Solarbotics goes to San Francisco!

Not just another *uino clone, as this uses a 32-bit Atmel AT91SAM7X ARM microcontroller. Sure, it uses the same form factor (well, except for the breadboard-friendly mini version), but the Netduino uses the .NET micro framework. What's that mean? Well, you're using a hugely more capable microcontroller (8-bit vs 32 bit), with much more memory […]

Did you see the lunar eclipse on Monday night? I wish they had it rescheduled for Sunday afternoon, so all of us night-owls-who-have-to-get-up-early could watch that. But noooOOoOO. But at least the internet will save us. At least from information deficit. Laser Cut Helical Springs I wonder if zigzag helical springs can still travel down […]

GT2 Timing Belt, sold by meter $8.02 Sold by the meter up to 10M in length! If you want a 5M length, order 5. 608ZZ Double-Shielded Bearing, 8x22x7mm $1.07 For Bearings Sake! Let it slide! 693ZZ double-shielded bearing, 3x8x4mm $1.34 Friction Be Gone! These bearings will let you slide! MF83ZZ Flanged double-shielded bearing, 3x8x3mm $1.34 […]

Other than the new goodies, we have one more thing to announce: Solarbotics, as an official MakeFashion partner, has been supporting local and international designers by consulting, providing materials, tech support and snacks. One of the projects we have been working at is Pumping Fashion Lit (by Dee Fontans and Eric Willis). It is featured […]