For a local area network (LAN) to provide good coverage, improved antennas are often a better (and less expensive) option than more access points. Directional…
For a local area network (LAN) to provide good coverage, improved antennas are often a better (and less expensive) option than more access points. Directional antennas are sometimes the better choice, but often omnidirectional gain antennas will work well.
In this article, we'll build a sound-activated switch that can be opened and closed with a double clap.
In this article, we'll build a sound-activated switch that can be opened and closed with a double clap.
Learn one of the ways to get started with the BMP180 sensor and learn a simple way to improve the data.
Learn one of the ways to get started with the BMP180 sensor and learn a simple way to improve the data.
In this article, I'll show you one way to get the time and date from a GPS module, using a PICAXE 20m2.
In this article, I'll show you one way to get the time and date from a GPS module, using a PICAXE 20m2.
The intuitive, step-by-step procedure presented in this article will help you to successfully perform reflow soldering in…
The intuitive, step-by-step procedure presented in this article will help you to successfully perform reflow soldering in your toaster oven.
If you're looking for a cool weekend project, you've found it. This is not only a digital clock: it also measures and…
If you're looking for a cool weekend project, you've found it. This is not only a digital clock: it also measures and displays the temperature and the relative humidity of your room periodically.
The FRDM-K64F is a development platform which utilises the MK64FN1M0VLL12 microcontroller. This tutorial includes how to…
The FRDM-K64F is a development platform which utilises the MK64FN1M0VLL12 microcontroller. This tutorial includes how to download a simple blinky example onto the FRDM-K64F using the ARM mbed online IDE and KEIL MDK. Details of the GPIO module configuration are included.
A PCB for a Wi-Fi communicator using a PICAXE 08M2 and an ESP-01 module driven by interactive code makes a handy setup…
A PCB for a Wi-Fi communicator using a PICAXE 08M2 and an ESP-01 module driven by interactive code makes a handy setup for data collection and IoT reporting.
Got some time and need a wireless thermometer? In this article I'll show you how to make such a thing with a few PICAXEs.
Got some time and need a wireless thermometer? In this article I'll show you how to make such a thing with a few PICAXEs.
Take a few minutes to characterize a light dependent resistor (LDR) and you can build a simple and reasonably accurate…
Take a few minutes to characterize a light dependent resistor (LDR) and you can build a simple and reasonably accurate light meter can be built using an LDR and an Arduino.
In this project, you'll learn how to wire an LED and flash it using the Raspberry Pi. Also, to isolate the Raspberry Pi's…
In this project, you'll learn how to wire an LED and flash it using the Raspberry Pi. Also, to isolate the Raspberry Pi's + 3.3VDC compliant output pins from supply voltages greater than this power source, an opto-isolator will be introduced as well.
Do you need GPS time on your desk? This article will show you how to use a GPS module to get time, date and your location…
Do you need GPS time on your desk? This article will show you how to use a GPS module to get time, date and your location displayed on an LCD with an Arduino.
Build an Arduino controlled power supply that automatically adjusts the output to maintain a constant voltage or a…
Build an Arduino controlled power supply that automatically adjusts the output to maintain a constant voltage or a constant current.
Getting more familiar with a PIC MCU is a matter of working more often with it. Learn how to make a wireless thermometer…
Getting more familiar with a PIC MCU is a matter of working more often with it. Learn how to make a wireless thermometer with a PIC microcontroller.
This is the final part in a series of articles on building a robot that can follow lines or walls and avoid obstacles!
This is the final part in a series of articles on building a robot that can follow lines or walls and avoid obstacles!
This article will show you how to set up two way communication between an Arduino and your Android Smartphone using Bluetooth.
This article will show you how to set up two way communication between an Arduino and your Android Smartphone using Bluetooth.
Programmable thermostats can save a lot of energy and money. But you don't have to buy one- you can convert an old…
Programmable thermostats can save a lot of energy and money. But you don't have to buy one- you can convert an old mechanical thermostat into a programmable thermostat using an Arduino and a servo.
Learn how to build a variety of electronic controllers using the Raspberry Pi. In part one, you will learn how to wire a…
Learn how to build a variety of electronic controllers using the Raspberry Pi. In part one, you will learn how to wire a basic pushbutton switch and read the status of its electrical contacts using the Python programming language.
Use the Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) feature of LaunchPad to build a laser tripwire alarm. This is a great way to…
Use the Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) feature of LaunchPad to build a laser tripwire alarm. This is a great way to familiarize yourself with LaunchPad while simultaneously making something cool.
Part five of a series of articles on building a robot that can follow lines or walls and avoid obstacles!
Part five of a series of articles on building a robot that can follow lines or walls and avoid obstacles!
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