Daily Archives: October 5, 2016

Have some old MIDI devices and need a controller?

Posted on October 5, 2016 by robertwilkie

Use an Arduino to control them.  Nice build overall. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/make-midi-controller-arduino/

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Nice video on controlling a stepper with L293D and an Arduino

Posted on October 5, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice video on using the two chips together to control a simple stepper motor.  This is great with smaller steppers, bigger ones need a bit more thought. http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-How-to-Control-a-Stepper-Motor-With-L293D-/

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Build a quadcopter out of PVC

Posted on October 5, 2016 by robertwilkie

Well that definitely reduces the frame cost.  The author build the frame for a quad-copter out of PVC.  Everything else is standard stuff (so motors and controller are standard stuff. http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Ultimate-PVC-Quadcopter/?ALLSTEPS

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