MakerShield

Ultimate Arduino Microcontroller Pack: Learn the Basics and Beyond

Ultimate Arduino Microcontroller Pack: Learn the Basics and Beyond

By Michael Castor

Michael Castor

I am the Evangelist for the Maker Shed. It seems that there is no limit to my making interests. I'm a tinkerer at heart and have a passion for solving problems and figuring out how things work. When not working for Make I can be found falling off my unicycle, running in adverse weather conditions, skiing down the nearest hill, restoring vintage motorcycles, or working on my car.

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One of the best things about the Ultimate Microcontroller Pack is that there’s a multitude of projects you can do without sourcing additional components. This variety makes it a great choice for both beginners and advanced users.

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Using the MakerShield – LCD Display

Using the MakerShield – LCD Display

By Michael Castor

Michael Castor

I am the Evangelist for the Maker Shed. It seems that there is no limit to my making interests. I'm a tinkerer at heart and have a passion for solving problems and figuring out how things work. When not working for Make I can be found falling off my unicycle, running in adverse weather conditions, skiing down the nearest hill, restoring vintage motorcycles, or working on my car.

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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.

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Using the MakerShield – Servo Control

Using the MakerShield – Servo Control

By Michael Castor

Michael Castor

I am the Evangelist for the Maker Shed. It seems that there is no limit to my making interests. I'm a tinkerer at heart and have a passion for solving problems and figuring out how things work. When not working for Make I can be found falling off my unicycle, running in adverse weather conditions, skiing down the nearest hill, restoring vintage motorcycles, or working on my car.

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If you’ve ever wondered how to use the potentiometer on the MakerShield (available in the Maker Shed) to control a servo with an Arduino, wonder no more. Now there is a simple tutorial to show you how on Make: Projects!

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In the Maker Shed: The MakerShield

In the Maker Shed: The MakerShield

By Michael Castor

Michael Castor

I am the Evangelist for the Maker Shed. It seems that there is no limit to my making interests. I'm a tinkerer at heart and have a passion for solving problems and figuring out how things work. When not working for Make I can be found falling off my unicycle, running in adverse weather conditions, skiing down the nearest hill, restoring vintage motorcycles, or working on my car.

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So you have an Arduino and you want to do more than blink the on-board LED, right? You’re going to need a way to hook up circuits and sensors, so you need a MakerShield!

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