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Adafruit MENTA

Becky Stern — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:22:29 +0000

I made this video introducing the Adafruit MENTA, an Arduino compatible board that fits in a mint tin.

Electronic Piggy Bank

Becky Stern — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:00:53 +0000

Learn to make a glowing electronic piggy bank in this tutorial video using the Adafruit Programmable 1 Coin Acceptor. Video on YouTube and Vimeo, code on Github.

Emergency Lockpick Card

Becky Stern — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:15:19 +0000

Here’s a quick video to get you started in the super fun hobby of lockpicking and Toool’s Emergency Pick Card.

Smart Cord

Becky Stern — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:01:53 +0000

Smart Cord – A2DP Bluetooth, 120v 10amp 1200 Watt Extension Cord.

Getting Started with the Fingerprint Sensor

Becky Stern — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:00:53 +0000

Here’s a video guide to getting started with Adafruit’s fingerprint sensor.

EL Wire Couch

Becky Stern — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:20:17 +0000

It’s easy to add EL wire to furniture! Welted EL wire is great for applying with a stapler while standard EL wire makes great upholstery piping. Learn both techniques, as well as soldering to make easy-connect sections (if your couch is a sectional). Full list of supplies/materials at Adafruit.

Beating Heart Headband

Becky Stern — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:27:34 +0000

The Beating Heart Headband uses a heartrate sensor and perfboard Arduino to flash a heart-shaped LED display to the rhythm of your heart. Full instructions on Make: Projects. Appears in MAKE Volume 29.

Best of Make: Live Season 1

Becky Stern — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:34:11 +0000

Here’s a clips reel Matt and I put together from the first season of Make: Live. What fun!

Laser-Cut ASCII Heart Necklace

Becky Stern — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:02:49 +0000

This geeky necklace depicts an ASCII heart, like you’d see in email or text messages: <3! The pieces are laser-cut in Sterling silver, then hand soldered to silver tubes that hang from the 20" curb chain. The necklace has a high-shine finish and is treated to reduce tarnishing. The pendant measures 1.5" square, and the two pieces dangle freely with a silver bead between them. This necklace makes a great gift for any special occasion, especially Valentine's Day. Made with love and lasers in NYC - buy now at the Sternlab store as well as Adafruit and Maker Shed.

The 5000W laser cutter that cut these pieces is the size of a living room.

Photo by Matt Richardson

iPhone Gloves

Becky Stern — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:30:28 +0000

Use a bit of conductive thread to make your gloves work with your touch screen phone. Check out the step-by-step tutorial on Make: Projects, too.