Weekend Projects

Weekend Projects – Repeat After Me: A Mintronics Memory Game

Complete instructions for this episode of Weekend Projects can be found at
http://makeprojects.com/Project/Repeat-After-Me-A-Mintronics-Memory-Game/1933/1

Combine a MintDuino and Mintronics Survival Pack into a fun memory game reminiscent of Simon and Pocket Repeat from years past. This project will have you build an Arduino clone, program it, and hook it up to a 4-switch game to test your mind’s memory and dexterity. Challenge yourself or a friend to see who can Repeat After Me!

Continue Reading October 18th, 2012April 16th, 2015 Makemagazineuser2

A Micro Relay at Work

The fundamentals of switching in GIF format! See a 5V micro relay switch from normally-closed to normally-open and back to normally-closed.

Continue Reading October 11th, 2012April 17th, 2015 Nick Normal32

Monkey Hacking on Weekend Projects

Turn a cymbal-banging monkey into a couch guardian to stop furballs from shedding on your favorite furniture.

Continue Reading October 5th, 2012December 9th, 2015 Nick Normal2

Weekend Projects – Monkey Couch Guardian

Complete instructions for this episode of Weekend Projects can be found at
http://makeprojects.com/Project/Monkey-Couch-Guardian/2232/1

Combine an Arduino with a proximity sensor, and make an obnoxious device to discourage cats and other fur-shedding pets from jumping on beds and couches. This project will also introduce you to the SPDT relay, a fundamental component of hobbyist electronics projects.

Continue Reading October 4th, 2012April 17th, 2015 Makemagazineuser4

Build a Bright, Low-Power Little Big Lamp This Weekend

Little Big Lamp has been updated to take advantage of modern LED technology.

Continue Reading September 21st, 2012April 17th, 2015 Nick Normal8

Tracking Solar Brightness with a Homemade Sun Logger

The Sun Logger is a data logging device that records changes in light-brightness over time. This project will introduce you to the art of making your own Arduino shield, and record data to a SD card that can later be graphed and represented visually.

Continue Reading September 6th, 2012December 9th, 2015 Nick Normal28