Episode #815 – R&B Christmas
Air Week: December 15-21, 2025
Prototype Uncovered: Atari Games’ JAMMIN
RAS2025-12-11T21:41:14+00:00It has been a long while since we had news on a never-released arcade game and its prototype, but over the years we have covered several. Those include: Dropzone Arcade; Atari’s Arrk Arrh; and Kung Fu Master 2, among many others. We even have a section dedicated to unreleased/prototype games as you might have seen. I have always found prototypes to be fascinating, although it sucks when what looked to be a good game got shelved...
Open Source Hardware Certifications for November 2025
RAS2025-12-11T21:00:00+00:00The Open Source Hardware Association (OSHWA) runs a free program that allows creators to certify that their hardware complies with the community definition of open source hardware. Whenever you see the certification logo, you know that the certified hardware meets this standard. Currently, the Certification database lists over 3189 individual certifications! In November we added 15 new certifications, from robots to lights and everything in between. We were happy to...
December 11, 2025RASUncategorizedlaundry, leds, Maker News, Open Source, open source hardware, oshwa, spectrometer, Technology0 Comments
IAAPA 2025 Wrap-Up Part 5: Amusement Source International, Coastal Amusements, Ace
RAS2025-12-10T17:07:31+00:00Continuing our coverage of the IAAPA 2025 trade show that took place in Orlando, FL, we are now taking a look at three companies who have a fairly strong connection to one another: North American distributors Amusement Source International and Coastal Amusements, and Ace Amusement. The latter has become a bigger player on the scene recently with their output behind fellow Chinese factories Wahlap and UNIS, providing some of the content that both ASI and Coastal bring over. For previous coverage...
Review: Work IQ Vise
RAS2025-12-10T17:00:00+00:00Manufacturer: Work IQ Price as tested: $280 Link: https://workiqtools.com/collections/iq-vise-system/products/iq-vise A vise for someone who wants ball joints on all the things. This medium-duty bench vise sports a 360° quick-locking pivot and plenty of accessories, and it’s even sturdier than it looks. Designed to cover multiple types of jobs, it handles all benchtop and some front vise clamping cases. The included Flex Fit sleeves are notched for various shaped workpieces, and grippy for softer materials. I wish all my vises...
December 10, 2025RASUncategorizedmake95, Metalworking, Review, Toolbox, Tools, Woodworking, Workshop0 Comments
Fixing the garage fridge with an Arduino controller
RAS2025-12-10T00:59:21+00:00Arduino Team — December 10th, 2025 Every garage needs a refrigerator to keep drinks cold during sweaty projects, but Rick Fryar’s Sanyo mini fridge was on the blink. Seemingly at random, it would either run the condenser constantly until everything was frozen, or not run the condenser at all. To get it working again without spending a fortune, Fryar used an Arduino to control the refrigerator. Old refrigerators and cheap modern refrigerators are very basic...
December 10, 2025RASUncategorizedArduino, Fridge, Refrigerator, Refrigerator Controller, Uno R40 Comments
University of Padua students celebrate Arduino’s 20th anniversary with innovative projects
RAS2025-12-09T13:08:08+00:00To mark Arduino’s 20th anniversary, the IEEE Student Branch at the University of Padua organized a special competition that challenged students to push the boundaries of what’s possible. The summer-long contest culminated in a presentation on November 19th at the Department of Information Engineering, where three teams showcased projects ranging from gesture-controlled vehicles to environmental monitoring stations and smart swimming sensors.
Inspiring student innovation through hands-on engineering
Professor Matteo Meneghini, advisor of the IEEE Student Branch, explains...Join Us Our Fireside Chat With Paper Inventions Author Kathy Ceceri!
RAS2025-12-09T01:23:00+00:00Join us for a Fireside Chat Wednesday, December 10th at 4:30 PM PST with Dale Dougherty and Kathy Ceceri, author and educator, as she shares the story behind the updated and revised edition of a Make: classic, Paper Inventions. This new edition ignites imagination with hours of hands-on STEAM activities for young inventors and busy adults. In this Fireside Chat, Kathy will talk about her creative process behind the more than 30 fun projects and variations in this book,...
December 9, 2025RASUncategorizedAnnouncements, books, Education, events, fireside chat, Maker News, young makers0 Comments
Guide to Boards 2026: Super (Tiny) Computers
RAS2025-12-08T17:00:00+00:00I remember getting my first Arduino in 2007 (a Diecimila “Prototype Limited Edition”), excitedly plugging it into my computer, and programming it as a brain transplant for my Roomba (thanks, todbot!). I vividly recall the arrival of my first Raspberry Pi (Model B, code 2, with just 256MB of RAM!), and my Automotive EE friends making fun of it for using an SD card for storage, which they estimated would wear out after a year or two. These devices allowed...
December 8, 2025RASUncategorizedArduino, boards, boardsguide, Electronics, make95, raspberry pi, Technology0 Comments
Episode #814 – Don & Dewey
RAS2025-12-07T17:26:11+00:00Air Week: December 8-14, 2025
Don & Dewey
Don Bowman and Dewey Terry never scored a national hit record, but together as the 1950s duo Don & Dewey, they remain one of R&B and early Rock n’ Roll’s best kept secrets. They grew up as friends in Pasadena, CA, joining fellow students at John Muir High School to form The Squires. In 1955, the group scored a local Los Angeles hit with “Sindy,” which has since become...December 7, 2025RASUncategorized1950s, Art Rupe, blues, Jump Blues, Los Angeles R&B, R&B, Rhythm & Blues, Rock n' Roll, Specialty Records, Uncategorized0 Comments
