Category Archives: Arduino

Cheap Arduino Robot

Posted on February 10, 2013 by robertwilkie

Its the standard arduino with an R?C car, but this project comes with source code that could be useful in the future. http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Robot-with-Arduino/  

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CNC from Scraps

Posted on February 10, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice little CNC build with spare parts and an old scanner. Directions provided on how to do it yourself. http://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-out-of-a-scanner-cheap/  

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SImulator for an Arduino

Posted on February 10, 2013 by robertwilkie

OK I am not sure I would write something complicated enough to need a simulator with an arduino…but this does look pretty cool.  BUT….when its complete they plan to charge $50 for it.  🙁 http://dangerousprototypes.com/2012/12/22/simulator-for-arduino-v0-98/  

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Use at TV remote to control RC car

Posted on February 5, 2013 by robertwilkie

OK you have to modify the car too.  Basically the author uses an arduino, a motor shield, and IR sensor and a remote to control and old R/C card.  Me, I would just use the “processor”, some cheap motor relays … Continue reading →

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Using an arduino to control a remote outlet

Posted on February 4, 2013 by robertwilkie

I actually have some interest in this article since I bought a remote outdoor outlet for my Christmas lights.  And its controlled by an RF remote.  Thought I like the remote, I miss not having a timer….hum something to do … Continue reading →

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Yet another way to get data off am machine with USB

Posted on February 4, 2013 by robertwilkie

This time instead of just an arduino acting as a HID device, its a Teeny Arduino with an SD card to store everything o it.  You just plug it into the target machine and bingo, you got passwords…or so the … Continue reading →

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Nice Comparison of microcontrolers…but..

Posted on February 1, 2013 by robertwilkie

The y forgot TI’s Stellaris.  Overall it shows that Arduinos are still the best for multiple lines (analog and digital) but for horsepower, Raspberry PI rules (of course I cam looking at costs too here).  Overall I like the chart, … Continue reading →

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Simple line following bot

Posted on January 31, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice little instructions for building a line following robot with an ardiuno. http://www.instructables.com/id/LINUSBot-Line-Follower-Robot/

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Build a robot to draw with

Posted on January 31, 2013 by robertwilkie

Actually the robot does all the drawing.  Its a nice write-up/design but, unless you have a CNC to cut out the frame, It maybe a little hard to do by hand. http://www.instructables.com/id/Drawbot-10/  

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An Arduino Bootprogrammer shield

Posted on January 26, 2013 by robertwilkie

One thing about arduinos is they are expensive, another is if you just use the processor, its a pain to take in and put our of the arduino board.  So, this nice article shows you how to make your own … Continue reading →

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