New in the Maker Shed: Ice Tube Clock kit
Somewhere at the junction of modern open-source hardware and early 80’s Russia lives a beautiful new DIY kit from the Maker Shed called the Ice Tube Clock.
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In the Maker Shed: Pololu 3pi robot
The Pololu 3pi robot is a high-performance mobile platform based on the ATmega 168 micro-controller. This fully assembled robot features two micro motors, five reflectance sensors, LCD display, buzzer, and 3 user push buttons.
In the Maker Shed: Peggy 2 LED display kit
Peggy 2 is an updated version of the original Peggy light-emitting pegboard display. Version 2 adds simple animation capability and Arduino compatibility. Like its predecessor, the Peggy 2 provides a quick and efficient way to drive up to 625 LEDs.
In the Maker Shed: Cabaret Mechanical Movement
The Cabaret Mechanical Movement book is packed with diagrams, information and useful tips on making your own automata. The book uses machines and automata from Cabaret Mechanical Theater to explain levers, shafts, cranks, cams, springs, linkages, ratchets, Drives and Gearing and even coin-op control, this is a great introduction for those inspired to go and make their own work.
In the Maker Shed: SD card shield for Arduino
The SD Card Shield v2.1 for Arduino is a break out board for a standard SD Card. Now you can add mass storage and data logging to your project!
Make: Gift Guide 2009: Gifts that will inspire your kids
The holiday season is a great time of year, especially for the kids! This year I came up with a list that I think will really inspire your kids, and let you have a little fun too! A lot of these gift recommendations are inspired form my own childhood. I remember making a lot of kits as a child, and I have included some of my favorite kits in this list.
In the Maker Shed: Electronic Brick starter kit
Using this electronic brick starter kit, you can connect Arduino compatible boards easily with various digital, analog and I2C/Uart interfaces.
