Dad-daughter MechWarrior suit ready for trick-or-treating
The idea of a mechanized walking suit to carry you around seems like a great idea, but having a practical leg assembly for it is still a futuristic concept. As seen here however, if you’re still a kid,...
View ArticleLinear movement with Arduino and 3D printing
Arduino boards are great for controlling small servo motors, but what if you need something to provide linear travel? As spotted on Reddit, while the answer here is a little less straightforward,...
View ArticleConstructing an hourglass lamp with Arduino
With the proliferation of all sorts of digital timers, the need for an hourglass to keep track of whatever activity you’re working on seems like a relic of the past. Still, the hourglass is an...
View ArticleDragon Ball Z head-mounted Scouter computer replica
Those familiar with the Dragon Ball Z franchise will recognize the head-mounted Scouter computer often seen adorning character faces. As part of his Goku costume, Marcin Poblocki made an impressive...
View ArticleCustom weather station enhances and modifies electronic music
While the environment is important for any musical performance, generally it’s not an active part of the show. Adrien Kaeser, though, has come up with a device called the “Weather Thingy“ that...
View ArticleElectrically assisted scooter senses forward kicks
Maker Bitluni wanted an electric scooter, but he lives in Germany, where electric vehicles of that type are illegal. Motor-assisted bicycles, however, are not. So he set to work making a sort of hybrid...
View ArticleSalvaged Arduino powers animated House Party
What can you do with items that are destined for the dump? As seen here, if you’re Neil Mendoza, you transform old furniture, TVs, computers, art, and even an Arduino Zero that somehow ended up in the...
View ArticleTurn an Atari 2600 into a MIDI drum machine
While not known for its musical prowess, John Sutley decided to turn an Atari 2600 into a simple four-note drum machine dubbed “SYNDRUM.” While an interesting exercise in creating a custom cartridge...
View ArticleCommunicate using your ear with Orecchio
When conversing face-to-face, there are a wide range of other emotions and inflections conveyed by our facial and body expressions. But what if you can’t express emotion this way, whether due to a...
View ArticleCreate shapes over and over with the Dynablock 3D Printer
3D printing, while revolutionary in many aspects, generally means you’re stuck with what you print. Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Tokyo, however, have created...
View ArticleDualPanto is a non-visual gaming interface for the blind
While there are tools that allow the visually impaired to interact with computers, conveying spacial relationships, such as those needed for gaming, is certainly a challenge. To address this,...
View ArticleInfiniTouch: Interact with both sides of your smartphone
Besides, perhaps a longer battery life, what would make your smartphone experience better? If you said a more versatile interaction method than poking one side with your thumb, researchers in Germany...
View ArticleA linear actuator that won’t break the bank
Extremely good linear actuators can be expensive and heavy, but what if you need something for relatively light applications? In the video below, James Bruton explains how you can make one using parts...
View ArticleAnimate a soda bottle structure with TrussFormer and Arduino
While you may not give soda bottles much thought beyond their intended use, researchers in Germany and the U.S. have been working on a way to turn empty bottles into kinetic art. The result of this...
View Article3D wire bending with Arduino!
If you thought that automatic wire bending was solely the purview of expensive industrial machinery, think again. How To Mechatronics has come up with a bender that not only twists wire left and right,...
View ArticleFacePush adds extra realism to your VR experience
Haptic feedback is something commonly used with handheld controllers and the like. However, in a virtual reality environment, it could also be used with the other interface surface attached to your...
View ArticlePaper-cut light box replicates the Philadelphia skyline and its actual moon...
Rich Nelson wanted to make a unique gift for his brother, and decided on a paper-cut light box of Philadelphia’s skyline, the city where he lives. The resulting device is controlled by an Arduino...
View ArticleArduino Uno controls a trio of singing pumpkins
Halloween is just around the corner, and to celebrate, fadecomic decided to set up a trio of singing animatronic pumpkins to belt out scary songs. The project uses a Raspberry Pi for high level...
View ArticleNeon skulls illuminate to the MIDI beat
LEDs, whether single-color or programmable, have enabled makers to create a wide variety of vibrant projects at a reasonable price. Neon sign projects, which require sophisticated glass making...
View ArticleWhen in Rome: Join us at Europe’s Biggest Maker Faire!
We’re just days away from Maker Faire Rome — The European Edition, where we will be partnering with Microchip in Pavilion 8. This year’s booth will be broken up into three areas: Education: The...
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