http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 00:20:50 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/ATOM/
ATOM - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/LA5Q/HF243V82/FZXLA5QHF243V82.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/LA5Q/HF243V82/FZXLA5QHF243V82.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/LA5Q/HF243V82/FZXLA5QHF243V82.SMALL.jpg steve_hassan Hey This is my first instructables .I finally made my tracked robot , after some plans not going right . This is a tacked robot with two 12v high torque and speed. Being tracked it can climb over a lot of things and even steep lifts . It can be controlled over a android device or pc. But my sugge...
By: steve_hassan

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Apr 2013 07:50:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-ADK-LED-Lighting/
Arduino ADK LED Lighting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/6HM5/HEXS4USJ/FLI6HM5HEXS4USJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/6HM5/HEXS4USJ/FLI6HM5HEXS4USJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/6HM5/HEXS4USJ/FLI6HM5HEXS4USJ.SMALL.jpg Qtechknow Have you ever wanted to control electronics with your smartphone?  The Arduino ADK (Android Development Kit) is the Arduino Mega with a built in USB host device, ready for your smartphone to be plugged in!  We'll make a simple introductory project with a few LED strips and a relay (to control the hi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 23:57:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ANDROIDARDUINOADKRGB-led/
ANDROID+ARDUINOADK+RGB led - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/2SFS/HE07OXW7/F3F2SFSHE07OXW7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/2SFS/HE07OXW7/F3F2SFSHE07OXW7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/2SFS/HE07OXW7/F3F2SFSHE07OXW7.SMALL.jpg raghvmahashabde this is a project which makes an android app, then configure it to use it with android debug bridge or android accessory development kit. for making the android app we use android mode of processing. For hardware, i always choose arduino. here i have a Freeduino ADK from embedded market. for the com...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:09:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Control-DC-Motor-via-Bluetooth/
Arduino - Control DC Motor via Bluetooth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/DTEJ/HET1ELSV/FRDDTEJHET1ELSV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/DTEJ/HET1ELSV/FRDDTEJHET1ELSV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/DTEJ/HET1ELSV/FRDDTEJHET1ELSV.SMALL.jpg RuiSantos Hi guys, In this project we will control a DC motor with a smartphone via bluetooth. This project is great to learn more about: -DC motor -Interfacing Arduino with your smartphone -Bluetooth module -L293D you can visit my website for more electronic projects, interesting news and tips. Check this v...
By: RuiSantos

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:44:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-control-arduino-board-using-an-android-phone-a/
How to control arduino board using an android phone and a bluetooth module - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/GAJE/HD4VLZ1U/FVVGAJEHD4VLZ1U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/GAJE/HD4VLZ1U/FVVGAJEHD4VLZ1U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/GAJE/HD4VLZ1U/FVVGAJEHD4VLZ1U.SMALL.jpg kerimil In this tutorial you'll learn how to use a bluetooth module and MIT's app inventor to create a wireless serial link between an android phone and an arduino board. Here is a short video showing an example app I created. I'll describe how to do the wiring, write an arduino sketch that can accept basi...
By: kerimil

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 04:24:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Dual-H-Bridge-L298-Breakout-Board-Homemade/
Dual H-Bridge - L298 Breakout Board - Homemade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/KZTE/HD2RLNML/FS6KZTEHD2RLNML.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/KZTE/HD2RLNML/FS6KZTEHD2RLNML.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/KZTE/HD2RLNML/FS6KZTEHD2RLNML.SMALL.jpg BIGDOG1971 This is my homemade Dual H-Bridge using the IC L298N. For control DC motors or step Motors ao other purposes just like you need. Others projects: http://www.instructables.com/id/LINUSBot-Line-Follower-Robot/ http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-Principles/ http://www.instructables.com/id/PINGBot...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:05:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-the-lights-on-your-Christmas-tree-via-Ardu/
Control lights on Christmas tree via Arduino, Android, and Bluetooth! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/GA30/HB58N10K/FULGA30HB58N10K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/GA30/HB58N10K/FULGA30HB58N10K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/GA30/HB58N10K/FULGA30HB58N10K.SMALL.jpg 3tuxedo Alrighty, this is my first Instructable and I am pretty excited about it. I got the idea for this project from a combination of these 2 Instructables... http://www.instructables.com/id/Tweeting-Christmas-Tree/ http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-Arduino-Controlled-Projector-Screen/ The basic c...
By: 3tuxedo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Dec 2012 18:56:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Automation-using-Arduino-Android-Phone/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/3SHN/H9T4L0QT/FW83SHNH9T4L0QT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/3SHN/H9T4L0QT/FW83SHNH9T4L0QT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/3SHN/H9T4L0QT/FW83SHNH9T4L0QT.SMALL.jpg artped2002 Visit us at: Innovation PH Things needed: 1. Arduino 2. Bluetooth Module 3. Android Phone Visit us at : http://innovationph.com
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2012 06:59:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Based-Automated-Lighting-Control/
Arduino Based Automated Lighting Control - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/H79L/H7430BHK/FIXH79LH7430BHK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/H79L/H7430BHK/FIXH79LH7430BHK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/H79L/H7430BHK/FIXH79LH7430BHK.SMALL.jpg rmagtibay This is my second instructable. i want to share some of the basic things i made using the arduino i am so busy lately. then i got the chance to have this spare time... inspired by my former student and a fellow co league to share this arduino based wireless automation. this automation was done using...
By: rmagtibay

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 09:16:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Notify-My-Android/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOW/9PHA/H703O7B0/FOW9PHAH703O7B0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOW/9PHA/H703O7B0/FOW9PHAH703O7B0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOW/9PHA/H703O7B0/FOW9PHAH703O7B0.SMALL.jpg clewisperry This is my Arduino and Notify My Android Bedroom Door Notifier. Parts:  1.Arduino Uno with ethernet shield.  2.any switch that can be mounted to a door .  3.extra wire(length depends on distance between switch and arduino.)  4.10k resistor.  5.usb-b cable for programming arduino.  6. ethernet patch...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:55:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/IR-Remote-Master/
IR Remote Agent - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/SNA4/H673DW11/FL2SNA4H673DW11.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/SNA4/H673DW11/FL2SNA4H673DW11.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/SNA4/H673DW11/FL2SNA4H673DW11.SMALL.jpg seeedstudio Remote control is almost a standard accessory for most home applications, like TV, Hi-Fi, air conditioner and so on. Though remote control brings us leisure, when you really need it but have completely no clue where it is, or which one it is, you have every right to be pissed off. To solve the remot...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-beating-heart-that-changes-based-on-distance-b/
Install and run - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif ghostbust555 Install the arduino and leds into the box and superglue the heart into place. Then plug it in and enjoy.
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Aug 2012 21:20:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/android-bluetooth-controlled-outlet/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/H4G6/H51ASK2A/F9SH4G6H51ASK2A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/H4G6/H51ASK2A/F9SH4G6H51ASK2A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/H4G6/H51ASK2A/F9SH4G6H51ASK2A.SMALL.jpg smaw51 ** Be careful when handling electricity, do your research to make sure you don't get hurt or burn anything This is a fairly simple and relatively cheap project that allows you to turn on and off an outlet via Bluetooth on your android phone. The materials I used were: 5V Relay Module  -- www.amazo...
By: smaw51

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:35:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Beginners-guide-to-building-Arduino-robots-with-Bl/
Beginners guide to building Arduino robots with Bluetooth and Android - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/62SI/H4AFSWS6/FHK62SIH4AFSWS6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/62SI/H4AFSWS6/FHK62SIH4AFSWS6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/62SI/H4AFSWS6/FHK62SIH4AFSWS6.SMALL.jpg ZRob314 In this tutorial we are going to go over building a Arduino robot that can be controlled via bluetooth with an Android phone/tablet. This is a beginners guide that is going to briefly go over the process of wiring and programming your robot.   Build list... The following is the list of components...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:17:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Missed-calls-and-SMS-Notifier-Accessory/
Bluetooth mobile phone accessory for Missed calls and SMS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/M9G1/H350ECJ6/FP7M9G1H350ECJ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/M9G1/H350ECJ6/FP7M9G1H350ECJ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/M9G1/H350ECJ6/FP7M9G1H350ECJ6.SMALL.jpg zmashiah When at home, I do not carry my phone with me everywhere... so sometimes phone rings or an SMS comes in and I do not hear that. With the volume of music played by the teenagers at home, that is not a surprise :-) so I decided to build a small accessory that will show up the number of missed calls an...
By: zmashiah

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jun 2012 13:30:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Intro-48/
Bluetooth+Infrared Controlled Robotic Arm - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/7616/H18FVAWL/FGT7616H18FVAWL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/7616/H18FVAWL/FGT7616H18FVAWL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/7616/H18FVAWL/FGT7616H18FVAWL.SMALL.jpg V0R73X Hi. I’m Darren a 17 year old hobbyist, and this is the first Instructable I’m posting here, so I apologize if it kinda sucks! I hope it's good enough... So how did the idea of a robotic arm come to me? Well, the first thing I remember is our chemistry teacher (!) coming to me yelling that she has a ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:40:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hercules-The-Motion-Controlled-Android-Robot/
Hercules: The Motion Controlled Android Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/JKM6/H0OIZNV1/FUCJKM6H0OIZNV1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/JKM6/H0OIZNV1/FUCJKM6H0OIZNV1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/JKM6/H0OIZNV1/FUCJKM6H0OIZNV1.SMALL.jpg Jayvis Vineet Gonsalves When I was in the 8th grade, I was intrigued while playing the motion games on Nokia 5800. I was thrilled, how I could control the racing car by only tilting the phone. I used to dream of making this same car in the real world.  Now, in 11th  grade ( Age 17) having got an Arduino Uno and learnt how...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 05:48:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Bluetooth-Enabled-Door-Lock-With-Arduino-An/
Easy Bluetooth Enabled Door Lock With Arduino + Android - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/G5GB/H0OJ0FQV/FNNG5GBH0OJ0FQV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/G5GB/H0OJ0FQV/FNNG5GBH0OJ0FQV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/G5GB/H0OJ0FQV/FNNG5GBH0OJ0FQV.SMALL.jpg Collin Amedee Thanks to everyone who supported this project and voted for it in the Arduino Challenge! I was awarded second prize and hope to participate in more Arduino contests in the near future. This tutorial will explain a simple way to make a password protected bluetooth door lock using your Arduino, which...
By: Collin Amedee

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:20:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Big-Ball-Maze-Game/
Big Ball Maze Game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/LG0O/GZUAG6EL/FWQLG0OGZUAG6EL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/LG0O/GZUAG6EL/FWQLG0OGZUAG6EL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/LG0O/GZUAG6EL/FWQLG0OGZUAG6EL.SMALL.jpg zimbra This project was the result of an urge to contribute something to the Creative Games section of my kids’ elementary school fair. The kids loved it for it’s simple old-school game aesthetic mixed with Wii-style and Kinect-style video game control. It’s a spin-off project of an earlier Ball & Plate ex...
By: zimbra

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:11:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-Keyboard-Mouse-w-Android-app-via-Arduin/
Control Keyboard & Mouse w/ Android app via Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/5NS3/GYVDJUEH/FM25NS3GYVDJUEH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/5NS3/GYVDJUEH/FM25NS3GYVDJUEH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/5NS3/GYVDJUEH/FM25NS3GYVDJUEH.SMALL.jpg plowdk51 This instructable will show you how to control your computer's keyboard and mouse with an Android app via bluetooth to an Arduino. BACKGROUND Ever wanted to control your computer's mouse/keyboard functionality without having to actually sit in front of it? I do all the time. For instance, I of...
By: plowdk51

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:27:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bluetooth-SNES-Controller-for-Android/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA3/IPTM/GZPZME02/FA3IPTMGZPZME02.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA3/IPTM/GZPZME02/FA3IPTMGZPZME02.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA3/IPTM/GZPZME02/FA3IPTMGZPZME02.SMALL.jpg foxwater So this is my first instructable... A little over a year ago I was working on my ECE senior design project, which was a bluetooth SNES controller for Android.  Shortly after completing the project, I posted a working video on Youtube.  Since then I have received quite a few requests for more info o...
By: foxwater

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:44:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Androino-Talk-with-an-Arduino-from-your-Android-d/
Androino! Control an Arduino from your Android device using a cheap bluetooth module. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/UVUV/GZPZMLA0/FSPUVUVGZPZMLA0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/UVUV/GZPZMLA0/FSPUVUVGZPZMLA0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/UVUV/GZPZMLA0/FSPUVUVGZPZMLA0.SMALL.jpg metanurb This instructable shows you how to read sensor values from an Arduino with your Android device using a cheap bluetooth serial device you can order for under $10 on dealextreme or ebay. This example uses Python as the scripting language for the Android scripting layer (SL4A) but you can choose from o...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Mar 2012 08:55:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-Christmas-Lights-Controller/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/N7VF/GWHN3QN6/F6AN7VFGWHN3QN6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/N7VF/GWHN3QN6/F6AN7VFGWHN3QN6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/N7VF/GWHN3QN6/F6AN7VFGWHN3QN6.SMALL.jpg pcdevltd Here's a quick intro to my latest project: an Android Open Accessory-powered Christmas lights controller! This was born out of a coding session at our local Google Technology User Group.  It is an Android app that communicates with a Google ADK board using the Open Accessory platform released by Go...
By: pcdevltd

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:57:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pee-to-Check-In-to-Foursquare-Mark-Your-Territor/
Pee to Check-In to Foursquare - Mark Your Territory - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/OYCS/GUFXAIXG/FELOYCSGUFXAIXG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/OYCS/GUFXAIXG/FELOYCSGUFXAIXG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/OYCS/GUFXAIXG/FELOYCSGUFXAIXG.SMALL.jpg blorgggg In case you are unfamiliar with the most amazing new way to physically "check in" to foursquare here is a video that will explain it all: Mark Your Territory is a fully open-source system but because it interacts with the physical world as well as the digital one, some construction is necessary b...
By: blorgggg

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:18:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/4-Servo-drive-CellBot-which-can-be-remotely-contro/
4 Servo drive CellBot which can be remotely controlled. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Y/26P7/GP7II5IG/F9Y26P7GP7II5IG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Y/26P7/GP7II5IG/F9Y26P7GP7II5IG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Y/26P7/GP7II5IG/F9Y26P7GP7II5IG.SMALL.jpg wdsparrow I started with an idea of what I wanted to do from the beginning but one attempt after another I finally got to where I am now. This robot can be remotely controlled from anywhere in the world and driven around the house. I can see through it's eyes. Here is a brief run down. I'll get into more late...
By: wdsparrow

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:20:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Unlock-Pattern/
Arduino Unlock Pattern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/YV3M/GTT6ZX8U/FP2YV3MGTT6ZX8U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/YV3M/GTT6ZX8U/FP2YV3MGTT6ZX8U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/YV3M/GTT6ZX8U/FP2YV3MGTT6ZX8U.SMALL.jpg paasselin This was a personal challenge, I wanted to design something similar to the Android Unlock Pattern in less than 30 minutes. Basically, you set the points which you must go to (e.g. go to point 1,1 then point 50,50). Thankfully, because it would be really hard to hit exactly the point, we can set u...
By: paasselin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2011 08:14:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-the-YaNis-EOS-Controller/
Building the YaNis EOS Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/N58N/GSNQR8XI/F5MN58NGSNQR8XI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/N58N/GSNQR8XI/F5MN58NGSNQR8XI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/N58N/GSNQR8XI/F5MN58NGSNQR8XI.SMALL.jpg manis404 The YaNis EOS controller is a device that allows you to wirelessly control your Canon DSLR from your Android phone. What's really exciting here is that the Android interface allows you to change most of the camera's settings (like Shutter Speed, Aperture Size, ISO, White Balance, Focus Position an...
By: manis404

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:20:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-Controlled-Pneumatic-Cannon-Powered-By-Ard/
Android-Controlled Pneumatic Cannon Powered By Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/R2GD/GQBCII7Q/F9NR2GDGQBCII7Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/R2GD/GQBCII7Q/F9NR2GDGQBCII7Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/R2GD/GQBCII7Q/F9NR2GDGQBCII7Q.SMALL.jpg zachrattner Every summer, Qualcomm hosts a Battle of the Schools competition, which gives employees the opportunity to represent their home universities. This year, entries were to be homemade contraptions, and they were judged according to how cool they were perceived to be. Virginia Tech's cannon project tied...
By: zachrattner

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:34:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Reverse-Engineering-Uzzors2k-Bluecar-Android-App/
Reverse Engineering =Uzzors2k= Bluecar Android App. Amarino Stuff Too. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif robwasab This instructable will mostly help people trying to drive/james bond (tomorrow never dies of course) rc cars.  If your just trying to turn on lights, or control your garage with bluetooth from an android phone, there are tons of other, better, easier, faster methods.  Hello to whoever finds this h...
By: robwasab

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:12:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bluetooth-Controlled-Message-Droid-R2Blue2What/
Bluetooth Controlled Message Droid --R2Blue2(/What not to do) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FPM/T27F/GPLJ1KSS/FPMT27FGPLJ1KSS.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FPM/T27F/GPLJ1KSS/FPMT27FGPLJ1KSS.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FPM/T27F/GPLJ1KSS/FPMT27FGPLJ1KSS.SMALL.jpg Varun R This is an instructable for a bluetooth controlled Message Droid. I call it R2Blue2. It moves around and displays messages that you type using your phone or computer. Atleast it was supposed to. Due to many problems such as underpowered batteries and bad cable management I wasn't able to extract the...
By: Varun R

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jul 2011 10:13:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Combi-button-Lock/
Arduino Combi-button Lock w/ optional iOS/Android support - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/1KX4/GPBDFRPS/FSO1KX4GPBDFRPS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/1KX4/GPBDFRPS/FSO1KX4GPBDFRPS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/1KX4/GPBDFRPS/FSO1KX4GPBDFRPS.SMALL.jpg samwhiteUK Recently, I decided I would like to attempt to make a passcode lock with my newly acquired Arduino Uno, but all the tutorials I could find made use of a modified keypad, something that not every Tom, Dick and Harry has lying about. I therefore decided to set out and make a version using only things ...
By: samwhiteUK

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Use your android phone sensors on the arduino ! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/GTRO/GNCXO17O/FLUGTROGNCXO17O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/GTRO/GNCXO17O/FLUGTROGNCXO17O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/GTRO/GNCXO17O/FLUGTROGNCXO17O.SMALL.jpg a1r Hello, this is my very first step-by-step instructable, and today, we're going to learn how the sensors in your android smartphone can communicate with your arduino. In modern smartphones, there are a lot of useful sensors for an ingenious arduino project. I have a motorola DEFY, for example and it ...
By: a1r

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 May 2011 13:43:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Nintendo-on-Android-with-original-controller/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/QTAI/GMSXIH0N/F6IQTAIGMSXIH0N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/QTAI/GMSXIH0N/F6IQTAIGMSXIH0N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/QTAI/GMSXIH0N/F6IQTAIGMSXIH0N.SMALL.jpg bsoares Playing Super Nintendo via emulator on Android with the original controller. Integration made with Arduino, Amarino and BlueSMiRF (Bluetooth module). For more informations: http://blog.bsoares.com.br/arduino/snes-android-amarino-original-controller-bluesmirf
By: bsoares

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:30:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-talks-to-Arduino/
Android talks to Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/HT02/GMNR9H2W/FLPHT02GMNR9H2W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/HT02/GMNR9H2W/FLPHT02GMNR9H2W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/HT02/GMNR9H2W/FLPHT02GMNR9H2W.SMALL.jpg circuit_breaker This project slightly modifies the Google Android sample app called "Bluetooth Chat" so you can type a message in the Android app and that same message will appear on an LCD attached to an Arduino Uno.   Functionality:  Android  talks to Arduino 1. Run the Android "Bluetooth Chat" sample app (after...
By: circuit_breaker

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:17:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-an-Arduino-WiFi-4x4-with-Android-Cont/
How to build an Arduino WiFi 4x4 with Android Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM8/RZAX/GJQEH47O/FM8RZAXGJQEH47O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM8/RZAX/GJQEH47O/FM8RZAXGJQEH47O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM8/RZAX/GJQEH47O/FM8RZAXGJQEH47O.SMALL.jpg bkimmons RC cars can be WiFi Cars...? RC cars are cool, but cheap RC cars have limited range and can only be controlled with the particular controller that was included with the car. I purchased a RC jeep, complete with 4 wheel drive, flexible suspension, and off-road tires for about 30 bucks. Not long aft...
By: bkimmons

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2011 06:41:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/iAndroidRemote-Control-Android-mobile-using-an-A/
iAndroidRemote - Control Android mobile using an Apple Remote - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/ATV0/GJQEGS24/F2RATV0GJQEGS24.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/ATV0/GJQEGS24/F2RATV0GJQEGS24.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/ATV0/GJQEGS24/F2RATV0GJQEGS24.SMALL.jpg sudar I love to integrate devices which are not supposed to be integrated and this guide shows you how you can control an Android mobile using Apple’s Remote. (Who said Apple devices work only with Apple products ;) ) Also this is my entry to the Sparkfun microcontroller context. If you like this guide, ...
By: sudar

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