Category Archives: Arduino

Homemade door opener and monitor

Posted on January 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, the author built his own arduino based board for it too.  I like the build but…it looks like its just a basic back and forth over bluetooth to open/close the door (not very secure). http://www.instructables.com/id/Bluetooth-Door-Opener-Monitor/

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Nice article on using Blynk with Arduino

Posted on January 6, 2016 by robertwilkie

I remember the kickstarter project for Blynk.  Blynk was to be a platform to create interfaces to control the arduino from andriod or macOS, etc etc etc.  Not so sure how success it was, but it looks like some folks … Continue reading →

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Make your own light up notebook

Posted on January 6, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a notebook (cover) that lights up with reminders. http://www.instructables.com/id/Notebook-With-LED-Reminders/

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Keep people away with an automated paint ball sentry

Posted on December 31, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have seen these builds in the past.  This is nice one if you are into paintball (you could put it in a defensive spot).  It uses an arduino for the motor control and a webcam to target/detect movement.  There … Continue reading →

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Build your own Sonar system

Posted on December 22, 2015 by robertwilkie

Neat build, brings up images of deep sea submarines for me.  I wonder how responsive/accurate it is (my tinkering with these sensors is limited)?  Or if it could be applied to a car to give you radar abilities in the … Continue reading →

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Make your own BlinkM

Posted on December 21, 2015 by robertwilkie

The author built his own version of a multi color blinkie and called it the “Ghetto Pixel.  Its using an ATiny for the controller, figure about $5 to make?    BlinkM’s run around $15 so thats a pretty good savings. http://www.instructables.com/id/Ghetto-Pixels-Building-an-open-source-BlinkM/ … Continue reading →

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Building simple sensors for OpenHAB

Posted on December 18, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK OpenHAB is a confusing at heck setup for running a home IoT (Internet of Things) network.  But, its free and its very flexible.  This article goes over how to make some cheap sensors for your setup with arduinos, and … Continue reading →

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Add Spritz encryption to your Arduino

Posted on December 15, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have heard of the encryption method before.  Don’t know much else beyond that.  It sounds promising but I wonder how much space it takes up on the arduino.  And how fast it is. http://hackaday.com/2015/12/12/encryption-for-arduino-with-spritz/

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Nice tutorial on different motors and how to use them

Posted on December 15, 2015 by robertwilkie

I will have to remember this one for the future to help kids with motors.  Good write-up and intro into different motors out there. http://www.instructables.com/id/Complete-Motor-Guide-for-Robotics/

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Another nice CD-ROM based laser engraver

Posted on December 15, 2015 by robertwilkie

These seem to be growing in popularity to build lately.  Here is another write up to build on with an arduino to control it.  I like the box the author built for this too.  I like the safety measures the … Continue reading →

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