As the preeminent tool for makers, Arduino is a versatile platform that covers almost every type of creative making. With its simple-to-use coding language and fun programming concepts, Arduino enables users to create modern electronics with ease. From beginner level projects like flashing LED lights to more advanced builds such as interactive robots, there are an endless number of possibilities when it comes to building projects with Arduino. Whether you are new or an experienced builder in search of fresh ideas, these posts will provide interesting Arduino tutorials and unique ideas that may spark your creativity and motivate you take on any type of maker project!
[Arduino illo by James Provost] Each month, I’ll be posting a couple of new editorial-style columns here on Make: Online. These pieces are meant to get you thinking, to stir up discussion and debate, maybe even freak you out a little. My first column is called “Why the Arduino Won and Why It’s Here to […]
Asim from a group called TinkerAct! came by the Hack Factory a couple of weeks ago with a bag of Arduino clones they had created. Called the Arduino Stripper, it’s super tiny (1.6? X 2?) and inexpensive ($20). I love using the little Arduino Pro Mini from Sparkfun. These little boards are perfect for space […]
I’m really excited about MAKE Volume 25, because we have a terrific 39-page special section about Arduino. If you don’t already know, Arduino is a electronics prototyping platform that allows you to quickly build interactivity into your projects. This microcontroller system allows you to connect different kinds of inputs (such as light sensors, motion sensors, […]
Michael Krumpus’ Hackvision gaming pad just got sweeter: I implemented Asteroids for Hackvision, written completely using Arduino technology. The ATmega328 is more than powerful enough for real arcade action! You can follow that link to buy a Hackvision or to download the Arduino code for the game.
Wook Chang of Seoul based Sensible UI tipped us off to their new open source multitouch project called OpenMT. The project is comprised of both software and hardware tools that allow you to combine readily available parts with an Arduinoid to create super thin, flexible multitouch surfaces.
Pat Arneson built this clever network monitor that uses a BlinkM, an Arduino, and a little python. I never appreciated my internet connection enough when I lived in the city. Now that I’m a country mouse I think it really IS a series of tubes. Reliable it’s not. So I thought it would be fun […]
In February and March, O’Reilly Media is running two new online classes with instructor Joseph Gray. The classes are free to attend if you’re watching them online live, and they will be available for sale after the classes are over.
