Category Archives: Arduino

controlling RGB LEDS with Android and Arduino

Posted on August 24, 2013 by robertwilkie

From the video the arduino is just the controller of 3 power switches, the android provides the interface. It seems like overkill to me on both ends. http://hackedgadgets.com/2013/08/24/rgb-led-strip-lights-controlled-by-an-android-and-arduino-system/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HackedGadgets+%28Hacked+Gadgets%29

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Buildinome Automation System with RPi and Arduino

Posted on August 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

Oh and an android app tossed in too. Interesting project done over the pond for this. I am not so sure I would take it on. Playing with low voltage DC is on thing, playing with AC in my house … Continue reading →

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Make an arduino Oscilloscope

Posted on August 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

This would be handy to have, and cheaper than some of the other kits I have seen out there. BUT…code could use some clean-up and porting to other arduino like systems. http://www.semifluid.com/2013/05/28/arduino-fio-lcd-oscilloscope/

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Possible Kernel Module for SPI on OpenWRT

Posted on August 19, 2013 by robertwilkie

Why is this important, well SPI, Serial Preferential Interface, is a great way for something like an arduino to talk to a cheap TP-link router to get network connectivity. Since its not a standard thing in OpenWRT, the addition of … Continue reading →

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Make your own Cheap Car HUD

Posted on August 14, 2013 by robertwilkie

I like this idea, not so sure about the use of an expensive arduino thought. I like the one comment where the gent suggests just using an old android phone and a bluetooth OBD2 scan tool. (quot below) Qout> Or … Continue reading →

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XOBXOB and arduino together

Posted on August 12, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting article combining xobxob (pronounced zob zob) together with an arduino and android. XOBXOB seems to be an attempt at an interface between devices and the cloud (and back). Its something I will have to dig a bit deeper into … Continue reading →

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Another article on turning an router into an arduino shield

Posted on August 9, 2013 by robertwilkie

$20 is alot cheaper than the $50 for the official shield. http://hackanerd.wordpress.com/2013/07/06/how-to-make-a-simple-arduino-wireless-shield/ http://hackaday.com/2013/07/06/turning-a-router-into-an-arduino-shield/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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Build your own EEPROM programmer with an Arduino

Posted on August 9, 2013 by robertwilkie

Wow, people still use these. Amazing. Anyways, if you don’t want to fork out the cash for a EEPROM programmer, make your own. http://dangerousprototypes.com/2013/07/31/meeprommer-eeprom-programmer-based-on-arduino-hardware/ Forum notes on it http://forum.6502.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2491

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Write-up on going cheap for Amtel/Arduino programmming

Posted on July 30, 2013 by robertwilkie

I like this guy, he is looking for the cheapest way (and not have to build stuff completely from scratch to program the Amtel CPU. I could see myself doing this since I hate the thought of accidently destroying my … Continue reading →

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Arduino CNC Shield

Posted on July 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

I am surprised this has not come out sooner. A shield that uses Pololu Stepper motor drivers for a CNC, has switch headers, etc etc, and can fit on an arduino. Only thing I wonder if someone will sell a pre-made … Continue reading →

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