SparkFun has a great SMD Soldering lesson (part of their learn how to make a Simon kit class) – Link. Related: HOW TO – SMD soldering (Surface mount devices) – Link. HOW TO – Salvage surface mount components – Link. Surface mounting with hand-soldering tools – Link. SMT Soldering time lapse – Link. Quick helper […]
If you build that roach shocker we posted earlier, you’ll also need this – The Dead Bug Funeral Kit comes with a 32-page Illustrated Buggy Book of Eulogies with Ribbon Bookmark, Casket, Grave Marker, White Clay Flower, Burial Scroll, and Pouch of Grass Seed. The Buggy Book of Eulogies contains 15 eulogies and 15 buggy […]
Some new GPS action over @ SparkFun – It’s not quite small enough to track your cat, but the Uber Tracker is a beast of a product. This device may seem simple enough: get GPS coordinates and broadcast those coordinates over the cellular network – but it’s so much more! The Uber Tracker has open […]
FunnyPolynomial squeezed a modified LEDkit.biz red LED clock into a stylish Digital Multimeter case! – Link. From the Maker store: With the LEDkitâ„¢ solderless clock kit, you create a giant — 9″ x 5″ — super bright self-standing clock only 1/8″ thick that keeps accurate time — even during power failures up to 1 minute. […]
Good news for RepRap makers, Zach writes – I’ve finished two new versions of the boards for the Arduino electronics. These are incremental improvements that offer cool stuff like more blinky LEDs, minor fixes, and such. Full build pix, tester code, and everything you need to know to get started with these boards. The DC […]
MAKE Flickr photo pool member’s unboxing and assembly of the monome 40h kit – Link.
One a billionth of the energy from the sun hits us, but you can do a lot with it! Here are some great gifts and projects for the maker in your life who like solar! Brighten their holiday, literally! Ra ra ra! Mousebot kit – a fun solar robot kit! Price: $39.95 Buy: Maker store […]
