Let There Be Speech
How do you make a $200 computer for blind kids?
Technology
Homebrew — My Microprocessor
I didn’t set out to build a microprocessor. It just sort of happened.
Hands On — Get a Life
Makers of virtual goods earn real cash in Second Life.
First Look: Javascript Microcontrollers for Web Developers
Right now there are two new micro-controller boards seeking funding—one on Kickstarter, and the other on Dragon Innovation’s new crowdfunding platform—that are slightly different. These boards aren’t just yet another Arduino clone, or yet another possible “Raspberry Pi killer.” These two boards, the Tessel from technical.io and the Espruino from Pur3, intend to take the path least travelled and co-op an existing community not traditionally associated with the maker community.
The Internet of Things: Inspiration and Requirements
This is first of a three-part series on the Internet of Things with Atmel’s Tom Vu and Internet of Things Council member Michael Koster. Part 1: Inspiration and Requirements.
Playable Fashion Afterschool Program
I posted about the Playable Fashion Workshop that took place at Eyebeam Art and Technology Center last month and, from the looks of this wearable sleeve controller, it was such a success that they are offering an afterschool program starting next week.
The Monday Jolt: Bricktronics Expands the Possibilities of Lego
The Monday Jolt is a new column about microcontrollers and electronics that appears in MAKE every Monday morning. Lego Mindstorms NXT is a fantastic educational robotics set that teaches kids and adults skills ranging from engineering to programming. Nevertheless, wouldn’t it be cool to enhance those Lego robots with Arduino boards and shields? With that […]