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!
Lukas sent me this link to the Runaway Harp by Tracy Tsang. Each column of water has an LED at one end and a sensor at the other. When the user interrupts the stream of water, it triggers a sound created by the Arduino. Very cool! [Thanks Lukas] The idea of Runaway Harp came from […]
This little robot can navigate around the room based on what it sees on the CMU cam. I have always wanted a CMU cam, and now I want one even more. Check out the web site for a lot more information on this build. This is my first real robot. It is an “never-ending” project, […]
New from SparkFun: A small, but very mighty power supply. This board was designed to be as small and inconspicuous as possible. The nice thing about LiPower is the ability to use rechargable Lithium Polymer batteries. These batteries are smaller, flatter, and last much longer than a AAA battery. Attach a single cell LiPo battery, […]
Having trouble remembering to exercise, or just lack the motivation? What if your exercise equipment kept track of your workouts and could actually harass remind you via email? I am interested in how products communicate back to us in subtle ways. An exercise machine is something people invest in but many times, ends up not […]
This DIY RFID sheild kit for Arduino will get you started with RFID out of the bag. The kit includes a 13.56 MHz RFID Mifare Module, 13.56 MHz PCB Antenna, and 4 x Mifare 13.56 tags which together with some basic soldering skills is a nice intro into the world of passive radio sensing. via […]
This interesting robot uses an Arduino and motor shield with one servo for steering and a standard DC motor for moevement. The bot is called “baratinha” which means “little cockroach” in Portuguese since it uses two micro-switches to detect if it has bumped into any obstacles. Watch the video for the full effect. Guilherme Martins […]
The Dualshock 2 controller is a great addition to your next Arduino powered robot. However, it can be tricky to convert the 3.3 voltages of the controller, to the Arduino’s 5-volt system. Check out the link for a great solution to this problem, including the schematics and code. A Playstation controller has two analog mini […]
