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!
Michael put some stepper motors to work playing back MIDI tracks by way of Arduino – The data for the music is taken from a MIDI file I made. The code for interpreting the data and moving the motors was written by me over the course of a few days. The sound you’re hearing is […]
Learn how to modify the classic Rumble Robot toy with an Arduino. Thanks go to
Dino Segovis for this Weekend Project from Maker Faire.
Check out “Soundie” by Kanjun Qiu. It’s an interactive hoodie that plays music based on touch. It also has some LEDs for visual feedback. The entire piece is based on the LilyPad Arduino. I’ve looked at a ton of light up garments, El Wire, etc. This is one of the most tastefully- and artfully-done articles […]
The Arduino Nano is a great solution for projects that don’t have a lot of available space. It’s breadboard friendly, and has integrated USB. It has everything that Diecimila has (electrically) with more analog input pins and onboard +5V AREF jumper. Physically, it is missing power jack and power select jumper. Since the Nano is […]
The PING))) ultrasonic sensor is a really easy way to measure distance with a micro-controller. All you have to do is hook up 3 wires and upload some code. These sensors are great for robots, alarm systems, or any other application that requires some type of measurement or obstacle avoidance. Don’t forget to check out […]
Technology … the electronic frontier. These are the voltages of Arduino microcontroller. It’s 54 I/O pins … to explore new circuitry, to bring forth new devices and experimentation. To totally make tons of LEDs blink! — WOOooosh – PEW! PEW! – BZzZTtT! *ahem* (Arduino Mega via MakerShed, ScrewShield by Wingshield Industries)
From the MAKE Flickr pool MAKE subscriber Marcus created a neato embroidered badge for Arduiniacs out there. These stylin’ little symbols of skill are available from Little Bird Electronics – no prior Arduino proficiency testing required. Hey, I think this merit badge thing might be catching on eh? It would seem a bit of a […]
