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 “Drool” is an Arduino based midi interface that functions as a drum sequencer operated with a crank. The user can also use their hands to manipulate the rhythm of the beats and the data is sent as MIDI out to a circuit controlling 8 solenoids that produce a tapping sound.
Sebastian’s Arduino beat code could be a good starting point for those interested in the blue board’s rhythmic applications – Today i have been working on a sample-based drum machine for the Arduino. At the moment, bars and patterns have to be programmed into the code manually. However, i am hoping to expand upon this […]
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Synoptic Labs is developing a low cost USB 2.4Ghz spectrum analyzer. For those unfamiliar, these devices are used to identify wireless interference which can cause trouble for wifi networks – Rob and I have recently been talking about doing some wireless projects. A friend loaned us a Cypress CYM6935 […]
Ladyada.net has a neat messaging device up for a limited time. Type your message here, then watch it show up on Flickr moments later. Cool demonstration of what’s possible with an Arduino ethernet + camera setup! – send a message Related: HOW TO – Make plants talk! They’ll Twitter you when they need to be […]
Tim Hirzel hacked his espresso machine to give it oodles more features and made it controllable with a Wii Nunchuck via Arduino. Makes me wonder how many test brews were required, and if he drank all of them during construction. Related: Rancilio Silvia “PID PIC NES” mod – NES controlled espresso machine Ardiuno-controlled Gaggia espresso […]
This project uses a Boarduino (breadboardable arduino) + Parallax ping (ultrasonic sensor) to achieve the near-ninja sword-catching grabbiness seen above. Hearing that *crank* noise sure brings me back – those toy claws were always much simple fun! – boarduino robot claw[via] Related: The chimney claw Boarduino – Breadboard-compatible Arduino clone
Ladyada posted a thorough tutorial regarding Arduino to LCD wiring – For a soon-to-be-released project I needed to have a character LCD display. I’ve got a box with a few of those $10 parallel LCDs that are so popular. There’s even a few libraries at the Arduino playground for easy use. Dave Fowler from uCHobby […]
