BigShot digital camera kit for kids
The BigShot digital camera is a kit designed to teach kids how they work while they assemble and use it. It’s being developed by Shree Nayar and his team at the Computer Vision Lab at Columbia University.
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Synth sequencer from an LED kit
MirlitronOne explains how to turn a Velleman MK107 LED Running Light kit into a simple 8-step sequencer for use with analog synthesizers. A handy kit hack, but it’s also not too much work to build one from scratch. Related: Sequence it!!
CupCake CNC build, part 5: Pulley & enclosure finishing
It’s been a while since my last build entry, mostly because the finish takes a few days to apply, and yet another few days to fully cure. I’m just happy it’s done! I want to start building…and printing!
CupCake CNC build, part 4: Update & burning the bootloaders
I planned on writing an entry about burning bootloaders & updating the firmware, but I just realized my kit comes all ready to go! Yea! If you are making you own boards from scratch, or purchased a non-assembled kit, check out these detailed instructions on burning bootloaders and updating firmware before going any further.
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.
CupCake CNC build, part 3: The electronics
OK, let’s get started with the CupCake Electronics Assembly. I ordered the Deluxe kit from batch #8, so most of the electronics are already assembled. Yea!
CupCake CNC build, part 2: Unboxing
It’s time to unbox the Cupcake CNC and see what’s inside.