Cadsoft Eagle 5 test drive
The other day, Make:blog mentioned the new 5.0 release of Eagle. Cadsoft Eagle is the most popular circuit design and layout software among DIY'ers, ... (Read More)
Cadsoft Eagle 5 test drive, part 2
Cadsoft Eagle 5 Eagle 5 installs to dedicated version 5 directory -- the new version won't overwrite a previous install. You still have full access to ... (Read More)
Cadsoft Eagle 5 test drive, part 3
Another great feature is the properties editor. Component or connection properties can be configured in one place. These features were previously ... (Read More)
Cadsoft Eagle 5 test drive, part 4
Eagle3D 1.1 beta compatibility Next, I upgraded to the new 1.1 beta version of Eagle3D. The beta version was released on the Eagle3D mailing list. I ... (Read More)
Computer mouse salvage
Salvaging electronic parts is a must for any DIY'er. You save big on shipping charges, and recycling is good for the environment. Hack-a-day dissected ... (Read More)
Bristlebot - make a toy robot from the head of a toothbrush
If you've ever had the chance to play with a vibrating robot toy, you'll understand just how fun they can be. Most of the ones I've seen are of the ... (Read More)
Maker Faire 2008
The annual Maker Faire in the Bay Area wrapped up this past weekend, and I thought it only appropriate to mention the explosion of DIY'ers and ... (Read More)
Soldering basics explained
Electronics DIY'ers will find this soldering how-to page from AaronCake useful. It's an awesome resource for beginners, with basic definitions, ... (Read More)
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