Make: Electronics toolkit
New in the Maker Shed, our Make: Electronics toolkit! Do you want to learn to solder? Not sure what tools you need? We took the trouble out of searching for all the right tools for the job.
Kits
Partygoers make beats & bass with Space Rocker kits
There’s a reason why new kits from 4ms, Eric Archer, and Wooster Audio all bear the ‘Andromeda Space Rocker’moniker – they’re all compatible. The aptly named “IR Sync” network allows each device can generate an send out it’s own clock tempo, or follow another’s lead via an onboard infrared sensor. A fleet of Andromeda hardware […]
New in the Maker Shed: Hardcopy ATMega328 kit
The Hardcopy ATMega328 kit is designed to make a permanent version (or Hardcopy if you will) of your Arduino project once you have perfected it on a breadboard but without the expense of embedding your original project.
New in the Maker Shed: Eye Can Art Kits for kids
Choose one of our Eye Can Art Kits and make dramatic-looking collograph printed images, multiple-layered drawings on melted wax, and Japanese-style brush painting.
In the Maker Shed: OLLO Action kit
Recently the Maker Shed started to carry OLLO kits. What are OLLO kits? OLLO is a reconfigurable construction set for beginner robot enthusiasts. Think of them as a cross between LEGO and Erector sets. We went ahead and made one of the projects from the Action kit and learned a few things along the way. Here are a few tips when making your OLLO kit.
RPM pinhole cameras, kits, and free plans
RPM cameras sells handmade mat-board pinhole cameras, optionally cased in leather as shown above. They’ll sell you a kit for half the price of a finished camera, and they also host a free tutorial on how to build a simple version for yourself. [Thanks, Billy Baque!]
Make: Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Made in Japan
The Maker Shed is the exclusive US distributor of Gakken products, allowing shoppers to get high-quality kits from Japan without paying out the nose for shipping costs. Gakken’s kits provide the perfect mix of DIY, science, and history as they entertain as well as educate. Gakken’s popularity is certainly not limited to Japan, as their […]
