Pressure sensors are widely used in drones, weather stations, smartphones and more. It is important to know how this small piece of technology works. We are going to be using the BPM180 sensor. The name of the module is GY-68. The small device can read, pressure, altitude, and temperature. Let’s build a small device that uses BPM180 …
Out of all the interesting Arduino Projects we have worked on in the past, this turned out to be a little more exciting. Here comes the not so popular tensiometry beam with the HX711 module that allows you to find the weight of an object. Strain gauges are widely used in industry to measure tensions and strains in sophisticated …
One of the most used types of wireless communication for TV remote control is IR (Infrared). This Arduino project is going to be about using IR. One of the places you will also always find an IR controlled device is in AC (Air Conditioning system) and projectors. Infrared is the perfect low energy technology, it works …
One of the most popular ways to display digits for Arduino is using the alphanumerical LCD. Some of the common ways also include display types like graphical (a very popular display from Nokia phones), E-paper, LCD and LED displays. LED displays are the simplest. It is made out of LEDs, those LEDs are connected into segments mostly …
In the spirit of giving, this article will provide tips on the best gifts you can consider giving to a loved one practicing the admirable profession of engineering. The following paragraphs will provide an outline of some of the gifts we believe prospective engineers would definitely appreciate due to their use in the various engineering …
Arduino is an open source hardware and software that allows you to perform your own electronic projects in a fun way. It is perfect to introduce anyone to robotics and programming and it’s so simple even children can use it. Projects can be very simple, like blinking LEDs, or quite complex and challenging, such as …
As the holiday season fast approaches, family, friends and loved ones are once again on the hunt to find the perfect gift to fit under that Christmas tree in your living room that is guaranteed to light up the faces of our loved ones. So to help you bring that glow here is a little gift …
3D printing pens are here to stay and like its more popular counterpart—the 3D printer—understanding the different types of printing pens out, there is quite important because when purchasing one, you need to have a feature/specifications list in mind in other not to get confused while shopping. So to aid you in the difficult task …
In one of our previous Arduino project, we used a PIR motion sensor to detect movement. PIR sensors use infrared that is emitted by objects to detect movement. In this tutorial, we are going to use a MPU6050 sensor that has build-in accelerometer and gyroscope to detect movement. The latter is often used in drones, balancing …
Do you know what skipasses, credit cards and clothes have in common? You may think about plastic but connecting plastic to the Arduino wouldn’t make anything functionally amazing. What we will do today is reading and authorizing RFID tags using the Arduino Uno board. RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification. It is commonly confused with NFC which …
It is a well-known fact that as adults, we spend most time of our young and middle-aged adult live in our working environment and for some, this experience may not be too pleasant. Therefore, to make the best out of your workspace, it is important you endeavor to keep that special space filled with objects …
The joys of remodelling your kitchen can only be truly complete when you find every utensil and kitchen item you need to fulfil your decorating dreams. Although most utensils can be bought at your local store, the fact remains that these utensils are usually generic and cannot be customized to meet some of your specific …
Here is another 3D projects to help beginners grasp how assembling is done in Tinkercad. Here is the project we will be working on in this sessions. The following image will give us information that will help replicate the object of today’s exercise. How to assemble With Tinkercad The ultimate tool helping you to assemble …
The New Year is just around the corner and now is the time for us—in the 3D printing community—to reflect on the printing targets we set for 2017 and how well we did in achieving those targets. And as you cross-out your checklist, do not be disheartened by a 40% score for it means you …
In today’s post, 3D printing will meet in the middle with the iconic world of George Lucas which makes this a must-read for Star Wars fans who also happen to be 3D printing enthusiasts. Here, you will find the blueprint for bringing some of the best characters and ideas from The Star Wars franchise to …