Category Archives: Arduino

Build your own safe cracker for $150

Posted on October 29, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, the authors built a safe cracker that basically brute forces the safe by running thru a bunch of combinations.  My 2 cents, would be good to add a feedback loop into it so it could hear the “click” … Continue reading →

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Simple write-up on automating haloween decorations with arduino

Posted on October 29, 2014 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple write-up where the author basically replaces the button on a haloween prop with a pinout from the arduino, and uses the arduino to trigger the prop to work.  This would be a good tutorial for kids. http://makezine.com/projects/arduino-controlled-halloween-props/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=%24%7Bfeed%7D&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+%24%7Bmakezineonline%7D+%28%24%7BMAKE%7D%29&utm_content=%24%7BGoogleReader%7D

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A brushless motor controller for arduino (shield)

Posted on October 13, 2014 by robertwilkie

The author build and published the PCB design for a brushless motor controller for arduino.  This could be useful for higher end brushless motors found in R/C cars…or maybe robotics too. http://hackaday.com/2014/10/08/brushless-motor-controller-shield-for-arduino/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29 https://github.com/Neuromancer2701/BLDC_ros_controller

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One fancy home automation setup with RPi and arduinos

Posted on October 1, 2014 by robertwilkie

This is one fancy setup for home automation that the author built.  Its a little light on the details but you get the general gist from the write-up. http://www.instructables.com/id/Uber-Home-Automation/?ALLSTEPS

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Nice LED setup for your house

Posted on September 25, 2014 by robertwilkie

OK if I ever have this many LEDs, I have problems (or a windfall in money).  Anyways, nice build on controlling and lighting up your house with RGB “Digital” LED’s.  The author makes many points about getting the right LED … Continue reading →

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Nice simple RFID reader for security doors

Posted on September 23, 2014 by robertwilkie

The author build a $3 arduino board, and uses that Parallax RFID reader (about $40) and some relays to add RFID to a door to unlock it.  Nice build, code could be a bit cleaner thought. http://theifdark.blogspot.ca/2014/07/arduino-rfid-card-door-lock-system-100.html

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PWM for Arduino Due

Posted on September 23, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on a better Pulse Width Modulator for the Arduino Due (the ARM based one). Which is much faster and cleaner than running on original arduino. http://www.kerrywong.com/2014/09/21/on-arduino-due-pwm-frequency/

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Convert a cheap motor deadbolt into a wireless lock

Posted on September 19, 2014 by robertwilkie

Ironically I did something similar to this with the lightblue bean (I was a kickstarter sponsor for it too).  But…differences, my security isn’t as good.  I did not replace the electronics and hog-pogged the motor controller.  Oh and I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Make a portable Tachometer with an ardiuno

Posted on September 18, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice build, worth doing if you are playing with motors and need to figure out how fast they are spinning. http://www.instructables.com/id/Measure-RPM-DIY-Portable-Digital-Tachometer/

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Arduino Solar powered weather station

Posted on September 10, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice build, 2 arduinos (one on the weather station, another on the receiver end of a wireless RF to display data).  This could be expanded too for other systems to use, and as one commentor added, other weather stuff added … Continue reading →

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