http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 16:26:35 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-a-Nokia-5110-84X48-LCD-display-with-you/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/2I6B/HGHC8EO1/FMW2I6BHGHC8EO1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/2I6B/HGHC8EO1/FMW2I6BHGHC8EO1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/2I6B/HGHC8EO1/FMW2I6BHGHC8EO1.SMALL.jpg meanpc It's cheap and easy to add an 84X48 LCD to your Arduino project.  These Nokia 5110 displays are surplus from the Nokia phones of the late 90's.  While the tech is old, it makes a fantastic backlit display for your Arduino projects.  There is a ton of library support too.   The cost - cheap!  You ca...
By: meanpc

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 20:19:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Arduino-PC-Eng-Ita-How-To-Code/
Mini Arduino PC [Eng-Ita] How To & Code - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/UYPD/HFSHFS2V/FVHUYPDHFSHFS2V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/UYPD/HFSHFS2V/FVHUYPDHFSHFS2V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/UYPD/HFSHFS2V/FVHUYPDHFSHFS2V.SMALL.jpg lollokara Sono stato libero per un fine settimana e ho deciso di rispolverare un vecchio mito, l'arduino. ho messo insieme un atmega standalone tre bottoni un led e un lcd... e ho creato quello che mai avrei pensato di creare. Un manuale di fisica con le formule, un termometro, un esposimetro, un Vu Meter, e ...
By: lollokara

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:32:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/I2C-LCD-Controller-Part-II/
I2C LCD Controller Part II - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/B1Q8/HFSHTO7B/FLEB1Q8HFSHTO7B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/B1Q8/HFSHTO7B/FLEB1Q8HFSHTO7B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/B1Q8/HFSHTO7B/FLEB1Q8HFSHTO7B.SMALL.jpg verdelj Now that we have install and assemble the controller here is a little project. we are going to build a thermometer. Parts list 1. Arduino 1. I2C LCD 1. DHT11 Temp Sensor 1. 1k Resistor 7. Jumper wires        Connecting the LCD is very simple LCD                 Arduino 5VCD   ...
By: verdelj

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:40:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/I2C-LCD-Controller-the-easy-way/
I2C LCD Controller (the easy way) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/WNFG/HFWSTI48/F10WNFGHFWSTI48.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/WNFG/HFWSTI48/F10WNFGHFWSTI48.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/WNFG/HFWSTI48/F10WNFGHFWSTI48.SMALL.jpg verdelj I am working on an alarm/weather station project and I wanted to use an LCD but dint want to have a lot of wires so I order a controller. This is just a very basic tutorial on how to hook it up, for the beginners like my self. Parts Parts list:       1. LCD in this case a 16x02   1....
By: verdelj

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:11:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Connect-A-16x2-LCD-Display-To-An-Arduino/
Connect A 16x2 LCD Display To An Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/UTJX/HFD1D0D8/FILUTJXHFD1D0D8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/UTJX/HFD1D0D8/FILUTJXHFD1D0D8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/UTJX/HFD1D0D8/FILUTJXHFD1D0D8.SMALL.jpg shanecoley Welcome to my FIRST instructable, i will show you how to connect a 16x2 lcd display to an arduino, follow these simple step by step instructions and you will have it done in no time :) Gather All The Items You Need :) You Need The Following Items : Arduino LCD Display 16x2 Jumper Wires Breadbo...
By: shanecoley

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:46:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Joystick-controlled-Camera/
Joystick controlled Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/L4NI/HEI48B39/FPHL4NIHEI48B39.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/L4NI/HEI48B39/FPHL4NIHEI48B39.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/L4NI/HEI48B39/FPHL4NIHEI48B39.SMALL.jpg markie Hi, First of all, my English is not perfect =) I've seen many projects with Arduino that describes how to control 2 servo's with a joystick or use a lcd screen. All of the projects that i have seen are all seperate things. So i decided to make a short Instructable of these things combined. In this ...
By: markie

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:15:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Made-Bezel-Window-for-LCD-LED-Displays/
Home Made Bezel / Window for LCD, LED, TFT Displays. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/SQR3/HEBNADYL/FE7SQR3HEBNADYL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/SQR3/HEBNADYL/FE7SQR3HEBNADYL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/SQR3/HEBNADYL/FE7SQR3HEBNADYL.SMALL.jpg mbeeby I've been working on a project that used a 16x2 LCD display and wanted a nice finish that also allowed me to seal against water and other liquids. I also needed impact resistance, low cost and the ability to be changed easily if worn or broken. I considered many different ideas:- 1) A full sheet o...
By: mbeeby

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 15:46:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Data-Logger-Project/
Data Logger Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/F3PQ/HD4VPZXM/FUEF3PQHD4VPZXM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/F3PQ/HD4VPZXM/FUEF3PQHD4VPZXM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/F3PQ/HD4VPZXM/FUEF3PQHD4VPZXM.SMALL.jpg W1LL7 This is a data logger I made for my class. I couldn't find any instructions that I could use to make the Arduino record the light brightness and the temperature. Then display the temperature and the light value on the LCD then Save it to the SD card Requirements Here are the requirements for the Da...
By: W1LL7

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:16:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Nokia-5110-display-IR-sensor/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/7MR6/HCV98222/F587MR6HCV98222.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/7MR6/HCV98222/F587MR6HCV98222.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/7MR6/HCV98222/F587MR6HCV98222.SMALL.jpg Timofte Andrei Hi! Today I'm show you my new project using an Arduino UNO, a Nokia 5110 display (PCD8544) and an IR sensor. I managed to write a sketch that's reading the data received by the IR sensor and then display the names of the pushed buttons on the screen. I also used Nokia's entire board with lcd and key...
By: Timofte Andrei

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2013 01:31:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/ARDUINO-VU-METER/
ARDUINO VU METER - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/BHE5/HCJOGK54/F3NBHE5HCJOGK54.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/BHE5/HCJOGK54/F3NBHE5HCJOGK54.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/BHE5/HCJOGK54/F3NBHE5HCJOGK54.SMALL.jpg siemenwauters hey person reading this. last week a friend of mine who is not so familiar with arduino and electronics needed a vu meter for his school project. he supplied me with an arduino and an lcd. the rest was up to me. i searched around the internet to find code for it without succes. many people show a v...
By: siemenwauters

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Feb 2013 12:14:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/pimpMyBike0-Arduino-project-overview/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/4IDL/H9T4FC4H/FKC4IDLH9T4FC4H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/4IDL/H9T4FC4H/FKC4IDLH9T4FC4H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/4IDL/H9T4FC4H/FKC4IDLH9T4FC4H.SMALL.jpg jdeboi An overview of various Arduino-related projects: - turning indicators - strobe night light - speedometer / odometer - brake lights - battery pack For additional information, check out my website: http://jdeboi.com/portfolio.php
By: jdeboi

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:20:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Fun-Shway-Display/
Fun Shway Display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/0GVF/H994TNSS/FNB0GVFH994TNSS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/0GVF/H994TNSS/FNB0GVFH994TNSS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/0GVF/H994TNSS/FNB0GVFH994TNSS.SMALL.jpg ray74 Build a nice looking LCD display with buttons for mounting on the wall. Key Features: 2 line by 24 character LCD display controlled with 4 I/O’s (74HC164). Back light control of LCD. 6 Buttons connected to 1 analog pin. LM335 and LM334Z temp sensors. Adjustable temperature offset. Simple software ...
By: ray74

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2012 23:20:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-LCD-Thermometer-with-LM35-Temp-Sensor/
Arduino LCD Thermometer with LM35 Temp Sensor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/VW8H/H8I43LSW/FVTVW8HH8I43LSW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/VW8H/H8I43LSW/FVTVW8HH8I43LSW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/VW8H/H8I43LSW/FVTVW8HH8I43LSW.SMALL.jpg WWC This is as the title implies, An Arduino powered LCD monitored thermometer that uses an LM35 temp sensor for the temp readings. If you have never worked with an LCD before like me some things can be a little confusing such as: the first line, the top line is line 0. The second line, bottom line is l...
By: WWC

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:31:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-powered-GLCD-Graphic-LCD-I-made-it-at-/
Arduino powered GLCD (Graphic LCD) - I made it at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/7W0M/H672XV97/FE27W0MH672XV97.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/7W0M/H672XV97/FE27W0MH672XV97.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/7W0M/H672XV97/FE27W0MH672XV97.SMALL.jpg madebyjoe Displays are always nice. So far I've just been demonstrating how to use 7-segmented displays to display numbers using very few resources. But what if you want to display text? Or pictures? Or both? Well in order to do that, you're going to need a simple LCD screen. Now there are simple led screens...
By: madebyjoe

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:40:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-lcd-screen-for-the-Arduino/
Cheap lcd screen for the Arduino. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/MRWN/H4AG97XI/FSOMRWNH4AG97XI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/MRWN/H4AG97XI/FSOMRWNH4AG97XI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/MRWN/H4AG97XI/FSOMRWNH4AG97XI.SMALL.jpg Computothought We have used the pda with a desktop computer (robot) and with the Nslu2. Here we are going to use an old pda with serial port.to act as an lcd. Everyone either has one or knows someone who has an old pda that they do not use anymore.  Ask them if you can borrow it get get it cheap. Though it is not ...
By: Computothought

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Sep 2012 18:11:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LCD-dispaly-on-Arduino-UNO/
LCD dispaly on Arduino UNO - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/16J5/H5IRUO2X/FWO16J5H5IRUO2X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/16J5/H5IRUO2X/FWO16J5H5IRUO2X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/16J5/H5IRUO2X/FWO16J5H5IRUO2X.SMALL.jpg nviradia List of hardware: 1 arduinio 2 bread board 3 LCD display 16*2 4 10k register Pinconfiguration Set up the pin according to the picturre, consider that other object as 10k register. This Programme available on Arduino LCDLibrary. Programme: /*   LiquidCrystal Library - Hello World Demonstra...
By: nviradia

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Aug 2012 05:18:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wiring-up-the-LCD-and-the-LED/
An Arduino RSS Feed Display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/FZZT/H5405OFH/FR7FZZTH5405OFH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/FZZT/H5405OFH/FR7FZZTH5405OFH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/FZZT/H5405OFH/FR7FZZTH5405OFH.SMALL.jpg fritterdonut This Arduino project will display RSS feed headlines on an LCD via an Arduino and a USB cable. It works quite well, and lets you keep up with the world news while you're sitting at your desk. Many of the values in the code can be changed, and the system can be adapted to display Twitter and other in...
By: fritterdonut

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:38:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Bike-Speedometer/
Arduino Bike Speedometer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/X0V7/H52FWVK6/F6ZX0V7H52FWVK6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/X0V7/H52FWVK6/F6ZX0V7H52FWVK6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/X0V7/H52FWVK6/F6ZX0V7H52FWVK6.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Monitor your road speed using the Arduino. This project uses a magnetic switch (also called a reed switch) to measure the speed of one of the bike's wheels.  The Arduino calculates the mph, and send this information out to the LCD screen on the handlebars as you ride.  It is compatible with any kind...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:18:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/iPod-Information-Screen/
iPod Information Screen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/W5PQ/H4VQRKLG/F9AW5PQH4VQRKLG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/W5PQ/H4VQRKLG/F9AW5PQH4VQRKLG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/W5PQ/H4VQRKLG/F9AW5PQH4VQRKLG.SMALL.jpg cmonaco3 My girlfriend, a music buff, asked me to come up with a better way for her to look at the track information of the current song playing on her iPod touch while she was using it in the car. Those of you that have or have had an iPod touch know that it's not the easiest thing to read while driving. To...
By: cmonaco3

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Jul 2012 20:51:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Graphing-on-an-Arduino-the-EASY-WAY/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/7PZ4/GUVU3T63/FCO7PZ4GUVU3T63.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/7PZ4/GUVU3T63/FCO7PZ4GUVU3T63.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/7PZ4/GUVU3T63/FCO7PZ4GUVU3T63.SMALL.jpg Chowmix12 Sometimes when you're testing a sensor or debugging a value in an Arduino project, you want to see something other than numbers flying by in the Serial Monitor. However, you want to get the sensor working quickly, and you don't want to take the time to write code to graph it or display it in an intr...
By: Chowmix12

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 11:02:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Graphing-values-in-Arduino-the-EASY-way/
Graphing values in Arduino, the EASY way! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/7PZ4/GUVU3T63/FCO7PZ4GUVU3T63.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/7PZ4/GUVU3T63/FCO7PZ4GUVU3T63.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/7PZ4/GUVU3T63/FCO7PZ4GUVU3T63.SMALL.jpg Chowmix12 Sometimes when you're testing a sensor or debugging a value in an Arduino project, you want to see something other than numbers flying by in the Serial Monitor. However, you want to get the sensor working quickly, and you don't want to take the time to write code to graph it or display it in an intr...
By: Chowmix12

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 08:49:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-LED-change-of-colourslight-sensorLCD/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU4/LOTX/H3Z3VQU0/FU4LOTXH3Z3VQU0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU4/LOTX/H3Z3VQU0/FU4LOTXH3Z3VQU0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU4/LOTX/H3Z3VQU0/FU4LOTXH3Z3VQU0.SMALL.jpg Dekel Ziv this project embed an RGB led that changes colours  in a continous manner, an LCD which shows the current colour and the next one, or, in it's different mode, show you the intensity of the sorounding light, when there is enough.the power of the maximum light for the LED not to work can be calibrated...
By: Dekel Ziv

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jul 2012 20:49:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Magic-Eight-Ball/
Digital Magic Eight Ball - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0U/ML7T/H2WEWI2F/F0UML7TH2WEWI2F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0U/ML7T/H2WEWI2F/F0UML7TH2WEWI2F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0U/ML7T/H2WEWI2F/F0UML7TH2WEWI2F.SMALL.jpg alecnotalex This instructable will show you how to make a customizable digital magic eight ball, with Arduino. It can be customized to say anything you want, and there is no limit to how many phrases it can hold. When shaken, it'll choose one of its phrases randomly and display it on the screen. It can be encas...
By: alecnotalex

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Jun 2012 14:35:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-custom-Arduino-compatible/
Make your own custom Arduino compatible - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/25QP/H1YOKY3N/F8325QPH1YOKY3N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/25QP/H1YOKY3N/F8325QPH1YOKY3N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/25QP/H1YOKY3N/F8325QPH1YOKY3N.SMALL.jpg dustinandrews I love Ardunio. I love the things that people make with them and I love to make my own. Last August I published an Instructable on how to make your own postage stamp sized Arduino compatible. This Instructable will show you how to to make a rugged, versatile Ardunio compatible with basic components ...
By: dustinandrews

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 08:11:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Car-g-Meter-Display/
Arduino Car g-Meter Display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPP/4QP8/H1ZG6Y4J/FPP4QP8H1ZG6Y4J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPP/4QP8/H1ZG6Y4J/FPP4QP8H1ZG6Y4J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPP/4QP8/H1ZG6Y4J/FPP4QP8H1ZG6Y4J.SMALL.jpg brandmiddleton I made this project for my Physics 308L class. It is not yet completed but the whole idea is here for anyone to replicate. You can create most of these parts from their cheaper components, but I chose to use pre-made parts like the DFrobot LCD shield for Arduino and accelerometers pre-soldered to bo...
By: brandmiddleton

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 18:16:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Based-Auto-Timer-Stop-Watch-Timer-for-st/
Arduino Based Auto Timer / Stop Watch Timer for stroking time Measurement - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/5S8A/H1KHA5WZ/FDK5S8AH1KHA5WZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/5S8A/H1KHA5WZ/FDK5S8AH1KHA5WZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/5S8A/H1KHA5WZ/FDK5S8AH1KHA5WZ.SMALL.jpg chuppandi The Need: Last week around at work I had another usual un-usual  problem to face with.  Having to make lots of mechanisms n components to work with-in seconds or fracs at times I kind-of knew this was always coming. And invariably so my poor mind couldn't think of anything but Arduino for a handy s...
By: chuppandi

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 10:24:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Step-By-Step-LCD-wiring-4-Bit-Mode-and-Programmi/
Step-By-Step LCD wiring (4 Bit Mode) and Programming examples for Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FS6/X7OF/H1JUGSKG/FS6X7OFH1JUGSKG.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FS6/X7OF/H1JUGSKG/FS6X7OFH1JUGSKG.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FS6/X7OF/H1JUGSKG/FS6X7OFH1JUGSKG.SMALL.jpg Kev_MacD This instructable will guide a user step-by-step in wiring and programming a Hitachi HD44780 (or a compatible) chipset LCD screen to an Arduino, using the LiquidCrystal Library. Programming examples are provided for all the Library calls. Parts List: 1 - Arduino (I am using an UNO R3 here for the ...
By: Kev_MacD

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:45:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Interactive-Arduino-Powered-Coffee-Table/
Interactive Arduino Powered Coffee Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/KUI4/H142PA4L/FHEKUI4H142PA4L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/KUI4/H142PA4L/FHEKUI4H142PA4L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/KUI4/H142PA4L/FHEKUI4H142PA4L.SMALL.jpg DanNixon One quick fore note: this is my first Instructable and my first large Arduino project, so if you see any stupid errors or have an idea of how things could be done better, then please let me know. Now that that's out of the way I'll begin, I started designing this around September last year as my A2...
By: DanNixon

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:43:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mint-Sized-Success-Meter-quit-smoking-with-Ardu/
Mint-Sized Success Meter (quit smoking!) with Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/BHQO/H0OJ2MAX/FRWBHQOH0OJ2MAX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/BHQO/H0OJ2MAX/FRWBHQOH0OJ2MAX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/BHQO/H0OJ2MAX/FRWBHQOH0OJ2MAX.SMALL.jpg thoughtfix There comes a time in life to put childish things behind and give up nasty habits. Some, like smoking, can be damn hard without constant encouragement. It was time for me to combine my favorite hobby with my driving goal and make this: The Quit Success Meter! For my other Arduino contraptions, take ...
By: thoughtfix

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 17:33:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hookup-a-16-pin-HD44780-LCD-to-an-Arduino-in-6-sec/
Hookup an LCD to an Arduino in 6 seconds with 3, not 6 pins - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/KEF7/H0OJ5Y1I/FE6KEF7H0OJ5Y1I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/KEF7/H0OJ5Y1I/FE6KEF7H0OJ5Y1I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/KEF7/H0OJ5Y1I/FE6KEF7H0OJ5Y1I.SMALL.jpg bitterOz Adding an LCD display to Arduino projects can add real value but the cost of doing so can be significant. Not a financial cost - you can pick up 16 (characters) x 2 (rows) LCD for as little as £3.50. The cost is the pin count it can take to drive them. Using the built-in LiquidCrystal Display librar...
By: bitterOz

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 11:44:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Morse-Code-Shield/
Arduino Morse Code Shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/AJ99/GZUAFYXN/FMZAJ99GZUAFYXN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/AJ99/GZUAFYXN/FMZAJ99GZUAFYXN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/AJ99/GZUAFYXN/FMZAJ99GZUAFYXN.SMALL.jpg thegrendel Morse code was the breakthrough that made possible long-distance communication in the era of the telegraph. The code represents alphanumeric characters by short and long intervals of signal -- those familiar dots and dashes. For many years passing a Morse code test was a prerequisite of getting a Ha...
By: thegrendel

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Mar 2012 13:53:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Asteroid-Game/
Arduino Asteroid Game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/5QZD/GZACJ0OS/FIS5QZDGZACJ0OS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/5QZD/GZACJ0OS/FIS5QZDGZACJ0OS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/5QZD/GZACJ0OS/FIS5QZDGZACJ0OS.SMALL.jpg SanticN4N This is an Arduino Game. What you need 1. arduino uno or mega 2. arduino software 3. 2 potentiometer 4. 6 pin accelerometer 5. lots of wire 6. breadboard 7. 16x2 LCD arduino approved screen All you need to do is mount the sensor and screen and look in the code what pins to connect where!!!! Thi...
By: SanticN4N

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Mar 2012 13:13:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Total-Recall-Arduino-Simon-Says-on-steroids/
Total Recall- Arduino Simon Says on steroids! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/V7H1/GYVDIIO8/FHRV7H1GYVDIIO8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/V7H1/GYVDIIO8/FHRV7H1GYVDIIO8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/V7H1/GYVDIIO8/FHRV7H1GYVDIIO8.SMALL.jpg mpilchfamily Total Recall is a Simon based game for the Arduino. Your basic Arduino Simon Game consists of 4 buttons, 4 LEDs, an Arduino, some code and maybe a speaker and sound effects. Total Recall takes things a step further by adding an LCD display and offering  1 and 2 player game modes.  The 1 Player game...
By: mpilchfamily

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:31:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultrasonic-Tape-Measure/
Ultrasonic Tape Measure - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/CSS7/GVCPQRWE/F17CSS7GVCPQRWE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/CSS7/GVCPQRWE/F17CSS7GVCPQRWE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/CSS7/GVCPQRWE/F17CSS7GVCPQRWE.SMALL.jpg msuzuki777 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padd...
By: msuzuki777

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:41:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Square-with-Color-LCD/
Arduino-Square with Color LCD - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/USHA/GYGENQEZ/F4NUSHAGYGENQEZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/USHA/GYGENQEZ/F4NUSHAGYGENQEZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/USHA/GYGENQEZ/F4NUSHAGYGENQEZ.SMALL.jpg bsquares B-Squares is a modular electronics platform that enables users to build, customize, and continuously update their own electronics applications. In this B-Squares App we will cover how to assemble a simple Color-LCD Application using the Arduino-Square. Hardware: 1. Arduino-Square. 2. Battery-Squar...
By: bsquares

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Feb 2012 17:35:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Large-Font-For-16x2-LCDs/
Custom Large Font For 16x2 LCDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/ZAPO/GYGENPCW/FD8ZAPOGYGENPCW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/ZAPO/GYGENPCW/FD8ZAPOGYGENPCW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/ZAPO/GYGENPCW/FD8ZAPOGYGENPCW.SMALL.jpg mpilchfamily A couple of years ago i was learning to use the Ardiuno and started playing around with an Hitachi HD44780 based 16x2 LCD screen. I soon learned that the screen has 8 customizable character slots. I had found a project where someone used those slots to create there own custom characters that could t...
By: mpilchfamily

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Feb 2012 16:35:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-from-Scratch-Digital-Thermometer/
Arduino from Scratch - Digital Thermometer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/EM8F/GU6PFMBF/FB8EM8FGU6PFMBF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/EM8F/GU6PFMBF/FB8EM8FGU6PFMBF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/EM8F/GU6PFMBF/FB8EM8FGU6PFMBF.SMALL.jpg matt.e.jenkins I have loved making projects with Arduinos, but at $30 a piece your projects can get expensive. So I want to show you how you can make your own Arduino from scratch and save money doing it. Make your own Arduino for around $8. For this instructable I show you how to make one on a breadboard and wit...
By: matt.e.jenkins

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:16:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turing-Alarm-for-Arduino/
Turing Alarm for Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/1KIQ/GSOEMETK/F9M1KIQGSOEMETK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/1KIQ/GSOEMETK/F9M1KIQGSOEMETK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/1KIQ/GSOEMETK/F9M1KIQGSOEMETK.SMALL.jpg xiaoyangkao2 NOTE: This Instructable is currently incomplete. I will finish it before September 19.  I started this project after seeing Nick Johnson's Turing Alarm clock. I found that the PIC chip he used was a little too advanced for me, so I decided to use the Arduino microcontroller. The original project by...
By: xiaoyangkao2

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:41:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Barcode-Reading-using-Roborealm-Output-on-Arduino-/
Barcode Reading using Roborealm (Output on Arduino LCD) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/A40F/GPLJ2GQK/F6WA40FGPLJ2GQK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/A40F/GPLJ2GQK/F6WA40FGPLJ2GQK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/A40F/GPLJ2GQK/F6WA40FGPLJ2GQK.SMALL.jpg Daphne00Z This Instructable shows how to create a Barcode Reader using only a webcam together with Roborealm and Arduino. The webcam used in this demonstration is the Logitech Quickcam and the LCD screen is labelled, JHD162A. What you need for this project: 1. Arduino UNO 2. LCD 3. Roborealm 4. Potentiometer...
By: Daphne00Z

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Jul 2011 02:32:09 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-Joystick-Breadboard-with-LCD-Output/
Arduino Joystick Breadboard with LCD Output - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/VH95/GPBDHNLQ/FALVH95GPBDHNLQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/VH95/GPBDHNLQ/FALVH95GPBDHNLQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/VH95/GPBDHNLQ/FALVH95GPBDHNLQ.SMALL.jpg Dominion-Network Want to be able to control a couple of servos with a thumb-joystick? But don't know where to start? I don't have servos, but I can put you on the right track on how to do stuff when you move the thumbstick around. This instructable will teach you how to output the direction of the thumbstick to a ...
By: Dominion-Network

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jul 2011 07:26:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Backyard-Automated-Greenhouse/
Plantduino Greenhouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/6DJ6/GP7IEOXQ/FXQ6DJ6GP7IEOXQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/6DJ6/GP7IEOXQ/FXQ6DJ6GP7IEOXQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/6DJ6/GP7IEOXQ/FXQ6DJ6GP7IEOXQ.SMALL.jpg clovercreature UPDATE 7/9/11: The AC power fed relay has been replaced with a DC battery fed relay system as shown in step 10. UPDATE: We have been selected as finalists in the microcontroller contest! Thank you for voting and rating. Thank you also for all the feedback on the safety of out relay system. We hop...
By: clovercreature

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:30:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Salvaging-an-LCD-from-a-fax-machine/
Salvaging an LCD from a fax machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ8/5LDY/GP0Y51RN/FQ85LDYGP0Y51RN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ8/5LDY/GP0Y51RN/FQ85LDYGP0Y51RN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ8/5LDY/GP0Y51RN/FQ85LDYGP0Y51RN.SMALL.jpg steamcheng I acquired an old fax machine that looked like a ripe source of parts, like steppers, IR sensors, micro switches and things.  As it turned out, it was.  It also had a nice looking 2 x 16 character LCD.  However, after taking everything apart, I found the LCD only had 13 pins instead of the more com...
By: steamcheng

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:52:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-LCD-Metronome/
Arduino LCD Metronome - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG2/KGIK/GO9ST337/FG2KGIKGO9ST337.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG2/KGIK/GO9ST337/FG2KGIKGO9ST337.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG2/KGIK/GO9ST337/FG2KGIKGO9ST337.SMALL.jpg matio2matio <br&amp...
By: matio2matio

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 May 2011 07:17:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Display-super-sized-font-on-HD44780-20X4-character/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/8LV1/GN1I6EGS/F998LV1GN1I6EGS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/8LV1/GN1I6EGS/F998LV1GN1I6EGS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/8LV1/GN1I6EGS/F998LV1GN1I6EGS.SMALL.jpg liudr I have created an arduino library to display super-sized characters on HD44780 20X4 character displays. On the attached picture you can see how large the characters are compared with the standard characters. The display can show four characters packed closely or three characters separated nicely. ...
By: liudr

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:32:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-thermometer-LCD-Display-Thermistor/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNF/Q2J9/GLFUDQVE/FNFQ2J9GLFUDQVE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNF/Q2J9/GLFUDQVE/FNFQ2J9GLFUDQVE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNF/Q2J9/GLFUDQVE/FNFQ2J9GLFUDQVE.SMALL.jpg Blueray03 Its an arduino project, creating a temperature measurer, with a thermistor, and outputs to an lcd display Plug the thermistor in A0 through 5v and follow the schematic, to hook up the lcd... Parts list: 1,  2X16 white on black LCD 1, 10k Thermistor 1, Variable Resistor 1, Breadboard 1, 10k resisto...
By: Blueray03

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:50:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-Emoticon-Jacket-with-LCD-screen/
How to make an Emoticon Jacket with LCD screen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/XWBU/GKJF7OLS/FGPXWBUGKJF7OLS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/XWBU/GKJF7OLS/FGPXWBUGKJF7OLS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/XWBU/GKJF7OLS/FGPXWBUGKJF7OLS.SMALL.jpg kstran07 Concept: I would like to make a jacket that has a small LCD screen to create subtexts for interpersonal human interaction. The user would use a limited "keyboard" with force sensors and buttons under soft silicone keys to create computer textual subtitles to human interaction (textual emoticons, i...
By: kstran07

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:42:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Reaction-Timer/
Reaction Timer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGD/X9TU/GL3JON7U/FGDX9TUGL3JON7U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGD/X9TU/GL3JON7U/FGDX9TUGL3JON7U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGD/X9TU/GL3JON7U/FGDX9TUGL3JON7U.SMALL.jpg duboisvb I am new to Arduino and wanted a project which would teach me different things.  This got me involved with sound and the use of a LCD.  This project is based on the Instructable posted by bertus52x11 which you can find here http://www.instructables.com/id/After-Dinner-Reaction-Time-Tester/ .    ...
By: duboisvb

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:06:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Traveling-Geocache/
The Traveling Geocache! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/YUQO/GJHVLAT6/FUXYUQOGJHVLAT6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/YUQO/GJHVLAT6/FUXYUQOGJHVLAT6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/YUQO/GJHVLAT6/FUXYUQOGJHVLAT6.SMALL.jpg Revolt Lab This project and future projects can be found at my website http://revoltlab.com/  where you can also find my blog. UPDATE LOG: NOW SUPER SIMPLE TO REPROGRAM! Easy FTDI USB interface hardware explained in step 10 Easy FTDI USB interface programming explained in step 13 NEW code uploaded works perfe...
By: Revolt Lab

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Feb 2011 14:30:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-analog-input-display/
Arduino analog input display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/7SKB/GJHVLFKV/F617SKBGJHVLFKV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/7SKB/GJHVLFKV/F617SKBGJHVLFKV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/7SKB/GJHVLFKV/F617SKBGJHVLFKV.SMALL.jpg TheTeslaWarrior hi, this is a simple instructable that shows you how to use an analog input (potentiometer) and display that in percentage form on a 16X2 LCD character display thanks for looking! Parts Needed what you will need: 1x arduino 1x 10K pot (for LCD contrast) 1x 100k pot (you may need to modify...
By: TheTeslaWarrior

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