Solder:Time is a new arrival in the Maker Shed. It was extremely popular at Maker Faire Bay Area for obvious reasons; It’s really cool! The watch comes in kit form and includes a laser cut acrylic enclosure and wrist strap. The bright red LED display is driven by a pic16 using a Dallas DS1337+ RTC chip for accurate time keeping.
The Mintronics Bundle from the Maker Shed is a great way to get started with Arduino and electronics. The MintDunio includes almost everything (requires an FTDI programmer like the FTDI Friend) you need to build a full featured Arduino based microcontroller. The Mintronics Survival Pack includes over 60 components to use with your MintDuino, electronics project, or just to restock your parts bin.
The Gakken SX-150 from the Maker Shed is a fun, hackable, analog synthesizer. Its simple design allows for easy modification with button mods, midi control, or whatever else you can think of. Check out Collin’s great review of the SX-150 to learn more and see a video.
Executed by vrogy, from Thingiverse user dino-girl’s “spiderasaur” plans. We have featured vrogy’s work many times beofre; check the links below for some of my personal faves.
Have you tried taking video using your digital camera but never seem to have enough light? Solve that problem by making your own LED video light using the Prodmod Kit from the Maker Shed.
Interesting idea from the UK’s Mindsets online. I haven’t found any pictures or video of the actual process or its products, so it may be one of those many brainstorms that turns out to be, ah, well…let’s just say “more interesting as an idea than in practice.” Still, I am intrigued.
Saga Guitar Kits, available in the Maker Shed, include all the parts and instructions to make a playable instrument. These affordable kits let you learn the guitar from the inside out while allowing you to personalize it any way you want.
