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How to Build a Touchless MIDI Controller with Arduino

How to Build a Touchless MIDI Controller with Arduino

Learn how to build your own touchless MIDI controller using an Arduino... video and code file included.


Projects Nov 03, 2016 by Evan Kale
Build Your Own LED Saber—Audio and Power Systems

Build Your Own LED Saber—Audio and Power Systems

In part 2 of the LED saber project, we'll assemble the power and audio systems.


Projects Oct 19, 2016 by Jeremy Lee
C-BISCUIT: Schematic Design for the RCB—Power, Stepper

C-BISCUIT: Schematic Design for the RCB—Power, Stepper

We’ll continue our discussion of the C-BISCUIT demo bot by looking at portions of the RCB schematic that weren’t covered in the previous article.


Projects Oct 07, 2016 by Robert Keim
The Crop Duster Buster! A Launchpad-Controlled Clapper

The Crop Duster Buster! A Launchpad-Controlled Clapper

The Crop Duster Buster is sure to keep your pet's toot smell away!


Projects Sep 26, 2016 by Ryan Jones
Measuring Temperature with an NTC Thermistor

Measuring Temperature with an NTC Thermistor

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


Projects Aug 15, 2016 by Joseph Corleto
Digital-to-Analog Conversion with the SAM4S Peripheral DMA Controller

Digital-to-Analog Conversion with the SAM4S Peripheral DMA Controller

Part Three in this three-article series shows you how to generate values for a discrete sinusoid and continuously convert this data into an analog signal without overburdening the CPU.


Projects May 09, 2016 by Robert Keim
Understanding and Using the SAM4S Digital-to-Analog Converter

Understanding and Using the SAM4S Digital-to-Analog Converter

Part Two in this three-article series explores the SAM4S DAC. We’ll look at hardware configuration, electrical characteristics, and the application programming interface.


Projects May 04, 2016 by Robert Keim
DMA Digital-to-Analog Conversion with a SAM4S Microcontroller: The Timer/Counter

DMA Digital-to-Analog Conversion with a SAM4S Microcontroller: The Timer/Counter

Part One in this three-article series focuses on using the SAM4S timer/counter peripheral to precisely control the DAC’s sampling rate.


Projects Apr 28, 2016 by Robert Keim
Servo Control via USB with the SAM4S Xplained Pro

Servo Control via USB with the SAM4S Xplained Pro

Part One in this two-article series focuses on the hardware setup and on using a pulse-width-modulated signal to control a servo.


Projects Apr 22, 2016 by Robert Keim
PWM Digital-to-Analog Conversion with the SAM4S Xplained Pro

PWM Digital-to-Analog Conversion with the SAM4S Xplained Pro

In this article we’ll use the SAM4S Xplained Pro development platform to get some hands-on experience with a PWM DAC.


Projects Apr 19, 2016 by Robert Keim
Pulse-Width Modulation with the SAM4S Xplained Pro

Pulse-Width Modulation with the SAM4S Xplained Pro

This article covers everything you need to know to generate pulse-width-modulated signals with Atmel’s SAM4S Xplained Pro development board.


Projects Apr 14, 2016 by Robert Keim
How to Create a Gaming System with the Atmel SAM4S Xplained Pro

How to Create a Gaming System with the Atmel SAM4S Xplained Pro

This article provides additional details related to code development, hardware configuration, and the OLED interface.


Projects Apr 01, 2016 by Robert Keim
Building Raspberry Pi Controllers Part 5: Reading Analog Data with an RPi

Building Raspberry Pi Controllers Part 5: Reading Analog Data with an RPi

Learn how to read electrical signals and data from an analog device using the Step Response technique in Part 5 of the Building Raspberry Pi Controllers series.


Projects Feb 09, 2016 by Don Wilcher
Embedded PID Temperature Control, Part 2: Board-Level Integration

Embedded PID Temperature Control, Part 2: Board-Level Integration

This article covers the firmware that allows the EFM8 microcontroller to communicate with the DAC and the MAX31855.


Projects Feb 03, 2016 by Robert Keim
How to Eliminate Ground Loops with Signal Isolation

How to Eliminate Ground Loops with Signal Isolation

This project explains how to isolate signals to eliminate ground loops in electronic systems.


Projects Jan 29, 2016 by Orrin Bigelow
Design a Color Sensor with Measurements Displayed via an RGB LED Module, Part 2

Design a Color Sensor with Measurements Displayed via an RGB LED Module, Part 2

Learn how to collect and process RGB data generated by the BH1745NUC color sensor IC.


Projects Jan 23, 2016 by Robert Keim
Custom PCB Design with an EFM8 Microcontroller

Custom PCB Design with an EFM8 Microcontroller

Tips and techniques for incorporating EFM8 microcontrollers into your custom hardware.


Projects Jan 18, 2016 by Robert Keim
Make Your Switch Sound Activated

Make Your Switch Sound Activated

In this article, we'll build a sound-activated switch that can be opened and closed with a double clap.


Projects Dec 21, 2015 by Tim Youngblood
Use LaunchPad to Make a Laser Tripwire Alarm

Use LaunchPad to Make a Laser Tripwire Alarm

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.


Projects Nov 18, 2015 by Tim Youngblood
Build a Laser Communication System

Build a Laser Communication System

Use a laser and a photo resistor to build a laser based point-to-point communication system. The best part? It's under $10.


Projects Oct 22, 2015 by Jacob Smith