One of the neat projects you can run with Arduino is incorporating a joystick to work in tandem with a servo motor. This allows for various applications, such as a servo-mounted camera and a robotic arm. For our simplest example, the only library that needs to be included is the < Servo.h> library. What You…
A great addition to any project is the presence of audio effects. One of the best ways to integrate sounds into a project is the Adafruit Audio FX Sound Board WAV-OGG Trigger with 2MB Flash. Weighing at about 4.6 grams and sized at 22mm x 48mm x 6mm. Now, what makes this so easy to…
One of the more advanced sensors available in electronics projects is the Gravity Analog Electrical Conductivity Sensor by DFRobot. The specifications of the sensor can be found here. The sensor kit is helpful in monitoring the conductivity of aqueous solutions and checking water quality. This provides a variety of applications, including aquaculture and environmental water detection….
A simple yet has a wide variety of applications is the Piezo Vibration Sensor. Need to detect an impact? Use Piezo Vibration Sensor. Need to detect knocking on a surface? Use the Piezo Vibration Sensor. In fact, it’s so straightforward to use that most Piezo Vibration Sensors don’t even require you to download a library….
One of the most exciting projects with an Arduino is giving the project its own eyes, so to speak. Adding a camera to an Arduino project opens up a broad list of applications, such as monitoring and surveillance systems. In this Learn article, we will be introducing the OV7670 VGA camera, showing how to interface the module…
The bootloader is the program burned into an Arduino board and runs the moment the Arduino is powered on or when the reset button is pressed. This piece of code is what initiates the sketch that’s uploaded to the board. Another vital function of the bootloader is that it provides a means for the computer…
One of the most affordable and compact microcontrollers available on the market is the Nano CH340, an Arduino compatible microcontroller board at an affordable price. However, this board is not for the novice who isn’t prepared to put in the effort if needed. Some Nano CH340 may require some troubleshooting, while some are plug and…
A recent project of ours involved using a sensor to detect when a small remote-controlled car hits an obstacle. What better sensor to use than the Adafruit LSM9DS0, a sensor-equipped with a 3-axis accelerometer. There are a few alternative sensors available with the concept of detecting impacts, especially when used on a small scale. Of…
An interesting upgrade that a 3D Printing enthusiast can make is to remotely monitor and control a 3D printer. Please keep in mind, however, that we strongly advise against leaving a 3D printer without supervision for long periods of time. Octoprint provides a means to connect your 3D printer to your home network and even…
Here, we take a look at the SIM800C GSM-GPRS-BT Shield by ROHS. We’ll connect the SIM800C module to an Arduino UNO R3 and run a few AT Commands to demonstrate the functionality of the module. Here, we’ll look at the materials and items we need in order to demonstrate a simple connection between the SIM800C…
