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!
The Proto Shield from LadyAda makes creating project for the Arduino a breeze. The Arduino Diecimila comes a lot of female headers for connecting simple sensors, but that’s about it. If you really want to expand your capabilities, the Proto Shield is the answer. Here are the specs from the LadyAda website: Compatible with NG […]
Bender Rodriguez used an Arduino motor shield to do some really terrifying toy hacking More here ! via Ladyada. Made with the motor shield from the Maker Shed!
Like to play video games? Too lazy to paddle around in your canoe? Well I have the perfect solution for you. This boat is powered by a small electric motor and the steering is via a Wii Nunchuck and an Arduino. Let’s just hope the batteries don’t die, then you might have to paddle! Read […]
My friend Mikest just made a very fun project, a digital compass in a hat… Hat Development Platform, v1…External hatband has ultra bright RGB 1W LED mounted in center, regulated DC-DC boost convertor power supply, Adafruit Industries boarduino, and a rather generous prototyping area. The possibilities are nearly endless. LED changes color based on compass […]
Leah Buechley, everybody’s favorite e-textile expert, created this machine-embroidered LED matrix, alternating the top and bottom threads with conductive thread in order to use the fabric as a barrier between the two electrical traces. Very cool wearable display! Via Hackaday. More: All about Charlieplexing LEDs
I have to try this out! Apparently all you need is an Arduino, a few resistors, some aluminum foil, and you can build a simple 3D interface. I really hope this works as well as it appears in the video. The basic goal here was to make a 3D position sensing system that most people […]
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 […]
