May the 4th be with you, Makers! As an engineer, or any geek for that matter, there’s just something in our DNA that requires us to become a die-hard Star Wars fan. And while many of us may pay homage to the George Lucas franchise on a regular basis, May 4th has emerged over the years as a full-fledged “unofficial” holiday — especially with the advent […]
This kit lets you play music right from your body using 100+ sounds and 300+ music applications. Ever catch yourself drumming on your pant leg? Your table? Your desk? Your steering wheel? Well good news, starting a one-man band is now as simple as wearing DrumPants. Dubbed by its creators Tyler Freeman and Lei Yu as “the world’s industrial […]
WEZR is for anyone who wants to know the accurate, real-time weather forecast of a specific location. Sure, nowadays you can whip out your smartphone and quickly pull up the weather, but that might not always be accurate enough to fulfill your real-time needs. Take for instance those heading out on a hike, those looking to catch some waves or even those planning […]
Warning: This blog post will cause some serious nostalgia. Ah, the 1980s. A time when indispensable devices like the personal computer, the Walkman and the portable gaming console hit critical mass and found their way into the heart of pop culture. After being challenged by one of our social followers to do a “Throwback Thursday” post around this iconic period, we decided to highlight some […]
The CoreConduit is a modular garden control system that makes it easier for you to grow plants. When it comes to gardening, maintaining a regular watering schedule, ensuring proper light and delivering the right nutrients can be quite difficult. Luckily, electronic controllers can assist planters in creating an optimal environment by controlling fans, heaters, lights and pumps, […]
The emonPi is a Raspberry Pi and Arduino-based, web-connected energy and environmental monitoring unit. In an effort to help the everyday person better understand their energy consumption and improve sustainability, one UK startup has created a web-connected environmental monitor. As its name would suggest, the emonPi is an open-source Raspberry Pi and Arduino-based device that is not only capable of […]
Parva is a new synthesizer that combines the old-school warmth of analog synthesis with the convenience of modern-day digital control. Created by Austin, Texas startup Futuresonus, Parva is a next-generation polyphonic analog synthesizer that combines an all-analog signal chain with the modern-day convenience of digital control, all in a nicely bundled tabletop package. “I designed Parva from the ground up with the intention […]
First, there were wearables. Then, there were hearables. Now, get ready for soundables. Designed by Ylenia Gortana in collaboration with New York musician Birdmask, Showpiece is a jacket that functions as an actual electronic music interface. The garment, which at first appears to look just like an ordinary winter coat, is comprised of touch-sensivtive tiles that replace its typical down insulation. The entire piece was built using various conductive e-textiles, which are […]
Play this smart guitar through your mobile device. Have you always wanted to be an axe-slaying, guitar-slinging rockstar? Yet, have you found learning to play an instrument to be a bit too difficult and expensive? Well, that may all change thanks to Minneapolis-based startup Zivix who has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its smart guitar, Jamstik+. Like just about everything else, the Internet of Things […]
Picking an Arduino is as easy as Uno, Due, Tre! Thinking about starting a project? See which Arduino board is right for the job. Arduino Uno This popular board — based on the ATmega328 MCU — features 14 digital input/output pins (of which 6 can be used as PWM outputs), 6 analog inputs, a 16 MHz ceramic resonator, USB […]
