February 14, 2015

Name the Thing Contest – 270

    The prize this week is a ESP8266 Serial WIFI Wireless Transceiver Module so you can add WIFI to your next project. This contest will run for one week (Feb 14- 20, 2015). Ending time is based on central standard time. To enter, identify the item above and what it can be used for.  Please do not give the answer in the comments. Send an email to contest @

Valentines Day Slot Machine

    If you want your valentine to work for their candy hearts why not build them a slot machine to let them win them. I have seen little bits before but this is the most complex device I have seen built! “Try your luck with the littleBits Slot Machine and win a handful of candy hearts for your special someone. This slot machine operates just like the real thing.

Pinball in a Wooden Cube

  This video shows us how to build something that should be impossible. When built you will have something that will be an interesting conversation piece. Guess how it is made before watching the entire video.