Build Your Own Autonomous NERF Blaster

DTales from the Toolbox

Still reading? I’m impressed. In fact, I’m so impressed I’m going to share some more hacker trickery and tippery with you. Pretty soon you’ll be ready to start work on SkyNet.

Save Time, Save Money

Starting a new project doesn’t have to mean making a trip to the store. Sometimes you already have what you need around you. Keep things analog at first—think duct tape, Velcro, markers, wood, and whatever else is in the bottom of your closet—to rough-in ideas and keep things quick and easy.

Board Up Your Toolbox

Once you’ve lassoed stuff from around the ranch, score a few new Arduino boards, shields, buttons, LED lights, and other bells and whistles. Don’t forget those Arduinos come in many variations. Case in point, Figure ...