MAKE Magazine and Instructables.com's Blog, page 786
March 20, 2014
Motion Control for the Masses: The TinyG Story
TinyG offers industrial-grade motion control that's accessible to casual users while still powerful enough for pros.
New Project: Toothy Toothbrush Timer
Using a 555 timer chip, a modified servomotor, and chattering novelty teeth, get your dentist-recommended brush time every time, with the Toothy Toothbrush Timer.
Launching Tonight: Intel Galileo Maker Sessions
Tonight at 6pm PT we're launching the Getting Started with Intel Galileo Maker Sessions. Join our Hangout to learn more about the Intel-based Arduino-compatible board.
Hands On: Project Tango, Google’s 3D-Scanning Phone for Makers
How does the new room-mapping phone stack up against industrial scanners? We get our hands on one to find out.
New Project: CNC Maker Bench
Create custom, open-source CNC tables for your workshop using AtFab’s parametric program — or just download and fabricate MAKE’s design.
Where Are They Now? CNC Mill Edition
The landscape among new desktop CNC mills is vibrant and the tools are continually improving. Here are five of the most popular, with details on how they have updated their hardware, software, business plans, or personnel.
March 19, 2014
Random Antique Store Keys Open Vintage Locks
Andover, Minn.-based maker and artist Frank E. Yost reminds us that a difficult problem often has a simple answer.
New Project: DIY Hacks & How To’s: Desk Bell That Plays Sound Effects
Prank your friends and co-workers by modifying one so that it plays a bird chirping, gun fire, or other sounds.
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