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DIY: Satellite Tracker

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This project is for those of you that want to explore communications via LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellites. You can manually point your antenna, but a micro-controller makes it a whole lot easier.

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MAKE: Blog: Name the next MAKE tool (and win one!)

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Ok gang we have some NEW MAKE tools coming in, actually they’re here now - thing is, we need to name them. If we pick a name you come up with, we’ll send you one - the very first one in fact, hot off the laser…

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MAKE: Blog: Weekend Project: Phaser blasted alarm clock!

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Blast your alarm clock with a classic Sega Light Phaser! Hack an old toy and your alarm clock to make this gratifying wake up call.

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MAKE: Blog: Only @ the MAKE store - Edison-Style cup phonograph kit

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New @ the MAKE store - Edison-Style cup phonograph kit - From Gakken’s Sophisticated Science Kit for Adults, this replica kit uses the same technology that Thomas Edison used, replacing Edison’s waxed pipe and stylus,…

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MAKE: Blog: Segway’s new RMP!

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Here are some photo’s of Segway’s new RMP, debuting at RoboBusiness - there isn’t any information available about it at this time other than it “might” cost up to $50k and it can move in any direction…

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MAKE: Blog: Measure your car’s speed with a Wiimote

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This hack shows you how to use a Wiimote, GlovePie, and a Bluetooth dongle to measure your car’s acceleration. Pretty cool idea and some nice graphs at the link below.

Wii DIY HACK - Using your Wiimote to measure…

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