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 …
7 Arduino Compatible Displays for Your Electronic Projects
The Arduino board has a wide variety of compatible displays that you can use in your electronic projects. In most projects, it’s very useful to give the user some sort of feedback …
Electronics Basics – How a Transistor Works
Transistors are semiconductor devices with three terminals that can act as amplifier controls or electrically controlled switches.
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.
19 Awesome Robots You Can Build With an Arduino
With an Arduino it is possible to do almost every imaginable project. This time I put together a list of 19 different robots built with an Arduino. Some of them …
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.
11 Clever Uses for Your Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi is a credit card-sized development board and it is the perfect tool for students, artists, hobbyists and hackers. It is a very versatile board with application in several areas. …
9 Tools That All Electronics Labs Must Have
I put together a list of 9 essential tools that I think all electronics lab must have. Either if you are just start building your own lab or want to improve yours, here’s …
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.
25 Useful Arduino Shields That You Might Need to Get
Arduino shields are boards that will expand the functionalities of your Arduino. You just need to plug them over the top of the Arduino board. There are countless types of shields …