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New in the Maker Shed: ProtoSnap Pro Mini

The ProtoSnap, from the Maker Shed, is an Arduino compatible development platform for teaching the basics of Arduino programming efficiently. It requires no assembly, wiring, or soldering, so you can jump right into programming. Control LEDs, buzzers, light sensors, and more. There’s even a small prototyping space so you can add your own circuits. Once you have a firm grasp of the programming, you can snap off the individual components of the ProtoSnap for use in future projects.

Continue Reading September 2nd, 2011November 16th, 2015 Michael Castor2

In the Maker Shed: Panavise #239 Handle Promotion!

Remember the new Panavise handle that resulted from Lee C’s wooden crank modification? It hasn’t been released for sale yet but we have them in the Maker Shed! As a way to say “thank you” to the MAKE community, Panavise has given us the handles in advance so that we can give them to you. For a limited time, with the purchase of every Panavise Jr. Model 201 we are including the #239 Speed Control Handle absolutely free!

Continue Reading August 31st, 2011November 16th, 2015 Maker Shed6

Back to School Sale with Free Shipping in the Maker Shed

Had your eye on something (or several things) in the Maker Shed lately? Now’s your chance! For the first time ever, the Maker Shed is offering free USA shipping on all orders over $5! Just add your items to the cart, use the coupon code SHIPIT and select the free shipping option. Hurry, this offer expires August 31st at 11:59PM Pacific time.

Continue Reading August 30th, 2011November 16th, 2015 Michael Castor6

In the Maker Shed: Mini Fume Extractor Kit

Everyone that solders is familiar with “solder smoke.” Most people just blow it away when it gets annoying or angle themselves away from it as they work. Try as you might, you are still going to inhale some of the fumes. That’s why you need the Mini Fume Extractor Kit from the Maker Shed.

Continue Reading August 26th, 2011November 16th, 2015 Maker Shed10

Netduino Plus book from MAKE: Getting Started with the Internet of Things

Cuno Pfister’s Getting Started with the Internet of Things is now available in the Maker SHED. This new book from MAKE and O’Reilly shows you how to create cloud-enabled sensor networking projects with the Netduino Plus.

Continue Reading August 24th, 2011 Brian Jepson28

New in the Maker Shed: Arduino Mega ADK

The Arduino Mega ADK has been in the MakerShed a couple weeks now and we finally have sufficient quantities to blog about it. It looks just like an Arduino Mega 2560 except it has an integrated USB host controller and extra USB port making it Google ADK compatible! Lots of cool projects are being built around this board and Android phones. Don’t you want to get in on the fun?

Continue Reading August 24th, 2011November 16th, 2015 Michael Castor8

In the Maker Shed: Reinventing Edison – Build Your Own Light Bulb Kit

The Build Your Own Light Bulb Kit, from the Maker Shed, is a fun science kit designed to excite and engage experimenters of all ages. Recreate Edison’s experiments that lead to the development of the first real light bulb. The kit contains everything (except batteries) you need to build your own working light bulb using the included vacuum chamber and a number of different filament materials including carbon and tungsten.

Continue Reading August 23rd, 2011November 16th, 2015 Maker Shed10

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