Crayolascope: an Analog Depth Display
With a desire to find out how a deep display would look, video artist Blair Neal created the Crayolascope, a fantastic 3D depth display out of a dozen hacked Crayola Glow Books.
Arduino
As the preeminent tool for makers, Arduino is a versatile platform that covers almost every type of creative making. With its simple-to-use coding language and fun programming concepts, Arduino enables users to create modern electronics with ease. From beginner level projects like flashing LED lights to more advanced builds such as interactive robots, there are an endless number of possibilities when it comes to building projects with Arduino. Whether you are new or an experienced builder in search of fresh ideas, these posts will provide interesting Arduino tutorials and unique ideas that may spark your creativity and motivate you take on any type of maker project!
Standuino Sports Sketch Style Circuit Board
If you’re looking for an Arduino clone with a little bit of style, look no further than the Standuino. Its sketch style silk screen and goofy-sized vias give it a charming and playful aesthetic.
New in the Maker Shed: Arduino Robot Shield Kit
Want to learn about Arduino and robotics? Check out the new Robotics Shield Kit for Arduino from the Maker Shed!
Homemade Satellites are Just Around the Corner
As a child, I always looked up at the stars and wondered how I could make it into space. Hopefully, I will live to see that day, but for now, a homemade satellite will have to do. The Nanosatisfi team has made it their mission “to provide affordable space exploration for everyone!,” and with […]
DIWire Build Plans Available for Download
The folks at Pensa have uploaded the bill of materials, code, and models of the custom parts for 3D printing for DIWire, their open-source wire-bending machine.
Tinydino: World’s Smallest Arduino Clone?
Jaanus Kalde has made an Arduino clone that’s just 7.4 mm square. He used the ATmega88 chip and built the rest of the components around it.
An Introduction to the Arduino
This video is a vey basic introduction to the Arduino. So if you have a friend or relative who has been asking “what’s an Arduino?” You can point them here. They’ll get an overview of what it is and what’s possible with it.
