Are microcontrollers expensive? The little research we conducted put the average price for microcontrollers at $30, which should not be considered as too expensive to the average person. But in terms of features and capabilities, microcontrollers differ according to their brands as well as the firm behind their development. And in the world of Microcontrollers, …
For a lot of newbies meddling in the field of DIY electronics, making use of the Arduino IDE—software for writing sketches, programming, upload these programs and communicate. This is due to the fact that Arduino microcontrollers are currently the most used tools in electronics, and Arduino offers its own IDE which every newbie generally uses …
The Arduino is a quite versatile board from which a lot of great ideas and fun can come from. For this project, we are not going to push past using a single Arduino board. Let’s make two Arduino board exchange information between them. The easiest way for Arduino to Arduino communication is by using the …
The past seven years has been one of excitement for computer and electronic enthusiasts across the world. This excitement was and is due to the development of Raspberry Pi’s compact computers that have gone on the change the computing. Since its inception in 2012, Raspberry Pi has continued to grow in strength with every release …
Building an Arduino Bluetooth RC car is the perfect project that will help beginner grasp the whole concept of what it is like working with the Arduino board. And the couple to the latter fact, this project is super fun and will help you feel a lot more confident when you get it right. I will …
It is a given that anyone who is interested in electronics, computing and developing devices along these lines must have heard of open-source electronic prototyping firms, Arduino. This is due to its numerous contributions—microcontrollers, kits, libraries, scripts, etc.—to furthering DIY projects in many fields. Today, Arduino’s extensive products have been used to bring innovative ideas …
Starting most electrical engineering projects usually requires the services of certain tools and equipment imbibed with the ability to bring one’s ideas to life. And one of the critical tools you will end up working with for extended periods are microcontrollers, for they serve as the engine or computer that makes your electrical projects tick. …
The Arduino Uno board is one of the many Arduino boards and is the most used of them. The elements you will need to start having fun with the Arduino board comprises: The Arduino board itself The Arduino IDE (software) Some Arduino compatible shields The Arduino IDE (Integrated Development Environment) The IDE helps write, compile and …
Are you looking to get into the world of Arduino and see what you can do with this technology? Below, there are projects for beginners perfect for a low level of programming. These projects should give you a basic idea of the potential of Arduino and maybe you can find inspiration to learn more about …
One of the most popular sensors almost everyone has at home is the gas detectors. It makes your home a little smarter than usual by adding to it the ability to detect dangerous gases. This can actually save lives. Making yours can provide a lot of fun and will actually help understand more about these type of sensors. Let’s …
The advantages of simulating real-time events have been the bedrock of many industries. Over the years, some huge gainers of simulation have been the field of aeronautics and aviation. Today, Arduino simulators now make it possible for anyone—beginners and professional circuit designers—to learn, program and test ideas without any fear of capital loss and wasted …
Although Arduino is the Apple of the microcontrollers industry, it shares more similarities with Samsung than Apple due to the multiple products it releases into the market at the same time. Unlike the mobile giants, Apple—who release a flagship device annually—, the Arduino brand is known for its multiple product options which you can choose …
One of the most common smart home systems is the one that turns on the light when it is dark. Many cars nowadays have such lights. they simply turn on automatically when it is dark. Everybody can see the usefulness of such devices without thinking a lot, and the good news is that it is …
Have you ever had any issues with your Arduino board? If you have been playing with the board for some time, chances are you have already gone through some issue with your board. Here is a quick fix that solves almost all issues you can have with the Arduino board provided the problem comes from …
What if you could build your own Arduino shield? Here is an attempt to help you build an Arduino shield for as cheap as $10. You will be surprised how easy that actually is. We have built a Decibel meter lately, using few LEDs and a microphone. Today, we are going to use the same …