Instructables: exploring - technology - arduino http://www.instructables.com Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:32:49 PDT BLOX v1.01 Getting Started with ArduBlock http://www.instructables.com/id/Getting-Started-with-ArduBlock/
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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:34:09 PDT
Arduino Controlled/Voice TV Remote http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-ControlledVoice-TV-Remote/
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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:18:48 PDT
Power your Arduino Uno with four rechargeable AA batteries http://www.instructables.com/id/Power-your-Arduino-Uno-with-four-rechargeable-AA-b/
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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:22:46 PDT
Sainsmart LCD Shield http://www.instructables.com/id/Sainsmart-LCD-Shield/
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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:15:53 PDT
Bare bone Sanguino clone made on perfboard http://www.instructables.com/id/Bare-bone-Sanguino-clone-made-on-perfboard/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/3A1T/HI3U0HNF/F293A1THI3U0HNF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/3A1T/HI3U0HNF/F293A1THI3U0HNF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/3A1T/HI3U0HNF/F293A1THI3U0HNF.SMALL.jpg Timofte Andrei Hi! I present to you my sanguino clone made on double sided perfboard. The build is actually pretty simple, nothing fancy, it looks like boarduino but without any programming chip or anything else. I've used: 1 x Atmega644p chip 1 x 16MHz crystal resonator 2 x 22pF ceramic capacitors 2 x 100nF ceram...
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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:22:34 PDT
TSA Zombie Scanner Security Wand http://www.instructables.com/id/TSA-Zombie-Scanner-Security-Wand/
TSA Zombie Scanner Security Wand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/TKH7/HI3QAHL5/FKITKH7HI3QAHL5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/TKH7/HI3QAHL5/FKITKH7HI3QAHL5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/TKH7/HI3QAHL5/FKITKH7HI3QAHL5.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Not even Zombies are exempt from a good pat-down.  Scanner security wands are used at the most exclusive nightclubs and venues.  Does not detect metal to indicate a presence of weapons but will indicate the lack of a soul which means a more rigorous body cavity search to remove any last shred of dig...
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Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:06:43 PDT
How to Make a Arduino+Raspberry Pi Robot Platform http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-ArduinoRaspberry-Pi-Robot-Platform/
How to Make a Arduino+Raspberry Pi Robot Platform - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/GJEL/HHS9TFLR/FRHGJELHHS9TFLR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/GJEL/HHS9TFLR/FRHGJELHHS9TFLR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/GJEL/HHS9TFLR/FRHGJELHHS9TFLR.SMALL.jpg cbrittain1 This is not the definitive story on Pi and Arduino orchestration. Just my version. Berryboot 1. Get Berryboot.  Berryboot will allow you to download several Raspberry Pi images. SD Card Preperation Now extract the zip files to a blank SD card. Berryboot Put the BerryBoot SD card in your ...
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Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:19:02 PDT
Integrate Ardublock with Arduino IDE http://www.instructables.com/id/Integrate-Ardublock-with-Arduino-IDE/
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Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:17:16 PDT
Arduino http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-2013/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/3YV8/HHS9M9O6/FL53YV8HHS9M9O6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/3YV8/HHS9M9O6/FL53YV8HHS9M9O6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/3YV8/HHS9M9O6/FL53YV8HHS9M9O6.SMALL.jpg tinyweasel Several Arduino deelies. null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null
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Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:46:28 PDT
Restore Batteries with Arduino http://www.instructables.com/id/Restore-Batteries-with-Arduino/
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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:18:14 PDT
Robopod the Arduino Powered Robot http://www.instructables.com/id/Robopod-the-Arduino-Powered-Robot/
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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:46:34 PDT
Hack a Video Game Controller with an Arduino for Greater Accessibility (or Cheating) http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-a-Video-Game-Controller-with-an-Arduino-for-G/
Hack a Video Game Controller with an Arduino for Greater Accessibility (or Cheating) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/D50W/HGU2EICJ/F4HD50WHGU2EICJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/D50W/HGU2EICJ/F4HD50WHGU2EICJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/D50W/HGU2EICJ/F4HD50WHGU2EICJ.SMALL.jpg DIYHacksAndHowTos   Everyone loves video games. But it can be difficult to enjoy certain games if you are injured or disabled and don't have the manual dexterity needed to execute fast button combos. Fortunately, we can use an Arduino to send signals to the chip in the controller that simulate the buttons being p...
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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:04:57 PDT
Programmable Keypad http://www.instructables.com/id/Programmable-Keypad/
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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:01:07 PDT
Control anything with ps2 controller and Arduino (wirelessly) http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-anything-with-ps2-controller-and-Arduino-/
Control anything with ps2 controller and Arduino (wirelessly) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/5D83/HHS9IRMG/F5R5D83HHS9IRMG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/5D83/HHS9IRMG/F5R5D83HHS9IRMG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/5D83/HHS9IRMG/F5R5D83HHS9IRMG.SMALL.jpg crisgt In this instructable you will learn how to control a led with a playstation 2 controller and an Arduino, but you can basically control anything you want. Materials You will need: Arduino ps2 controller (wireless or not) Circuit: 3x 1k resistors 2x 4.7uf capacitors 1x 10k resistor 1x lm2950 vol...
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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:15:03 PDT
Arduino projects http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-projects-1-2/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/7HRM/HHS9HUK4/FI67HRMHHS9HUK4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/7HRM/HHS9HUK4/FI67HRMHHS9HUK4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/7HRM/HHS9HUK4/FI67HRMHHS9HUK4.SMALL.jpg nerd7473 cool arduino projects null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null
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Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:39:51 PDT
Bootloading ATmega328 with Arduino Mega2560 http://www.instructables.com/id/Bootloading-ATmega328-with-Arduino-Mega2560/
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Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:34:11 PDT
FM Radio the easy way http://www.instructables.com/id/FM-Radio-the-easy-way/
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Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:50:13 PDT
Resistor Color Code Calculator with Arduino http://www.instructables.com/id/Resistor-Color-Code-Calculator-with-Arduino/
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Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:40:46 PDT
Make an Arduino sketch smaller http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Arduino-sketch-smaller/
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Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:00:09 PDT
Arduino Excuse Generator http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Excuse-Generator/
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Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:26:03 PDT
Digital Arduino Voltmeter with Temperature http://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Arduino-Voltmeter-with-Temperature/
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Sat, 15 Jun 2013 06:25:17 PDT
Thermopile Sensor http://www.instructables.com/id/Thermopile-Sensor/
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Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:40:34 PDT
RGB Flashlight http://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-Flashlight/
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Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:43:45 PDT
Your Image on an Arduino! - TFT LCD Screen Guide http://www.instructables.com/id/Your-Image-on-an-Arduino-TFT-LCD-Screen-Guide/
Your Image on an Arduino! - TFT LCD Screen Guide - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/EW3V/HHS9LCUC/FMVEW3VHHS9LCUC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/EW3V/HHS9LCUC/FMVEW3VHHS9LCUC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/EW3V/HHS9LCUC/FMVEW3VHHS9LCUC.SMALL.jpg Qtechknow Have you ever heard of TFT LCD screens?  They are great ways to display information from your Arduino, or display pictures.  The Arduino team just released an official TFT LCD screen with their new Robot at Maker Faire 2013.  It's very easy to get started with!!  This tutorial will show you how to g...
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Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:36:20 PDT
Arduino mini robot http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-mini-robot/
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Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:43:40 PDT
'Riding' or 'Running' on google map http://www.instructables.com/id/Riding-or-Running-on-google-map/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/SCU2/HHS9VB7B/FY7SCU2HHS9VB7B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/SCU2/HHS9VB7B/FY7SCU2HHS9VB7B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/SCU2/HHS9VB7B/FY7SCU2HHS9VB7B.SMALL.jpg zhangpeisheng I am not sure if anyone has done that before, I used an arduino board, a bike with goole map, then when I ride my bike at home, a marker will be showing on google map on the route that I set, and it will move on the route when distance generated by bike. few years ago, I was riding bike with my fri...
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Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:52:20 PDT
Arduino Mood Lamp Using BlinkM http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Mood-Lamp-Using-BlinkM/
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Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:05:48 PDT
Ultrasonic Range detector using Arduino and the SR04 Ultrasonic sensor http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultrasonic-Range-detector-using-Arduino-and-the-SR/
Ultrasonic Range detector using Arduino and the SR04 Ultrasonic sensor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTQ/H6W3/HHS9QJ4N/FTQH6W3HHS9QJ4N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTQ/H6W3/HHS9QJ4N/FTQH6W3HHS9QJ4N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTQ/H6W3/HHS9QJ4N/FTQH6W3HHS9QJ4N.SMALL.jpg johnag This is a preliminary instructable that will take you through the steps I took to get the SR04 ULTRASONIC SENSOR  connected  and working to the Arduino. It will then be incorporated to my mini environment monitor.  Eventually, if it all fits, it will end up in a Startrek  toy tricorder casing I foun...
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Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:14:38 PDT
Adruino Based Electrostatic Field Mill http://www.instructables.com/id/Adruino-Based-Electrostatic-Field-Mill/
Adruino Based Electrostatic Field Mill - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/O40V/HHS9L09L/F71O40VHHS9L09L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/O40V/HHS9L09L/F71O40VHHS9L09L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/O40V/HHS9L09L/F71O40VHHS9L09L.SMALL.jpg raht How to build your own adruino based electrostatic field mill. I'm going to show you how to build this amazing device that allows you to monitor the amount of electrostatic potential exists around you. Youll be able to watch the electrostatic fields that follow under clouds, occur when you move and w...
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Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:45:32 PDT
Designing and building an synthesizer with Meeblip and Arduino, added videos! 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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Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:11:05 PDT
Build Your FM transmission Station with Arduino http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Your-FM-transmission-Station-with-Arduino/
Build Your FM transmission Station with Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/8IUI/HHJOCX1H/FEA8IUIHHJOCX1H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/8IUI/HHJOCX1H/FEA8IUIHHJOCX1H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/8IUI/HHJOCX1H/FEA8IUIHHJOCX1H.SMALL.jpg Mohannad Rawashdeh Hi every body . Before  A  3 months Ago , one of my friend ask me to build  a Simple FM transmitter , he Would to transmit An Audio File from computer and PLAY it on any radio channel , By adjust the frequency of receiver  as same as transmitter  frequency   I searched on the internet on for this ...
By: Mohannad Rawashdeh

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Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:01:47 PDT
Arduino Synchronization for Music http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Synchronization-for-Music/
Arduino Synchronization for Music - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/FZUF/HHS9KSU2/FPEFZUFHHS9KSU2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/FZUF/HHS9KSU2/FPEFZUFHHS9KSU2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/FZUF/HHS9KSU2/FPEFZUFHHS9KSU2.SMALL.jpg Abnormal Force Hello, Instructables readers. Once upon a time, it was exam week at my university. I think most of my exams must have been over because I was slowly writing this inefficient but functional code forever. Anyways, my roommate and I had just ordered a bunch of ATMega328 chips along with a bunch of oth...
By: Abnormal Force

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Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:24:43 PDT
Hacked Pan and Tilt Camera Mount http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacked-Pan-and-Tilt-Camera-Mount/
Hacked Pan and Tilt Camera Mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDB/54GU/HHS9HCII/FDB54GUHHS9HCII.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDB/54GU/HHS9HCII/FDB54GUHHS9HCII.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDB/54GU/HHS9HCII/FDB54GUHHS9HCII.SMALL.jpg Rhino12343 So my sister managed to break a pan and tilt camera mount and naturally thought daddy can fix this. After sitting on my dads workshop bench for a while he had a go at it and couldn't work out how to fix it so it was passed on to me as broken. So I decided to hang the current circuit board and lets m...
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Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:31:03 PDT
WEB-ENABLED BACKYARD ARTILLERY http://www.instructables.com/id/WEB-ENABLED-BACKYARD-ARTILLERY/
WEB-ENABLED BACKYARD ARTILLERY - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9J/38V5/HHS9KJI7/F9J38V5HHS9KJI7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9J/38V5/HHS9KJI7/F9J38V5HHS9KJI7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9J/38V5/HHS9KJI7/F9J38V5HHS9KJI7.SMALL.jpg kyle brinkerhoff howdy everyone! this instructable is actually the culmination of many past projects of mine, however they have all been used together to do something really cool! basically its a cannon that you can control over the web through a google site apps script, so without further ado, let us begin BTW Plea...
By: kyle brinkerhoff

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Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:57:50 PDT
persistence of vision display (POV) http://www.instructables.com/id/persistence-of-vision-display-POV/
persistence of vision display (POV) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB6/ZCX8/HHS9RLZO/FB6ZCX8HHS9RLZO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB6/ZCX8/HHS9RLZO/FB6ZCX8HHS9RLZO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB6/ZCX8/HHS9RLZO/FB6ZCX8HHS9RLZO.SMALL.jpg jakebader Hi guys!!! This is my first Instructable so if any make any mistakes just tell me. OK let’s get started! WHAT YOU WILL NEED -Arduino uno -solid core wire or ribbon cable -9v battery snap -6v motor (I got mine from a CD player) -scrap wood -screws -2 washers -largish gear for your motor -strip board...
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Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:04:24 PDT
How to get FREE Atmel Chips 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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Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:01:04 PDT
Tic-Tac-Toe Robot http://www.instructables.com/id/Tic-Tac-Toe-Robot/
Tic-Tac-Toe Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/S2AV/HHS9ROIT/FFCS2AVHHS9ROIT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/S2AV/HHS9ROIT/FFCS2AVHHS9ROIT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/S2AV/HHS9ROIT/FFCS2AVHHS9ROIT.SMALL.jpg OddBot In this Instructable I will show you how to make a robot arm that plays Tic Tac Toe using a Micro Magician robot controller, 4 servos and building blocks / materials of your choice. The wiring is super simple, just plug 4 servos and the battery into the Micro Magician. There is no keypad to wire up ...
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Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:23:34 PDT
No Secrets Anymore (NSA for short) http://www.instructables.com/id/No-Secrets-Anymore-NSA-for-short/
No Secrets Anymore (NSA for short) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/SY99/HHS9RQ4V/FLWSY99HHS9RQ4V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/SY99/HHS9RQ4V/FLWSY99HHS9RQ4V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/SY99/HHS9RQ4V/FLWSY99HHS9RQ4V.SMALL.jpg Grissini This is a quick art piece that incorporates an Arduino, data-logger shield, ttl camera, and an eye-fi SD card.   It's purpose is to let the NSA have easy visual access to my workshop.  My purpose is to illuminate the silliness of monitoring my boring life.  By bombarding themselves with data, the NS...
By: Grissini

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Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:07:01 PDT
Arduino - Theremin with 7 Segment LED Display http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Theremin-with-7-Segment-LED-Display/
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By: faziefazie

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Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:18:20 PDT
RC Hovercraft + Customized Remote control http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Hovercraft-Customized-Remote-control/
RC Hovercraft + Customized Remote control - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/Q62W/HHS9KGM9/FLXQ62WHHS9KGM9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/Q62W/HHS9KGM9/FLXQ62WHHS9KGM9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/Q62W/HHS9KGM9/FLXQ62WHHS9KGM9.SMALL.jpg eskimokiss Do you like RC vehicles? Do you want to fly but are afraid of heights? Or do you just like the challenge of controlling a vehicle with low ground friction?... or perhaps you just fancy hovercrafts for some or no particular reason... If you like hovercrafts and don't mind to get you hands dirty thi...
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Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:15:52 PDT
2 LEDs Blinking http://www.instructables.com/id/2-LEDs-Blinking/
2 LEDs Blinking - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/CJ7J/HHS9E4OD/F8ECJ7JHHS9E4OD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/CJ7J/HHS9E4OD/F8ECJ7JHHS9E4OD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/CJ7J/HHS9E4OD/F8ECJ7JHHS9E4OD.SMALL.jpg digipup1 This is a beginner project involving the Arduino. Parts These are the parts you'll need: -Arduino (any kind) -Jumper wires -2 LEDs -2 1k ohm resistor -A breadboard Tools: -Computer Assembling Take a jumper wire and insert it to pin GND on the Arduino and the other end goes to the negativ...
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Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:51:44 PDT
Arduino Rover 2.0 http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-object-avoiding-rover-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/FZD3/HHS9V6VM/FF8FZD3HHS9V6VM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/FZD3/HHS9V6VM/FF8FZD3HHS9V6VM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/FZD3/HHS9V6VM/FF8FZD3HHS9V6VM.SMALL.jpg Crazyffrey A rover that could avoid objects can be very beneficial for continuous entertainment! As this rover rolls on the ground, it can detect an object coming with its infrared distance sensor, change direction, and continuously stay on the go.The rover is powered by the Arduino. The infrared sensors detec...
By: Crazyffrey

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Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:30:47 PDT
Arduino PMW enabled high power shield or non-shield on the cheap http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-PMW-enabled-high-power-shield-on-the-cheap/
Arduino PMW enabled high power shield or non-shield on the cheap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/WS9W/HHS9JXIG/FSWWS9WHHS9JXIG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/WS9W/HHS9JXIG/FSWWS9WHHS9JXIG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/WS9W/HHS9JXIG/FSWWS9WHHS9JXIG.SMALL.jpg Thom Kouwen Micro controllers are great, but have you ever wanted to control something bigger then, lets say an LED? If you have, look no further (unless you want more then 0.6Amps for 4 channels, or 2.4Amps for 1 channel), unless you don't mind spending more money. This instructable will be all about building ...
By: Thom Kouwen

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Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:07:50 PDT
Mini Arduino enviroment monitor 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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Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:22:26 PDT
arduino controlled pc power switch http://www.instructables.com/id/arduino-controlled-pc-power-switch/
arduino controlled pc power switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/AQU2/HHS9U4A3/FNJAQU2HHS9U4A3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/AQU2/HHS9U4A3/FNJAQU2HHS9U4A3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/AQU2/HHS9U4A3/FNJAQU2HHS9U4A3.SMALL.jpg k.biagini this project is the first step in an advanced pc power switch. this first installment will show you how to power your arduino from your computers power supply even when your computer is off. and take control of the computers power switch using your arduino. After this there are many different things...
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Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:01:28 PDT
How To Write Your Own LED Cube Show For Arduino http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Write-Your-Own-LED-Cube-Show-For-Arduino/
How To Write Your Own LED Cube Show For Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/KGLI/HHS5FAY3/F9UKGLIHHS5FAY3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/KGLI/HHS5FAY3/F9UKGLIHHS5FAY3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/KGLI/HHS5FAY3/F9UKGLIHHS5FAY3.SMALL.jpg jtmanders There are Many Instructables out there teaching you how to build an LED cube, however only a few actually help you write the code to go with it but rather just give you some to use, thus stopping your creative potential! Also there are many different ways to program the cube, but this is one of the ...
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Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:43:04 PDT
A Beginner Arduino Project: Tri Colour by a Bi Colour LED http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Beginner-Arduino-Project-Tri-Colour-LED-by-a-Bi/
A Beginner Arduino Project: Tri Colour by a Bi Colour LED - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/TJIF/HHS02NJU/FRXTJIFHHS02NJU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/TJIF/HHS02NJU/FRXTJIFHHS02NJU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/TJIF/HHS02NJU/FRXTJIFHHS02NJU.SMALL.jpg azharz      Hi and welcome to my 7th instructable. This time I am playing with my new TRduino duemilanove. Actually it is a clone of Arduino made by Thinnkware and have ATMega 328.      Arduino is a very good programmer and it is also open source(The thing I love about Arduino). We are making a Bi Colour L...
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Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:43:10 PDT
Arduino nano controling a dental vacuum motor by checking liquid waste level http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-nano-controling-a-dental-vacuum-motor-by-c/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/QV66/HHS00K1A/FV5QV66HHS00K1A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/QV66/HHS00K1A/FV5QV66HHS00K1A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/QV66/HHS00K1A/FV5QV66HHS00K1A.SMALL.jpg xalpage /*     //////////////                            DESCRIPTION                      ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////    This is an application for controling a dental vacuum motor.    The motor needs a 24 volt signal(via a relay connected to arduino's digital output) to turn...
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Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:02:32 PDT
Bluetooth Controlled Arduino Scrapboat http://www.instructables.com/id/Bluetooth-Controlled-Arduino-Scrapboat/
Bluetooth Controlled Arduino Scrapboat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/I1A5/HHOFWO2B/FYSI1A5HHOFWO2B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/I1A5/HHOFWO2B/FYSI1A5HHOFWO2B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/I1A5/HHOFWO2B/FYSI1A5HHOFWO2B.SMALL.jpg Varun R I've been planning to make an RC boat to roam the waterways that are present in my apartment complex for a long time. But one hickup or another kept holding me back. Most of the time, it was lack of required materials or time. Even this time, my soldering iron committed suicide under mysterious circ...
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Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:02:19 PDT
Arduino 4 digit 7 segment display http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-4-digit-7-segment-display/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/AYCP/HHOFDGEK/FZCAYCPHHOFDGEK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/AYCP/HHOFDGEK/FZCAYCPHHOFDGEK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/AYCP/HHOFDGEK/FZCAYCPHHOFDGEK.SMALL.jpg FireCGun This instructable is more for its code then any thing else. I remember my beginning days of Arduino, I had a difficulty doing this LED display because I did not have a clear knowledge of Arrays (and i still don't) so I had a hard time finding a examples that did not use Arrays, so after a while I su...
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Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:50:10 PDT