In this episode of the Gentleman Maker, we're using a Raspberry Pi and an Arduino Uno to stave off the onslaught of dogs trying to eat every single plant in our garden.
August 09, 2018 by Robin Mitchell
This is a protoype of a fitness wearable device designed to vibrate when it detects stagnation.
December 13, 2017 by Demsey Kirkwood
A Picaxe 08M2 microcontroller and an HIH6030 sensor team up to easily control a ventilation fan using temperature or humidity or both.
September 25, 2017 by Raymond Genovese
In this article, we’ll develop and test an algorithm for automatically shutting down a robot in response to a collision (or some other violent event).
September 21, 2017 by Robert Keim
Learn how to make a tachometer and speedometer using a C8051 microcontroller, an optoelectronic sensor, and a spinning disc.
September 06, 2017 by Nick Davis
In this article, we’ll discuss the hardware design for a robotics PCB, and we’ll write firmware for controlling two DC motors.
August 25, 2017 by Robert Keim
Detecting, decoding, and displaying IR (Infrared) signal data is interesting, but using those signals to control stuff is more interesting . . . and sometimes useful. Read on to learn how.
February 22, 2017 by Charles R. Hampton
The Beaglebone Treat-Feeder is the prototype for a great pet-feeding device! Keep track of your pet's diet while you stuff your face!
January 30, 2017 by Ryan Jones
Need to ventilate a room? This article will show you how I made a relay-operated, GPS-timed fan to vent out the moist air in my boat's cabin. It is controlled with a PIC16F628A and has an LCD.
January 11, 2017 by Jens Christoffersen
Learn how to build your own sous-vide machine. Say goodbye to overcooked steak!
December 13, 2016 by Cezar Chirila
In this short project article series, we will implement a simple PID controller using LabVIEW on a hobby DC servo motor and the NI myRIO.
November 29, 2016 by Mark Narvidas
Finally, we have everything we need for a functional robot. Let’s put the pieces together and see what the C-BISCUIT demo bot can do.
November 28, 2016 by Robert Keim
The Zambroombi is the next step up from your neighbor's fancy Roomba. Set it and forget it!
November 21, 2016 by Ryan Jones
This object detection toy will keep your cat's head spinning for hours!
November 07, 2016 by Ryan Jones
We’ll discuss some important layout and manufacturing concepts as we look at the PCB for the Robot Control Board.
October 25, 2016 by Robert Keim
With the help of some solenoids, the Dancing Ghostbusters Toaster really topped off my Halloween costume this year!
October 24, 2016 by Ryan Jones
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.
October 07, 2016 by Robert Keim
The Crop Duster Buster is sure to keep your pet's toot smell away!
September 26, 2016 by Ryan Jones
In this article we’ll take a close look at two sections of the custom-designed control board for the C-BISCUIT demo bot.
September 21, 2016 by Robert Keim
The C-BISCUIT saga continues as we combine the various system components into a demo bot.
September 08, 2016 by Robert Keim
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