Learn About the Arduino Yún
In this video from last September’s Maker Faire New York, Michael Shiloh describes the very cool Arduino Yún.
Technology
Belkin Opens WeMo Platform to Makers
Belkin’s WeMo platform of connected home products is growing to include a hacker-friendly module called the WeMo Maker. Announced this week at International CES 2014, the device allows you to switch up to 36 volts DC or take readings from 5 volt analog sensors. All of this can done remotely through the Internet with Belkin’s app […]
Getting Started with Breadboarding
Using a solderless breadboard is an important skill for hobby electronics. Nick Raymond explained the ins and outs of breadboards and how to use them at several sessions at Maker Faire NYC.
This Seeker Bot Will Head Towards the Brightest SunBEAM
BEAM is an acronym for Biology, Electronics, Aesthetics, Mechanics. This episode of Weekend Projects will show you how to assemble a light-seeking bot built around a simple analog circuit in combination with pairs of infrared phototransistors, motors, and battery packs.
Make Your Own Cellphone
David Mellis from the MIT Media Lab has been designing and refining his DIY cellphone, one that you can build yourself from his open source design files and code.
MYBELL Makes Its CES Debut
I had the chance to talk to Peter Pottier, CEO and founder of MYBELL, about his experience going from napkin sketch to CES.
Projects with Ryan Slaugh: Simple Amplifier
Building upon my last video, I’ve decided to make a simple circuit using some op-amps. One is the general op-amp LM741. The other is a specific op-amp, LM386, that is designed for audio amplification. This circuit can be used to amplify microphones or be used as a circuit sniffer depending on what you connect to […]