In the Maker Shed: Voice Shield Kit
The Voice Shield Kit, from the Maker Shed, lets you easily add audio to your next Arduino project. Make talking clocks, voice guided GPS, alarms, awesome Halloween props and more.
Electronics
New in the Maker Shed: ProtoSnap Pro Mini
The ProtoSnap, from the Maker Shed, is an Arduino compatible development platform for teaching the basics of Arduino programming efficiently. It requires no assembly, wiring, or soldering, so you can jump right into programming. Control LEDs, buzzers, light sensors, and more. There’s even a small prototyping space so you can add your own circuits. Once you have a firm grasp of the programming, you can snap off the individual components of the ProtoSnap for use in future projects.
iNecklace and Massive Jewelry Roundup
To match the iCufflinks:
The iNecklace is a gorgeously machined aluminum pendant with a subtle pulsating LED. Perfect for the playa or with Prada. Made for women who celebrate art, science, engineering and great design. Proudly made in North America (Canada and USA).
In the Maker Shed: Poulsen’s Wire Recoder Kit
Poulsen’s Wire Recoder Kit, from the Maker Shed, uses wire and magnetism to record sound. Danish engineer Valdemar Poulsen discovered that it was possible to record electrical signals in magnetic material and invented the magnetic wire recorder (telegraphone) in 1898. This simple yet fascinating kit lets you explore this phenomenon not just on wire but anything magnetic! Save your voice on scissors, chairs, or even an escalator!
In the Maker Shed: Mini Fume Extractor Kit
Everyone that solders is familiar with “solder smoke.” Most people just blow it away when it gets annoying or angle themselves away from it as they work. Try as you might, you are still going to inhale some of the fumes. That’s why you need the Mini Fume Extractor Kit from the Maker Shed.
New in the Maker Shed: Arduino Mega ADK
The Arduino Mega ADK has been in the MakerShed a couple weeks now and we finally have sufficient quantities to blog about it. It looks just like an Arduino Mega 2560 except it has an integrated USB host controller and extra USB port making it Google ADK compatible! Lots of cool projects are being built around this board and Android phones. Don’t you want to get in on the fun?
ShapeLock Robotic Arm
I used some ShapeLock the other day to fix my washing machine but Alexey from Russia used some to make this robotic arm and controller! Each piece was hand crafted out of ShapeLock by hand using hot water and a hairdryer. The electronics consist of an Arduino variant, servos, and some potentiometers for the controller.