September 30, 2012

Maker Faire New York Nerdy Derby

  This weekend is the New York Maker Faire, check out this great  Nerdy Derby which is inspired by the boy scout race tracks. Looks like they have just enough wood glue to keep the track together and build a few cars. “The Nerdy Derby is a no-rules* miniature car building and racing competition inspired by the Cub Scouts’ Pinewood Derby. With a larger, more undulating track and no restrictions

LED Heart Project

    If you have someone special who you want to make a nice electronic project for have a look at this LED Heart Project over at PyroElecto. Chris made it for his Grandmothers 91st birthday! Just think of the technology that his Grandmother has seen in her time, I am sure she will get a kick out of it. A PIC 18F252 controls the 16 LEDs that are arranged in