Category Archives: Arduino

Program your arduino with an Android device

Posted on June 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

Basically this is making use of one of two apps, ArduinoDroid or ArduinoCommander.  I was thinking this would be a good add if you have arduinos located in tough locations and use your phone to re-program them.  Instead of dragging … Continue reading →

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Interesting battery shield for the arduino

Posted on June 4, 2015 by robertwilkie

Its a homebrewed one that uses 2 AA rechargables.  Interesting build overall.  Not so sure I would do it since there are many cheap bought solutions now. http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Arduino-AA-Undershield/?ALLSTEPS

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Build your own arduino solar charger

Posted on June 4, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice build on using an arduino to controll the charge to batteries for a solar array.  Gives a nice display on stats too.  Why would you do this?  Well its a cheaper way to get information and control the charge … Continue reading →

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Minimalist arduino gaming system

Posted on June 1, 2015 by robertwilkie

From what I can tell, its about $20-25 dollars in parts to build this simple arduino based video game system.  Its not going to play any of the bigger mame based stuff.  But it can do tetris. http://hackaday.com/2015/05/27/mimimalist-arduino-gaming-platform/

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All seasons light up earrings

Posted on May 14, 2015 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this build.  The board is custom and uses an ATiny system.  If you build 3-4 of these, it looks like you can get the cost down to $15 (author things $10 each). http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-All-Seasons-All-Holidays-LED-Earrings/

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Update write-up on using Nokia 5110 display with arduino

Posted on May 4, 2015 by robertwilkie

Update includes more info on using the adafruit libraries for this panel. http://www.instructables.com/id/Nokia-5110-LCD-via-Lady-Ada/

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Simple earthquake vibration sensor for your arduino

Posted on May 4, 2015 by robertwilkie

Good write-up with sample code for an earthquake detector with an arduino.  I think the build could be cheaped down to an ATiny thought. http://www.instructables.com/id/Earthquake-Vibration-Sensor/

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build a cat laser toy

Posted on May 1, 2015 by robertwilkie

Cool build, I was thinking of doing something similar for dogs.  The mounts for the servo’s are 3D printed, but you could just build something with wood instead. http://www.instructables.com/id/Cat-Laser-Entertainer-Robot/

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Easy way to code for arduino, use Scratch

Posted on April 28, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice visual way to write programs.  If you have kids and want to get them to start coding, this would be a good way to start. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/afraid-programming-code-try-scratch-arduino/

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Good tutorial on using Nokia 5110 with an Arduino

Posted on April 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice tutorial on using this display with an arduino, these have come down allot in price ($3-4) lately.  Which is cheaper than some of the other arduino based displays I have seen out there.  I am curious how much space … Continue reading →

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