http://www.instructables.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:35:27 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Robopod-the-Arduino-Powered-Robot/
Robopod the Arduino Powered Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/RP5J/HHS9VQBM/FVYRP5JHHS9VQBM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/RP5J/HHS9VQBM/FVYRP5JHHS9VQBM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/RP5J/HHS9VQBM/FVYRP5JHHS9VQBM.SMALL.jpg 86 Robopod is a simple arduino robot that uses antennas to detect obstacles. Robopod's motors are controlled by an H bridge and   powered by a nine volt battery.  Robopods circuit is based on a breadboard for easy modification. Tools and Materials Material Arduino uno Breadboard H Br...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:46:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-an-ADXL345-for-Arduino/
Making a $1.00 ADXL345 for Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/GEZE/HHS9M4K7/F7HGEZEHHS9M4K7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/GEZE/HHS9M4K7/F7HGEZEHHS9M4K7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/GEZE/HHS9M4K7/F7HGEZEHHS9M4K7.SMALL.jpg cbrittain1 1. Get over to Analog Devices and sign-up for a sample account. They seem to be pretty nice and let you order several samples every month, I believe. Making an ADXL345 for Arduino 2. Order a few samples of the ADXL345 chip from Analog Devices. Making an ADXL345 for Arduino 3. Download the Eagl...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:38:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Resistor-Color-Code-Calculator-with-Arduino/
Resistor Color Code Calculator with Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/DH26/HHS9UA3P/FXQDH26HHS9UA3P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/DH26/HHS9UA3P/FXQDH26HHS9UA3P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/DH26/HHS9UA3P/FXQDH26HHS9UA3P.SMALL.jpg robdavinci   This is a 4 band Mechanical Color Code Resistor Calculator, The idea of making this Mechanical Resistor came when I accidentally dropped my box of resistors and all resistors (1300 of them) got mixed up. ooops! . Thank god there's an APP  for that, So while picking them up (the resistors) and so...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:40:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/FM-Radio-the-easy-way/
FM Radio the easy way - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/3TBK/HHS9SOEY/F2Y3TBKHHS9SOEY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/3TBK/HHS9SOEY/F2Y3TBKHHS9SOEY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/3TBK/HHS9SOEY/F2Y3TBKHHS9SOEY.SMALL.jpg verdelj Recently I bought an FM Reciver from ebay for about $3 is a RDA5807 from EIModule, no offense but their documentation is useless.  How ever it has an I2C interface and its compatible with the TEA5767. Sorry about the pics using my cellphone.       Specifications (1) RDA5807 FM Radio Modu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:50:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Animatronic-Eyes/
Arduino Animatronic Eyes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/PFJX/HHOFDF38/F79PFJXHHOFDF38.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/PFJX/HHOFDF38/F79PFJXHHOFDF38.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/PFJX/HHOFDF38/F79PFJXHHOFDF38.SMALL.jpg LGProspects After reviewing and scouring the internet like most hackers I decided what I wanted wasn't documented well. So I set out to not only do the project for myself but to also try and get some sort of documentation. For this project you will need: Electronics side: 1 - Arduino board 1 - Breadboard (a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Designing-and-building-an-synthesizer-with-Meeblip/
Designing and building an synthesizer with Meeblip and Arduino, added videos! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/HU92/HHS9K10I/FY0HU92HHS9K10I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/HU92/HHS9K10I/FY0HU92HHS9K10I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/HU92/HHS9K10I/FY0HU92HHS9K10I.SMALL.jpg ArvidJense For my internship at Create Digital Music/Meeblip I've created quite a fun little synthesizer. This thing is meant to be more flexible than other synthesizer by making it completely independent; it is battery powered, has its own amplifier/speaker and is controlled by a manually operated sequencer. ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:11:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-get-FREE-Atmel-Chips/
How to get FREE Atmel Chips - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/0P72/HHS9JZ5T/FH10P72HHS9JZ5T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/0P72/HHS9JZ5T/FH10P72HHS9JZ5T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/0P72/HHS9JZ5T/FH10P72HHS9JZ5T.SMALL.jpg technovative The popularity of the Arduino development platform has brought the world of micro controllers out of engineering labs, and onto the kitchen table or garage workbench. It has also made Atmel AT chips infamous among electronics enthusiasts such as myself, as well as those who's primary interests are i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:01:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Arduino-enviroment-monitor/
Mini Arduino enviroment monitor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/V2FQ/HHMHY8H8/F0TV2FQHHMHY8H8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/V2FQ/HHMHY8H8/F0TV2FQHHMHY8H8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/V2FQ/HHMHY8H8/F0TV2FQHHMHY8H8.SMALL.jpg johnag This is an Example of how you can use the Arduino to monitor various environmental parameters And display them on a LCD screen.  Parts List Arduino uno R3 or compatible                                           30.00  Sainsmart "1.8" TFT Color LCD Display                          18.50  DHT11 Dig...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:22:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-AND-Bluetooth-HC-05-Connecting-easily/
Arduino AND Bluetooth HC-05 Connecting easily - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6V/KV9B/HH2VNS6N/F6VKV9BHH2VNS6N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6V/KV9B/HH2VNS6N/F6VKV9BHH2VNS6N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6V/KV9B/HH2VNS6N/F6VKV9BHH2VNS6N.SMALL.jpg Mohannad Rawashdeh Hello Every body , This is my first artical on Instructable.com , I'm so happy for that , and I will start by How to connect arduino with bluetooth , I suffered a lot of problems when I try to connect it as the website and instructable artical did , So i decided To share my experience with You The...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Jun 2013 00:41:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Proximity-Sensing-Origami-Flower/
Proximity Sensing Origami Flower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/ZGSE/HH2VXVHQ/FMFZGSEHH2VXVHQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/ZGSE/HH2VXVHQ/FMFZGSEHH2VXVHQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/ZGSE/HH2VXVHQ/FMFZGSEHH2VXVHQ.SMALL.jpg donovand Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding.  In this project, with a little help from an Arduino, you can bring your origami into the 21st century and make it an interactive art! The result shown here uses Bare Conductive paint to give an origami flower proximity sensing powers.  When...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Jun 2013 16:35:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ArtooR2-ATtiny2313-Wall-Avoiding-Robot/
Artoo [R2] (ATtiny2313 Wall Avoiding Robot) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/VD0W/HH2VMVRB/FQ5VD0WHH2VMVRB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/VD0W/HH2VMVRB/FQ5VD0WHH2VMVRB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/VD0W/HH2VMVRB/FQ5VD0WHH2VMVRB.SMALL.jpg vishalapr Since I had a lot of ATtiny2313s lying around I wanted to do something cool with them, I thought for a while and then decided to make a simple wall avoiding robot with the ATtiny2313, an ultrasonic sensor and 2 motors. Its an easy to make and simple robot which runs on a very small amount of code s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Jun 2013 02:06:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Arduino-Weather-Station-Thermostat/
The Arduino Weather Station / Thermostat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/TDCQ/GEI98R76/FHFTDCQGEI98R76.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/TDCQ/GEI98R76/FHFTDCQGEI98R76.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/TDCQ/GEI98R76/FHFTDCQGEI98R76.SMALL.jpg sspence I've always been interested in monitoring my local weather, and noticed the difference between what weather.com and accuweather.com think my local weather is, and what I see out the window. I also wanted better control over my heating and A/C system. As a computer and electronics nut, I've been pla...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Sep 2010 07:16:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Electronics-Make-Interactive-Musical-Artwo/
Paper Electronics: Make Interactive, Musical Artwork with Conductive Ink - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/ER9R/HH2VKCTC/FYZER9RHH2VKCTC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/ER9R/HH2VKCTC/FYZER9RHH2VKCTC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/ER9R/HH2VKCTC/FYZER9RHH2VKCTC.SMALL.jpg mashorter If you've ever wanted to bring a piece of paper to life, now is your chance. This instructable will take you through all the necessary steps to create an amazing interactive flyer or artwork. This event flyer is no ordinary piece of print. It is printed using Bare Conductive ink. This means that whe...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 31 May 2013 01:13:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-ATtiny2313-Programming-Shield/
Arduino ATtiny2313 Programming Shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/FW7L/HH9SOAOA/FSMFW7LHH9SOAOA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/FW7L/HH9SOAOA/FSMFW7LHH9SOAOA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/FW7L/HH9SOAOA/FSMFW7LHH9SOAOA.SMALL.jpg vishalapr Today, I made a small 3x3x3 LED cube with an ATtiny2313 that I had from about 2 weeks ago. Whenever I had to reprogram the LED cube when I thought of more awesome patterns, I had to get out my breadboard and then wire up everything again referring to pin-outs of ATtiny2313 and make sure everything i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 20:02:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Digispark-DIY-The-smallest-USB-Arduino/
Digispark DIY: The smallest USB Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/MAA2/HH2VJNW1/FKPMAA2HH2VJNW1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/MAA2/HH2VJNW1/FKPMAA2HH2VJNW1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/MAA2/HH2VJNW1/FKPMAA2HH2VJNW1.SMALL.jpg smching Digispark is an ATtiny85 based microcontroller development board come with USB interface. Coding is similar to Arduino, and it use the familiar Arduino IDE for development. Digispark is copyrighted by Digistump LLC (digistump.com) and the full license is here: http://digistump.com/wiki/digispark/po...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 07:16:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Sized-Arduino-Kit/
Pocket Sized Arduino Kit! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/8D4S/H4AGE4VQ/FJ38D4SH4AGE4VQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/8D4S/H4AGE4VQ/FJ38D4SH4AGE4VQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/8D4S/H4AGE4VQ/FJ38D4SH4AGE4VQ.SMALL.jpg ride on toy dude This kit includes everything for on the go portable Arduino projects! It includes servos, LEDs, a breadboard and much more! All made from two Altoids tins. Parts. This is a basic compilation of parts for your pocket sized kit. You can mix and match some of your own components as well. PARTS: -Ar...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:22:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Air-Cap-Sense-Piano/
Arduino Air Cap-Sense Piano - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/X36V/HH2W5299/FMQX36VHH2W5299.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/X36V/HH2W5299/FMQX36VHH2W5299.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/X36V/HH2W5299/FMQX36VHH2W5299.SMALL.jpg vishalapr I recently got my shipment of 10 buzzers I ordered about a month ago, so as soon as I got them I was eager to make something fun with them, so I looked around a bit and searched for what to do with them, and by spending some time on www.arduino,cc and posting lots of questions on the forums, I figur...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 May 2013 20:15:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Capacitive-Touch-Arduino-Keyboard-Piano/
Capacitive-Touch Arduino Keyboard Piano - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/WV4K/HH2LJKZO/F9ZWV4KHH2LJKZO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/WV4K/HH2LJKZO/F9ZWV4KHH2LJKZO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/WV4K/HH2LJKZO/F9ZWV4KHH2LJKZO.SMALL.jpg tylercrumpton Using only an Arduino, a few resistors, a buzzer, and some bits of aluminum foil, you can create your own touch-sensor piano keyboard in just a few minutes! Using an Arduino Uno, you can create a piano with up to 18 keys; or with an Arduino Mega, you can get over 60 keys! Other Arduino boards should...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 20:44:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Morse-code-generator-for-the-16x24-HT1632C-LED-Mat/
Morse code generator for the 16x24 HT1632C LED Matrix- I made it at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/FM1G/HH11O053/FIDFM1GHH11O053.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/FM1G/HH11O053/FIDFM1GHH11O053.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/FM1G/HH11O053/FIDFM1GHH11O053.SMALL.jpg khietman In this instructable I'll detail how to use the HT1642C LED Matrix from Adafruit to make a Morse code generator that both flashes a letter and plays a buzzer corresponding to the Morse code equivalent. To make the box for the matrix, take a look at my previous instructable. Here's a video demonstr...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 19:02:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wiebelbot/
ATtiny & IR remote control Wiebelbot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/XL9U/HGU2DS2R/FJOXL9UHGU2DS2R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/XL9U/HGU2DS2R/FJOXL9UHGU2DS2R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/XL9U/HGU2DS2R/FJOXL9UHGU2DS2R.SMALL.jpg masynmachien Make this 5,5 cm tall ATtiny based robot wobble with almost any IR remote. Put it next to your TV and it shows its happiness each time you use your remote (This way at least someone gets some movement). Or you can have it dance to the signal of your sound system. It's USB powered, so you can c...
By: masynmachien

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 11:43:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-resolution-display-done-right/
Low resolution display done right - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/QR0X/HGH6Y9N7/FRQQR0XHGH6Y9N7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/QR0X/HGH6Y9N7/FRQQR0XHGH6Y9N7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/QR0X/HGH6Y9N7/FRQQR0XHGH6Y9N7.SMALL.jpg giladaya A resolution of 8x8 pixels may not sound like enough for anything interesting, but with the right setup, it is possible to create beautiful, complex animations and even add some interactivity. In the next pages I will detail the steps needed to build the low-res display you see in the video below. ...
By: giladaya

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 22:27:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CustomKeys/
CustomKeys - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/5SUX/HGIEVPG5/F6J5SUXHGIEVPG5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/5SUX/HGIEVPG5/F6J5SUXHGIEVPG5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/5SUX/HGIEVPG5/F6J5SUXHGIEVPG5.SMALL.jpg artsyengineer CustomKeys is a customizable, Arduino-based, polyphonic synthesizer. The CustomKeys keyboard uses capacitive touch sensing - each key is made of a conductive material which, when touched, signals the synthesizer to emit a tone from the speaker. The CustomKeys library allows the user to choose an 8-n...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 23:54:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Car-Anti-Crash-System-Using-Arduino/
RC Car Anti-Crash System Using Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/2ATW/HGH6JENJ/F9V2ATWHGH6JENJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/2ATW/HGH6JENJ/F9V2ATWHGH6JENJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/2ATW/HGH6JENJ/F9V2ATWHGH6JENJ.SMALL.jpg FernOrtega Hi guys! So for my electronics class this year we were tasked with creating some kind of electronic gadget in order to demonstrate what we learned over the semester. Being a car-loving type of guy, I decided to get a cheap RC car and see in what ways I could hack it using an Arduino Leonardo I had l...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 02:13:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Cellular-Shield-Tutorial/
Arduino Cellular Shield Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/GBQ4/HFD1DEO3/F6EGBQ4HFD1DEO3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/GBQ4/HFD1DEO3/F6EGBQ4HFD1DEO3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/GBQ4/HFD1DEO3/F6EGBQ4HFD1DEO3.SMALL.jpg randofo The Arduino Cellular Shield allows you to make cellular telephone calls, and send text messages. The brains of this shield is the SM5100B which is a robust cellular module capable of performing many of the tasks of most standard cell phones. This shield requires use of a SIM card to connect to a cel...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 09:25:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Range-Finder-Tutorial/
Arduino Range Finder Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/2IJU/HGH71I0C/FYN2IJUHGH71I0C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/2IJU/HGH71I0C/FYN2IJUHGH71I0C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/2IJU/HGH71I0C/FYN2IJUHGH71I0C.SMALL.jpg technoguy123 Make your first project with an arduino UNO or any arduino, and a range finder sensor Make Sure You've Got Everything! Your gunna need- 4 jumper wires 1 arduino ( I used UNO) 1 breadboard 1 data cable to program the arduino 1 hc-sro4 sensor Plug Your Sensor Into The Breadboard Put your sensor ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 09:38:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-200-Robotic-Hand-Arduino-Project/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/MCRE/HGH71I1C/FCFMCREHGH71I1C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/MCRE/HGH71I1C/FCFMCREHGH71I1C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/MCRE/HGH71I1C/FCFMCREHGH71I1C.SMALL.jpg aaronthomen I designed and built this robotic hand and the controller for less than $200.  The fingers and thumb are controlled by servo motors.  The first video shows the hand in action.  The second video shows how to make the hand.  Here is Part 2: DIY $200 Robotic Hand Part 2: The Controller Visit my websi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 09:39:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quiz-Game-Controller-using-Lights-and-Sounds-Buzz/
Quiz Game Controller using "Lights and Sounds Buzzers" and Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/V1UY/HFPTJUME/FE7V1UYHFPTJUME.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/V1UY/HFPTJUME/FE7V1UYHFPTJUME.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/V1UY/HFPTJUME/FE7V1UYHFPTJUME.SMALL.jpg projectnotions Jeopardy style quiz games are favorites for creating excitement and educational instruction at the same time.  Teachers, summer camp counselors, and even industry educators find this type of game to help generate interest and involvement from the participants. The idea behind the game is simple, bu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 23:52:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacked-roomba-arduino-snowballs-into-a-Eurobot-2/
Hacked roomba + arduino snowballs into a Eurobot 2013 entry... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/8ZOW/HGGZRLPH/FUY8ZOWHGGZRLPH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/8ZOW/HGGZRLPH/FUY8ZOWHGGZRLPH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/8ZOW/HGGZRLPH/FUY8ZOWHGGZRLPH.SMALL.jpg nicoo It all started as a weekend project with my kids and soon enough I got sucked into a 4 month project with their school ! The idea was to get a small group of kids aged 6 to 9 to participate to a robotics contest (http://www.eurobot.org/eng/index.php). It was a fun journey and they did really well a...
By: nicoo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 16:33:19 PDT 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

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 14:23:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/48x8-SCROLLING-MATRIX-LED-DISPLAY-USING-ARDUINO-CO/
48x8 SCROLLING MATRIX LED DISPLAY USING ARDUINO CONTROLLER - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/LXF6/HFPTEZIF/FX8LXF6HFPTEZIF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/LXF6/HFPTEZIF/FX8LXF6HFPTEZIF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/LXF6/HFPTEZIF/FX8LXF6HFPTEZIF.SMALL.jpg karthimech09 A monochrome (single colour) LED dot matrix display is used for displaying the Characters and Symbols which is interface with a microcontroller. This project will deliberate on displaying a scrolling text message on a 48×8 LED dot matrix display. The microcontroller used is Arduino Uno which is open...
By: karthimech09

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 00:52:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Starting-with-robotics-Arduino/
Starting with robotics (Arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/DAEK/HFSHUFTO/FVWDAEKHFSHUFTO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/DAEK/HFSHUFTO/FVWDAEKHFSHUFTO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/DAEK/HFSHUFTO/FVWDAEKHFSHUFTO.SMALL.jpg vonPongrac Starting with robotics can be hard, if you don’t know where and how to start. Best way to start is to make mobile robot. In this step-by-step we will show you, how to make cheap robot with parts available in your local store and household. Before you start you should make some plans how platform s...
By: vonPongrac

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 07:44:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Octo-phonic-Synthesizer/
The Octo-phonic Synthesizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/D9KL/HFWSUBQV/FZ8D9KLHFWSUBQV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/D9KL/HFWSUBQV/FZ8D9KLHFWSUBQV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/D9KL/HFWSUBQV/FZ8D9KLHFWSUBQV.SMALL.jpg MaxTheFilmDude The Octo-phonic Synthesizer is a polyphonic synthesizer that is able to produce eight tones that in the end, creates a musical scale. Inspiration for this creation came from this project. I like to think of it as an electronic organ. I used the core foundation of blinkyblinky's idea, but also focuse...
By: MaxTheFilmDude

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 07:08:38 PDT 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...
By: Teslaling

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:45:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Solar-Tracker/
Arduino Solar Tracker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/USP6/GPLJ13XU/FI1USP6GPLJ13XU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/USP6/GPLJ13XU/FI1USP6GPLJ13XU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/USP6/GPLJ13XU/FI1USP6GPLJ13XU.SMALL.gif geo bruce What is does: It searches for the brightest light source like the sun. How it works How it works: I'd made a sensor of 4 LDRs with sheets between them The withe stips are the LDRs    When the stick on top is righted to the sun or the brightest point  the four...
By: geo bruce

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jul 2011 00:51:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-LEDs-Flash-to-Music-with-an-Arduino/
How to Make LEDs Flash to Music with an Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/9PEI/GF7B36TS/FXF9PEIGF7B36TS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/9PEI/GF7B36TS/FXF9PEIGF7B36TS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/9PEI/GF7B36TS/FXF9PEIGF7B36TS.SMALL.jpg Hyrulian This is a guide to make an LED flashing circuit that "beats" to an mp3 file on your computer, which can add an awesome effect to any sound-related device, or even your room (if you extend the concept with LED drivers or plenty of resistors/transistors). The LED flashing circuit makes use of the Min...
By: Hyrulian

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:30:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Controlling-solenoids-with-arduino/
Controlling solenoids with arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/YDI4/G7DYJ9NZ/F56YDI4G7DYJ9NZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/YDI4/G7DYJ9NZ/F56YDI4G7DYJ9NZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/YDI4/G7DYJ9NZ/F56YDI4G7DYJ9NZ.SMALL.jpg jts3k In this instructable we will be building a simple circuit that will allow us to control a solenoid using the popular physical computing platform arduino.  I became interested in controlling solenoids for robotic music applications.   A similar circuit can be used to control a motor or other devices ...
By: jts3k

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:04:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Piano-Learning-Strip/
LED Piano Learning Strip - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN0/K51C/HFSHSG4Q/FN0K51CHFSHSG4Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN0/K51C/HFSHSG4Q/FN0K51CHFSHSG4Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN0/K51C/HFSHSG4Q/FN0K51CHFSHSG4Q.SMALL.jpg tcone Introduction How many times have you heard a song - on the radio, during a movie, or at a concert - and thought "Man I wish I could play that"?  Now you can! This project allows you to learn a song note by note on the piano by lighting up appropriate LED lights that correspond to each individua...
By: tcone

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:41:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-4x4x4-LED-Cube/
Arduino 4x4x4 LED Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/MDUB/GO14M59G/FVXMDUBGO14M59G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/MDUB/GO14M59G/FVXMDUBGO14M59G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/MDUB/GO14M59G/FVXMDUBGO14M59G.SMALL.jpg Phogie7 Overview:      This instructable will cover the building process of an 4x4x4 LED Cube. I will be using an Arduino to control the LEDs.  Since the Arduino (Freeduino) has a total of 20 pins (including the analog pins) we will not need to have any multiplexing or shift registers.  I will take you tho...
By: Phogie7

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 May 2011 15:03:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Study-in-Non-Standard-Distributed-Computer-Archi/
A Study in Non-Standard Distributed Computer Architecture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/RHA6/HFPTHHGC/FVGRHA6HFPTHHGC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/RHA6/HFPTHHGC/FVGRHA6HFPTHHGC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/RHA6/HFPTHHGC/FVGRHA6HFPTHHGC.SMALL.jpg tolleyw In the following tutorial, directions are given for creating a single node for the DoHas (Distributed Optical Harvard Architecture System). After constructing two of these nodes, a small distributed computer can be implemented which uses one node for sending instructions, mimicking input and the ins...
By: tolleyw

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:45:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-Control-arduino-by-bluetooth-from-PC-pock/
how to Control arduino by bluetooth from (PC, pocket PC PDA) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/492J/G1KD3DSL/FHI492JG1KD3DSL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/492J/G1KD3DSL/FHI492JG1KD3DSL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/492J/G1KD3DSL/FHI492JG1KD3DSL.SMALL.jpg simon72post I wanted to make it possible to control an arduino board from my phone.So that I could control other devices.the easiest way seemed to be using bluetooth.but when I received the parts needed I found it want quite as simple as I had hoped.And after looking on the Internet I didn't find much informati...
By: simon72post

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:50:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Interface-Arduino-to-MySQL-using-Python/
Interface Arduino to MySQL using Python - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/862D/HFSHVH36/FN1862DHFSHVH36.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/862D/HFSHVH36/FN1862DHFSHVH36.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/862D/HFSHVH36/FN1862DHFSHVH36.SMALL.jpg mangopeach Here's a brief tutorial that should get you up and running interfacing your Adruino with a MySQL database. For the sake of this tutorial, I am assuming you know how to set up and use MySQL. This tutorial does not require much Python experience, but you will be required to install two Python librarie...
By: mangopeach

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:23:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Garduino-Automated-Gardening-System/
Garduino-Automated Gardening System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/L1SB/H1YOKNUW/FN6L1SBH1YOKNUW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/L1SB/H1YOKNUW/FN6L1SBH1YOKNUW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/L1SB/H1YOKNUW/FN6L1SBH1YOKNUW.SMALL.jpg dls02010 This instructable is a guide for setting up an automated gardening system using an arduino and other cheap electronic parts.  It allows sustainable gardening by using sensors to determine soil moisture, as well as a webscraper to determine future weather.  It uses this information to save water by o...
By: dls02010

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 06:02:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Embedded-Arduino-building-an-Arduino-into-a-p/
The Embedded Arduino (building an Arduino into a project) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/Q3ZZ/HCJODCOI/FHEQ3ZZHCJODCOI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/Q3ZZ/HCJODCOI/FHEQ3ZZHCJODCOI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/Q3ZZ/HCJODCOI/FHEQ3ZZHCJODCOI.SMALL.jpg sspence From the minds at http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com/ Anyone can buy an Arduino board ($30-$60 or so) and stack shields on it, but sometimes building the Arduino and the project on a single board is preferable. We will show you how to prototype a complete project on a solderless breadboard, and the...
By: sspence

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:00:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-CNC-Router-Plans-How-to-Build/
DIY CNC Router Plans : How to Build - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/O4BQ/HET1AVK8/FR7O4BQHET1AVK8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/O4BQ/HET1AVK8/FR7O4BQHET1AVK8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/O4BQ/HET1AVK8/FR7O4BQHET1AVK8.SMALL.jpg MakeItWithJason Ever since I saw my first CNC, I knew I wanted to own one.  I'm a realist though, and I also knew that I wouldn't own a REAL $20,000 one.  So, on a whim this spring, I decided to design and build a homemade 3-axis Computer Numerical Controlled milling machine myself. I looked all over the web and ...
By: MakeItWithJason

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:39:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fish-Out-of-Water-ATtiny-board-used-with-Arduino/
Fish Out of Water - ATtiny board used with Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/DKRM/HFD1KK6C/FEWDKRMHFD1KK6C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/DKRM/HFD1KK6C/FEWDKRMHFD1KK6C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/DKRM/HFD1KK6C/FEWDKRMHFD1KK6C.SMALL.jpg marc.cryan FishBowl is a small microcontroller board programmable using the Arduino software.  It has a battery so you can then use it without the larger Arduino main board.  It is like a tiny Arduino to-go. Build instructions for the Fish Out of Water Kit from the Blinky Fish Kickstarter Project A PDF versi...
By: marc.cryan

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:36:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-plex-20-Modular-Plexiglas-Arduino-Work-S/
Arduino-plex 2.0: Modular Plexiglas Arduino Work Surface - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/JNWS/HFD197AP/F8QJNWSHFD197AP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/JNWS/HFD197AP/F8QJNWSHFD197AP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/JNWS/HFD197AP/F8QJNWSHFD197AP.SMALL.jpg ProfMuggs Last year I needed a board that I could stick my breadboards to, that would also securely hold my Arduino. I used some Plexiglas I picked up at Skycraft in Orlando and I glued everything together with Crazy Glue. This worked well, but it didn't give me the freedom to reconfigure or put something on ...
By: ProfMuggs

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:10:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/FuzzBot/
FuzzBot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/SR8P/HFD15VFG/FGHSR8PHFD15VFG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/SR8P/HFD15VFG/FGHSR8PHFD15VFG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/SR8P/HFD15VFG/FGHSR8PHFD15VFG.SMALL.jpg Qtechknow The FuzzBot is an awesome, fast, fully autonomous small Arduino robot that everyone loves!!!  It uses the compact Pololu ZumoBot Chassis kit for a great drive system, and uses a Parallax Ping sensor to sense proximity, to make the FuzzBot fully autonomous.  I like to think of it as a cheap & hackabl...
By: Qtechknow

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:13:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Program-an-ATtiny-with-Arduino/
Program an ATtiny with Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/5P37/GSUSNCRZ/FXG5P37GSUSNCRZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/5P37/GSUSNCRZ/FXG5P37GSUSNCRZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/5P37/GSUSNCRZ/FXG5P37GSUSNCRZ.SMALL.jpg randofo Follows are directions for programming the ATtiny microcontrollers using the Arduino IDE. In plain English, this is how to program 8-pin Atmel chips as you would normally an Arduino. This is cool because the ATtiny is tiny, and - well - this allows you to make tiny things that don't need a big ol' m...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:53:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Autonomous-Control-of-RC-Car-Using-Arduino/
Autonomous Control of RC Car Using Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/MFIX/GAPURWQX/FRWMFIXGAPURWQX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/MFIX/GAPURWQX/FRWMFIXGAPURWQX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/MFIX/GAPURWQX/FRWMFIXGAPURWQX.SMALL.jpg careyfisher This instructable shows how to modify an inexpensive RC car so it can be controlled by an on-board microcontroller.  You can program the controller to make the car do any number of driving patterns and stunts.  Once you have the car being controlled from the on-board controller, you can add sensors ...
By: careyfisher

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:26:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-Contained-7x7x7-LED-Cube/
Self-Contained 7x7x7 LED Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/TAS9/HFD15T3K/FOITAS9HFD15T3K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/TAS9/HFD15T3K/FOITAS9HFD15T3K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/TAS9/HFD15T3K/FOITAS9HFD15T3K.SMALL.jpg lopuz3 LED cubes are true 3D displays that work by lighting up points in a 3D lattice of LEDs. On the 3D display you can produce some truly mesmerizing animations.  This Instructable will walk you through creating an LED cube for yourself that is completely self-contained and powered by an Arduino Mega.  ...
By: lopuz3

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