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!
As part of her research at the MIT Media Lab, Anita Lillie did some investigations of her own sleep habits recording motion sensor data via Arduino – I outfitted myself with sensors that would help me determine how my position changes over the course of a night’s sleep. I used three accelerometers as tilt sensors, […]
Rick Roll in semaphore. Controlled by an arduino and two stepper motors….
This is a nice adaptation of Oskar van Deventer’s 4-Bit Maze. All you need for this build is an Arduino, a few LED’s, and some buttons. The hard part is figuring out all the code. Fortunately, you can download it from the web site. The implementation of Oskar van Deventer’s 4-Bit Maze is an excellent […]
Silent Q has a nice project for getting started with your XPort shield from LadyAda. The XPort grabs the DHCP information and displays it on an LCD. This is a nice way to check for errors while connecting to the net. I am still playing around with the one I built for the blog, and […]
The Proto Shield from LadyAda makes creating project for the Arduino a breeze. The Arduino Diecimila comes a lot of female headers for connecting simple sensors, but that’s about it. If you really want to expand your capabilities, the Proto Shield is the answer. Here are the specs from the LadyAda website: Compatible with NG […]
Bender Rodriguez used an Arduino motor shield to do some really terrifying toy hacking More here ! via Ladyada. Made with the motor shield from the Maker Shed!
Like to play video games? Too lazy to paddle around in your canoe? Well I have the perfect solution for you. This boat is powered by a small electric motor and the steering is via a Wii Nunchuck and an Arduino. Let’s just hope the batteries don’t die, then you might have to paddle! Read […]
