Tools

The week in tools

The week in tools

Chuck has the latest week in tools for us — If you’re still using an old manual wire stripper, you might want to think about stepping up to a self-adjusting model. We spent some hands-on time with a new one from Irwin this week that made the cut. We also previewed a new “third-hand-like” vise […]

SheekGeek educational kits

SheekGeek educational kits

SheekGeek has a lot of great educational robotics kits for all ages… Picture here, The W.A.S.P – The W.A.S.P Original Robotic Kit is designed to help introduce children age 12 and up to robotics, electronics, and mechanics. The name W.A.S.P stands for “Wiggling and Spinning Photovore” which describes the action and the type of the […]

Linear stepper motor controller kit

This looks interesting… a linear stepper motor controller kit, open source, for CNC machines… Open Source! Circuit Diagram, PCB (Board) Layout, and PIC Software all available online. (Kit/PCB sales support PICList.com) Also: user code modifications. Standard step + direction inputs easy connection to a parallel port for up to 7 units. Use with standard CNC […]