As electronics have shrunk and power requirements have gotten less demanding, it's no surprise that we're starting to wear our electronic creations. Today's microcontrollers are tiny micro-sized computers that can be embedded into many projects--especially wearables. And they are perfectly happy running off a coin cell or rechargeable lithium polymer battery. This issue explores the latest trends in microcontrollers, with a special focus on wearable and lightweight boards. With 34 projects inside, you can build everything from a smart watch to your own electronic garments. A special...
As electronics have shrunk and power requirements have gotten less demanding, it's no surprise that we're starting to wear our electronic creations...
In this Issue we explore DIY space. Hear from The Martian author Andy Weir, in conversation with Adam Savage. Also learn how to hunt killer asteroids and perfect your star photography. In this issue, you'll:
Learn how you can help NASA
Check out Bill Nye's Lightsail
Build a working ion engine
Hack a dead satellite
In this Issue we explore DIY space. Hear from The Martian author Andy Weir, in conversation with Adam Savage. Also learn how to hunt killer ...