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4:59
Raspberry Pi: Up and Running
by MAKE 65,885 views
For those of you who haven't yet played around with Raspberry Pi, this one's for you. In this how-to video, Matt walks you through how to get a Raspberry Pi up and running. It's the first in a series of Raspberry Pi videos that we're releasing to accompany our new book, Getting Started with Raspberry Pi. It covers Raspberry Pi and Linux basics and then works up to using Scratch, Python, GPIO (to control LED's and switches), and web development on the board.
Raspberry Pi Starter Kit: http://www.makershed.com/Raspberry_Pi_Starter_Kit_Includes_Raspberry_Pi_p/msrpik.htm&Click=127972
Getting Started with Raspberry Pi PDF: http://www.makershed.com/Getting_Started_with_Raspberry_Pi_PDF_p/emgsrp.htm&Click=127972
Raspberry Pi Model B: http://www.makershed.com/Raspberry_Pi_Model_B_Revision_2_512MB_p/mkrpi2.htm&Click=127972 -
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4:26
An Introduction to the Arduino
by MAKE 123,847 views
If you have a friend or relative who has been asking "what's an Arduino?" You can point them here. They'll get an overview of what it is and what's possible with it.
Get the kit mentioned in this video: http://www.makershed.com/Getting_Started_with_Arduino_Kit_V3_0_p/msgsa.htm&Click=37845 -
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How-To: Get Started with the BeagleBone
by MAKE 80,963 views
If you're excited about getting into embedded Linux platforms for electronics projects, Matt shows you how to get started on the BeagleBone. By the end of the how-to, you'll be able to blink and LED, but hopefully you'll be inspired to take something on that's a little more complex.
Get a BeagleBone from the Maker Shed: http://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MKCCE1&Click=37845
And here's the code for mrbbio: https://github.com/mrichardson23/mrBBIO
More info: http://blog.makezine.com/2012/03/14/how-to-get-started-with-the-beaglebone/ -
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2:23
How-To: The Lonely Christmas Tree
by MAKE 61,810 views
Learn how to make an internet-connected Christmas Tree that lights up when new emails arrive! Get the code here: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/12/how-to-the-lonely-c
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3:41
How-To: Holography
by MAKE 146,014 views
Did you know that you can make your own holograms? Matt Richardson shows you how to do just that with the Litiholo Kit, available in the Maker Shed:
http://www.makershed.com/DIY_Hologram_Kit_p/mklh1.htm&Click=37845
For more information about the science behind holography, check out:
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How-To: Shrinkify Your Arduino Projects
by MAKE 407,406 views
If you have a simple Arduino project that uses only a few pins, you might be able to shrink it down to a single 8-pin ATtiny chip. In this video, Matt Richardson shows you how, based on a tutorial from MIT Media Lab's High-Low Tech Group. The best part is you can use the same Arduino code and development environment that you're already used to.
More information about this how-to is available at: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/10/how-to-shrinkify-your-arduino-projects.html -
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3:50
Enough Already: Silencing Celebs with Arduino
by MAKE 273,343 views
Matt demonstrates how he uses an Arduino to make a celebrity-silencing remote control for your TV. By decoding the closed captioning track in the video signal, the Arduino is able to look for keywords such as "PALIN" or "KARDASHIAN" and mute your TV, protecting your poor ears from having to hear about them ever again.
For more information, including the code, check out: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/08/enough-already-the-arduino-solution-to-overexposed-celebs.html -
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2:29
PVC and Cable Dyeing
by MAKE 45,559 views
With this popular technique from Make: Projects, you can dye PVC pipe and extension cords any color you want.
For full instructions on how to do this yourself, check out: http://makeprojects.com/Project/Cable-Dyeing/750/1 -
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How-To: Develop Film with Coffee and Vitamin C (Caffenol)
by MAKE 137,993 views
Did you know that you can develop your own black and white film with instant coffee, vitamin C, and washing soda? In this how-to, Matt Richardson walks you through making and using your own developer, which has come to be known as "caffenol."
For more information, check out: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/07/skill-builder-caffenol-homebrew-film-developer.html -
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How-To: Bottle Cutting
by MAKE 340,591 views
With this unconventional method of recycling, you can turn many kinds of bottles into drinking glasses, vases, or other vessels. In this video, Matt shows you how to convert a used beer bottle into a reusable drinking glass.
Sean Michael Ragan's bottle cutting method on Make: Projects: http://makeprojects.com/Project/Bottle-Cutting/106/1 -
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2:18
Bokeh Photography Effect
by MAKE 122,117 views
Matt shows you how to create a cool photographic effect by making shapes out of the out of focus points of light in an image. For more information, check out: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/06/how-to-bokeh-photog
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An Introduction to Make: Projects
by MAKE 25,316 views
Matt gives a quick overview of Make: Projects, a living library for makers and how-to community hosted by MAKE magazine. Start exploring or adding your own project at http://makeprojects.com/
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2:38
Diving SpudMarine
by MAKE 28,123 views
Make your own diving submarine toy out of a potato! Matt Richardson walks you through this project by Bob Knetzger in MAKE Volume 26.
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/05/the-diving-spudmarine.html -
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4:52
The Truth Meter
by MAKE 38,350 views
The Truth Meter, a project featured in MAKE Volume 26, measures small increases in sweat which indicate nervousness and other stimuli. So if you're sleuthing to find out who left the empty milk carton in the refrigerator and your prime suspect does nothing but deny accusations, watch this video and create your own Truth Meter.
For more information about this project and a PDF of the instructions from MAKE, check out: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/04/the-truth-meter-dont-sweat-it.html
Here's a kit with the components you need to build your own: http://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MSGR01 -
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4:54
The AWESOME Button
by MAKE 224,594 views
Hack an Easy Button into an AWESOME Button! This USB button types in a random synonym for the word awesome when it's pressed. It works with any computer and in any application. Learn how to make your own custom USB devices using the Teensy USB microcontroller.
For more info:
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/04/the-awesome-button.html -
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4:41
Invisible Ink Printer
by MAKE 106,083 views
Direct from MAKE Volume 16, this project shows you how to mod your printer so that it prints with invisible ink.
More information, including a PDF of the instructions can be found here: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/04/how-to-for-secret-agents-invisible-ink-printer-mod.html -
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2:30
DSLR Pinhole Photography
by MAKE 178,631 views
Mod your DSLR camera's body cap so that you can shoot digital pinhole photos, HDR, time lapse or even pinhole video!
For more information about this project, check out:
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/03/how-to-dslr-pinhole-photography.html -
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4:36
Networked On Air Light
by MAKE 81,376 views
You may have seen those "On Air" lights at film, radio or television studios. Now that anyone can broadcast video over the internet, it's time to learn how to build your own "Now Streaming" light that wirelessly checks to see if your streaming! You can use the basics of this project for any kind of wireless notifier.
For more information about this project, check out:
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/03/networked-on-air-light-for-streaming-broadcasters.html -
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3:35
MP3 Music Box
by MAKE 250,473 views
Matt Richardson shows how you can use an old MP3 player to convert a cigar box into an electronic music box. This project makes a wonderful, customized gift for someone you love.
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3:05
Solar TV Remote
by MAKE 56,411 views
Hack your remote control so that you never have to change its batteries again! This project is in MAKE Volume 25.
To get more info about this project and to download a PDF of the instructions check out:
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/01/how-to_solar_tv_remote.html
SunMod kit can be purchased here:
http://makershed.com/solarremote -
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3:07
Snail mail push alerts
by MAKE 178,687 views
You can get iPhone push notifications from lots of online services, but what if you want something from your home to send you alerts? Learn how to get iPhone push notifications when your letter carrier delivers your mail with this Arduino project. No matter where you are, you'll be the first to know when the latest volume of MAKE magazine is delivered!
More information about this project (including the code) can be found here: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/12/snail_mail_push_alerts.html -
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Hack a USB keyboard: Google Reader Pedal
by MAKE 81,168 views
Matt Richardson is trying out making videos for MAKE, let us know what you think of his work in the comments! Auditions are open for video makers: http://makezine.com/media/video/submit.csp
In this video, learn to hack your old USB keyboard into a pedal for any sort of keyboard shortcut. This one was made for Google Reader, but you can make your pedal send any keystroke you'd like!
http://mattrichardson.com/
