This week I built a Mechamo Crab by Gakken. I have wanted to make one of these kits for a long time, and I finally got my chance. I made a time lapse-video of the entire build, it took about 3 hours to complete, but now it’s just a bit over 5 minutes. I hope […]
New RFID kit, “Tikitag”… Looks like the value here is the example applications and use of their web site? The tikitag starter package, together with the tikitag service on http://www.tikitag.com can be used to create your Internet of Things. With tikitag, objects can be made smart and applications can become accessible via a simple touch. […]
Lorin writes in – Phantastron kits from Electric Western are in stock. They’re a great way to get started with tubes, analog computing and DIY synthesis (pre-1950 style). We provide all you need, including a case and the safe and sane power supply. You just solder and drill holes and assemble (1940s turret board style!). […]
More good stuff the folks @ Solarbotics – A solar-powered, night-activated dazzler. Comes with four high-intensity LEDs that “PUMMM” when the lights go out. That is, they turn on STRONG, then slowly fade away. This’d make a pretty sweet tech-braoch / geek corsage – for formal occasions, of course. – HexPummer Kit
Our pal Robert Oschler sent us this message: The first videos by actual owners of the long-awaited Spykee robot have just surfaced on the Web. In the video, the open source Spykee WiFi robot made by Meccano is put through its paces by biker blogger Sven. He shows the robot in unassembled form, then cuts […]
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Mark designed the handy USB Message Pump board – Attach an LCD display and feed the board text you want displayed via your computer. The Message Pump A.K.A. the USB to LCD Backpack is a device that allows you to connect a LCD display directly to your computer. It […]
What better way for a father and son to bond than by making and using solar powered audio oscillator kit? They even found a nice wooden enclosure for the project. More: Build: Solar Theremin The Solar Powered Theremin (Heliophone) Kit
