http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:20:04 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/two-ways-to-reset-arduino-in-software/
two ways to reset arduino in software - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FUR/8RKV/H94ZAYA8/FUR8RKVH94ZAYA8.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FUR/8RKV/H94ZAYA8/FUR8RKVH94ZAYA8.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FUR/8RKV/H94ZAYA8/FUR8RKVH94ZAYA8.SMALL.jpg ERQMXWKH9142T61 gabriellalevine If you want to RESET Arduino from the beginning without manually pressing the RESET button, there are a few ways. Here are two ways, using minimal wiring / circuitry. 
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 9 Nov 2012 02:37:04 PST two-ways-to-reset-arduino-in-software http://www.instructables.com/id/DJI-Groundstation-instructions-for-flying-an-octoc/
DJI Groundstation instructions for flying an octocopter on autopilot - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FML/9179/H5Y9W2W7/FML9179H5Y9W2W7.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FML/9179/H5Y9W2W7/FML9179H5Y9W2W7.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FML/9179/H5Y9W2W7/FML9179H5Y9W2W7.SMALL.jpg EEXU2EJH5EDV9V8 gabriellalevine You can use the DJI wookong flight controller system, upgraded for use with GPS waypoint coordinates, to fly a helicopter on autopilot mode. It was somewhat hard for me to decipher the DJI wookong maual. SO here's how I did it.
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 22 Aug 2012 02:37:02 PDT DJI-Groundstation-instructions-for-flying-an-octoc http://www.instructables.com/id/interfacing-ufl-connectors/
interfacing u.fl connectors - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F8C/DUN4/H5Y9VRW2/F8CDUN4H5Y9VRW2.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F8C/DUN4/H5Y9VRW2/F8CDUN4H5Y9VRW2.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F8C/DUN4/H5Y9VRW2/F8CDUN4H5Y9VRW2.SMALL.jpg EIWL9RKH5EDV7EG gabriellalevine This is about how to use a transmitter / receiver component that uses a communication protocol, like this WiFly rn-xv, or this xbee pro, which doesn't come with a mounted antenna.  It does have a u.fl connector. Here's how to interface this component with a proper antenna.
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 21 Aug 2012 02:37:01 PDT interfacing-ufl-connectors http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-battery-pack-using-PVC-pipes/
Build a battery pack using PVC pipes - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FN1/Y5SH/H5TUB3AG/FN1Y5SHH5TUB3AG.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FN1/Y5SH/H5TUB3AG/FN1Y5SHH5TUB3AG.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FN1/Y5SH/H5TUB3AG/FN1Y5SHH5TUB3AG.SMALL.jpg EV2JQQKH5EDV3HW gabriellalevine Using a 1 1/4 PVC tube, make a D-cell battery pack for 7.2 V at 17,000 millamp hours. This is a nice tubular battery pack. This instructables was made at Tech Shop , visit techshop.ws
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 20 Aug 2012 02:37:02 PDT Build-a-battery-pack-using-PVC-pipes http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-swimming-Robo-Snake/
Make a swimming Robo-Snake - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FCQ/7NOU/H5TU9QUE/FCQ7NOUH5TU9QUE.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FCQ/7NOU/H5TU9QUE/FCQ7NOUH5TU9QUE.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FCQ/7NOU/H5TU9QUE/FCQ7NOUH5TU9QUE.SMALL.jpg E61EW7UH5A36GH8 gabriellalevine Sneel is the name of my snake / eel swimming robot. This is documentation of hardware, software and mechanical design of  Sneel_003.   urethane flex tubing, microcontrollers, Zigbee wireless radio, hose clamps, wires, servo motors, titanium servo brackets, silicon, marine grease, epoxy, pond pump ...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:30:02 PDT Make-a-swimming-Robo-Snake http://www.instructables.com/id/vacuum-form-an-arduinoelectronics-enclosure/
vacuum form an arduino/electronics enclosure - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F6X/INKT/H5E9PRY4/F6XINKTH5E9PRY4.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F6X/INKT/H5E9PRY4/F6XINKTH5E9PRY4.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F6X/INKT/H5E9PRY4/F6XINKTH5E9PRY4.SMALL.jpg E33VFKUH5A36K8W gabriellalevine If you have access to a vacuum former, or have constructed a DIY one to use, simply vacuum form a compact case to house your standalone electronics or arduino project.  I made this at techshop! www.techshop.ws
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 4 Aug 2012 02:37:01 PDT vacuum-form-an-arduinoelectronics-enclosure http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-pushbutton-without-a-resistor/ /files/deriv/F14/ARHW/H540894O/F14ARHWH540894O.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F14/ARHW/H540894O/F14ARHWH540894O.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F14/ARHW/H540894O/F14ARHWH540894O.SMALL.jpg EJPW028H5035MQE gabriellalevine Need a pushbutton but don't have any resistors? Using Arduino, 2 wires, one pushbutton, and one led, and Arduino, turn on and off an LED (or anything else you decide to turn on and off). Instead of using the typical button schematic using a pullup or pushdown resistor, like the Fritzing image...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 29 Jul 2012 13:30:01 PDT Make-a-pushbutton-without-a-resistor http://www.instructables.com/id/Waterproof-your-servo-motors/
Waterproof your servo motors - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FGC/SO10/H4VQA442/FGCSO10H4VQA442.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FGC/SO10/H4VQA442/FGCSO10H4VQA442.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FGC/SO10/H4VQA442/FGCSO10H4VQA442.SMALL.jpg ESQS9Q4H5035EUW gabriellalevine If you are using servo motors for any underwater activity, although these hitec waterproof servos are super nice, you don't have to spend 50 dollars per servo. Here's how to waterproof servos yourself in a few steps. I havent tested this at super low depths, nor have I done extensive tests for long ...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:00:01 PDT Waterproof-your-servo-motors http://www.instructables.com/id/Track-your-route-using-arduino-microSD-card-shi/
Track your route! (using arduino, microSD card shield, and GPS) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F73/Q1TD/H4VQ69IE/F73Q1TDH4VQ69IE.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F73/Q1TD/H4VQ69IE/F73Q1TDH4VQ69IE.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F73/Q1TD/H4VQ69IE/F73Q1TDH4VQ69IE.SMALL.jpg EL9LZYTH4VQGRIB gabriellalevine Using Arduino Mega, MediaTek MT3329 GPS, Arduino MicroSD data logging shield, and a couple of 9V batteries, make a small unit that can go anywhere, and then map the journey in a simple step. 
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:00:02 PDT Track-your-route-using-arduino-microSD-card-shi http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-xbees-series-2-to-control-a-motor/
Use xbees (series 2) to control a motor - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FJ1/12LS/H4AG5KTC/FJ112LSH4AG5KTC.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FJ1/12LS/H4AG5KTC/FJ112LSH4AG5KTC.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FJ1/12LS/H4AG5KTC/FJ112LSH4AG5KTC.SMALL.jpg EMKXTO2H4AG5KSJ gabriellalevine Using two xbees, an arduino, an xbee explorer, and an h-bridge, wirelessly control a DC motor to spin in both directions (last video). Note: I used the xbee I linked to, but for a one to one communication, rather than a network of wireless devices, xbee series 1 would do fine, but the AT commands a...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 24 Jul 2012 22:00:01 PDT Use-xbees-series-2-to-control-a-motor