How-To Tuesday: Ping))) ultrasonic sensor
How to use a Ping ultrasonic sensor with an Arduino. You can purchase a PING ))) ultrasonic sensor at makershed.com
Maker Shed
In the Maker Shed: Mechamo Centipede kit
I built the Mechamo Crab kit a while ago and really enjoyed the experience. I finally got around to making my Mechamo Centipede kit, which has been sitting in my studio for many months! The entire build took a few hours, but I’ll spare you all the details and speed it up a bit, well, a lot!
I thought it would be cool to make all the Mechamo kits 10% off for the next week, get ’em while you can, they are a lot of fun! makershed.com
In the Maker Shed: Gakken Cross Copter EX
The Gakken Cross Copter EX kit has two contra-rotating rotors, driven by one small electric motor that’s connected via a cord to the hand-powered generator. Available in the Maker Shed makershed.com (Oh, and the original video uploaded was 45 seconds!)
In the Maker Shed: Gakken’s Aurorarium
Available at makershed.com and more information is at makezine.com
Create your own aurora-like effects with this awesome device. Leave the cone on and enjoy the soft changing lights, or fill the tray with water and see the amazing aurora lights on your wall or ceiling.
Weekend Project: Noicemusick Kit
Make some crazy musical noise with this 555 Timer based Noisemusick Kit.
Watch the video to see it in action and pick up your own at the Maker Shed. http://www.makershed.com
50% OFF Maker’s Notebooks and MAKE Halloween
Now through midnight on Sunday you can pick up a Makers Notebook or MAKE Halloween at a special Halloween discount. How much? How’s 50% off? Pick up one, or both, and start your Halloween building.
Maker Shed weekly wrap-up
We added a lot of new products in the Maker Shed this week, and more are on the way.