Kits

Making the RuntyBoost

Making the RuntyBoost

The MintyBoost has been a very popular project here at MAKE, most likely because it is a perfect kit for anyone interested in learning to solder or electronics. It also happens to be very useful for anyone who owns an iPod or any type of MP3 player that is charged via USB. This is my […]

Vacuum tube radio kit

Ok gang, the Gakken kits from Japan are going quick, here’s the next one we’re releasing! The vacuum tube radio kit – From Gakken’s Sophisticated Science Kit for Adults, this great kit allows you to put together a real, functional, vacuum-tube radio! Includes a pin straightener for the vacuum tubes, a testing microphone so you […]

PIR camera

PIR camera

Here’s an interesting kit for a PIR sensor controlled camera. Though with only a 640×480 CMOS view, you may want a higher resolution to identify stealthy intruders – When the sensor detects movement in a room it will take a burst of 10 photos with the digital camera. Each photo is taken at 0.5sec interval. […]

Peggy-ghost animated!

Jamie from Noise Land Arcade ran into frustration while attempting to realize his visions of pac-ghost using USBTinyISP, and Peggy board kits. Thankfully the creators of each project stepped in with some much needed insight. Now his hard work’s paid off – Well done! – [via] Link Related: “Peggy,” – A Light emitting pegboard display […]