Instructables: exploring - technology - arduino - shield http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 17:13:09 PDT BLOX v1.01 Tissue Box Guitar - Light Strings http://www.instructables.com/id/Tissue-Box-Guitar-Light-Strings/
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By: samersh

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Sun, 19 May 2013 12:16:18 PDT
Arduino Cellular Shield Tutorial http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Cellular-Shield-Tutorial/
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By: randofo

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Mon, 13 May 2013 09:25:35 PDT
Arduino Waveform Generator Shield http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Waveform-Generator-Shield/
Arduino Waveform Generator Shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/YH9O/H9T44X9Z/FN9YH9OH9T44X9Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/YH9O/H9T44X9Z/FN9YH9OH9T44X9Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/YH9O/H9T44X9Z/FN9YH9OH9T44X9Z.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Waveform generators (also called function generators) are useful for testing and debugging circuits. They can be used to test the frequency response of electronic components like op amps and sensors or to characterize and troubleshoot audio effects boxes and pedals. This waveform generator shield is...
By: amandaghassaei

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Tue, 7 May 2013 14:23:00 PDT
Arduino Motorized Window Blinds http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Motorized-Window-Blinds/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/HAVV/HFSHVQXI/FXOHAVVHFSHVQXI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/HAVV/HFSHVQXI/FXOHAVVHFSHVQXI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/HAVV/HFSHVQXI/FXOHAVVHFSHVQXI.SMALL.jpg cgmalantonio Hey everyone, Here with a quick and easy instructable for those of you who want to motorize your window blinds! I have seen other people post motorized blinds on instructables and all over the internet but I feel as though i chose a less expensive, easier alternative to accomplishing the same task. ...
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Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:28:43 PDT
Chipper Board - ATtiny Programming Shield http://www.instructables.com/id/Chipper-Board-ATtiny-Programming-Shield/
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Fri, 5 Apr 2013 11:38:55 PDT
How to program attiny using arduino uno http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-program-attiny-using-arduino-uno/
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Sat, 16 Mar 2013 04:36:15 PDT
Scratching with Arduino http://www.instructables.com/id/Scratching-with-Arduino/
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Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:56:53 PST
The Rainbow Furby http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Rainbow-Furby/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/VWAR/HCJORLPC/FOLVWARHCJORLPC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/VWAR/HCJORLPC/FOLVWARHCJORLPC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/VWAR/HCJORLPC/FOLVWARHCJORLPC.SMALL.jpg JorreH Introduction to the Rainbow Furby The rainbow furby is a furby on a driving platform, controlled by Arduino. As students, we were asked to make an Artbot. So we chose to make a driving furby who draws rainbows on a large piece of paper. The patterns it makes are programmed. It makes a couple of nice...
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Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:01:00 PST
Compact 3-in-1 Stripboard DIYduino with Integrated Sensor and L298N Motor Shield http://www.instructables.com/id/Compact-3-in-1-Stripboard-DIYduino-with-Integrated/
Compact 3-in-1 Stripboard DIYduino with Integrated Sensor and L298N Motor Shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/KUP3/HCB8T27P/FJPKUP3HCB8T27P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/KUP3/HCB8T27P/FJPKUP3HCB8T27P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/KUP3/HCB8T27P/FJPKUP3HCB8T27P.SMALL.jpg Superbender I am presenting a compact design of a stripboard Arduino board (DIYduino) that includes a 2A motor driver and has additionally the functionality of a sensor shield. The 2-channel version cost approximately $29.43 and is more affordable compared to $39.00 for a commercially available system consistin...
By: Superbender

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Sun, 27 Jan 2013 22:49:18 PST
Remote control via GPRS/GSM SMS. http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-the-relays-via-GPRS-SMS/
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Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:36:09 PST
Arduino powered RC tank http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-powered-RC-tank/
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Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:46:03 PST
How to use SRIO library for Arduino http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-SRIO-library-for-Arduino/
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Sun, 13 Jan 2013 23:46:56 PST
DIY Arduino Motor Shield (L298N Chip 2-4 Amps || w/ PCB Layout) http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Arduino-Motor-Shield-L298N-Chip-2-4-Amps-/
DIY Arduino Motor Shield (L298N Chip 2-4 Amps || w/ PCB Layout) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/I4GZ/HAQ39BBG/FCEI4GZHAQ39BBG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/I4GZ/HAQ39BBG/FCEI4GZHAQ39BBG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/I4GZ/HAQ39BBG/FCEI4GZHAQ39BBG.SMALL.jpg ASCAS Today, I'm going to show you how to make an Arduino motor shield (driver) at a low cost. It works splendidly, its posses almost all the characteristics of the original Arduino motor shield. It's almost considered as a clone. The original Arduino motor shield has the same motor driver chip (L298), th...
By: ASCAS

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Mon, 24 Dec 2012 07:16:59 PST
ArduinoISP Bootloader/Programmer Combination Shield http://www.instructables.com/id/ArduinoISP-BootloaderProgrammer-Combination-Shiel/
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Sat, 8 Dec 2012 17:41:04 PST
How to tweet from an Arduino using the wifi sheild http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-tweet-from-an-Arduino-using-the-wifi-sheild/
How to tweet from an Arduino using the wifi sheild - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/IGRV/H9T4SI68/F24IGRVH9T4SI68.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/IGRV/H9T4SI68/F24IGRVH9T4SI68.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/IGRV/H9T4SI68/F24IGRVH9T4SI68.SMALL.jpg echoalex Hey, I am a big fan of Instructables. I have consistently used it for the past 3 years and now its time for me to write one myself.  Here we go. This instructable is for those who want to make some inanimate object tweet automatically. Like say for example you are building a robot and you want the...
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Sat, 24 Nov 2012 16:13:37 PST
ATtiny Programming Shield for Arduino http://www.instructables.com/id/ATtiny-Programming-Shield-for-Arduino/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/YK63/H9G0SO6J/FB9YK63H9G0SO6J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/YK63/H9G0SO6J/FB9YK63H9G0SO6J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/YK63/H9G0SO6J/FB9YK63H9G0SO6J.SMALL.jpg WWC This was made to program ATtiny85 and ATtiny2313 micro controllers using one ZIFF socket. I suspect it would be compatible with more versions of the ATtiny, but these are the 2 i am familiar with. A  10uF capacitor and 10K resistor are needed when programming the ATtiny2313 and is not needed when p...
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Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:35:43 PST
Arduino Sprinkler System + Web control http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Sprinkler-System-Web-control/
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Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:18:55 PDT
Arduino Cat Detector SD Card Logger http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Cat-Detector-SD-Card-Logger/
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Sat, 25 Aug 2012 14:20:34 PDT
DIY PCB Tip by LOG http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-PCB-Tip-by-LOG/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/UJTE/H5Y9VIU4/FXGUJTEH5Y9VIU4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/UJTE/H5Y9VIU4/FXGUJTEH5Y9VIU4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/UJTE/H5Y9VIU4/FXGUJTEH5Y9VIU4.SMALL.jpg msuzuki777 This Lazy Old Geek has been using Arduinos for a while and I recently made my own shield for my weather station.   Tip: So my Arduino shield had some room on it. I decided to add some breadboarding area in case I wanted to expand the weather station.   I added a 16 pin IC socket and four eight pin c...
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Sat, 18 Aug 2012 11:14:17 PDT
Arduino Shield Tips by LOG http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Shield-Tips-by-LOG/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/YX4S/H5Y9VILL/F0HYX4SH5Y9VILL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/YX4S/H5Y9VILL/F0HYX4SH5Y9VILL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/YX4S/H5Y9VILL/F0HYX4SH5Y9VILL.SMALL.jpg msuzuki777 This Lazy Old Geek has been using Arduinos for a while and I recently got into making my own PCBs: http://www.instructables.com/id/My-PCB-Making/   Recently I was in need of making my own shield for my weather station.   Tip: Well, browsing through my Eagle Cadsoft libraries under Sparkfun, I found ...
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Sat, 18 Aug 2012 10:45:32 PDT
Xbee quick setup guide (Arduino) http://www.instructables.com/id/Xbee-quick-setup-guide-Arduino/
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Thu, 16 Aug 2012 04:01:30 PDT
Arduino DIY SD Card Logging Shield http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-DIY-SD-Card-Logging-Shield/
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Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:21:33 PDT
Install and run http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-beating-heart-that-changes-based-on-distance-b/
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Wed, 8 Aug 2012 21:20:57 PDT
$1.50 Arduino TV Annoyer!! (Turns TVs on when you want them off) http://www.instructables.com/id/150-Arduino-TV-Annoyer-Turns-TVs-on-when-you-/
$1.50 Arduino TV Annoyer!! (Turns TVs on when you want them off) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/QT5L/H52FXKOO/F4YQT5LH52FXKOO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/QT5L/H52FXKOO/F4YQT5LH52FXKOO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/QT5L/H52FXKOO/F4YQT5LH52FXKOO.SMALL.jpg xBacon Hey Arduino fans! Here is an 'ible for making a device that turns TVs on when you want them off, and off then you want them on! If you hide it in something inconspicuous, it would make a great April Fools joke or gag gift. And the best part is that the total parts cost is less than $1.50!! (Assumin...
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Wed, 1 Aug 2012 11:06:25 PDT
Some of My Projects http://www.instructables.com/id/Some-of-My-Projects-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHQ/1D46/H4VQDB4T/FHQ1D46H4VQDB4T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHQ/1D46/H4VQDB4T/FHQ1D46H4VQDB4T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHQ/1D46/H4VQDB4T/FHQ1D46H4VQDB4T.SMALL.jpg KlarBot Some of my more interesting projects this last year: Wireless XBEE Controlled Robotic arm - Thanks to Sath02's awesome tutorial  Word Clock  - Thanks to scorrbez1's awesome tutorial, And drj113 3x3x3 LED Cube - Thanks to gzip's tutorial Autonomous 4WD Robot - Thanks to the awesome Jamecoelectron...
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Sat, 21 Jul 2012 14:04:15 PDT
Arduino home energy monitor shield http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-home-energy-monitor-shield/
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Thu, 5 Jul 2012 12:07:25 PDT
Cheap Custom Arduino Shield http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Custom-Arduino-Shield/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/9I7U/H337JN8Y/F299I7UH337JN8Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/9I7U/H337JN8Y/F299I7UH337JN8Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/9I7U/H337JN8Y/F299I7UH337JN8Y.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Creating an arduino shield from a piece of copper plated protoboard is easy and saves you about 15 bucks.  The end product will snap directly to the arduino board, creating a reliable electrical connection between your circuit and the arduino pins. As shown in the images above, solder header pins t...
By: amandaghassaei

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Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:27:00 PDT
Design a simple arduino shield http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-a-simple-arduino-shield/
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Sun, 10 Jun 2012 02:13:48 PDT
Stripboard Arduino shield for programming ATtiny45 and ATtiny85 http://www.instructables.com/id/Stripboard-Arduino-shield-for-programming-ATtiny45/
Stripboard Arduino shield for programming ATtiny45 and ATtiny85 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/U71E/H1LWPEAL/FZXU71EH1LWPEAL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/U71E/H1LWPEAL/FZXU71EH1LWPEAL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/U71E/H1LWPEAL/FZXU71EH1LWPEAL.SMALL.jpg nikkipugh This instructable (entered in the Arduino Challenge contest - you can vote for it above) shows how to make a stripboard Arduino shield for programming either ATtiny45 or ATtiny85 microcontrollers with an Arduino, as per these tutorials from the High-Low Tech group at MIT: Arduino board as ATtiny pr...
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Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:56:12 PDT
Video Game Shield Tetris with N64 Controller http://www.instructables.com/id/Video-Game-Shield-Tetris-with-N64-Controller/
Video Game Shield Tetris with N64 Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/9M6O/H0OJ6LV6/FQS9M6OH0OJ6LV6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/9M6O/H0OJ6LV6/FQS9M6OH0OJ6LV6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/9M6O/H0OJ6LV6/FQS9M6OH0OJ6LV6.SMALL.jpg McArthurSpinks Required Parts and Equipment Arduino Uno R3: $35 Wayne and Layne Video Game Shield: around $30 (with shipping) Soldering Iron and Solder: I got mine for around $8 at RadioShack Two way RCA cable N64 controller Assembling the Video Game Shield To assemble the Video Game Shield follow these instruc...
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Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:31:42 PDT
Arduino Nano with Ethernet Shield http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Nano-with-Ethernet-Shield/
Arduino Nano with Ethernet Shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/VC41/H19RHU2T/F4FVC41H19RHU2T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/VC41/H19RHU2T/F4FVC41H19RHU2T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/VC41/H19RHU2T/F4FVC41H19RHU2T.SMALL.jpg ntewinkel I recently bought an Arduino Ethernet shield designed for the Arduino Uno, and thought I could just easily hook it up to my existing Arduino Nano. I was wrong! I couldn't find much information at all on how to do this, except that some documents listed the required IO pins. I even tried hooking up...
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Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:08:54 PDT
Arduino Ethernet Shield Tutorial http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Ethernet-Shield-Tutorial/
Arduino Ethernet Shield Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/9ZO6/H05NHCWJ/F969ZO6H05NHCWJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/9ZO6/H05NHCWJ/F969ZO6H05NHCWJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/9ZO6/H05NHCWJ/F969ZO6H05NHCWJ.SMALL.jpg randofo The Arduino Ethernet Shield allows you to easily connect your Arduino to the internet. This shield enables your Arduino to send and receive data from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. You can use it to do fun stuff like control robots remotely from a website, or ring a bell every ti...
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Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:01:18 PDT
Arduino Wireless SD Shield Tutorial http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Wireless-SD-Shield-Tutorial/
Arduino Wireless SD Shield Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/0IUN/H05NOWJ3/FUU0IUNH05NOWJ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/0IUN/H05NOWJ3/FUU0IUNH05NOWJ3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/0IUN/H05NOWJ3/FUU0IUNH05NOWJ3.SMALL.jpg randofo As the name implies, the Arduino Wireless SD shield serves two functions. Foremost, this shield allows you to easily interface with Xbee transceiver modules to create mesh networks, and other wireless devices. Secondly, the micro SD socket allows you to store and access a large amount of data. Wheth...
By: randofo

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Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:58:54 PDT
Arduino Motor Shield Tutorial http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Motor-Shield-Tutorial/
Arduino Motor Shield Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/1UE5/H05NSWPJ/FES1UE5H05NSWPJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/1UE5/H05NSWPJ/FES1UE5H05NSWPJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/1UE5/H05NSWPJ/FES1UE5H05NSWPJ.SMALL.jpg randofo The Arduino Motor Shield allows you to easily control motor direction and speed using an Arduino. By allowing you to simply address Arduino pins, it makes it very simple to incorporate a motor into your project. It also allows you to be able to power a motor with a separate power supply of up to 12v...
By: randofo

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Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:58:06 PDT
"Twist Shield" for the Arduino http://www.instructables.com/id/Twist-Shield-for-the-Arduino/
"Twist Shield" for the Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/SH5N/GZUAFFA2/F8MSH5NGZUAFFA2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/SH5N/GZUAFFA2/F8MSH5NGZUAFFA2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/SH5N/GZUAFFA2/F8MSH5NGZUAFFA2.SMALL.jpg wwtolman This little ‘Add-on’ board allows you to 'Twist' an existing Arduino Shield 90 degree from its original footprint The Problem... Have you ever finished a project and then realized you stopped one step too soon? While plugging in various shields I have into the ‘Wing Tip Extensions’ I built I noti...
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Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:25:39 PDT
Wing Tip Extensions for Arduino http://www.instructables.com/id/Wing-Tip-Extensions-for-Arduino/
Wing Tip Extensions for Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/S3DC/GZCITV1F/F89S3DCGZCITV1F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/S3DC/GZCITV1F/F89S3DCGZCITV1F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/S3DC/GZCITV1F/F89S3DCGZCITV1F.SMALL.jpg wwtolman Greetings, One late night of web surfing I came across some 45 Degree Extension boards. Thinking to myself “Wow!” that’s cool and then I looked at the price…$27.00 before S&H. “Yikes!” I’ve been looking for an excuse to learn Eagle PCB layout software and this was the project I decided to cut my tee...
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Sat, 3 Mar 2012 20:12:57 PST
Arduino Powered Nixie Tubes: ArduiNIX Nixie driver shield assembly http://www.instructables.com/id/ArduiNIX-Nixie-driver-shield-assembly/
Arduino Powered Nixie Tubes: ArduiNIX Nixie driver shield assembly - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/7C5N/GZACIUKP/FB77C5NGZACIUKP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/7C5N/GZACIUKP/FB77C5NGZACIUKP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/7C5N/GZACIUKP/FB77C5NGZACIUKP.SMALL.jpg Slothfurnace www.ArduiNIX.com presents: ArduiNIX Nixie driver shield assembly The ArduiNIX shield is a user programmable platform for driving multiplexed Nixie tube or other high voltage displays**. The ArduiNIX is open source hardware Welcome to the assembly portion of the site. Here we will take you step by ...
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Sat, 3 Mar 2012 11:03:33 PST
No-Solder Arduino Breadboard Shield http://www.instructables.com/id/No-Solder-Arduino-Beadboard-Shield/
No-Solder Arduino Breadboard Shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/VE7N/GXL5OX9N/FLRVE7NGXL5OX9N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/VE7N/GXL5OX9N/FLRVE7NGXL5OX9N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/VE7N/GXL5OX9N/FLRVE7NGXL5OX9N.SMALL.jpg Eirinn The goal of this instructable is to make a no solder arduino breadboard shield like this one: You will need Parts list: Super glue* Mini breadboard size 4.5x3.5 cm Arduino pin headers** * Hot glue wont cut it ** Normal female pin headers can also work Optional, but recommended: Arduino Sma...
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Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:48:56 PST
Ultrasonic Range Finder with an ATtiny85 (With Shield) http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultrasonic-Range-Finder-with-an-ATtiny85/
Ultrasonic Range Finder with an ATtiny85 (With Shield) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ8/M9V0/GV8UUCS0/FQ8M9V0GV8UUCS0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ8/M9V0/GV8UUCS0/FQ8M9V0GV8UUCS0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ8/M9V0/GV8UUCS0/FQ8M9V0GV8UUCS0.SMALL.jpg Dominion-Network I’m here to show you how to use a HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Range Finder with an ATtiny85 as well as programming the ATtiny85 using the wonderful shield that randofo created. List of materials: ATtiny85 Programming Library Arduino Uno HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Range Finder and Library Jumper Wires Breadboard ATt...
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Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:07:06 PST
Arduino stepper motor and servos shield - AW GCSE Board http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-stepper-motor-and-servos-shield-AW-GCSE-/
Arduino stepper motor and servos shield - AW GCSE Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/VODB/GV4BPINN/F45VODBGV4BPINN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/VODB/GV4BPINN/F45VODBGV4BPINN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/VODB/GV4BPINN/F45VODBGV4BPINN.SMALL.jpg AntMan232 This instructable will show you show to build an Arduino shield which can be used to control 3 servos and 1 stepper motor using 4 potentiometers. You will need: access to a laser printer/cnc router/etching chemicals 7 x 3 pin 3.5mm terminal blocks 2 x 2 pin 3.5mm terminal blocks 2 x 8 pin stackable...
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Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:02:58 PST
Arduino GPS Datalogger http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-GPS-Datalogger/
Arduino GPS Datalogger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/YIVQ/GTQVPAI9/FRGYIVQGTQVPAI9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/YIVQ/GTQVPAI9/FRGYIVQGTQVPAI9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/YIVQ/GTQVPAI9/FRGYIVQGTQVPAI9.SMALL.jpg jonnyboy323 Do you want to log some GPS data onto an SD card using your Arduino? Do you already own a Sparkfun microSD shield and GPS module? Did you try the Adafruit Sheild (although it is awesome and cheap) but it stole all of your pins? Want it to output into a nice, Google Earth friendly format? Well read o...
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Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:49:51 PDT
Arduino Kitchen Timer http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Kitchen-Timer/
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Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:16:32 PDT
Make your pet dishes tweet! http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-pet-dishes-tweet/
Make your pet dishes tweet! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/UJ1T/GP7IF68J/FQ6UJ1TGP7IF68J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/UJ1T/GP7IF68J/FQ6UJ1TGP7IF68J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/UJ1T/GP7IF68J/FQ6UJ1TGP7IF68J.SMALL.jpg thoughtfix You give your pets everything: Food, water, a home, toys, and love. Why not give them a twitter account? This project allows you to monitor your pets' eating habits and receive alerts when their supplies are low. It's also a cute, fun way to learn how to interact with the Arduino, Twitter, sens...
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Sat, 25 Jun 2011 19:13:10 PDT
ServDuino - Build Your Own Arduino Web server http://www.instructables.com/id/ServDuino-Arduino-Webserver/
ServDuino - Build Your Own Arduino Web server - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/31R3/GMX1SY8O/FOZ31R3GMX1SY8O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/31R3/GMX1SY8O/FOZ31R3GMX1SY8O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/31R3/GMX1SY8O/FOZ31R3GMX1SY8O.SMALL.jpg Teslaling The Arduino Ethernet Shield is a sweet toy!!!  Everybody, from the beginner who got their Arduino yesterday and hasn't slept since, to the hard core pro who learned c as a second language, can learn how to use the Ethernet Shield and have lots of fun with it.  Its that awesome! As soon as I earned e...
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Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:45:14 PDT
Simple Relay Shield for Arduino http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Relay-Shield-for-Arduino/
Simple Relay Shield for Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCY/1R1H/GKS0T89V/FCY1R1HGKS0T89V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCY/1R1H/GKS0T89V/FCY1R1HGKS0T89V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCY/1R1H/GKS0T89V/FCY1R1HGKS0T89V.SMALL.jpg technolando Shield to control 6 relay, 6 digital input and 6 analog input with Arduino Duemilanove, Arduino UNO. The digital inputs and relay outputs are equipped with an LED that indicates the status.  The circuit diagram is very simple: Schematics and PCB In this step you can find the circuit diagram and...
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Sat, 5 Mar 2011 08:54:27 PST
Simon Shield - plug and, um, play http://www.instructables.com/id/Simon-Shield-plug-and-um-play/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/EMJ2/GHFK7X3O/FYBEMJ2GHFK7X3O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/EMJ2/GHFK7X3O/FYBEMJ2GHFK7X3O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/EMJ2/GHFK7X3O/FYBEMJ2GHFK7X3O.SMALL.jpg thedod I've turned my Simon project into a shield. Software and schematics are the same. The rest is just poor workmanship :) I'm sure you can do better (and it's fun).
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Mon, 13 Dec 2010 11:15:56 PST
Arduino Mega-ISP Shield http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Mega-ISP-Shield/
Arduino Mega-ISP Shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/HUTZ/GERP8SE1/FZ8HUTZGERP8SE1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/HUTZ/GERP8SE1/FZ8HUTZGERP8SE1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/HUTZ/GERP8SE1/FZ8HUTZGERP8SE1.SMALL.jpg denniskupec Use this shield to re-burn the bootloader for any arduino. You can always make one on a breadboard, but having a shield is great. This is great for people who works with lots of arduinos. You can also use it with AVRDUDE. I will have a parts list coming soon... (this instructable will be under de...
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Sat, 2 Oct 2010 22:11:44 PDT
Arduino FM radio receiver shield http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-FM-radio-receiver-shield/
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Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:36:16 PDT
RGB LED game shield for arduino http://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-Led-game-shield-for-arduino/
RGB LED game shield for arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/240S/G1ZGORNB/FEP240SG1ZGORNB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/240S/G1ZGORNB/FEP240SG1ZGORNB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/240S/G1ZGORNB/FEP240SG1ZGORNB.SMALL.jpg ikestarm17 I was wondering why there aren't a lot of games made by the arduino, I mean I found a page of them, but it wasn't tht many. So I decided I should try to make one of my own! To play this game, you have to match the random color displayed by one of the rgb leds by using 3 sliding potentiometers. Then...
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Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:48:58 PST
Large Arduino Prototyping Shield http://www.instructables.com/id/Large-Arduino-Prototyping-Shield/
Large Arduino Prototyping Shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/IVTW/FWMO3NHS/FELIVTWFWMO3NHS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/IVTW/FWMO3NHS/FELIVTWFWMO3NHS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/IVTW/FWMO3NHS/FELIVTWFWMO3NHS.SMALL.jpg o0mouse0o Having recently become an Arduino fan I want to be able to have several projects but save the expense of buying more than one Arduino board. Being very lazy I would also like to be able to change between several projects and avoid all the tedious swapping around of many dangly wires and all the tro...
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Mon, 6 Jul 2009 10:42:11 PDT