http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 23:38:07 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Persistence-of-Vision-Wand/
Persistence of Vision Wand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/2VV7/H1ENC1U0/FJQ2VV7H1ENC1U0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/2VV7/H1ENC1U0/FJQ2VV7H1ENC1U0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/2VV7/H1ENC1U0/FJQ2VV7H1ENC1U0.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Persistence of Vision (POV) Wands are a fun way to create interesting long exposure photographs and light displays.  The wand consists of a single row of LEDs controlled by an Arduino Uno.  When the wand is turned on it appears to be flickering in a random pattern, but if you move it quickly back an...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 04:58:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Diode-Thermometer/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/O66O/H2MYIMPQ/FGUO66OH2MYIMPQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/O66O/H2MYIMPQ/FGUO66OH2MYIMPQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/O66O/H2MYIMPQ/FGUO66OH2MYIMPQ.SMALL.jpg ammubhave Diodes can be used as temperature sensors. Even though they are not very accurate but are helpful for getting a coarse reading of the temperature. I used an 1N4007 diode as my sensor. Details about the circuit and code can be found here: http://blog.amolbhave.in/physics/arduino-diode-thermometer/ ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 04:04:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-Servos-over-the-Internet-via-Arduino-with-/
Control Servos over the Internet via Arduino with Teleduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/FZGG/H2MYJPSW/FLHFZGGH2MYJPSW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/FZGG/H2MYJPSW/FLHFZGGH2MYJPSW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/FZGG/H2MYJPSW/FLHFZGGH2MYJPSW.SMALL.jpg nathanknz Servos have many uses and can be a lot of fun to play around with. Something that can be heaps of fun is taking control of up to six servos over the internet! Just imagine the possibilities. This process is made really simple using the Teleduino sketch for your ethernet enabled Arduino. Haven't hea...
By: nathanknz

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 18:49:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Breathalyzer/
Arduino Breathalyzer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/9ZWS/H2MYEJ0C/F7L9ZWSH2MYEJ0C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/9ZWS/H2MYEJ0C/F7L9ZWSH2MYEJ0C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/9ZWS/H2MYEJ0C/F7L9ZWSH2MYEJ0C.SMALL.jpg Bot1398 What is a breathalyzer you may ask? It is a device for estimating blood alcohol content (BAC) from a breath sample.In simple terms it is a device to test weather a person is drunk or not. As the title suggests it runs on the arduino.Our breathalyzer uses the MQ-3 alcohol sensor from sparkfun.It is a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 12:35:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-custom-Arduino-compatible/
Make your own custom Arduino compatible - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/25QP/H1YOKY3N/F8325QPH1YOKY3N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/25QP/H1YOKY3N/F8325QPH1YOKY3N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/25QP/H1YOKY3N/F8325QPH1YOKY3N.SMALL.jpg dustinandrews I love Ardunio. I love the things that people make with them and I love to make my own. Last August I published an Instructable on how to make your own postage stamp sized Arduino compatible. This Instructable will show you how to to make a rugged, versatile Ardunio compatible with basic components ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 15:11:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Interfacing-a-Digital-Micrometer-to-a-Microcontrol/
Interfacing a Digital Micrometer to a Microcontroller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/CI6F/H1YONKYF/F5YCI6FH1YONKYF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/CI6F/H1YONKYF/F5YCI6FH1YONKYF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/CI6F/H1YONKYF/F5YCI6FH1YONKYF.SMALL.jpg sspence We had a project that required connection to a digital micrometer with a data output jack. The idea was to connect a microcontroller to the micrometer, to read the measurements and make decisions based on the readings. The micrometers that we used are made by Mitutoyo, and have a funky 52 character ...
By: sspence

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 12:17:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/start-lights-for-my-home-made-track/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/T5PT/H2CE6V9O/FTDT5PTH2CE6V9O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/T5PT/H2CE6V9O/FTDT5PTH2CE6V9O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/T5PT/H2CE6V9O/FTDT5PTH2CE6V9O.SMALL.jpg jrast362 http://youtu.be/jZDOS6L8jdYSo i decided that my school's robotics club was starting to become just nerds playing Minecraft. so i decided to give them a challenge i told them to go and build race cars using the Arduinos, unfortunately they will not be done in time for this competition. The part we we...
By: jrast362

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 00:37:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Throttle-Body-Syncronization-Shield/
Arduino Throttle Body Syncronization Shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/ZGPG/H2G5ZUGX/FOYZGPGH2G5ZUGX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/ZGPG/H2G5ZUGX/FOYZGPGH2G5ZUGX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/ZGPG/H2G5ZUGX/FOYZGPGH2G5ZUGX.SMALL.jpg Makuna A common Motorcycle maintenance task is to synchronize the throttle bodies on the engine to smooth out any rough idle.  This is done by monitoring the vacuum on each throttle body and using the idle screw to make the adjustment. While this sounds rather advanced, with a little knowledge, a few stan...
By: Makuna

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 21:23:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-the-Sparkfun-Motor-Driver-1A-Dual-TB6612FNG-/
Using the Sparkfun Motor Driver 1A Dual TB6612FNG - a Beginner's Guide - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/DU1K/H21CGLHB/FPADU1KH21CGLHB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/DU1K/H21CGLHB/FPADU1KH21CGLHB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/DU1K/H21CGLHB/FPADU1KH21CGLHB.SMALL.jpg aretallack As a beginner myself, I struggled to find a one-stop set of instructions to get up and running with Sparkfun's Motor Driver 1A Dual TB6612FNG.  This motor driver breakout board is exceptional value, is beautifully small, but does need a little more effort to get it working.  The TB6612FNG is an H-B...
By: aretallack

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 19:55:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Automatic-Door-Opener/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/JGFR/H27LSACX/FADJGFRH27LSACX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/JGFR/H27LSACX/FADJGFRH27LSACX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/JGFR/H27LSACX/FADJGFRH27LSACX.SMALL.jpg xalpage       http://biomedicaltechnologyconsulting.blogspot.com/2012/05/arduino-automatic-door-opener.html This project can be attached to a door phone so that when the doorbell button is pressed the door opens automatically.     Very useful for doctors offices with many patients like hematology lab. Thi...
By: xalpage

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 19:37:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Carduino-A-simple-Arduino-robotics-platform-with-/
Carduino- A simple Arduino robotics platform with its own library - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/F270/H2BMNFY3/FXRF270H2BMNFY3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/F270/H2BMNFY3/FXRF270H2BMNFY3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/F270/H2BMNFY3/FXRF270H2BMNFY3.SMALL.jpg alecnotalex This is, as the title says, an Arduino-based robotics platform, with its own library. The "standard" model comes with two back motors, two omni-wheels in the front, and a distance sensor mounted on the front. It also has breadboard space on top for adding whatever you want. It is intended to be auto...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 18:31:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/arduino-PIR-motion-water-gun-easy/
arduino PIR motion water gun (easy) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/F50E/H29XS5WY/FJUF50EH29XS5WY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/F50E/H29XS5WY/FJUF50EH29XS5WY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/F50E/H29XS5WY/FJUF50EH29XS5WY.SMALL.jpg dean14111 first what youll notice my grammer isnt the best :) ok what youll need: 1 transister/mosfet that can handle the current for the water gun motor, this is the one i used - http://www.sparkfun.com/products/10213   -   then a diode, i used this one  -   http://www.sparkfun.com/products/8589   - then ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 16:13:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-transistor-circuit-board-for-controlling-A/
Build a transistor circuit board for controlling Air Conditioner remote control with Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/YC32/H21CGKG1/F2TYC32H21CGKG1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/YC32/H21CGKG1/F2TYC32H21CGKG1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/YC32/H21CGKG1/F2TYC32H21CGKG1.SMALL.jpg snakebite_82 I was supporting a group of student on their graduation project. One of the difficulties they faced was on controlling an A/C unit with Arduino microcontroller. The first experiment we tried to work it out was by record the A/C remote control beam signal for each needed button by using the IRrecvDu...
By: snakebite_82

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 16:58:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Arduino-Laserharp/
Simple Arduino Laserharp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMR/YI7Q/H1YOL6FX/FMRYI7QH1YOL6FX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMR/YI7Q/H1YOL6FX/FMRYI7QH1YOL6FX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMR/YI7Q/H1YOL6FX/FMRYI7QH1YOL6FX.SMALL.jpg brianjosey Here I will describe a way to make a simple Arduino laserharp, a musical instrument that plays music when you block a beam of laser light from hitting a phototransistor. This project was done as a part of the PHYC 308L class at the University of New Mexico, and my detailed notes outlining my process...
By: brianjosey

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:06:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/On-Off-Basket-Bike-Lights-Using-Arduino-Uno/
On-Off Basket Bike Lights Using Arduino Uno - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/HFC5/H231Z452/FZ7HFC5H231Z452.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/HFC5/H231Z452/FZ7HFC5H231Z452.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/HFC5/H231Z452/FZ7HFC5H231Z452.SMALL.jpg mxbenjo How it works: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MnkE1xXlKI This is a project done for an introduction to electronics course. [This is my open notebook for the course:  http://mbenitez.iheartanthony.com/] It's a really simple project combining a pushbutton, an arduino uno, and some LEDs. The project I...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 22:38:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pan-Tilt-camera-with-Arduino-and-Joystick/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKO/K62G/H1YONGIB/FKOK62GH1YONGIB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKO/K62G/H1YONGIB/FKOK62GH1YONGIB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKO/K62G/H1YONGIB/FKOK62GH1YONGIB.SMALL.jpg Federico Vendramin How to make a pan tilt camera system using an old psx stick and arduino. This system let you set the attitude for example of a cam, laser or whatever you want to attach.   You can find the code and the description (Italian) here: http://selfelectro.altervista.org/index.php/arduino/62-ca...
By: Federico Vendramin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 09:41:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Car-g-Meter-Display/
Arduino Car g-Meter Display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPP/4QP8/H1ZG6Y4J/FPP4QP8H1ZG6Y4J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPP/4QP8/H1ZG6Y4J/FPP4QP8H1ZG6Y4J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPP/4QP8/H1ZG6Y4J/FPP4QP8H1ZG6Y4J.SMALL.jpg brandmiddleton I made this project for my Physics 308L class. It is not yet completed but the whole idea is here for anyone to replicate. You can create most of these parts from their cheaper components, but I chose to use pre-made parts like the DFrobot LCD shield for Arduino and accelerometers pre-soldered to bo...
By: brandmiddleton

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 01:16:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-IR-sensor-and-LEDs/
Arduino IR sensor and LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/8E8T/H1YOHT0B/F4V8E8TH1YOHT0B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/8E8T/H1YOHT0B/F4V8E8TH1YOHT0B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/8E8T/H1YOHT0B/F4V8E8TH1YOHT0B.SMALL.jpg jeritgeorge42 This is a project for my physics 308 lab.  Initially, I was not sure what I was going to build using an arduino.  I decided to make something with an IR sensor.  I was given an idea by my instructor to use remote to control the LEDs.  I saw a YouTube video where someone using a common remote to cont...
By: jeritgeorge42

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 21:52:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Rita-Shaker/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/UV9C/H1YONFUW/FU0UV9CH1YONFUW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/UV9C/H1YONFUW/FU0UV9CH1YONFUW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/UV9C/H1YONFUW/FU0UV9CH1YONFUW.SMALL.jpg j2phenom This project comes as a result of an assignment for the final three weeks of my Junior Physics Lab at the University of New Mexico. We were tasked with developing a project that utilized the Arduino Uno Rev 3. It could be an improvement of a preexisting project or a creation of a new one. It was sug...
By: j2phenom

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 16:04:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Read-Light-Level-over-the-Internet-via-Arduino-wit/
Read Light Level over the Internet via Arduino with Teleduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/HG1C/H1ZG6V70/F2SHG1CH1ZG6V70.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/HG1C/H1ZG6V70/F2SHG1CH1ZG6V70.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/HG1C/H1ZG6V70/F2SHG1CH1ZG6V70.SMALL.jpg nathanknz We've all done it. You leave the house for work in the morning and you wonder if you left the garage light on. You decide not to worry about it, and then get in trouble with your wife/husband/girlfriend/boyfriend/roommate for clocking up the energy bill. Sound familiar? Well have no fear! With a cou...
By: nathanknz

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 00:42:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Craigs-Modern-RGB-LED-Clock/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/TXWY/H1YOB6HP/FX5TXWYH1YOB6HP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/TXWY/H1YOB6HP/FX5TXWYH1YOB6HP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/TXWY/H1YOB6HP/FX5TXWYH1YOB6HP.SMALL.jpg craiglindley I needed a nice looking clock for my new home so I decided to design and build one. This clock uses an Arduino compatible micro controller, a Chronodot real time clock module and a 14 LED segment of a RGB LED ribbon. Pictures of my build, a schematic and links to the firmware are available at the l...
By: craiglindley

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 23:29:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Controlling-speed-controllers-with-Arduino/
Controlling speed controllers with Arduino. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/PR7T/GLC26NEU/FEMPR7TGLC26NEU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/PR7T/GLC26NEU/FEMPR7TGLC26NEU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/PR7T/GLC26NEU/FEMPR7TGLC26NEU.SMALL.jpg simonfrfr Hey guys, I'm back with another instructable. This is about RC speed controllers. What this will do is allow you to test out your speed controller in the Arduino world using Serial, then you write the values down and can use them for your projects.  Setup All you need to do is hook up your speed ...
By: simonfrfr

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 21:13:28 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/3-x-3-LED-Cube-with-Arduino-UNO/
3 x 3 LED Cube with Arduino UNO - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/QH75/H1YOHOT2/FNLQH75H1YOHOT2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/QH75/H1YOHOT2/FNLQH75H1YOHOT2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/QH75/H1YOHOT2/FNLQH75H1YOHOT2.SMALL.jpg adrian_orozco This instructable will give instructions on how to build a 3 X 3 LED cube. In step 1 I have included a list of materials used including their prices and where they were purchased. Step 2 will give detailed instructions on how the LEDs should be soldered together. Finally, step 3 will give instructio...
By: adrian_orozco

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 17:56:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-1x10-LED-Array-with-Random-Patterns/
Making 1x10 LED Array with Random Patterns - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/Q7CF/H1YOHWPN/F0XQ7CFH1YOHWPN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/Q7CF/H1YOHWPN/F0XQ7CFH1YOHWPN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/Q7CF/H1YOHWPN/F0XQ7CFH1YOHWPN.SMALL.jpg ChromeCoyote This will teach you how to make a very simple 1x10 array of LEDs on a breadboard controlled by an Arduino Uno to make the LEDs blink and flash in 10 different patterns. Link to notebook for project:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YP4p11SbDNOnM7mDn-sRjJLnxGPj6o0DkrFZnznVMvk/edit Link to YouTub...
By: ChromeCoyote

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 23:40:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Rainbow-Word-Clock/
Rainbow Word Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/XB7I/H1YOHHIH/F5BXB7IH1YOHHIH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/XB7I/H1YOHHIH/F5BXB7IH1YOHHIH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/XB7I/H1YOHHIH/F5BXB7IH1YOHHIH.SMALL.jpg Djandco At long last I have managed to finish the Rainbow Word Clock! Once again, this one was inspired by Doug and his creations http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Wordclock-Grew-Up/ I have a fixation with RGB LED's at the moment and I wanted to do something a little different. So, while it is still her...
By: Djandco

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 23:40:13 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-Arduino-board/
How to make your own Arduino board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/SDSS/H1ZG6FAL/FE8SDSSH1ZG6FAL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/SDSS/H1ZG6FAL/FE8SDSSH1ZG6FAL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/SDSS/H1ZG6FAL/FE8SDSSH1ZG6FAL.SMALL.jpg Higgs Boson If your are like me which I am guessing you are, then ever since you got into doing stuff with arduino you have wanted to make your own arduino board. You may be surprised to find out that making the prototyping board is actually very easy, and can have several advantages over using the commercially...
By: Higgs Boson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 02:33:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-Pololu-Power-Switch-w-Arduino-projects-to-p/
Power off from an Arduino Sketch using the Pololu Power Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/BBYU/H1YOK8GR/FYGBBYUH1YOK8GR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/BBYU/H1YOK8GR/FYGBBYUH1YOK8GR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/BBYU/H1YOK8GR/FYGBBYUH1YOK8GR.SMALL.jpg Kev_MacD If you need an Arduino to shut off from within your Sketch, this is the solution. We will explore wiring the Pololu Pushbutton Power Switch, programming the Arduino to shut off the power, and making the unit "power on" only. The Pololu Pushbutton Power Switch comes in two versions - the SV version...
By: Kev_MacD

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 20:08:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-Arduino-and-Bluetooth-control-a-two-drive-ca/
Using Arduino and Bluetooth control a two-drive car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/9YNH/H1Y07KCF/F539YNHH1Y07KCF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/9YNH/H1Y07KCF/F539YNHH1Y07KCF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/9YNH/H1Y07KCF/F539YNHH1Y07KCF.SMALL.jpg ElecFreaks We just modified a two-driver car control by Arduino and Bluetooth module.  The control side used Freaduino 328 and two Joystick module and Bluetooth Shield for send data.  The other  side used Arduino Pro and Bluetooth Bee for received data and control the car. This modified just our step one. We w...
By: ElecFreaks

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 13:58:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Interactive-Childs-Mobile/
Interactive Child's Mobile - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/OWEU/H1V5Y880/FH0OWEUH1V5Y880.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/OWEU/H1V5Y880/FH0OWEUH1V5Y880.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/OWEU/H1V5Y880/FH0OWEUH1V5Y880.SMALL.jpg grossmr1 What can you make with fluorescent acrylic as the inspiration?  We chose to make a glow-in-the-dark baby mobile, with an accompanying toy.  This project was completed as a part of the Computing and Craft class at Olin College of Engineering. Materials: - Craft Materials:     - Fluorescent acrylic (...
By: grossmr1

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 22:03:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Autonomous-Arduino-Tank-AAT/
Autonomous Arduino Tank (A.A.T) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPT/5ULS/H1JUJQYF/FPT5ULSH1JUJQYF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPT/5ULS/H1JUJQYF/FPT5ULSH1JUJQYF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPT/5ULS/H1JUJQYF/FPT5ULSH1JUJQYF.SMALL.jpg That-One-Kid Hey everyone, this is my very first robot. I'm a 15 year old freshman. I've been interested in robots since the 6th grade and been trying to build one ever since. I've decided to call it A.A.T because it's an autonomous arduino tank, just as the name states. My robot consist of a reused remote cont...
By: That-One-Kid

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 22:04:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-TV-B-Gone/
Arduino TV-B-Gone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/VG4K/H1JUJQ4G/FCBVG4KH1JUJQ4G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/VG4K/H1JUJQ4G/FCBVG4KH1JUJQ4G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/VG4K/H1JUJQ4G/FCBVG4KH1JUJQ4G.SMALL.jpg EdDruino Some time ago i found the tv-b-gone kit on the internet, and i really wanted one of those! Problem: I don't live in USA so the shipping costs were huge! After some search on google  I'we found that this guy adapted the code from the ATtiny85v chip inside the TV-B-gone to the arduino. So here it is, ...
By: EdDruino

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 18:03:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Octo-Simon-Game/
Simon the Octopus - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/PD45/H1LWQKXB/FU2PD45H1LWQKXB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/PD45/H1LWQKXB/FU2PD45H1LWQKXB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/PD45/H1LWQKXB/FU2PD45H1LWQKXB.SMALL.jpg Hawra Everyone loves the Simon game ! So we decided to take it to another level.  This project was done for our Things That Think class where we had to make a PlushBot (a plush toy that thinks! "with computation") thus, kids were our target. We decided on an octopus that would have all eight arms flashin...
By: Hawra

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 08:28:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Toothless-the-Roaring-Plush-Puppet/
Toothless, the Roaring Plush Puppet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/EM10/H1KHANVQ/F1MEM10H1KHANVQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/EM10/H1KHANVQ/F1MEM10H1KHANVQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/EM10/H1KHANVQ/F1MEM10H1KHANVQ.SMALL.jpg dillerj This is the second project of the Spring 2012 Things That Think computer science course at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The goal of this project was to create a plush that also used computing in some way. The team, comprised of Jed Diller and Ken Hoff, decided to do a dragon puppet that woul...
By: dillerj

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 17:46:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Interactive-Cups/
Interactive Cups - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/Y7KY/H1JUGV8O/FZCY7KYH1JUGV8O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/Y7KY/H1JUGV8O/FZCY7KYH1JUGV8O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/Y7KY/H1JUGV8O/FZCY7KYH1JUGV8O.SMALL.jpg eva_25 Have you thought about a cup that behaves differently depending on the liquid, temperature or the amount of liquid in that cup? This is a group of interactive cups. The one on the left (Cup 1) can tells the difference in the liquid you put in it, and play a certain song for that liquid in react. The...
By: eva_25

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 03:41:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/3-dimensional-Star-Cluster-Acrylic-LED-light-sc/
3-dimensional Star Cluster: Acrylic + LED light sculpture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/Z2FM/H1LWQFQO/FP2Z2FMH1LWQFQO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/Z2FM/H1LWQFQO/FP2Z2FMH1LWQFQO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/Z2FM/H1LWQFQO/FP2Z2FMH1LWQFQO.SMALL.jpg clairemackay This instructable will guide you through the process of making your very own star-cluster from LEDs and acrylic. I made this piece for my electronics final project at college and had access to a machine shop. This instructable assumes that you have access to similar tools. This project was very mu...
By: clairemackay

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 23:48:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Heat-Seeking-Desk-Fan-using-Arduino/
Heat-Seeking Desk Fan (using Arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/UR2S/H1QML8Z3/F8YUR2SH1QML8Z3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/UR2S/H1QML8Z3/F8YUR2SH1QML8Z3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/UR2S/H1QML8Z3/F8YUR2SH1QML8Z3.SMALL.jpg ePums Summary: The following is a step by step guide on how to make a Heat-Seeking Desk Fan from an Arduino microcontroller, a computer fan, a servo, and an infrared temperature sensor. The device scans the room periodically, automatically pointing itself in the hottest direction (ideally towards a person...
By: ePums

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 20:01:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Introduction-29/
Arduino Color Sensor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/9C1Q/H1QML91Q/FCB9C1QH1QML91Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/9C1Q/H1QML91Q/FCB9C1QH1QML91Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/9C1Q/H1QML91Q/FCB9C1QH1QML91Q.SMALL.jpg ekc32011 Here we will be learning how to make a color sensor. my model consists of three cardboard compartments containing an LED - one red, one blue, and one green - and an OP550B phototransistor. The LED's shine simultaneously on a solid colored card. The phototransistors are connected to an Arduino Uno, w...
By: ekc32011

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 19:57:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Air-Drums/
Arduino Air Drums - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/UYC7/H1LWPX6W/F8KUYC7H1LWPX6W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/UYC7/H1LWPX6W/F8KUYC7H1LWPX6W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/UYC7/H1LWPX6W/F8KUYC7H1LWPX6W.SMALL.jpg PoCoBro This instructable will tell you how to make your own set of air drums using little more than an Arduino microcontroller and a few accelerometers.  Here's a video of the drums I based this design off of:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjvy_jzGlAQ My drums feature a number of improvements over tho...
By: PoCoBro

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 19:28:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Car-Controlled-with-PS3-controller/
Car Controlled with PS3 controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/XOGQ/H1JUH8W7/FA7XOGQH1JUH8W7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/XOGQ/H1JUH8W7/FA7XOGQH1JUH8W7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/XOGQ/H1JUH8W7/FA7XOGQH1JUH8W7.SMALL.jpg epas101 This will show you how to take a remote controlled car and, with the use of the arduino, control it with a PS3 controller. Things you need: wires soldering iron arduino usb shield for the arduino (this can be easily found on places like amazon.  basically it attaches to the arduino and gives the ar...
By: epas101

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 13:51:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Garduino-Automated-Gardening-System/
Garduino-Automated Gardening System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/L1SB/H1YOKNUW/FN6L1SBH1YOKNUW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/L1SB/H1YOKNUW/FN6L1SBH1YOKNUW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 13:02:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Skateboard-Speedometer/
Arduino Skateboard Speedometer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/A8B2/H1JUJ9DE/FRBA8B2H1JUJ9DE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/A8B2/H1JUJ9DE/FRBA8B2H1JUJ9DE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/A8B2/H1JUJ9DE/FRBA8B2H1JUJ9DE.SMALL.jpg leonardor Using an Arduino, it is easy to make a speedometer/tachometer for virtually any man-powered vehicle. I made one for my skateboard that used a small magnet to count revolutions and utilized an LCD display screen.  This Instructable will show you how you can do the same step by step.  You will need...
By: leonardor

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 06:54:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-vu-meter-with-amplifier/
Arduino vu meter with amplifier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/2XTE/H1QML6HZ/FTK2XTEH1QML6HZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/2XTE/H1QML6HZ/FTK2XTEH1QML6HZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/2XTE/H1QML6HZ/FTK2XTEH1QML6HZ.SMALL.jpg amaxrich Your four main parts for this project are an Arduino, a LoLshield, and an amplifier The LoLshield is a circuit board that comes with a library that enables one to individually control a matrix of LEDs.  Once you have the correct library installed you can use the code LedSign::Set(x,y,1); to individ...
By: amaxrich

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 05:25:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/5x5-LED-Cube-Arduino-Uno/
5x5 LED Cube (Arduino Uno) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/OEQP/H1KHAALD/FG8OEQPH1KHAALD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/OEQP/H1KHAALD/FG8OEQPH1KHAALD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/OEQP/H1KHAALD/FG8OEQPH1KHAALD.SMALL.jpg icky_unicorn This is a step by step explanation of how to build a 5x5 LED cube using an arduino.  I did this project for my undergraduate electronics class and it took me about 2 weeks to complete. You can find a video of the working LED cube on youtube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiE-WHqU5a8&featu...
By: icky_unicorn

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 23:41:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-your-Arduino-into-a-4-voice-wavetable-synth-w/
Turn your Arduino into a 4 voice wavetable synth with only a few components... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/4J8P/H1JUH7HL/F0G4J8PH1JUH7HL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/4J8P/H1JUH7HL/F0G4J8PH1JUH7HL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/4J8P/H1JUH7HL/F0G4J8PH1JUH7HL.SMALL.jpg madshobye Multiple synthesizer projects have been done for the Arduino, but few have been able to utilize the full power of the Arduino processor. DZL from GeekPhysical wrote a 4 voice wavetable synthesizer that is one of the more advanced software based synths for the Arduino.  It has wavetables included (si...
By: madshobye

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 20:40:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pressure-Activated-Light-Up-Umbrella/
Pressure Activated Light-Up Umbrella - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/CMT1/H1JUIU9J/F4CCMT1H1JUIU9J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/CMT1/H1JUIU9J/F4CCMT1H1JUIU9J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/CMT1/H1JUIU9J/F4CCMT1H1JUIU9J.SMALL.jpg snl017 ***********************VIDEO: ****************************** Once upon a time, 2 girls greatly enjoyed walking in the rain with umbrellas.  They decided the enjoyment of this experience could be maximized by building their own pressure-activated web of LEDs to install under their umbrella.  Thus, w...
By: snl017

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 19:45:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Based-Auto-Timer-Stop-Watch-Timer-for-st/
Arduino Based Auto Timer / Stop Watch Timer for stroking time Measurement - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/5S8A/H1KHA5WZ/FDK5S8AH1KHA5WZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/5S8A/H1KHA5WZ/FDK5S8AH1KHA5WZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/5S8A/H1KHA5WZ/FDK5S8AH1KHA5WZ.SMALL.jpg chuppandi The Need: Last week around at work I had another usual un-usual  problem to face with.  Having to make lots of mechanisms n components to work with-in seconds or fracs at times I kind-of knew this was always coming. And invariably so my poor mind couldn't think of anything but Arduino for a handy s...
By: chuppandi

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 17:24:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-2-Way-Bluetooth-Connection-Between-Arduino-a/
Cheap 2-Way Bluetooth Connection Between Arduino and PC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/ZLQG/H1JUH73I/FIOZLQGH1JUH73I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/ZLQG/H1JUH73I/FIOZLQGH1JUH73I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/ZLQG/H1JUH73I/FIOZLQGH1JUH73I.SMALL.jpg techbitar UPDATE May  4, 2012: Attached the AT Command reference PDF for those who which to reconfigure the module. May 2, 2012: Corrected schematic to show proper resistor placement. The 2.2K resistor is wired to the Arduino's GND while the 1.2K resistor is wired to the Arduino's TX pin 1. INTRODUCTION I...
By: techbitar

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 16:13:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Sound-Ranging-for-the-Visually-Impaired-Prototype-/
Sound Ranging for the Visually Impaired using Arduino Prototype Design Concept - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/7VKK/H1LWPR60/FON7VKKH1LWPR60.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/7VKK/H1LWPR60/FON7VKKH1LWPR60.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/7VKK/H1LWPR60/FON7VKKH1LWPR60.SMALL.jpg station420 This was my idea for a device that would assist the visually impaired using an ultra-sonic ranging sensor mounted on a hat.  Basically the concept is that the device would tone out distances for a visually impaired person allowing them to essentially see with their ears.  The Utlra-sonic sensor send...
By: station420

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 00:11:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Model-Police-Car/
Model Police Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/TLTM/H1LWPXWH/F5BTLTMH1LWPXWH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/TLTM/H1LWPXWH/F5BTLTMH1LWPXWH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/TLTM/H1LWPXWH/F5BTLTMH1LWPXWH.SMALL.jpg dulcie.head We wanted to build a model police car with working lights and sirens. Then we decided to add a motor and instead of using a switch to turn everything and off we used a photodiode. For our car the photodiode signal is a simple on off switch. If you want a more complicated device that will respond dif...
By: dulcie.head

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 23:56:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-lets-you-play-Atari-2600-and-ZX-Spectrum-u/
Arduino lets you play Atari 2600 and ZX Spectrum using a NES controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/6Q9K/H1JU52H2/F8J6Q9KH1JU52H2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/6Q9K/H1JU52H2/F8J6Q9KH1JU52H2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/6Q9K/H1JU52H2/F8J6Q9KH1JU52H2.SMALL.jpg danjovic This instructable shows you how to use NES controller in Atari 2600 or ZX Spectrum (with Kempston Interface)  with the aid of an Arduino. Background talk I have recently acquired a couple of Atari 2600s and a bunch of joysticks. Both consoles were working but all of the 5 joysticks were damaged...
By: danjovic

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