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Jan
18

Mintduino Game Pack – Learning Arduino from the Ground Up

arduino, breadboarding, Electronics, games, Maker Shed, MintDuino, mintronics, Programming Comments Off on Mintduino Game Pack – Learning Arduino from the Ground Up 

MKMDGP-2Want to learn about Arduino from the ground up? The Mintduino Game Pack teaches you all about basic electronics, breadboarding and programming piece by piece. When you finish, you'll have a fun, two player game to play with a friend and a firm grasp in the world of microcontrollers.

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Jan
07

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

arduino, getting started, Maker Shed, Maker Shed Deals, Open source hardware, Skills Comments Off on Learn a New Skill in the New Year – Getting Started with Arduino 

MSGSA-2Why not add learning a new skill to your repertoire in the New Year? I know you've seen loads of projects that use the Arduino, and with special deals on our Getting Started with Arduino Kit, there's no better time to learn how to use this versatile microcontroller.

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Dec
20

LED Atmospheric Analyzer Kit Now Available In The Maker Shed

arduino, atmosphere, Earth Science, Environmental monitoring, LED, Maker Shed Comments Off on LED Atmospheric Analyzer Kit Now Available In The Maker Shed 

LEDAtmosphericMonitoring-01The Maker Shed LED Atmospheric Analyzer Kit is now available in the Maker Shed. Use it to create a photometer, a device that measures how much blue, green, and red light are penetrating the atmosphere.

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MKSP16-2The newest Arduino has just arrived in the Maker Shed. The Arduino Due is the first 32-bit ARM powered Arduino and packs a number of high-level features into a low-cost package.

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Nov
16

New in the Maker Shed: Arduino WiFi Shield

arduino, Maker Shed, shield, wifi, wireless Comments Off on New in the Maker Shed: Arduino WiFi Shield 

MKSP18-2Looking for a way to network enable your Arduino projects without wires? Look no further, you need the Arduino WiFi Shield available in the Maker Shed! This shield fits atop your Arduino and will connect to an 802.11b/g network with relative ease. The shield comes completely assembled and uses pass [...]

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Nov
15

In the Maker Shed: Using the Minty Mote Arduino Remote

arduino, Maker Shed, Open source hardware, Radio Control, wireless Comments Off on In the Maker Shed: Using the Minty Mote Arduino Remote 

28-DryFit2Do you want to add a simple wireless remote control to your Arduino projects without spending a bundle? The Minty Mote Kit (available in the Maker Shed) can be used for door bells, basic home automation, a simple robot controller and more.

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Nov
14

MaKey MaKey in the Maker Shed!

arduino, Computers & Mobile, DIY Keyboard, Maker Shed, Makey Makey Comments Off on MaKey MaKey in the Maker Shed! 

7167036798_9e490c776fAfter a delay from hurricane Sandy, MaKey MaKeys have arrived in the Maker Shed! In case you haven't heard, the MaKey MaKey is a Arduino based interface for computer interaction. It lets you to turn nearly any somewhat conductive object (like oranges, bacon, or your labradoodle) into a keyboard key.

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MKPLS1-2The Pulse Sensor is a great way to incorporate biofeedback into your projects. This upgraded version adds amplification and noise reduction allowing for faster, more reliable heartbeat readings.

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Nov
01
6998493174_99a5dfc9c5_zArduino recently updated their small form-factor Arduino Mini and it's now shipping from the Maker Shed. The Arduino Mini R05 is based on the same ATmega 328 processor as the Arduino Uno, but measures a scant 1.25"x0.73" making it perfect for breadboards and embedded applications.

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Oct
26

In the Maker Shed: Getting Started with Arduino Kit

arduino, DIY Projects, getting started, Maker Shed, RadioShack Comments Off on In the Maker Shed: Getting Started with Arduino Kit 

MSGSA-2Are you interested in learning more about Arduino but don't know where to begin? Check out the Getting Started with Arduino Kit available in the Maker Shed!

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