Power Tool Drag Racing 2008
Over at Telstar Logistics, MAKE contributor Todd Lappin has a write-up and some pictures of this past weekend’s 2008 Power Tool Drag Races. Power Tool Drag Racing 2008: The Photos! The Fashions! [via]
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Heart matrix kit for Arduino
Jimmie is taking pre-orders for his “Open Heart” Arduino LED matrix kit. He’s also posted a convenient flash-based designer for creating your own charlie-plexed animations. – Open Heart kit Related: HOW TO – Arduino charliplexed heart
PS2 controller -> MIDI converter kit
The Midiator kit converts a Playstation 2 controller for MIDI use Supports official PS2 controllers, cheap knockoffs and wireless controllers Analog joysticks control pitch bend and several controllers (or whatever you want them to do) Buttons either trigger notes or toggle controller signals LCD and menu system for mode switching (controller vs. note triggering) and […]
New in the Maker Shed – DIY Design Electronics Kit
Wondering what the deal is with all these electronics projects we post here on MAKE:Blog? Getting familiar with the basics can seem a bit daunting – but it’s really not so complex. Here’s an affordable kit that’ll get your feet wet proper – Harness the power of the electron! Create games, toys, and contraptions with […]
Make a logic probe from a syringe
Just don’t stick yourself! The tip is razer sharp, easily digging far enough into a pin to hold its place. A finger’s weight on the plunger keeps the probe in place; it has never once slipped to short two pins, as my multimeter’s probe is wont to do. Syringe Logic Probe [via]
Build the Arduino Pocket Piano
Ever wondered how the Arduino would fair as a keyboard synthesizer? Wonder no more – the Pocket Piano kit from Critter and Guitari proves Arduino can sine and saw quite well. Features include – 25 keys and multiplexer circuitry 4 potentiometers, 1 controls output level Microchip MCP4921 12 bit SPI DAC Passive low pass output […]
Mystery Box of Electronics Junk
How funl is this: A migrating mystery box o’ electronics junk that may show up on YOUR doorstep. EMS Labs explains how it works: The Great Internet Migratory Box Of Electronics Junk is a progressive lending library of electronic components. An internet meme in physical form halfway between P2P zip-archive sharing and a flea market. […]