Your pick-up games can keep going after the sun goes down with this glow-in-the-dark basketball net! Perfect for unlit courts and driveways. Net uses sunlight to illuminate up to 8 hours. [More]Romance is not dead.
I'm thrilled to announce our latest offering from O'Reilly/Make: Books, Make: Electronics, by Charles Platt. This is a book that we've wanted to do for awhile. Many of us at Maker Media have had an interaction that goes something like this: You're at a talk, Maker Faire, or elsewhere, and someone spirits you aside, like they're going to confess to a petty crime or some marital indiscretion. What they want to whisper sheepishly into your ear is that they love MAKE, all of the excitement they see over open source electronics, and the cool kits we sell in the Maker Shed, but they have NO IDEA how electronics work, and the "beginner" books and resources they look at online zoom quickly over their heads and frustrate their efforts to learn. Ultimately, they find themselves too embarrassed to admit their lack of high-tech smarts or to ask questions (which is why they've taken you behind a dumpster to confess their ignorance).
So we decided to make it our mission to create a book that would patiently guide readers into the world of electronics in a way that was fun, clear-spoken, graphical, and experiential. Charles dubbed it "learning by discovery." He has you experimenting with parts right out of the gate, licking batteries (really), breaking and frying stuff, and then you learn what happened and why, the theories behind the parts and processes, and how to do the experiment correctly. For all of those would-be makers and wireheads who've been looking for a book that will finally let them in on all the fun, we made this one for you!
In 340+ pages, Make: Electronics takes you from the most basic aspects of electronic components and theory to essential techniques, such as soldering and using a multimeter, gathering basic tools and setting up a workshop, all the way up to working with integrated circuits, microcontrollers, and building sophisticated devices such as robots. The book is full-color, with hundreds of photos, illustrations, schematics, even fun cartoons. Charles Platt, being the true Renaissance man that he is, did all of this himself. So the book has something of a charming, handmade feel to it. [More]
Designed to look just like your tool cabinets, it features a top door lock, heavy-duty locking casters, and simulated drawer pulls. And with 3 spill-proof plastic shelves, a Dispense-A-Can can stacker, and in-door storage for 2 liter and 1/2 gallon bottles, there is plenty of room for your favorite snacks and beverages too. The Tool Fridge measures 37" H x 19" W x 23" D. [More]
Behold the Socket Deer! No longer will you need to rest your cellphone or Nintendo DS on the floor while it charges. Now you can cradle it comfortably in these faux antlers sprouting from your electrical socket!
Or, more practically, you now have a place to hang your wallwarts when not charging your portable electronics. (You do unplug your wallwarts when they’re not charging your devices, right?) [More]
TVs that are too big, or too fancy: It's a good time to buy a new TV. In 2007, manufacturers of flat-panel screens ramped up their plants in order to meet what they thought would be huge demand for big TVs during the 2008 Summer Olympics. Thanks to the flagging economy, that demand didn't materialize. Now, says Sweta Dash, an analyst at the market research firm iSuppli, flat-panel manufacturers are swamped with huge inventories. As a result you can find incredible bargains on HDTVs—32-inch sets are going for as low as $399, 42-inch units are $599, and you can get a 50-inch plasma for as little as $798.
But beware. When TVs are so cheap, it's easy to get pushed into one that's too big for your room or offers a higher resolution than you need. Succumbing to either temptation can be harmful to your wallet.
How big of a television should you buy? TV experts offer this handy rule of thumb: Measure the distance in inches between your couch and your TV, then divide by 1.5. The number you come up with is the biggest widescreen TV you should get. For instance, if you sit 6 feet away from the TV—72 inches—you shouldn't buy a screen larger than 48 inches. Anything bigger and you may begin to notice too much detail in the picture—pixilation, scan lines, and other artifacts that you wouldn't see on a smaller set.
You should also pay attention to the resolution of your new TV. There are two main kinds of HD sets: 720p and 1080p. These designations indicate the number of pixels squeezed into the picture. A 1080p screen has almost three times as many pixels as the 720p screen, which salespeople will gladly tell you translates into a substantially better picture, thus justifying the 1080p set's greater price tag.
In fact, 1080p TVs are packed with a lot of extra pixels that most of us don't really need. For one thing, because 1080p signals require a lot of bandwidth, every cable company broadcasts high-definition TV shows in 720p, so you're not getting anything more by watching Lost on a 1080p set. (Dish Network and DirecTV said recently that they'll put out some channels in 1080p, but skeptics say that their signals will be too compressed to look as good as true 1080p images.) And even if you're watching a 1080p video—like a Blu-ray disc—the differences between 720p and 1080p are nearly indistinguishable on TVs smaller than 55 inches or so. Even videophiles have a hard time telling any difference. So if you can get a lower-resolution set for less money, go for it. You won't miss a thing. [More]
The corrals are made of 3/8" solid rod. There are a 6 panels 8" tall and 19" long. There are 5 panels 8" long and 8" tall. The loading chute is 9" long 14" tall and has 5 height settings for different height trucks. The loading chute can be personalized with names, brands and short messages. We use a computerized plasma torch to personalize each set to your needs. The set's weight is 52 lbs. The wheels are wood made with a 2 1/4 hole saw. We wire weld the sets together and paint different colors , mainly almond or red. The portable set that is welded together has latches that are welded in so they connote be lost. We charge $300.00 plus shipping.
We also make a set of panels that come apart. The 19" panels are $15.00 each. The 8" tall and 8" long are $12.00 each. The loading chute is $125.00 with names and brands. The trailer to haul the panels is $50.00 . So you can get as many as you want . The trailer can hold 12 long 12 short panels and has a hitch on the back to pull the portable chute.
We also make a 16" half top easy trailer with a center gate. We can put a name in the side of the top and a brand in the front nose cone. We are working on a flat bed pickup that pulls the trailer . It has a grease zerk for a ball and will pickup a wood round bale and will also be able to have a cake box.
We are making a straight deck cattle trailer with a half gate and funnel gate. We can put names in the front porch light . The back axles slide. We are also making the truck to pull the trailer.
We have a rodeo arena with roping box that opens with springs and bucking chutes and a return alley. It can also be personalized. [More]
You are looking at the future of books, IMHO. I want.
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Features
* Wireless indicators and lights for your bike.
* Lights are detachable and magnetic, slotting together into a compact carry case when not in use.
* Super-bright LED indicator lights at front and rear.
* Front switches control rear indicators wirelessly.
* Rear indicators are curved for side visibility.
* Integrated front and rear reflectors and LED rear and headlights.
* An option to have the rear and headlight on full beam or a flashing mode.
* Low battery indicator.
* Ergonomic and adjustable front and rear clamps.
* Complies with Road Vehicle Lighting Regulations.
* Requires 4 x AA Batteries (included) and 4 x AAA Batteries (included).
* Size: 32 x 9 x 3cm (in bag).
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The latest puzzle design innovation in a beautiful classic world globe. Interlock all of the challenging 264 curved plastic pieces together, assemble onto the gold tone stand and you have a showpiece to display in your home or office. The high gloss surface is marked with longitudes and latitudes. Tight fitting pieces are designed so that virtually no seam is showing where the pieces interlock. The globe rotates on its axis to help you locate countries, cities and bodies of water. A remarkable gift. The globe measures 9" in diameter x 15 1/2" high when mounted on stand.Couldn't hurt modern geography skills - $30
