This discussion will start with a stock Roomba and Arduino and cover the eletronic equipment , connections and programming necessary to connect the arduino to the Roomba and control a stock Roomba using an Android bluetooth connection.
“Back to the Land with a bit of digital assistance.”
Caleb Kraft from Hack-a-Day stopped in to visit Mikey Sklar while he toured the Southwest in August 2012. After showing him some geeky stuff they drove to a nice spot of the Rio Grande and sat around in the river to cool off.
Read about all of Mikey Sklar’s DIY adventures in Homesteading at his amazing blog: blog.holyscraphotsprings.com
Also For Sale at ABQ Mini-Maker Faire: YATC2 Kit - Temperature Controller for all your fermentation needs.
This temperature controller is available fully assembled with all accessories or as a complete kit that requires soldering. It is ideal for the following:
converting a chest freezer into a refrigerator
converting a dorm fridge into a cheese and wine refrigerator
converting a hot plate into a temperature controlled cooker
converting a camping cooler into fermenter
converting a crock pot into a sous vide
‘ Da Pimp Kit‘ – Battery Recovery Unit
Da Pimp is a extremely portable battery tester / desulfator / charger. It uses capacitors instead of a transformer creating a highly efficient conversion of AC to DC voltages. It is available fully assembled with all accessories or as a complete kit that requires soldering.
4-H is a great way to connect children to multiple activities. We have everything from livestock to technology activities. Take a look at a few of the crafts that have been made through the year. We have other items at the State Fair.