Simple idea, but I like it -- the LCD CLOCK ZER00:00 BUTTERFLY uses the battery as its stand, plugs right in to the PCB via Book of Joe. .
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.08.05 at 14:44
Adam from Hack a Day posted a very helpful write-up describing how to setup a well-equpped soldering station for cheap. Great ideas for inexpensive tip-cleaning and a very affordable fume hood among others - A good soldering station and fume extractor is a must for anyone interested in hacking and modding, but not everyone can afford the expensive professional models on the market.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.08.05 at 07:59
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool
Macetech shares some fast action footage from his PCB fabbing process - This is a video running at 4X speed, illustrating the etching process I'm using.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.08.05 at 07:25
Here's a nice how-to on building a basic OLED wrist watch modeled after the real (analog) version. Lots of nice details here including the PCB designs and info about the ARM7 processor driven circuit.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.08.05 at 06:50
Using a few parts you can make a unique flashlight that very few people will have. "ChapStick Tube
Tactile Switch
A23 Battery (12V)
470-Ohm Resistor
10mm White LED (28,500mcd, 20mA, 3.
Via Hacked Gadgets | Posted on 2008.08.05 at 06:17
This really does give a whole new meaning to "drive-by shooting". If only all drive-by's involved SuperSoakers and Arduino's. This is a collaborative piece between our own Jonah Brucker-Cohen, Katherine Moriwaki, and Basurama.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.08.05 at 06:01
This would be a great project for anyone interesting in learning about PIC programming. I really like the graphical interface for designing your own patterns.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.08.05 at 05:00
A good soldering station and fume extractor is a must for anyone interested in hacking and modding, but not everyone can afford the expensive professional models on the market.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.08.05 at 04:15
Scott sent in his work on developing cheap laser cut enclosures for your next DIY project. I can attest to using the acetone techniques, but I really like the t-nut slots in clear acrylic.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.08.05 at 03:15
Spotted in the MAKE Flickr pool:
Instructables user Senseless has modified his wife's knee brace to prevent lateral movement due to rheumatoid arthritis.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.08.04 at 22:38