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MAKE Volume 25: Retro Skype Phone

MAKE Volume 25: Retro Skype Phone

One of my favorite articles in MAKE Volume 25โ€™s hefty โ€œArduino Revolutionโ€ section shows you how to convert a classic 1930s retro telephone into a Skype phone. The project was created by frequent contributor Andrew Lewis. In his article, Andrew explains that he is a fan of Skype but doesnโ€™t like the way modern Skype [โ€ฆ]

MAKE Volume 25: The Arduino Revolution!

MAKE Volume 25: The Arduino Revolution!

Iโ€™m really excited about MAKE Volume 25, because we have a terrific 39-page special section about Arduino. If you donโ€™t already know, Arduino is a electronics prototyping platform that allows you to quickly build interactivity into your projects. This microcontroller system allows you to connect different kinds of inputs (such as light sensors, motion sensors, [โ€ฆ]

Defusing the fuse issue

Defusing the fuse issue

Well, the use of fuse ignition in the Build a $5 Heli-Rocket article from MAKE Volume 25 (also on Make: Projects), has caused quite a dust-up in the model rocket community. Use of fuses (as opposed to an electronic ignition system) is a no-no under NAR rules. So, donโ€™t use fuses if you want to [โ€ฆ]