This project brief provides the instructions for building a weight-sensitive LED lamp with an Arduino Uno and a handful of commercially available parts.
This project brief provides the instructions for building a weight-sensitive LED lamp with an Arduino Uno and a handful of commercially available parts.
Follow my upgrade of a handheld game controller as I add a new 1.8-inch color LCD for animated graphics and an…
Follow my upgrade of a handheld game controller as I add a new 1.8-inch color LCD for animated graphics and an accelerometer module for motion control input.
In this project, learn how to use a potentiometer's reading on the M5Stack core to control a servo motor.
In this project, learn how to use a potentiometer's reading on the M5Stack core to control a servo motor.
Since photoelectric sensing can be achieved with electrical, electromechanical, and electronic components, learn to…
Since photoelectric sensing can be achieved with electrical, electromechanical, and electronic components, learn to build, test, and implement a prototype photoelectric switch using off-the-shelf components with Arduino OpenPLC.
This project will explain how to develop a system to measure magnetic field emissions at frequencies up to 150 kHz from…
This project will explain how to develop a system to measure magnetic field emissions at frequencies up to 150 kHz from high-current power cables without cutting or disturbing the cable.
Learn how to hook up an analog input (potentiometer) and output (LED) using a Microchip BLE module.
Learn how to hook up an analog input (potentiometer) and output (LED) using a Microchip BLE module.
Learn how to use a Raspberry Pi to make your own posh home automation system!
Learn how to use a Raspberry Pi to make your own posh home automation system!
Never run out of tea again! The Intelli-T uses a weight sensor and a Raspberry Pi to alert you when your tea supply is…
Never run out of tea again! The Intelli-T uses a weight sensor and a Raspberry Pi to alert you when your tea supply is running low.
Learn the design steps for creating your own custom inclinometer PCB.
Learn the design steps for creating your own custom inclinometer PCB.
For most, the name "Father Christmas" conjures images of toys and gadgets. But for this gentleman maker, the name brings…
For most, the name "Father Christmas" conjures images of toys and gadgets. But for this gentleman maker, the name brings misery. Be sure to stockpile your Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and Particle Photons; it's time to catch Saint Nick red-handed.
Want to get to-the-minute, location-specific weather information delivered right to your own Adafruit IO dashboard? It's…
Want to get to-the-minute, location-specific weather information delivered right to your own Adafruit IO dashboard? It's time to assemble your very own SmartBrella.
Have a party coming up in the next few weeks that you want to make extra posh? Try making your own extra-special brew…
Have a party coming up in the next few weeks that you want to make extra posh? Try making your own extra-special brew with the Gentleman Maker's SmartBrewer! Make sure you have an Adafruit IO account ready to go and your Particle Photon on hand.
In this Gentleman Maker project, we will use Particle Photon boards to power a motion-sensing trebuchet that can fend off…
In this Gentleman Maker project, we will use Particle Photon boards to power a motion-sensing trebuchet that can fend off all your mischievous intruders.
This article describes an Ethernet-connected subsystem of a larger modular sensor system designed for industrial or smart…
This article describes an Ethernet-connected subsystem of a larger modular sensor system designed for industrial or smart home sensing and monitoring. We will discuss a custom sensor subsystem developed for this application.
In this episode of the Gentleman Maker, we're using a Raspberry Pi and an Arduino Uno to stave off the onslaught of dogs…
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.
The OPB9000 is a reflective light sensor from TTElectronics with programmable output and sensitivity levels.
The OPB9000 is a reflective light sensor from TTElectronics with programmable output and sensitivity levels.
In this episode of the Gentleman Maker, we'll use a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, an Arduino Nano, and an Arduino Uno to create…
In this episode of the Gentleman Maker, we'll use a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, an Arduino Nano, and an Arduino Uno to create a handy system to rid ourselves of overly-colorful fashion choices.
In this project, we'll use a Raspberry Pi to create a responsive piggy bank that belittles you when you slack on your savings!
In this project, we'll use a Raspberry Pi to create a responsive piggy bank that belittles you when you slack on your savings!
In this project, we will create the Sun Informer, a device that will alert us when the sun comes out and then alert us…
In this project, we will create the Sun Informer, a device that will alert us when the sun comes out and then alert us when we have been out for too long.
In this article, we will take a look at the XDK110 rapid prototyping kit, characterize its hardware, explore its software…
In this article, we will take a look at the XDK110 rapid prototyping kit, characterize its hardware, explore its software environment, and demonstrate connecting the device to the MQTT messaging service.