Electronic-Geek.com » Kits http://electronic-geek.com Your Electronic Source Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 In the Maker Shed: LED Cube Kit http://electronic-geek.com/in-the-maker-shed-led-cube-kit/ http://electronic-geek.com/in-the-maker-shed-led-cube-kit/#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:00:32 +0000 Maker Shed http://blog.makezine.com/?p=88474 IMG_2182 2.JPG

The LED Cube kit is an animated 3x3x3 cube composed of 27 individual single-color LEDs. This project was a popular hack of the MiniPOV, and now the Maker Shed carries a kit that contains all the parts needed to make you own. The LED Cube kit was inspired by the amazing color 3D Borg cube by Das-Labor.

Andrew Stock created a super-easy-to-use web-based tool that lets you visually design your own animation patterns for the LEDcube. The results can be easily pasted into the LEDcube firmware and programmed into the LEDcube. (When creating Code, choose “Height-depth-width order”). His web-based tool can be found here. (works best using Firefox)

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The 6-in-1 Educational Solar Robotic Kit is an excellent beginner building kit designed to teach how solar power is used to drive a small motor. Kids use the 21 snap-together parts (no tools required) to build 6 different working models including an airboat, car, windmill, puppy, and 2 different airplanes. Solar building kits teach children the benefits of solar energy, while they create a toy that’s fun to play with and requires no batteries. Educators, science museums, and hobbyists will surely appreciate the durability, educational value, and endless hours of amusement for children and adults too! Ages 10 and up.

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The New Edison-Style Cup Phonograph Kit from the Maker Shed uses the same principles Thomas Edison used to make his original recordings. The Gakken version replaces Edison’s waxed pipe and stylus with a plastic cup and a needle, but the end results are the same. MAKE is proud to be the exclusive distributor in North America for these brilliant kits, part of Gakken’s Sophisticated Science Kit for Adults series.

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The Monochron clock kit from the Maker Shed is a completely hackable, open source, clock kit that has a funky retro feel. It can be programmed to display several different clock “faces” or you can program you own. The kit comes complete with all electronics (soldering required), laser cut case, and power plug.

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Build a Monochron Clock Kit

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The Monochron clock kit from the Maker Shed is a completely hackable, open source, clock kit that has a funky retro feel. It can be programmed to display several different clock “faces” or you can program you own. The kit comes complete with all electronics (soldering required), laser cut case, and power plug.

Hint, Hint – Follow the Maker Shed on Twitter, or Subscribe to our Deal of The Day RSS feed to keep up to date on the latest deal!

Build a Monochron Clock Kit

]]> http://electronic-geek.com/in-the-maker-shed-monochron-clock-kit-3/feed/ 0 In the Maker Shed: Karakuri Somersault Doll kit http://electronic-geek.com/in-the-maker-shed-karakuri-somersault-doll-kit/ http://electronic-geek.com/in-the-maker-shed-karakuri-somersault-doll-kit/#comments Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:00:30 +0000 Maker Shed http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/02/in-the-maker-shed-karakuri-somersau.html Employing a centuries old secret artisan technique collected from real Edo-period figures, the Karakuri Somersault Doll kit includes everything you need to create your own acrobatic doll (even the screwdriver!), plus a festive traditional kimono and a stylish tiered pedestal on which to stage performances. Moreover, with you pulling the strings, you can adjust the mechanism to control the velocity of the doll's action.

Karakuri Somersault Doll Kit

]]> http://electronic-geek.com/in-the-maker-shed-karakuri-somersault-doll-kit/feed/ 0 In the Maker Shed: 4-Bit Microcomputer Kit http://electronic-geek.com/in-the-maker-shed-4-bit-microcomputer-kit-3/ http://electronic-geek.com/in-the-maker-shed-4-bit-microcomputer-kit-3/#comments Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:00:08 +0000 Maker Shed http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/02/in-the-maker-shed-4-bit-microcomput-2.html MKGK21-2.jpgThe 4-Bit Microcomputer Kit from the Maker Shed features a 20-key keypad, a 7-segment LED, and 7 individual LEDs. It comes pre-programmed with 7 different applications, and you can even program your own via the keypad. It's a fun retro kit, just begging to be hacked! Don't forget to check out the Gakken magazine 4-bit computer rollout party in Tokyo. Hint, Hint - Follow the Maker Shed on Twitter, or Subscribe to our Deal of The Day RSS feed to keep up to date on the latest deal!]]> http://electronic-geek.com/in-the-maker-shed-4-bit-microcomputer-kit-3/feed/ 0 Crabfu’s rodent-powered Jansen walker http://electronic-geek.com/crabfu%e2%80%99s-rodent-powered-jansen-walker/ http://electronic-geek.com/crabfu%e2%80%99s-rodent-powered-jansen-walker/#comments Sun, 06 Feb 2011 18:13:02 +0000 Gareth Branwyn http://blog.makezine.com/?p=84458 A couple of weeks ago, we posted about our pal I-Wei (Crabfu) being featured in the latest Gakken magazine/kit dedicated to kinetic sculptor Theo Jansen's Strandbeest walker. I-Wei built the mini walker kit and was pretty pleased with it. But his maker heart remained restless. He could make it better, faster, stronger... rodent-powered? And so, after some modifications involving a hamster ball, mounting brackets, and a Meccano sprocket and chain, the tightly-wound hamster, Princess, was borrowed from a friend and press-ganged into service. The result is the ominous Jansen Hamster Walker. Go Princess, go! Next step: weaponizing the platform. I kid, I KID. Princess the rodent-walker hybrid is a lover, not a fighter. For now. Hamster Powered Walker ]]> http://electronic-geek.com/crabfu%e2%80%99s-rodent-powered-jansen-walker/feed/ 0 In the Maker Shed: 6-in-1 Solar Robotic kit http://electronic-geek.com/in-the-maker-shed-6-in-1-solar-robotic-kit-2/ http://electronic-geek.com/in-the-maker-shed-6-in-1-solar-robotic-kit-2/#comments Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:00:33 +0000 Maker Shed http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/02/in-the-maker-shed-6-in-1-solar-robo-2.html The 6-in-1 Educational Solar Robotic Kit is an excellent beginner building kit designed to teach how solar power is used to drive a small motor. Kids use the 21 snap-together parts (no tools required) to build 6 different working models including an airboat, car, windmill, puppy, and 2 different airplanes. Solar building kits teach children the benefits of solar energy, while they create a toy that's fun to play with and requires no batteries. Educators, science museums, and hobbyists will surely appreciate the durability, educational value, and endless hours of amusement for children and adults too! Ages 10 and up.]]> http://electronic-geek.com/in-the-maker-shed-6-in-1-solar-robotic-kit-2/feed/ 0 In the Maker Shed: Mini 4 Airheads midi controller http://electronic-geek.com/in-the-maker-shed-mini-4-airheads-midi-controller/ http://electronic-geek.com/in-the-maker-shed-mini-4-airheads-midi-controller/#comments Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:00:55 +0000 Maker Shed http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/02/in-the-maker-shed-mini-4-airheads-m.html MKAIR1-2.jpg The Airheads MINI 4 kit can be used with most midi drum brains, synthesizers, or almost any midi I/O device. Once assembled, all you need to do is wave your hands over the velocity sensitive sensors to trigger your sounds. Note: Midi controller is required for use. Hint, Hint - Follow the Maker Shed on Twitter, or Subscribe to our Deal of The Day RSS feed to keep up to date on the latest deal! ]]> http://electronic-geek.com/in-the-maker-shed-mini-4-airheads-midi-controller/feed/ 0