Second Prize winner in the Microchip 16-bit Embedded Control Design Contest went to DJ Delorie, with his highly connected alarm – Unlike old-school mechanical alarm clocks that you have to set manually, this Internet-connected alarm clock provides three primary features: automatic time setting on power-up, streaming MP3 music, and remote management. The easy-to-use, PIC24FJ64-based clock […]
In case the Dutchtronix oscilloscope clock kit didn’t mix enough modalities then consider this an alternative. – Digital clock circuit is based on AVR Attiny2313 microcontroller clocked at 4Mhz. Oscilloscope pattern is generated by using four microcontroller pins as DAC output. So in review – we go from the our linear/analog perception of time, represent […]
Chris McDonald made this extra-great, 2-axis drawing machine for doing time-lapse photography.
This is a really nice project for anyone who is into recycling old electronics. You don’t exactly get a data-sheet when you tear open that old VCR and snag a bunch of LEDS. Normally, I set my variable power supply to 5 V and attach the LED via alligator clips in series with a potentiometer […]
Mike Sklar sent in his “Greasy Mon” temperature sensor project for his veggie-oil burning vehicle. Don’t be fooled by his statement about purchasing the board. You can purchase one if you want, but all of the schematics, board layouts and source code are available free to use and download. Buy it or MAKE it, your […]
From the MAKE Flickr pool MrfixitRick finds a new use for his CD Tesla Turbine, this time generating light via water pressure – The Shake Flashlight Shaker is seen mounted on top of the Tesla CD Turbine, which is running on faucet water pressure. The CD magnetic coupling acts as a crankshaft with a copper […]
Udi sent in this article about creating a camera lens support bracket. It can be modified for any camera/lens setup. This is a very inexpensive solution, and is a really easy build. – Link
