MAKE Volume 33 is in the House!
We’re thrilled to announced the release of MAKE Volume 33. See our special Software for Makers section, learn more about the Rovera robot and Raspberry Pi, and try your hand at 22 DIY projects.
microcontrollers
Open Hardware Pinoccio Is A Wireless, Web-Ready Microcontroller
I met Eric Jennings at the Hardware Innovation Workshop last May where he was showing off plans for a new wireless Arduino-compatible mircocontroller board. After going through nine prototypes since then, he and co-founder Sally Carson launched the Pinoccio this week. Here’s how Eric describes the platform: Pinoccio is a complete ecosystem for building the […]
DIY Rickroller
Have you ever been Rickrolled? The bait-and-switch gag is a web classic. But why confine the cheesy music of Rick Astley to the internet? Now you don’t have to thanks to computer engineer Zach Rattner.
Best of 2012: Maker Shed Top Products
It’s been another record breaking year here in the Maker Shed, and we owe it all to everyone who purchased a kit, microcontroller, PDF or anything else from us in 2012. Thousands of orders were shipped from our warehouse in Sebastopol, California to makers all over the globe! Ever wonder what our most popular products are? Here’s a list of our top ten products sold in 2012.
Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Arduino
If you want to buy a present for someone just getting started with Arduino, or create an exciting project that will bring a smile to any Arduino enthusiast, or even yourself, here is my list of great Arduino gifts.
Meet the Rovera: A MAKE Hangout on Air at 2pm PST/5pm EST Today!
Today marks the debut of the bimonthly “editor’s choice” hangout on air, live and online on Google+. This week MAKE editorial director Gareth Branwyn will discuss robots and the Rovera, a new Arduino-powered robot now available in the Maker Shed. As we typically do, we’ll announce a special offer during the hangout.
Hummingbird: “Pre-Arduino” for Kids
Arduino was conceived as an open source microcontroller for artists, designers, and others who aren’t necessarily techie/programmer types. Of course, all sorts of makers have flocked to this technology because of its versatility. But in spite of its relative ease of use, there’s still a barrier to entry for new users. Like kids. For that reason, BirdBrain Technologies’ Hummingbird looks promising. They call it “pre-Arduino.”
