Category Archives: Arduino

OK the real way to make a flaming pumpkin

Posted on October 30, 2012 by robertwilkie

Got too much slack for my other one, but this is a real one (with an ardiuno controller no less). http://www.instructables.com/id/Flamethrowing-Jack-O-Lantern/  

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Guino, a debug dashboard for arduino

Posted on October 24, 2012 by robertwilkie

Nice idea on a GUI debug tool for arduino.  It will be interesting to see if it gets expanded upon. http://www.instructables.com/id/EWE2BLNH7035YSZ/  

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Another Article about the Arduino ARM board

Posted on October 24, 2012 by robertwilkie

This one from Wired and its pretty good write-up. I got asked why would someone by the Duo when you can get a Raspberry Pi for $35 (vis 50-60 for Duo).  Well 2 answers.  1) its backwards compatible with all … Continue reading →

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A JVM for Arduino

Posted on October 17, 2012 by robertwilkie

THis is cool, the gent in the article created a JVM(ish) for arduino.  Java is a nice language to write in.  Not sure how long it will live thought since Sun was bought out by Oracle, and with HTML5 having … Continue reading →

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Arduino Voice Changer

Posted on October 17, 2012 by robertwilkie

Interesting build with an arduino and some extra equipment from adafruit for a voice changer.  Me….too much money for what you get.  Still its a nice write-up and demo. http://learn.adafruit.com/wave-shield-voice-changer/overview

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Yeah an ARM based Arduino

Posted on October 4, 2012 by robertwilkie

Read up on hackaday about Arduino is going to use an ARM in the next gen.  YEAH!!! http://hackaday.com/2012/10/03/finally-an-arm-powered-arduino/

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Add in a remote control car to the computer

Posted on September 5, 2012 by robertwilkie

This is cool, the author took an arduino and used it to control an R/C car via its own remote.  Now using an arduino is a bit expensive for the interface between a PC and the car.  But this kickstarter … Continue reading →

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Automatic Garden Watering

Posted on August 27, 2012 by robertwilkie

Interesting build for an automated garden water.  Me, I just use a simple timer. http://tinkeringetc.blogspot.com/2012/08/automatic-garden-waterer-part-2.html  

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Cool Snake Water Robot

Posted on August 23, 2012 by robertwilkie

This was cool, a robot snake that can swim.  All made from parts you can get at home depot and radio shack (well arduino not seeduino). http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-swimming-Robo-Snake/

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The Palm Arduino

Posted on July 19, 2012 by robertwilkie

Basically this is an instructable on how to build a simple arduino with breadboard and battery that fits in a altoids like container.  Neat idea, not sure if I would put that much effort into it thought. http://www.instructables.com/id/Palm-Arduino-Kit/  

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