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!
From the MAKE Flickr pool Arduino co-founder David Cuartielles shares pics of his new interface for sound exploration, the Peacock – It is an instrument for live performace or personal exploration of both live and digitized sounds. You can get sound from an SD card or record it through its mic-in. The sound will be […]
Joe Bowers built this Macro Controller for his Xbox 360. It uses an Arduino receiving inputs from a Wii Classic Controller. The Arduino outputs into a wireless XBox Controller. It functions like a normal controller, but when you press the shoulder buttons and the “+,-” buttons, you get combo moves that would normally require more […]
The Morning Monster by Nick Hardeman is an interactive plush alarm clock with a few interesting features. First of all, you set the time and alarm by pressing buttons that are hidden inside the teeth. Also, when the alarm goes off, the blinds are automatically opened via a wireless link. The alarm system is based […]
I really like the sounds that Gijs is able to produce with his Hardware Software Synthesizer 2, aka the HSS2. It’s all based on a single Arduino, making this version easier to build compared to the HSS1. Check out the link for the complete code and schematics so you can make you own. This is […]
Writing over at TOC, Andrew Savikas recently announced: I’m happy to announce that more than 160 O’Reilly books are now available on Kindle (both Kindle 1 and Kindle 2), and are being sold without any DRM (Digital Rights Management). … There’s a lot of overlap between the kind of early-adopter crowd likely to buy a […]
Sebastian of little-scale posted details on how to build his, water controlled Toriton Plus instrument. The project uses Arduino, various resistors, lasers, and a machine running running software you can download from his site. This would definitely be an eye-catching music controller for live performances – just avoid tipping the bowl while rocking out!
From the MAKE Flickr pool Arms22 built this handy display to keep an eye on departing train times. Nice idea – I can think of many occasions this would have helped me out a bunch – Train Schedule Message Board on Flickr
