E-Newsletter May 2013

Jameco's Newsletter: May 2013
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My Story: Electronics Meets the Zombie Puppets

Jameco customer Danette Pratt started Seriously Sick Socks™ a couple years ago after getting rave reviews for a “zombie sock puppet” she made for her godson. She took her fiber art to a new level when she made the eyes light up using LEDs and other components from Jameco. Her story is about how electronics meets art and she includes a cool DIY sock puppet project.

Check out Danette's seriously sick love of sock puppets

What the Heck Is It?

In our never ending effort to try to stump our readers, we wonder if you can figure out what this is. We can tell you that this is a photograph that hasn’t been doctored in any way.

Is it the latest robot project from Club Jameco? Is it a prototype gone wrong? Or is it a creature that lives under your sofa cushion?
What the heck is it?

Guess first... then find the answer here

DIY Project Hack: Bicycle Turn Signal Headlight Kit
By: Jackson Arcade

When I ride my bike around campus, people can guess that I’m an engineering student. My bike screams “engineer on board” and my latest bike enhancement was hacked from a Club Jameco kit.

Here’s how I took the kit to another level

Which Club Jameco kit would you hack?
Submit your project hack idea to the Club Jameco Whiteboard. Top 15 ideas will earn this free Club Jameco t-shirt!

Greg’s Corner: We’re Off to See the Wizard

Recently, a student from the University of Michigan wrote asking if he and a few colleagues could take a tour of Jameco. He was on a trip to San Francisco to attend a conference and wanted to see Jameco and “meet Greg Harris” during his precious spare time.

While I was flattered, I was also a little apprehensive. The Bay Area has so much to offer that I wasn’t sure how a visit to Jameco could possibly be the priority with such a short visit. Nevertheless we rolled out the red carpet (made entirely of flashing LEDs of course) and welcomed Aaron and his colleagues.

Sadly, meeting me in person was a little disappointing because I revealed a secret I’ve never shared with Jameco readers.

If you ever have occasion to visit the San Francisco Bay Area, please add a visit to Jameco to your tour. If I’m available, I would love to say hello and welcome you!

Regards,

Greg Harris
Vice President, Marketing
Greg@Jameco.com

Product Review: Jameco ValuePro Surface Mount Adapter Boards
By: Robert Cong

The latest surface mount adapter boards offer designers a simple and easy method for prototyping. With multiple surface mount packages on a single board, designers can save time, money and many troubleshooting headaches.

Check out these new SMT Adapter Boards

Tech News: Robots Reach Innerspace

In the 1966 movie, The Fantastic Voyage, scientists shrink small enough to travel through the human body on a mission to destroy a patient’s blood clot. Of course, it will never happen … with people. But when bodily limits prevent humans from going to unreachable places, humans send the next best thing – robots. These armies of microbots may someday be used to deliver cancer drugs deep inside the body directly to tumors, bypassing the need for invasive surgery or cancer drugs that cause collateral damage.

See the Fantastic Voyage of Micro-bots

Club Jameco Projects and Briefs

WE WANT YOUR BRILLIANT IDEAS!
We’re looking for the next cool project! Submit a project brief in May, we’ll review it and if it gets approved we’ll send you a coupon for 10% off your next order. Just a little incentive to get you building!

Submit your idea now!

PROJECT: MIC STEREO WITH LITTLE AMP
This inexpensive beginner project from Instructables is for a binaural microphone to capture soundscapes or field recordings.

SECURITY BRIEF: ROOM BREACH ALERT DEVICE
If one enters without the right code, the alarm activates and sends a message of the breach via wifi.

New Baseball Technology Design

Last month we posed a challenge to design a system to replace the umpire’s task of calling runners safe or out at home plate. We weren’t sure what we would get but Jameco reader James Furmato has perfectly outlined how it might work. Can you improve upon it?

Designing a virtual umpire

Jameco welcomes the contributions of its customers. Frankly, we think what you write is more interesting than anything we could write. Share your electronic component story, project, or challenge, and we'll share it with the world. Send your story to MyStory@Jameco.com

The Gift Center
Jameco is the place for great gifts at great prices! We've highlighted a few of the top selling kits in the industry. We're positive you'll find the perfect gift for that special someone!

Educational Kitting Program
Learn more about Jameco's Educational Kitting Program and other educational opportunities.

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Jameco's Newsletter: May 2013