Ask MAKE is a monthly column where we answer your questions. Send your vexing conundrums on any aspect of making to askmake@makezine.com. If we don't have the answer, we'll scare...
Posted by Michael Colombo | Thursday February 21st, 2013 12:00 PM
Categories: Makers | 9 Comments
Sam is a new maker and needs ideas about how to get started. Ask MAKE delivers.
Posted by Michael Colombo | Thursday December 20th, 2012 12:30 PM
Categories: General | 7 Comments
A user asks what the difference is between normal and archival paper.
Posted by Michael Colombo | Thursday November 22nd, 2012 12:00 PM
Categories: Science, General | 2 Comments
I hear a lot words -- embedded system, microcontroller, system on a chip, computer on a chip -- used somewhat interchangeably. What are the differences, if any? And where do...
Posted by Michael Colombo | Thursday October 18th, 2012 12:00 PM
Categories: Arduino, General, Raspberry Pi | 2 Comments
Ask MAKE is a monthly column where we answer your questions. Send your vexing conundrums on any aspect of making to askmake@makezine.com. If we don't have the answer, we'll scare...
Posted by Michael Colombo | Thursday September 20th, 2012 12:00 PM
Categories: Electronics, General | No Comments
I use Edge shaving gel and I noticed that some cans will not dispense the gel as a foam while others will. Would it make an interesting project to find...
Posted by Michael Colombo | Thursday August 16th, 2012 12:00 PM
Categories: General | 17 Comments
Ask MAKE is a monthly column where we answer your questions. Send your vexing conundrums on any aspect of making to askmake@makezine.com. If we don't have the answer, we'll scare...
Posted by Michael Colombo | Thursday June 21st, 2012 12:00 PM
Categories: Electronics, General | 3 Comments
MAKE reader Phil asks about the feasibility of a home-based algae bioreactor system.
Posted by Michael Colombo | Thursday April 19th, 2012 10:00 AM
Categories: General, Science | 8 Comments
Rick asks: I race homing pigeons for a hobby. Motivating them to come home quickly is very important. I want to simulate the random chipping (clicking / egg movement) associated...
Posted by Michael Colombo | Tuesday February 28th, 2012 12:00 PM
Categories: Arduino, Electronics, General | 12 Comments
On today's Ask MAKE, a reader writes: "I have a box full of old vacuum tubes and would like to do an LED tube mod but I have no clue...
Posted by Michael Colombo | Wednesday February 22nd, 2012 10:00 AM
Categories: Electronics, General | 2 Comments
Using a pulse sensor (now available in the Maker Shed) to translate into a drum beat is certainly possible. The pulse sensor can be plugged into the Arduino and then...
Posted by Michael Colombo | Thursday February 16th, 2012 10:00 AM
Tony asks: I am really interested in learning about electronics and how to make kits and potentially make things with my kids. However, I am more creative than technical and...
Posted by Michael Colombo | Thursday January 19th, 2012 1:30 PM
Categories: Arduino, Electronics, General | 12 Comments
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