Category Archives: Arduino

Build your own Bluetooth Arduino Programmer Shield

Posted on April 3, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up from the author on building a shield to program the arduino via bluetooth.  This can eliminate the need of a USB cable, and could allow for re-programming arduinos that are hard to get too.  Thought I don’t think … Continue reading →

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Doorlock remote with bluetooth and an arduino

Posted on March 31, 2014 by robertwilkie

I like the build and idea, but…This could be done on such a cheaper scale.  Thought the Bluetooth module is the low-power version of Bluetooth.  The Arduino will still sip electric. http://makezine.com/projects/controlling-a-lock-with-an-arudino-and-bluetooth-le/?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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Make an LED Lite Scarf

Posted on March 26, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up, basically the author uses an LED strip, a mini arduino/Teensy, and a battery pack.  The scarf is fuzzy material wrapped and stitched around the strip.  The pictures are pretty nice. http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Scarf/

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Some simple code snips for arduino

Posted on March 25, 2014 by robertwilkie

Some nice simple code sniplets you can use for your arduino from Make Mag. http://makezine.com/2014/03/24/arduino-helper-functions-2/?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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Using REST with Arduino Yun

Posted on March 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

Now that the new bred of arduino’s are network enabled, someone decided to build a REST interface to control the pins on it. Good idea but….security is lacking here.  As long as you are not worried about that, then go … Continue reading →

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Nice intro to Arduino video

Posted on March 13, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice simple 10~ minute intro video for the arduino.  Good way to get started with it. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/everything-you-need-to-know-about-arduino-in-a-video/

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Build an ethernet connection for arduino for $10

Posted on March 7, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on adding in a simple ethernet controller to an arduino.  The author’s version costs $10, but as some of the comments reference cheaper solutions for $5.  Which is allot cheaper than an ethernet shield ($30 and up) for … Continue reading →

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Flash an arduino by printing to it

Posted on March 4, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting idea, the author figured out how to flash and Amtel by setting it up as a printer and sending the code as a binary to it.  This could be useful for folks that sell something based on arduino/amtel and … Continue reading →

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Build a OTP doorlock

Posted on March 4, 2014 by robertwilkie

This was too funny.  The author wrote a one time password hook for an arduino for a doorlock.  So you could use something like google authenticator to unlock your door. http://dangerousprototypes.com/2013/09/15/one-time-password-otp-doorlock/ http://www.lucadentella.it/en/2013/09/14/serratura-otp/  

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Good article on LCD display for PC via arduino

Posted on February 25, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on how to use an LCD display (the simple one color ones) for an arduino to output information from a PC as an additional display.  This could come in handy with headless PC’s, or perhaps a RPi project … Continue reading →

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