Too few pins, too many LED’s? It’s a common problem when working with micro-controllers. You might want to try a technique called “Charlieplexing”. This is a great instructable that describes how to implement this technique on your next project. Learn all about Charlieplexing
This is a really great how-to on casting metal for your next project. The article is presented in 2 parts, the theory and the application. Make sure to check out part 2, since that is where all the cool stuff happens. Learn to cast metal – Part 1, Part 2 Related: Learn about Casting metal […]
This is a fairly easy way to etch metal for your next steam-punk project. There have been many articles written on this subject covering the process of photo-etching, however I would like to describe how I have made use of a different technique which makes the whole process of home etching a much easier undertaking […]
A fume extractor uses an activated carbon filter and fan to remove the smoke, and noxious fumes, created from soldering. The average price of a small hobby version is about $100, this one will run you about $10. This fume extractor will not be as effective as a larger one, but it is better than […]
The MintyBoost has been a very popular project here at MAKE, most likely because it is a perfect kit for anyone interested in learning to solder or electronics. It also happens to be very useful for anyone who owns an iPod or any type of MP3 player that is charged via USB. This is my […]
There is another interesting post over at The Steampunk Workshop, this time about Electrolytic machining of brass. The results are varied, but very promising. With a little more experimenting, this could be a viable DIY alternative to hand cutting, CNC, EDM or lasers. – Link Related: Electrolytic etching of brass for Moleskin notebooks – Link
Have you ever wanted to weld some aluminum, just to discover the cost of a new MIG/TIG welder is a little too expensive? Don’t forget about the tank of shielding gas you are going to have to buy. As you may remember, from those late night infomercials, Alumaloy could be the answer. It is an […]
