Category Archives: Arduino

Arduino Jukebox

Posted on December 23, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice looking box build with an arduino, basically the music is stored on an SD card (I think).  My 2 cents, I would use something that gave me network connectivity to pull off radiostations and MP3s off a server. http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=es&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Farduino-guay.blogspot.com.es%2F2012%2F10%2Freproductor-mp3-con-arduino-i.html

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How to get an Arduino network/wireless conectivitly cheaper

Posted on December 18, 2012 by robertwilkie

If you are looking at the arduino ethernet shields, or even the wireless ones, you are going to fork out some big bucks (well OK $50…but that is alot for embedded).  So, put your old router to work and use … Continue reading →

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funny looking automatic bubble machine

Posted on December 17, 2012 by robertwilkie

A bit overkill for an automated bubble machine, but still a nice idea. http://www.instructables.com/id/Bubblesteen-Bubble-Machine/

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Automated Laser Cat toy

Posted on December 17, 2012 by robertwilkie

Also could be applied to dogs. http://www.instructables.com/id/CatBot-Automated-Cat-Laser/

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Raspberry Pi to Arduino to Shield

Posted on December 17, 2012 by robertwilkie

Interesting way to go about using Arduino shields on a Raspberry Pi.   http://blog.makezine.com/2012/12/12/new-product-alamode-arduino-compatible-shield-for-raspberry-pi/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=F eed%3A+makezineonline+%28MAKE%29

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How to use Macro’s with Arduino

Posted on December 17, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on using macro’s with arduinos. http://hackaday.com/2012/12/12/macro-assembly-for-avr-chips/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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Build your own radiation monitor

Posted on December 14, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice build with an arduino and internet based. http://hackaday.com/2012/12/07/online-radiation-monitoring-station/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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New Arduino Esplora

Posted on December 14, 2012 by robertwilkie

there is a new arduino out, and it looks neat (oriented towards games) but….Its like $80 dollars… For that much I could get a couple of Raspberry Pi’s. http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/10/new-arduino-esplora-provides-a-ready-for-gaming-customizable-open-source-video-game-controller/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29 http://tctechcrunch2011.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/a000095_arduinoesplora_iso.jpeg?w=300

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Arduino controlled Drawing Robot

Posted on December 14, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice idea, uses from the looks of it, 2 steppers to move the pen around and a servo to raise/lower the pen.  The gears are interesting…wonder where they came from. http://blog.makezine.com/2012/12/11/arduino-controlled-drawing-robot/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+makezineonline+%28MAKE%29

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Drone for watching your kids get on the bus

Posted on December 7, 2012 by robertwilkie

I seem to be on a bus theme today. Nice write-up of a dad that built a quad coter to follow/monitor his kids as they go to the bus.  He uses an arduino under the hood. http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/the-diy-kidtracking-drone

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