Working Giant Lego NES Controller
We’ve seen giant NES controllers in the Maker world before, but Baron von Brunk’s may be the first that is made almost entirely of Lego.
DIY Projects
Weekend Projects – Mini Rover Redux
Complete instructions for this episode of Weekend Projects can be found at http://makeprojects.com/Project/Mini-Rover-Redux/2479/1
Learn the basics of modding a remote controlled (RC) vehicle for the purpose of making your own terrestrial rover. Mount one wireless camera onto your vehicle’s chassis, and see how far you can drive it and see what it sees. Then, add a second camera for ultra-wide-angle vision, front and rear viewing, or sterescopic 3D video of the world!
Gift Certificates and MAKE Subscriptions – Perfect for 11th Hour Shoppers!
Still need a last minute gift or stocking stuffer but don’t feel like braving the crowds or paying for overnight shipping? The Maker Shed has you covered with Make Subscriptions and Gift Certificates!
TFTweet – Displaying Tweets on an Arduino Shield with the Raspberry Pi
Drew Fustini recently got his hands on an AlaMode and used it display tweets from his Raspberry Pi to an 2.8″ TFT LCD Touchscreen Shield. The AlaMode and shield are connected to the Raspberry Pi which runs the Arduino IDE and a bit of Python code to make it all happen.
Weekend Projects – Hot/Cold LEDs
Complete instructions for this episode of Weekend Projects can be found at http://makeprojects.com/Project/Hot-Cold-LED/2445/1
Combine an Arduino, an ultransonic distance sensor, and some common components to build a classic “hot/cold” project. Once assembled, we’ll walk through the software “sketch” loaded onto our Arduino, and experiment with three variations of the “hot/cold” theme, all the while using the same circuit.
Weekend Projects – MonoBox Powered Speaker
Complete instructions for this episode of Weekend Projects can be found at
http://makeprojects.com/Project/MonoBox+Powered+Speaker/2396/1
Learn the basics of audio amplification with a portable powered speaker that you build yourself. With some light soldering and clear step-by-step instructions, you will first wire up a simple amplifier circuit using a popular IC. Then, outfit an enclosure with the speaker you want, and design the enclosure to suit your style. Lastly, plug in your MP3 player or any 1/8″ line-in source and rock out!
Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Electronic Gifts from the Maker Shed
With the vast assortment of items available in the Maker Shed, it’s hard to narrow your gift choices down to a level that won’t break the delivery person’s back or your bank account. These products have been hand-selected by me to bring maximum enjoyment to the aspiring maker in your life without making things overly complicated or require