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!

Arduino 017 is now available

b00m Arduino 017 is now available! The open-source Arduino environment makes it easy to write code and upload it to the i/o board. It runs on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. The environment is written in Java and based on Processing, avr-gcc, and other open source software. Release notes: 0017 – 2009.07.25 [documentation / […]

Mouse-A-Sketch

This is one of the largest DIY XY tables I have come across. Apparently it is based on an Arduino and a PS2 mouse. I’m not sure what it will be used for, or how accurate it is, but it’s cool. Check out the skateboards used instead as linear rails. Does anyone know more about […]

Arduino Etch A Sketch printer

This looks like a great start to making a cheap vinyl, or stencil, cutter. All it needs is the addition of some kind of Z-Axis control. There isn’t a lot more information about the build, but there is a promise of an instructable soon. If anyone is interested, I could always make another How-To Tuesday […]

Arduino controlled I-Sobot

Arduino controlled I-Sobot

This project uses an Arduino to play back the IR sequences that were captured form the I-Sobot’s remote control. The next step is to add some sensors, and make the robot fully autonomous. Check out the link for more information about the build, including the source code. I decoded the Tomy Isobot IR protocol and […]

Wallbots: Robots that climb your fridge!

Stacey Kuznetzov made these fun robots that can traverse vertical metallic surfaces. Each bot is programmed with a unique personality and has embedded light sensors to perform some basic human interactions. She has an Instructable that explains how to make them. If you don’t have a metallic surface to infest with robots, you might want […]