microcontrollers

First Look: Javascript Microcontrollers for Web Developers

Right now there are two new micro-controller boards seeking funding—one on Kickstarter, and the other on Dragon Innovation’s new crowdfunding platform—that are slightly different. These boards aren’t just yet another Arduino clone, or yet another possible “Raspberry Pi killer.” These two boards, the Tessel from technical.io and the Espruino from Pur3, intend to take the path least travelled and co-op an existing community not traditionally associated with the maker community.

Continue Reading February 4th, 2013 Alasdair Allan4

Google+ Hangout on Air Today: All About MAKE’s Just-Published Vol. 33

Join the editors of MAKE for a live and online conversation on Google+ today about our just-released new issue–Volume 33.

Continue Reading January 24th, 2013 Stett Holbrook2

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.

Continue Reading January 23rd, 2013 Gareth Branwyn10

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 […]

Continue Reading January 10th, 2013 Shawn Wallace6

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.

Continue Reading January 3rd, 2013 Stett Holbrook4

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.

Continue Reading December 28th, 2012 Michael Castor6

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.

Continue Reading November 30th, 2012 Michael Margolis

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