Using the MakerShield – LCD Display
LCD screens look complicated but using an Arduino and a MakerShield, you can easily make your own LCD display shield! Check out this tutorial from Make: Projects.
Arduino
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!
USB Keyboard Support with the Arduino Uno
Michael Mitchel recently shared his tutorial on how to use DFU Programmer to update the firmware on the Atmega8U2, which, according to the Arduino documentation, “acts as a bridge between the computer’s USB port and the main processor’s serial port” on the Uno.
Arduino’s Massimo Banzi’s TED Talk
Massimo Banzi helped invent the Arduino, a tiny, easy-to-use open-source microcontroller that’s inspired thousands of people around the world to make the coolest things they can imagine — from toys to satellite gear. Because, as he says, “You don’t need anyone’s permission to make something great.”
New in the Maker Shed: Arduino Leonardo
The Arduino Leonardo is now available in the Maker Shed! It features all the capabilities of the Arduino Uno plus additional funcationality that will open up a whole new range of projects!
Crayolascope: an Analog Depth Display
With a desire to find out how a deep display would look, video artist Blair Neal created the Crayolascope, a fantastic 3D depth display out of a dozen hacked Crayola Glow Books.
Standuino Sports Sketch Style Circuit Board
If you’re looking for an Arduino clone with a little bit of style, look no further than the Standuino. Its sketch style silk screen and goofy-sized vias give it a charming and playful aesthetic.
New in the Maker Shed: Arduino Robot Shield Kit
Want to learn about Arduino and robotics? Check out the new Robotics Shield Kit for Arduino from the Maker Shed!