John Park in the Maker Shed: Ultrasonic distance sensor
This video shows how I built an ultrasonic tape measure using an Arduino Duemilanove, a PING))) sensor, and a 7-Segment Shield.
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!
ITP spring show at NYU
Don’t miss NYU’s ITP spring show 2010: ITP’s graduating students will be presenting a wide variety of highly creative and interactive projects that they have constructed over the course of their final project seminars. ITP is a two-year graduate program located in the Tisch School of the Arts whose mission is to explore the imaginative […]
The 5-minute circuit board agitator, or, making temporary tools
I don’t etch circuit boards very often, so I can’t really justify purchasing or even storing much specialized equipment for it. Once in a while, though, I do need to produce a batch of boards, and having something as simple as an automatic agitator for the etchant tank can make the job much easier. So […]
Arduino Nerf sentry gun build: wiring the trigger
I’m building an Arduino-controlled Nerf sentry gun. Rather than build it and present the finished project all at once, I decided to chronicle the build here on Make: Online. The first step was to add wiring and a two-wire connector to control the trigger circuit. I opened up the Nerf Vulcan (about 30 screws) and soldered an 1/8″ female jack to the fire selection mode switch.
New Tinker it! website
Arduino fans and EU hardware enthusiasts rejoice! Massimo writes: Dear Arduino and Tinker it! Friends. Finally, after months of preparatory work, we can give you a fuller picture of what’s going to happen with Tinker it!. On the heels of the rebrand of its UK consultancy and education services (Tinker London) last month, Massimo Banzi […]
Ultrasonic Arduino tape measure
I built this ultrasonic tape measure today using an Arduino, a PING))) sensor, and a 7-Segment shield.
3D-printable Arduino case
Thingiverse user arsanders designed a 3D-printable Arduino case for our Makerbot giveaway contest. My first 3D drawing. I needed a case to mount my arduino to various projects. I found a model of the board in the 3D warehouse on Sketchup. Future mods will be extension housings for add on shields and screw terminals. Now […]
