Remote controls for electronics often use IR (infrared) radiation in a very precisely coded sequence for channel surfing, volume adjustments, and more. One of…
Remote controls for electronics often use IR (infrared) radiation in a very precisely coded sequence for channel surfing, volume adjustments, and more. One of the most popular codes is the SIRC (Sony Infrared Remote Code) which may be used with a PICAXE microcontroller to manage a stepper motor, or most any other electronic or electro-mechanical device.
Using a custom framework (RIOT) to control an LED with a networked computer.
Using a custom framework (RIOT) to control an LED with a networked computer.
LED ring flashes and lights can be a valuable tool for photographers. In this tutorial, we are going to build our own…
LED ring flashes and lights can be a valuable tool for photographers. In this tutorial, we are going to build our own ring light out of LEDs!
Tracking an infrared light source is not as difficult as you might think; a 14-pin PICAXE, a stepper motor with a driver…
Tracking an infrared light source is not as difficult as you might think; a 14-pin PICAXE, a stepper motor with a driver IC, three phototransistors, and a few other components will do the trick.
This project gives you an example of how a basic user interface can be implemented using only one circular capacitive…
This project gives you an example of how a basic user interface can be implemented using only one circular capacitive touch sensor.
A PICAXE 08M2 can be used to read the amount of IR (infrared) light falling on a phototransistor and respond by moving a…
A PICAXE 08M2 can be used to read the amount of IR (infrared) light falling on a phototransistor and respond by moving a servo to a predetermined position.
In this project we will develop an algorithm for precisely locating a touch event that occurs somewhere on a circular…
In this project we will develop an algorithm for precisely locating a touch event that occurs somewhere on a circular capacitive sensor.
Learn how to build your own sous-vide machine. Say goodbye to overcooked steak!
Learn how to build your own sous-vide machine. Say goodbye to overcooked steak!
Finally, we have everything we need for a functional robot. Let’s put the pieces together and see what the C-BISCUIT…
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.
We’ll discuss some important layout and manufacturing concepts as we look at the PCB for the Robot Control Board.
We’ll discuss some important layout and manufacturing concepts as we look at the PCB for the Robot Control Board.
We’ll continue our discussion of the C-BISCUIT demo bot by looking at portions of the RCB schematic that weren’t…
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.
In this article we’ll take a close look at two sections of the custom-designed control board for the C-BISCUIT demo bot.
In this article we’ll take a close look at two sections of the custom-designed control board for the C-BISCUIT demo bot.
Use an Arduino/Genuino 101 with iAQ-Core air quality and HIH-6131 temperature/humidity sensors to make an Indoor Air…
Use an Arduino/Genuino 101 with iAQ-Core air quality and HIH-6131 temperature/humidity sensors to make an Indoor Air Quality Monitor with Bluetooth low energy (BLE) connectivity.
In this short project article series, we will implement a simple PID controller using LabVIEW with a hobby DC servo motor…
In this short project article series, we will implement a simple PID controller using LabVIEW with a hobby DC servo motor and NI myRIO.
The C-BISCUIT saga continues as we combine the various system components into a demo bot.
The C-BISCUIT saga continues as we combine the various system components into a demo bot.
Learn how to use photolithography to shrink a design by as much as a factor of 40.
Learn how to use photolithography to shrink a design by as much as a factor of 40.
In this project, we will build the heart of a simple 4-bit CPU, the ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit).
In this project, we will build the heart of a simple 4-bit CPU, the ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit).
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.
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.
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