Guide for the Tilt Sensor (inclinometer) with Arduino
This post shows how to use the tilt sensor module with the Arduino. The tilt sensor is many times referred to as inclinometer, tilt switch or rolling ball sensor. Using …
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Guide for Microphone Sound Sensor with Arduino
This post shows how to use the microphone sound sensor with the Arduino board.
Guide for BMP180 Barometric Sensor with Arduino
This post is about how to use the BMP180 barometric sensor with the Arduino. It is also applicable for other similar barometric sensors.
Guide for Real Time Clock (RTC) Module with Arduino (DS1307 and DS3231)
This post is about how to use the DS1307 Real Time Clock (RTC) module with the Arduino. You can also follow this guide for other similar modules like the DS3231 RTC.
Guide for 8×8 Dot Matrix MAX7219 with Arduino + Pong Game
The dot matrix that we’re going to use in this guide is a 8×8 matrix which means that it has 8 columns and 8 rows, so it contains a total of …
Guide for Rain Sensor FC-37 or YL-83 with Arduino
The rain sensor is used to detect water and it can detect beyond of what a humidity sensor do. This article explains how to use the FC-37 rain sensor module …
Guide for Soil Moisture Sensor YL-69 or HL-69 with Arduino
The soil moisture sensor or the hygrometer is usually used to detect the humidity of the soil. So, it is perfect to build an automatic watering system or to monitor …
Guide for MQ-2 Gas/Smoke Sensor with Arduino
This guide shows how to build a smoke detector that beeps when it detects flammable gas or smoke.
Security Access using MFRC522 RFID Reader with Arduino
This blog post shows a simple example on how to use the MFRC522 RFID reader. I’ll do a quick overview of the specifications and demonstrate a project example using an Arduino.
Monitor Your Door Using Magnetic Reed Switch and Arduino
This tutorial demonstrates how to use a magnetic reed switch. I’ll do a quick overview on how it works and show a project example using an Arduino.
Complete Guide for Nokia 5110 LCD with Arduino
This post aims to be a complete guide for Nokia 5110 LCD with Arduino. I’ll explain what it does, show its specs and share an Arduino project example that you can take …
Complete Guide for nRF24L01 – 2.4GHz RF Transceiver Module With Arduino
This post aims to be a complete guide for nRF24L01 – 2.4GHz RF Transceiver module. I’ll explain what it does, show its specs and share an Arduino project example that you …
Arduino Membrane Keypad Tutorial
A keypad allows you to interact with a microcontroller. You can salvage these keypads from old telephones or you can purchase them from most electronics store for less than $2.
Arduino with PIR Motion Sensor
In this project you’re going to create a simple circuit with an Arduino and PIR motion sensor that can detect movement. An LED will light up when movement is detected.