Joel the Joule Thief: Joel was born around April of 2010 and he loves to steal dead batteries. He was inspired by https://www.instructables.com/id/The-illuminated-LED-man-or-The-Joule-Thief-man/ He consists of: - Solid core copper wire for a skeleton - Vibrat…
In the world of DIY, “hacking” is the idea of taking something and modifying it to fit your needs. With the spread of maker culture (think Maker Faire ...
With all the microcontrollers and single board computers on the market, sometimes it's hard to see all your options. That's why we made up this quick reference sheet for the 8 most popular boards we sell in the Maker Shed.
Rethinking Innovation. Does it just come or can we inspire it? How do you inspire innovation in your students?
How to Make a Ridiculously Cheap Analog Pressure Sensor: Tired of paying exorbitant amounts for a simple analog pressure sensor? Well here is an easy smeasy way to make an incredibly cheap analog pressure sensor. This pressure sensor won’t be terribly accurate in terms of measuring precise wei…
Bare metal programming is the practice of writing code for the CPU without an operating system (like Linux) on board. In this online course from Alex Chadwick of the University of Cambridge Computer Lab, you can learn how to use assembly code to write your own OS for the Raspberry Pi.
This course is the 2nd part of our fantastic three-part series on Project-Based Learning. In this Q&A video Sheryl tells us all about Project-Based Learning Immersion: Designing Quality Projects.
Mesmerizing video of a series of pendulums moving in an out of sync with each other until at the end…well, I won’t spo
A great place for teachers and parents to learn to help their students and kids.
Cutting through the buzzwords to talk about what matters in school technology.
To help readers grasp how engineering principles are integrated into the math and science curriculum, Anne Jolly reveals the anatomy of an actual STEM lesson.
One of the nice things about all this crazy travel this summer is I have gotten to do and see some things that are just not available in ...
Guilherme created what may be the most inexpensive iteration of Arduino yet -This is a 100% functional version of the Arduino. We eliminate the PCB and
Before you stand up and pull a Jerry Maguire, ask yourself a few questions.
PC Load Letter?! Over 200 useful parts for free!
Just bought your first Arduino starter kit but don't know where to begin? Don't worry! We've got you covered.
(Phys.org) -- Researchers at Rice University have developed a lithium-ion battery that can be painted on virtually any surface.
As a young adult I was more interested in going fast than going off-road, so my thoughts on modifications were always focused on the one question: “How can I get more power?”. It didn’t take …
Helpful hints to reuse old or broken electronic equipment like iPods, televisions, laptops and other hardware.
Arduilay: Arduilay is an 8 channel AC relay box for use with Arduino, Max/MSP, Processing, etc. I designed this system as an alternative to the USB>DMX 4 channel relay option. While DMX gives you dimming control, the setup is easily 5 times as …
Learn how motors work by building your own simple motor using some scrap material you may have lying around at home: battery, paper clips, wire, and magnet.
Need a raspberry pi project to make at home? Check out these 47 raspberry pi projects that were entered into the Make: Raspberry Pie Design Contest.
