The Stepping Into Science kit from the Maker Shed is a great way to start a lifetime of scientific investigation and understanding with 25 fun experiments in five key areas: nature, physics, chemistry, air, and water. With a 48-page guidebook, Stepping into Science teaches science fundamentals with step-by-step, hands-on experiments, while also introducing children to […]
From the MAKE Flickr pool Carl decided to test the limits of the Open Source Electronic Game Kit by letting Arduino give it a go. He wired it up for proper control and after three hours of chip versus chip recorded the following … Apologies – I suppose that’s a bit of an ending-spoiler for […]
There’s still time to start making or just watch this week’s Weekend Project: The Truth Wristband . Subscribe in iTunes to get all our Weekend Projects and PDFs delivered each week.
Another week has passed and we introduced even more cool kits in the Maker Shed. Also, earlier in the week I made another Arduino 101 video. This time I focused on the Memsic Accelerometer. I had a lot of positive feedback, so keep an eye online for more Arduino how-to’s. How-to Tuesday: Arduino 101 Accelerometers […]
The new Gakken Premium Theremin from the Maker Shed is a compact version that produces quality sound at a reasonable price. Use your right hand to adjust the tone, and your left to change the volume, but no need to touch! The small speaker will provide ample sound, but you can also connect the Theremin […]
The Lux Spectralis from the Maker Shed is a completely open source deluxe LED blinky. The kit features over 30 different high intensity color modes. These modes range from a simple night-light that shuts off after 5 minutes, strobes, and color washes. Click on the ‘More Details‘ tab in the Maker Shed for a complete […]
Get a jump on your Halloween plans this year with the Special Effects Master Class DVDs from the Maker Shed. Each DVD is 3 hours long and packed with lessons taught by professional artists, most of whom work in Hollywood at effects houses including Stan Winston Studio, Spectral Motion, KNB and Motion Picture F/X, and […]
