ArduIMU quadcopter drone
Packed with infrared and ultrasonic sensors, the ArduIMU Quadcopter from maker Jose Julio can hover in place and avoid objects.
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!
Flex, an interactive wall
Matthew from Tampa, FL, wrote in to share this interactive wall project. Three architecture grad students at the University of South Florida created an interactive wall they call flex. The wall reacts with light and motion as people walk by it creating a unique experience. The wall is powered by 3 Arduinos, 5 Maxbotix LV-EZ3 […]
The Road to Maker Faire: beatseqr
Our project is an open source, Arduino Mega-based computer interface and max/msp– based MIDI sequencer. You can find all kinds of information about it at beatseqr.com, but the ten-second pitch goes like this: Drum machines are fun to use because the interface is intuitive, but they only make the sounds they know how to make. […]
iPad controlled video blimp
New York-based BREAKFAST fitted a BlimpDuino with on-board video and wireless control system and took it out for a spin at a party to interact with the crowd. Everybody’s favorite controller du jour, an iPad, was employed to orient the dirigible and act as a augmented display medium.
Arduino Nerf sentry gun build: Quick test
Here’s a quick test video of the Arduino Nerf sentry gun in action. I didn’t have ammo in the first few belt casings, so I avoided getting shot. This time.
Maker Faire Arduino project: MintyBot prototype
This is the prototype of MintyBot, an Arduino robotics platform I’ve been working on. I’ll be doing show-and-tell in the Maker Shed Arduino area at this Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23.
Arduino Nerf sentry gun build: System assembly
Things are getting exciting now in the Arduino Nerf sentry gun build! I’ve connected the main components together now — primary Arduino, secondary Arduino, motor, and power for the gun (I decided to removed the six D cell batteries and power it from an AC-DC transformer).
