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 photo pool Funax built an HTML Color Name Generator to derive RGB hex code from a physical objects – I can decide the HTML color name without looking at color charts. […] PC side software was built with Processing. This stapler’s color is Cadet Blue. Ok? Ok! – HTML Color Name […]
Controlling audio with a micro-controller can be difficult, really difficult. The Wave Shield, from LadyAda, makes it simple. There is a bunch of sample code on the LadyAda website to get you up and running fast once you build the kit. The Wave Shield is just one component that will be integrated into an interactive […]
Sparkfun just released yet another Arduino variant, the Wii “Wee” – SparkFun’s minimal design approach to Arduino. This is a 3.3V Arduino running the 8MHz bootloader (select ‘LilyPad’ within the Arduino software). The Wee is not a fully certified Arduino board. We’re working with Arduino.cc towards certification. […] We really wanted to minimize the cost […]
This project called “Flying planter (Fledge)”, uses an Arduino Lilypad controller to tilt a disc to rotate towards wherever it sees sunlight. This would ideally help to save your indoor houseplants from their imminent demise throughout a normal day. [via]
This homebrew Boarduino POV device is even more low-tech than some similar ones we have posted about on this blog before. Check out the simple construction details at the link below. Arduino POV Prototype
This is an interesting project that uses an Arduino to interpret the 8bit value generated from the controller and adds a “fatigue value” to the output signal. Basically, the longer you play, the slower your character will move. So, this is my analog version of a playful Playstation 2 controller for the PSX project — […]
Using Processing, Midi Yoke, Ableton Live and 3D Studio Max Motion Capture Controller, I was able to transmit movement from the WiiChuck to 3D Studio Max via MIDI. Arduino to 3D Studio Max
