The Latest in Arduino 02
This month’s Latest in Arduino episode is out. Host James Floyd Kelly discusses a new Arduino book, solders up the Maker Shield, and discusses Arduino-controlled robots with J. D. and Josh.
Arduino
As the preeminent tool for makers, Arduino is a versatile platform that covers almost every type of creative making. With its simple-to-use coding language and fun programming concepts, Arduino enables users to create modern electronics with ease. From beginner level projects like flashing LED lights to more advanced builds such as interactive robots, there are an endless number of possibilities when it comes to building projects with Arduino. Whether you are new or an experienced builder in search of fresh ideas, these posts will provide interesting Arduino tutorials and unique ideas that may spark your creativity and motivate you take on any type of maker project!
In the Maker Shed: Motor Shield Kit
The Motor Shield Kit, from the Maker Shed, is great for adding motors to your next Arduino project. Connect bi-directional motors, stepper motors, and servos in various combinations. Four independent H-Bridges make it perfect for robotics!
DNA is now DIY: OpenPCR ships worldwide
The eagerly awaited OpenPCR kit is now shipping! UPS picked up the first batch of kits and OpenPCRs are on their way to users in 5 continents and 13 countries around the world. For $512, every OpenPCR kit includes all the parts, tools, and beautiful printed instructions – you ONLY need a set of screwdrivers.
In the Maker Shed: Arduino Electronic Brick Starter Kit
Using this electronic brick starter kit from the Maker Shed, you can connect Arduino compatible boards easily with various digital, analog and I2C/Uart interfaces. These breadboard-less firm connections are ready to plug into extension modules like potentiometers, sensors, relays, servos…even buttons, just plug and play.
Read your text messages while you play games on a Nexus One
follower, the creator of the Handbag “Android Arduino Accessorizer”, wrote in with this excellent use of Android’s Open Accessory API, Arduino, and an LCD screen: The Android App is invisible and starts automatically when you connect the accessory. (You probably need to approve the running of the application within a few seconds or the accessory […]
In the Maker Shed: Memsic 2125 Accelerometer
As Marc de Vinck’s Arduino 101 video shows, the Memsic 2125 accelerometer makes it easy to add tilt, acceleration, and vibration detection to your next project. It can be used for making balancing robots, game controllers, musical instruments and anything else where force measurement can be used.
Using AR to Actuate a Second Head
I first met my now-friend Thomas Edwards at an Artomatic opening (DC’s annual art free-for-all). He had an awesome piece, called Sycophant. It was a mannequin head on a track that ran along a wall in a hallway, detecting and following people, and saying things like: “I love your hair,” “Have you lost weight?,” and my favorite, “I want to lick you.”
