Category Archives: Arduino

Translate a Digital Caliper readout

Posted on January 5, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice build with a Trinket Pro (mini arduino) where the author takes the data from a cheap harbor frieght like caliper, and translates it into a HID Keyboard data. http://hackaday.com/2015/01/03/trinket-edc-contest-usb-calipers/ http://hackaday.io/project/3745-usb-caliper-hid

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Nice example build on using an arduino with bluetooth to talk to Android

Posted on December 19, 2014 by robertwilkie

This was a nice write-up on how to get an android device to talk to an arduino via bluetooth. http://www.instructables.com/id/Aurduino-Android-Bluetooth-Naughty-Nice-Meter-Part/

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Build a remote controlled light switch with an arduino

Posted on December 19, 2014 by robertwilkie

I like this build, but…I was thinking, wouldn’t a Belkin WeMo be easier? http://www.instructables.com/id/Remote-Control-Light-switch-ARDUINO/

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Another simple robot arm

Posted on November 18, 2014 by robertwilkie

This arm is 3D printed instead of cut like the previous.  The directions are not as good as the last one, but its still a nice build and uses an arduino. http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Robotic-Arm-1/

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A cheap Robot Arm

Posted on November 18, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice simple build with a couple of servos and a small sheet of plastic.  I wish there was an outsourced order group to get the “cuts” done thought referenced in the directions. http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Sized-Robot-Arm-meArm-V04/ And bigger one here: http://www.instructables.com/id/My-meArm-Bigger-Stronger-Longer/ UPDATE: there … Continue reading →

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Build a robotic bartender on the cheap

Posted on November 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

Well cheaper than the aiBAR mentioned.  Nice build though a bit clunky.  Clean up the wood box would go a long ways. Oh and non-plastic cups. http://www.instructables.com/id/Robotic-Bartender-Arduino-Based/  

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Build your own Arduino based, one arm, drawing bot

Posted on November 4, 2014 by robertwilkie

What is nice about this build, is not only using an arduino, but servos for the motors too.  Its a pretty simple build and could easily be done with kids.  I wish the write-up was a bit better thought. http://www.instructables.com/id/Drawing-Robot/

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A simple (and cheap) arduino based mini CNC

Posted on November 4, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice simple CNC build from CDROM drives.  Its not the prettiest, but the write up is good and it runs.  I like one of the comments that references a cheap bit holder (collet) here.  Would I build one of these? … Continue reading →

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How to install drivers for ATiny and USBasp in Windows

Posted on November 3, 2014 by robertwilkie

Good write-up on how to do it, of course if you use linux…. http://rayshobby.net/?p=9912

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Another nice project on using an arduino and RFID to control a door

Posted on October 31, 2014 by robertwilkie

In this case the author is controlling a garage door.  Only down side is the RFID readers can get pricey. https://bitbucket.org/jason955/arduino-access-control

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