Knitic, an Open Hardware Knitting Machine
Knitic is a project involving a custom shield for an Arduino Due; these plug into a knitting machine’s solenoids and sensors, allowing Arduino control of your machine.
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Printrbot Simple Debuts at Maker Faire
If you were hoping to pick up Brook Drumm’s new Printrbot Simple at Maker Faire Bay Area this year, well…you’re too late. The Printrbot Simple beta edition sold out Saturday afternoon. Still, with alpha availability slate for June, you don’t have too long to wait.
Arduino Announces New Wireless Linux Board
Today, Arduino announced a new family of wireless products that combine the Arduino architecture with Linux.
Maker Faire a Place for Innovators
A host of hopeful startups will be in evidence today the Bay Area Maker Faire. The fair’s list of sponsors includes a startup category. Maker Faire is a chance for many of these companies to show their products to an appreciative audience. The relationship goes deep; the companies were started by people who identify themselves as makers. Being part of Maker Faire is sort of like a family graduation day party. There is even a dedicated startup area at Maker Faire. Here is a sampling of small innovative startups have timed the release of significant news with Maker Faire.
RobotGrrl Introduces Buddy 4000
Erin “RobotGrrl” Kennedy has introduced the Buddy 4000 robot chassis. It’s an open source, 3D-printable robot: Buddy 4000 was created to look like a modern version of the old ‘tin toy’ robots. We put much effort into the design of the ‘bot, so hopefully it meets this goal. It took a while to finish this […]
Hardware Companies are Getting Accelerated
Applications are now open at Haxlr8r. Joining a growing contingent of hardware accelerators vying for companies and ideas.
Maker Pro “Master Class” With Bunnie Huang
This month’s Hardware Innovation Workshop (May 14-15) offers an impressive line-up of speakers, presentations, workshops, and product demos all aimed at showcasing innovation and the maker ecosystem–fundraising, strategic partners, technology, and manufacturing options. If you’re involved in the business of making, the Hardware Innovation Workshop is a one-of-a kind event. But if you can’t make it to both days, there’s a special a la carte option featuring Bunny Huang.
