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A tipping bucket rain gauge is a clever way to measure rainfall. Learn how to add wireless capability, a PICAXE…

A tipping bucket rain gauge is a clever way to measure rainfall. Learn how to add wireless capability, a PICAXE microcontroller, and an LCD display to your weather station.

For this article, we are only concerned with one type of sensor that can measure temperature. This sensor is called a thermistor.

For this article, we are only concerned with one type of sensor that can measure temperature. This sensor is called a thermistor.

A tipping bucket rain gauge, an RF transmitter and receiver, a PICAXE microcontroller, and an LCD can make a great…

A tipping bucket rain gauge, an RF transmitter and receiver, a PICAXE microcontroller, and an LCD can make a great addition to your weather station.

Build a 1V octave voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) module and create your own analogue synth sounds.

Build a 1V octave voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) module and create your own analogue synth sounds.

Environmental monitoring sensors help us to better measure the world around us. This article will help you understand why…

Environmental monitoring sensors help us to better measure the world around us. This article will help you understand why the amount of UV light reaching you changes over time and how to measure it over I²C using the Si1145.

In part 8 of the "Building Raspberry Pi Controller" series, readers will learn how to attach a camera board to a…

In part 8 of the "Building Raspberry Pi Controller" series, readers will learn how to attach a camera board to a Raspberry Pi and write Python code for photo imaging projects.

The CAT-apult! is the robotic food launcher your cat never knew it needed.

The CAT-apult! is the robotic food launcher your cat never knew it needed.

This article will give you the building blocks needed to create your own two-channel wireless remote controller.

This article will give you the building blocks needed to create your own two-channel wireless remote controller.

In this article, we are going to learn some basics about RFID technology and use an Arduino MEGA to a play around with a…

In this article, we are going to learn some basics about RFID technology and use an Arduino MEGA to a play around with a popular RFID module, the ID12LA.

The Sabertooth 2x32 motor controller can be used to create a robust drive platform for your next robotic endeavour. This…

The Sabertooth 2x32 motor controller can be used to create a robust drive platform for your next robotic endeavour. This article uses an Arduino Uno to communicate with the Sabertooth 2x32 controller.

Start to get acquainted with the new D2000 microcontroller development board by exploring the GPIO and PWM.

Start to get acquainted with the new D2000 microcontroller development board by exploring the GPIO and PWM.

This two-part project will begin by showing you how to create a robot base from a used electric wheelchair. Part 1…

This two-part project will begin by showing you how to create a robot base from a used electric wheelchair. Part 1 creates a simple robot platform for use with remote control. Part 2 will develop a platform for use with and Arduino.

Learn how to make your own DIY printed circuit board (PCB) tank, step by step.

Learn how to make your own DIY printed circuit board (PCB) tank, step by step.

Learn how to simulate a traffic light using an Arduino.

Learn how to simulate a traffic light using an Arduino.

In this project, you'll learn how to build a 4-bit binary counter using a 5x7 LED matrix for data count value…

In this project, you'll learn how to build a 4-bit binary counter using a 5x7 LED matrix for data count value visualization. The project will use a combination of standard electronic and surface mount components.

Learn how to build a system that can turn DC loads on and off using a mobile application. You'll also learn how to…

Learn how to build a system that can turn DC loads on and off using a mobile application. You'll also learn how to perform this task via immediate actions or via timers set in advance.

Learn how to use an Arduino in combination with an LCD display and a keypad to make a calculator.

Learn how to use an Arduino in combination with an LCD display and a keypad to make a calculator.

Now that we've got the Wandboard up and running, it's time to set up some tools to help us check in on our growing robot's status.

Now that we've got the Wandboard up and running, it's time to set up some tools to help us check in on our growing robot's status.

This project details the process by which AC-powered speaker sets can typically be converted to battery power. I'll…

This project details the process by which AC-powered speaker sets can typically be converted to battery power. I'll detail my own projects and provide advice for converting almost any set of speakers.