MAKE » Tag: Kits

Ice Tube Clock Kit – Surplus Soviet Goodness

Michael Castor — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:40:51 +0000

In Soviet Russia you don't tell time. Time is told to you with a vacuum tube! Relive the Cold War (at least the neat tech part of it) with Adafuit's Ice Tube Clock Kit. It's this week's Deal of the Week in the Maker Shed so don't miss out!

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$10 off the Useless Machine Kit in the Maker Shed

Michael Castor — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:00:08 +0000

What's a useless machine you ask? It's a machine that when switched on, switches itself back off. So simple yet promises hours of entertainment and fun for the whole family! From now until Sunday this Maker Shed favorite kit is $10 off. Don't miss out!

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MAKE Asks: Kit Wish List

Michael Colombo — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:00:39 +0000

MAKE Asks: is a weekly column where we ask you, our readers, for responses to maker-related questions. We hope the column sparks interesting conversation and is a way for us to get to know more about each other.

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Learn a New Skill in the New Year – Getting Started with Raspberry Pi

Michael Castor — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:00:35 +0000

The Raspberry Pi is a multifaceted device that can use a host of skills. While this single board computer was made with education in mind, it is not what I would call "easy to use" and can challenge even the most savvy maker. Fortunately, with a thriving online community and the Getting Started with Raspberry Pi Kit and book, help isn't hard to find.

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Learn a New Skill in the New Year – Getting Started with Soldering

Michael Castor — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:17:28 +0000

Soldering is one of the the most useful skills in a maker's arsenal. If you're looking to learn to solder or perhaps brush up on your skills, consider checking out our Getting Started with Soldering Kit in the Maker Shed. It has just about everything you need to get soldering all in one box.

Designing ATOMS: How Do We Enable Young Makers, Without Hiding the Details of How Things Really Work?

Mark Frauenfelder — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:34:33 +0000

Tools that help users extend their capabilities almost always abstract away the true nature of how things work.

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CNC Mini Mill Conversion Kit (Hardware)

Nick Raymond — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:48:22 +0000

What do you do when you want a CNC machine, but don’t have the room or the funds for a massive professional machine to build your custom parts? I found myself in the same dilemma, so I chose to scale down my purchase and invest in a manual mill that […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2012: 12 Awesome Craft Kits

Haley Pierson-Cox — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 17:00:11 +0000

If you're a kit connoisseur, this gift guide is for you! Here are 12 awesome craft kits that are sure to knock a few names off your holiday to-buy list!

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Give Something Useless this Christmas

Michael Castor — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:00:09 +0000

How much time and effort do you put in to choosing the perfect Christmas gift? If you're like my wife and I, it's far too much. It is practical? Will they use it? It's a never ending guessing game that typically ends up with a polite "thank you" card. This year why not forget practicality and give them something completely and utterly useless?

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In the Maker Shed: Getting Started with Compressed Air Rockets Kit

Maker Shed — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:00:55 +0000

Looking for a fun, safe, family oriented project? The Getting Started with Compressed Air Rockets Kit from the Maker Shed is perfect for makers of all ages.

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