Tech-Based Activities for Grownups and Kids
My previous post describes a handbag containing a Twitter-connected LED matrix. The project was somewhat complicated to assemble – particularly the handbag sewing and construction. This post describes a simpler and more practical …
It’s hard to avoid the Internet of Things (IoT) these days. I thought I’d join the trend by starting simply. I was inspired by the CheerLights project, which uses a Twitter …
This post describes how to draw vector and raster images on an Etch a Sketch with EtchABot. As described previously, EtchABot converts an Etch A Sketch to an versatile, easy-build CNC …
In working on my latest project, a CNC Etch A Sketch, I’ve come across a LOT of similar projects online. There is obviously something very appealing about taking a childhood …
EtchABot turns your Etch A Sketch into a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) drawing machine. I’m really excited about this project because of its versatility and its well balanced combination of entertaining and educational …
I just updated the TinyScreen case I’d 3D printed for my new TinyScreen and TinyDuino. The new version of the case has protruding buttons to help access the two very …
My blog traffic shows that a lot of the visitors are looking for information on IMUs (Inertial Measurement Units) like the MPU-6050. Understanding how to use IMUs and access the data …
A few months ago, I signed up for a Kickstarter for TinyScreen – a minuscule 96×64 pixel screen run by a similarly diminutive TinyDuino, an Arduino clone that is smaller than a …
MeArm is an open-source robotic arm kit by Benjamin Gray and Jack Howard. They published design files for their robot on Thingiverse and a set of instructions on Instructables. You …
The Inspiration: I’ve been very slow to create posts these last few months. I like to think it’s not due to laziness, but just that I’ve been so busy playing with other projects. I’m pushing …
