An easy-to-use 6 digit display kit updated via your computer over serial/USB connection – The USB7 expands most computers with a USB connected 6-digit seven-segment display. Supporting letters, numbers, and a range of punctuation, the USB7 benefits any project requiring highly visible information. Using common a USB cable for both communication and power, the USB7 […]
Owen of Critter and Guitari shares tips on building a keyboard/case for the Arduino Pocket Piano synthesizer shield. Using the described button-dowel approach allows one to raise the key inputs without any soldering or expensive panel mount replacement parts – good stuff. – Felt Button Enclosure for the Pocket Piano Arduino Pocket Piano Synth Kit
Syuzi Pakhchyan, author of our first Craft: Projects book, Fashioning Technology, was a guest on New Hampshire Public Radio’s “Word of Mouth” program. You can hear the webcast of it here. Buy Fashioning Technology by Syuzi Pakhchyan in the Maker Shed today! This book demonstrates how to blend sewing and assembly techniques with traditional electronics […]
Control sound with light! – This is an electronics kit suitable for beginners but it DOES require some soldering. With very few parts you can build a tiny solar powered theremin enclosed in an ALTOIDS or like mint tin (NOT INCLUDED). So when the oil runs out, the ice caps melt and civilization crumbles to […]
The other day, Gareth pointed to Kevin Kelly’s review of our Chemistry book “The Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments,” and we’ve been watching the popularity of the book rise as more people find out about it. Of course, we’re happy that people are buying the book, but we’re thrilled that people are so interested […]
Over on Cool Tool, Kevin Kelly has written a great review of the
After a frustrating day at the office, it feels good to go make something that simply works. (playing with a bunch of ultra-bright LEDs doesn’t hurt either) download the m4v file Peggy v1.0 kit
