Category Archives: Arduino

EGYDuino, a one sided arduino

Posted on June 3, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice build of an arduino board that has only one sided circuit and thru-hole.  Makes it easy to build yourself (edge a card that is) and its sized to take a standard arduino shield. http://www.electronics-lab.com/projects/mcu/033/index.html

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Make an LED light clock

Posted on June 3, 2014 by robertwilkie

This more caught my eye as a good arduino project.  The author made a clock that shows time based on lighting LED’s, the pic is not a good example, but the video on the site is. http://www.instructables.com/id/Charliexplexed-LED-Clock-Arduino/

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Makersmith CNC for $200

Posted on May 28, 2014 by robertwilkie

This looks like a cool CNC project (kickstarter).  Its a little CNC running with servos (small ones) that looks pretty neat.  Its small table compared to mine, but the specs are about the same.  Thought I think mine has allot … Continue reading →

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Arduino Quilting Machine

Posted on May 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

Seems to still be a work in progress.  But its a start for a stitching machine.  Has some promise. http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Quilting-Machine/

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Build and LED headband

Posted on May 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

I thought this was neat til I saw the BIG BATTERY on top.  That has to go.  Good project overall thought.  Its using an ATiny to control everything. http://www.instructables.com/id/Rainbow-LED-Headband-WS2812-ATTiny85/

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RPi CNC Controller

Posted on May 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

This is pretty cool, and could combine a few systems.  But…Its an RPi with an arduino  with a motor shield…. so lets see, $20 for arduino, $35 for the Pi, $5 each stepstick, $10 for power supplies…so around $90..  I … Continue reading →

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Want to make your own RFID security system

Posted on May 14, 2014 by robertwilkie

Well check out Open Access.  Its a arduino based board to control a security system (RFID doors, etc) that is open source based.  The “board” is $200, which if you look at solutions from other companies, is pretty cheap.  The … Continue reading →

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Build a pulse sensor

Posted on May 14, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice build with IR to figure out your pulse.  The video is pretty good and it looks like a simple build with an AVR (arduino) to translate the signal.  It could be a little cheaper by using non-radio shack parts, … Continue reading →

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Project to make programmable flickering lights

Posted on May 14, 2014 by robertwilkie

I stumbled on this arduino project where the author built a system to “flicker” his lights during Halloween.  There is lots of documentation but only circuit diagrams for pictures. http://flowcon.us/td/hwmach/

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Build your own password manager (hardware)

Posted on May 14, 2014 by robertwilkie

Based on an ATiny, its a hardware tool that you can use for a password manager.  It sounds interesting but not sure how robust it would be.   Its cheaper than other solutions, well except if you already have a … Continue reading →

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