Verdict: 9 out of 10
Fun to build, fun to draw
$17.50 from Adafruit.com
Photograph courtesy of Adafruit licensed under CC
By Marc de Vinck. Posted
Drawdio is an electronic pencil that lets you create music as you draw. It’s a basic music synthesizer that leverages the conductive properties of the pencil lead and can generate musical tones based on its resistance.
It’s a lot of fun to draw a piano and be able to play the notes, once you complete the circuit. It runs off a single AA battery, so no need to source a strange cell size. And if you already know how to solder, go ahead and grab this kit anyway. It’s that fun!
Fun to build, fun to draw
$17.50 from Adafruit.com
Photograph courtesy of Adafruit licensed under CC
Cyber clock
Is it a mouse? Is it a car? No, it's a clock!
IV-12 VFD tube calculator
This beautiful calculator even emits a slight hum, which adds to its charm
Post- apocalyptic terminal
That's one giant 3D print job
Rotary phone timer
You'll have to break out the oscilloscope for this one
CH32V003 FM Radio Receiver
The components are arranged to make this radio as easy to build as possible
The Coming Wave book review
Is humanity doomed?
Print subscriptions to HackSpace magazine start from just £4, saving you a big chunk of money on the cover price. You’ll get exclusive subscriber offers, and more projects, ideas, and inspiration than you can shake a toolbox at. Upgrade your ideas — subscribe to HackSpace magazine!