“A photoresistor or light dependent resistor (LDR) or photocell is a resistor whose resistance decreases with increasing incident light intensity; in other words, it exhibits photoconductivity.” wikipedia I keep a large supply of these inexpensive sensors on hand. You can find them available at DigiKey.

A neighbor supported a IndieGoGo for Boarderless Electronics and received this $12 USD starter kit, including a faux Arduino board, in the mail. On Sunday afternoon I’ll teach the 8 year olds how to use it and give you a report on the entire kit.

    The lego pile is reminding me of this board and I am wondering how to weave it.    

  &nbsp

I used a USB Microscope Camera from adafruit to capture this detail. Read more about light emitting diodes on wikipedia

While in NYC I picked up a few hooks, eyes and sewing supplies. From left to right: Jumbo Hook and Eye Size #11 Hook and Eye Size #7 Heavy Duty Hook and Eye Heavy Duty Hook and Eye Silver

I was able to dress Holly with a five month old warp that has been waiting to be wound on to the back beam. But only after I salvaged the stainless steel conductive thread and cut out all of the tangled grey pearl cotton warp threads. WHile I was away there must be thready gremlins that infiltrated The Gas Station […]

tracking down why the tail lights won’t light cleaning the connections getting under the hood

On my last trip I received electronic kits! Shrimp from Rain in London. Boards from Deborah in Zagreb and a Micro Noise  Kit from Ljubajana Media Lab! Once I complete it I can join their Theremidid Orchestra!