Book Review: Arduino Adventures
Authors James Floyd Kelly and Harold Timmis teach kids how to use Arduinos, using a science-fiction angle to engage their readers.
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!
How-To: Romance Pants
Brought to you by Team Instructables is the hilariously clever Romance Pants project. The zipper being pulled down triggers the room lights dimming and the stereo volume going up. When the waist button is undone, the candles automatically light.
Random Pattern Egg Drawbot
A random pattern egg drawbot built with multiple Arduinos, a couple of servos, stepper motors, limit switches, and Sharpie markers! See it in action.
Sharing Senses with onemile
How cool would it be to see through someone else’s eyes, or to sense how fast they’re breathing or how loud their location might be? We can’t really do that yet, but that doesn’t stop people from experimenting with technology to at least get a taste of that goal. onemile is a Master’s project by […]
Voice of Christopher Walken Gets you Started with the Pulse Sensor
Want to add a human element into your Arduino projects? This video, narrated by a voice that sounds suspiciously like Christoper Walken, gives you tips, tricks, and advice for getting the Pulse Sensor up and running.
Basic Arduino Connections Quick Reference Guide
Alberto “pighixxx” Piganti, who created these excellent Arduino Uno pinout diagrams, has his ‘tronic-fu and graphic design skills at work once again with this really practical and informative Basic Connections series. [Via Marc De Vinck and Adam Wolf]
When in Rome…Go to Maker Faire!
There’s lot of exciting news coming out of Italy lately. There’s a new pope. That’s big. And now get this: Rome will host its first Maker Faire Oct. 3-6! The call for makers is open from now until June 2. If you’re a maker, performer, or presenter Maker Faire Rome wants to hear from you.
