Kit for reading digital scales usually found on eBay (and later for use with a mill)… The DRO-350 is a three-axis digital read-out (DRO) for import Chinese scales and most quadrature encoders that is designed to be as capable as commercial DROs but be a low cost alternative for the metal-working hobbyist. The DRO-350 is […]
Ladyada released a USB AVR programmer, only $18 – A simple open-source USB AVR programmer and SPI interface. It is low cost, easy to make, works great with avrdude, is AVRStudio-compatible and tested under Windows and MacOS X. Perfect for students and beginners, or as a backup programmer. The project is based off of the […]
We have a new kit in the Maker store, the Blubber Bot – Part of a family of “Transitional Species,” Blubber Bots are Do-It-Yourself robotic inflatables that navigate autonomously and intelligently. They are light-seeking helium-filled balloons that graze the landscape in search of light and cellphone signals. Designed into the inflatable form is a set […]
This looks neat – The Soundgin is a serially controlled Sound Synthesizer in a PIC. It can produce complex sound effects, synthesizer style music and English speech. Thanks Kevin – Link.
TubeClock has a really nice selection of Nixie tube clock kits, any makers buy and build one of these from them? Post up in the comments… Link.
This is pretty interesting, a clock kit and a contest to mod up a case – These kits have the display, breakout board with the “buttons” and the power supply (all the same features as our Gator and Alba clocks) All you need to do is make a cool case to house them in!! Think […]
Thru-Hiker has some nifty kits and DIY projects for folks who like to not only get out, but make some of their own gear… Minima vest kit – Link. Make your own silnylon stuffsacks – Link. Stuff sack kit – Link.
