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!
Artbus by Ed Bennett at the Art Institute of Chicago, is a hardware and communications protocol for low speed control of discreet sensors and actuators. Since it is distributed it can be placed around a space where centralized control is not as important as spatial integration. Check out the link for lots of details including […]
Hanker-‘tude allows the wearer to update their Twitter feed just by tying the bandanna around their neck. It uses an Arduino Lillypad, blueSMiRF, and a Nokia phone to get the job done. Hanker-‘tude is a very simple, and a very unique way to twitter. Having to interface continuously with a gadget to update your online […]
This is an “eight step sequencer” that has additional volume and speed controls. It looks like there might be an Arduino in there, but I’m not sure. I wish there was more information on this project. A little more about the Vectrex Standalone Sound Sequencer
Making a binary clock is nothing new. However, it is a lot of fun and easy to make. If you have an Arduino and a parts bin, you should be able to make right now. Learn how to make a Binary Clock with an Arduino More: Make a Binary Clock
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Funax built an HTML Color Name Generator to derive RGB hex code from a physical objects – I can decide the HTML color name without looking at color charts. […] PC side software was built with Processing. This stapler’s color is Cadet Blue. Ok? Ok! – HTML Color Name […]
Controlling audio with a micro-controller can be difficult, really difficult. The Wave Shield, from LadyAda, makes it simple. There is a bunch of sample code on the LadyAda website to get you up and running fast once you build the kit. The Wave Shield is just one component that will be integrated into an interactive […]
Sparkfun just released yet another Arduino variant, the Wii “Wee” – SparkFun’s minimal design approach to Arduino. This is a 3.3V Arduino running the 8MHz bootloader (select ‘LilyPad’ within the Arduino software). The Wee is not a fully certified Arduino board. We’re working with Arduino.cc towards certification. […] We really wanted to minimize the cost […]
