The brightest blade in the world. Fluid sound effects generated in real time. Any colour, changeable on the fly. If you want to know what it feels like to hold a…
The brightest blade in the world. Fluid sound effects generated in real time. Any colour, changeable on the fly. If you want to know what it feels like to hold a Lightsaber, this project is the closest you can get today.
Tutorial on designing a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) circuit with the ability to measure 9-axis motion, humidity, and temperature.
Tutorial on designing a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) circuit with the ability to measure 9-axis motion, humidity, and temperature.
Embedded and wearable systems require new ideas for input controller hardware. But older software still expects a…
Embedded and wearable systems require new ideas for input controller hardware. But older software still expects a keyboard and mouse. How do we bridge the gap without having to write kernel drivers?
The 3D Magnetic 2GO kit is a development kit for the TLV493D from Infineon that can detect magnetic field strength in x,…
The 3D Magnetic 2GO kit is a development kit for the TLV493D from Infineon that can detect magnetic field strength in x, y, and z directions.
In part one of this instrumentation and control (I & C) series, we'll go over the fundamental terminology and concepts…
In part one of this instrumentation and control (I & C) series, we'll go over the fundamental terminology and concepts used when working with industrial plants.
The Crop Duster Buster is sure to keep your pet's toot smell away!
The Crop Duster Buster is sure to keep your pet's toot smell away!
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.
The Arduino Universal Remote Control is the TV remote your dad wishes he had!
The Arduino Universal Remote Control is the TV remote your dad wishes he had!
The Launchpad-Based Laser Tripwire Alarm turns your next security system into a secret agent's dream.
The Launchpad-Based Laser Tripwire Alarm turns your next security system into a secret agent's dream.
Here's a rain gauge that empties itself and that you can read from your easy chair. Best of all, you can build it, yourself.
Here's a rain gauge that empties itself and that you can read from your easy chair. Best of all, you can build it, yourself.
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.
For this article, we are only concerned with one type of sensor that can measure temperature. This sensor is called a thermistor.
For this article, we are only concerned with one type of sensor that can measure temperature. This sensor is called a thermistor.
Learn the basics of what LiDAR is, how it works, and how it's applied.
Learn the basics of what LiDAR is, how it works, and how it's applied.
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.
Environmental monitoring sensors help us to better measure the world around us. This article will help you understand why…
Environmental monitoring sensors help us to better measure the world around us. This article will help you understand why the amount of UV light reaching you changes over time and how to measure it over I²C using the Si1145.
The CAT-apult! is the robotic food launcher your cat never knew it needed.
The CAT-apult! is the robotic food launcher your cat never knew it needed.
In this article, we are going to learn some basics about RFID technology and use an Arduino MEGA to a play around with a…
In this article, we are going to learn some basics about RFID technology and use an Arduino MEGA to a play around with a popular RFID module, the ID12LA.
Sensor fusion is the art of combining multiple physical sensors to produce accurate "ground truth", even though each…
Sensor fusion is the art of combining multiple physical sensors to produce accurate "ground truth", even though each sensor might be unreliable on its own.
The Sabertooth 2x32 motor controller can be used to create a robust drive platform for your next robotic endeavour. This…
The Sabertooth 2x32 motor controller can be used to create a robust drive platform for your next robotic endeavour. This article uses an Arduino Uno to communicate with the Sabertooth 2x32 controller.