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MAKE Asks: Roadside Hacks

MAKE Asks: Roadside Hacks

By Michael Colombo

Michael Colombo

In addition to being an online editor for MAKE Magazine, Michael Colombo works in fabrication, electronics, sound design, music production and performance (Yes. All that.) In the past he has also been a childrens' educator and entertainer, and holds a Masters degree from NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program.

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MAKE Asks: is a weekly column where we ask you, our readers, for responses to maker-related questions. We hope the column sparks interesting conversation and is a way for us to get to know more about each other.

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A Fuse and Quintillions of Electrons

A Fuse and Quintillions of Electrons

By Nick Normal

Nick Normal

I'm an artist & maker. A lifelong biblioholic, and advocate for all-things geekathon. Home is Long Island City, Queens, which I consider the greatest place on Earth. 5-year former Resident of Flux Factory, co-organizer for World Maker Faire (NYC), and blogger all over the net. Howdy!

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The fuse, originally invented to spare telegraph poles from lightning strikes, has since been modified to suit various industrial and commercial applications.

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AVR baud rate calculator (and fuse calculator)

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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20 Mhz Baud UBRR % of error 300 4166 0.0 600 2082 0.0 1200 1041 0.0 2400 520 0.0 4800 259 0.2 9600 129 0.2 14400 86 0.2 19200 64 0.2 28800 42 0.9 38400 32 1.4 57600 21 1.4 76800 15 1.7 115200 10 1.4 Lady Ada Rants: Yes, you could always use the […]

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