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!
The Arduino Nano is a great solution for projects that don’t have a lot of available space. It’s breadboard friendly, and has integrated USB. It has everything that Diecimila has (electrically) with more analog input pins and onboard +5V AREF jumper. Physically, it is missing power jack and power select jumper. Since the Nano is […]
The PING))) ultrasonic sensor is a really easy way to measure distance with a micro-controller. All you have to do is hook up 3 wires and upload some code. These sensors are great for robots, alarm systems, or any other application that requires some type of measurement or obstacle avoidance. Don’t forget to check out […]
Technology … the electronic frontier. These are the voltages of Arduino microcontroller. It’s 54 I/O pins … to explore new circuitry, to bring forth new devices and experimentation. To totally make tons of LEDs blink! — WOOooosh – PEW! PEW! – BZzZTtT! *ahem* (Arduino Mega via MakerShed, ScrewShield by Wingshield Industries)
From the MAKE Flickr pool MAKE subscriber Marcus created a neato embroidered badge for Arduiniacs out there. These stylin’ little symbols of skill are available from Little Bird Electronics – no prior Arduino proficiency testing required. Hey, I think this merit badge thing might be catching on eh? It would seem a bit of a […]
Want to make your own Tweet-a-Watt or Botanicall that posts data to a Twitter account for you to follow? In this class, we’ll play with the Arduino Ethernet Shield and look at how to connect to remote servers. We’ll build a simple project that will take button press data and post it to a Twitter […]
This light-seeking Arduino mothbot builds on the SERB code, and the Instructable is very thorough. Beginning Arduino bot builders, rejoice and build! More: Review: SERB Robot kit Adding bump sensors to your SERB SERB robot with Wii Nunchuck control
Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories has a stellar article introducing you to serial communication with AVR microcontrollers. If you have a basic knowledge or Arduino and want to take it further, this is for you.
