit bending festival for Absurdity.Biz’s ongoing Circuit Bending documentary, it later became a side-project DVD series sold at […]
As we all know, you can learn so much from taking apart consumer electronics. Here, Lenore, of EMS Labs, does a deconstruction of a cheap pedometer and cogitates on its engineering. Pedometer take-apart – Link
A Make: Flickr Pool member restores an antique oscilloscope.
