These embedded juggling balls are actually an educational platform that teaches physics. Though the earliest records of juggling are believed to date back to the ancient eras, and span across a number of cultures, it wasn’t until 1768 when Philip Astley introduced the first circuses with jugglers and took the form of entertainment mainstream. Over the years, a variety of styles, patterns and props would go […]
One young Maker had the chance to show off her Arduino-powered Wildfire Warning System to Jimmy Fallon. An Arduino Uno was the unexpected guest on The Tonight Show last Friday. That’s because 14-year-old Maker Sahar Khashayar had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to show off her latest project, the Wildfire Warning System, as part of Jimmy Fallon’s “GE Fallenventions” segment. As its […]
Maker creates a capacitive touch piano out of bananas, using an Arduino and Clojure with Overtone. If you’ve ever attended a Maker Faire in the past, then you’re well aware that the banana piano is a pretty basic hack. Think Makey Makey, where an array of ordinary fruit is transformed into a magical touch sensor, emitting songs like “Chopsticks,” as onlookers are left […]
This Arduino-sensor combination is perfect for your next wearable design. Last year, Guido Burger had brought to our attention his impressive blueIOT. The open sensor platform was based on the ultra low-power combination of an ATmega328P MCU and a BLE module along with a single coin cell battery. Created in collaboration with the Fab-Lab Europe team, the board would on to be successfully implemented in a number of applications, ranging from DIY fitness […]
This shield adds specialized ICs that will allow you to implement a hardware security layer to your Arduino project. With the insecurity of connected devices called into question time and time again, wouldn’t it be nice to take comfort in knowing that your latest IoT gadget was secure? A facet in which many Makers may overlook, Josh Datko has made it his mission to […]
Make creates an automatic, Arduino-powered linear book scanner that was inspired by Google. A few years ago, the Google Books team revealed their plans for an automatic book scanning device that moves a book face-down over a set of linear sensors that captures page images and uses vacuum pressure to isolate the individual pages and automatically turn them over. After a quick 40-second setup, […]
Watch as the Temboo team explores how the IoT might allow older people to retain independence with a choice to keep family informed as needed. As America’s population of retirees grows, as does the number of citizens over the age of 65 making decisions as to where to spend their retirement funds. Advances in healthy living have enabled people to remain active well […]
Maker creates an IR remote-controlled bias lighting system for his TV that lets him control brightness, color and more. Late last year, the Maniacal Labs crew had launched a successful Kickstarter campaign for AllPixel, an open-source board measuring just 2.7″ x 0.9” that provides easy USB control of all major programmable LED strips. Based on an ATmega32U4, the interface is compatible with Linux, Mac […]
Two brothers with advanced muscular dystrophy are using the powers of the Maker Movement to ‘re-enable’ themselves and others. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a form of muscular dystrophy that is caused by a defective gene for dystrophin (a protein in the muscles). Dystrophin is responsible for connecting the cytoskeleton of each muscle fiber to the underlying basal lamina, through […]
Maker designs a DIY four-wheel robot for less than $50. Maker Miguel Angel Lopez had been on the lookout for a mini, inexpensive robotic vehicle that he could tinker with; unfortunately, his searches came up short. So in true DIY fashion, he decided to build his own with the help of 3D printing and Arduino. Dubbed WatsonBot, the four-wheeler is comprised […]
