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Spring is in the air! The snow is melting, and we’re looking to do some cleaning in our warehouse. What does that mean for you? Well, for starters, we have a bunch of producst on sale in the Maker Shed. We’ll even throw in free shipping on orders over $250! Just use code “CLEARME” at checkout.
Super Mario Brothers with an Arduino
Although this is still a work in progress, I think it’s great! All you need is an Arudino, a few buttons, and an 8×8 LED matrix to make you own simplified version of this arcade classic. What’s next Halo? Let’s hope so! More information, including the Arduino code, can be found in the Vimeo description.
This is a game project for S10-05833 – Gadgets, Sensors, and Activity Recognition in HCI taught by Scott Hudson at Carnegie Mellon University. I created a simple version of Super Mario Bros using an 8×8 LED matrix (one color), an Arduino Nano, two buttons for the input (forward and jump), and a piezo sensor hooked to a separate Arduino for the theme song.
Making you next project go wireless isn’t as difficult as you might think. By using the XBee and XBee Adaptor kit from the Maker Shed, you eliminate a lot of the difficultly in creating a wireless network. The XBee 802.15.4 protocol 1mW wireless module is a great solution for point-to-point, and multipoint networking. Don’t forget to pick up the adapter too!
Make, mod, hack, and bend your own analog noise monster with the new Thingamagoop 2 kit from the Maker Shed! Great for beginners with it’s detailed instructions and photos of each step. Advanced users can taking advantage of the Arduino integration, control voltage in and out, or just bend it like crazy!
Shapelock allows you to rapidly create mechanical prototypes parts, brackets, housings, molds, etc. This amazing plastic melts in hot water and locks rigidly at room temperature! Super Strong, Tough, Safe and Reusable!
Hundreds of makers all over the world have built compressed air rocket since we published the project in MAKE Vol. 15 (included in the kit). Now all the parts for making your own are available in the Maker Shed!
