Find astronomical objects in the night sky with this Arduino telescope assistant
No matter how good your telescope is, if you don’t know where to point it, it’s little more than a curiosity. Motorized GoTo telescopes are available at a very high price, but maker...
View ArticleHot Ninja messages other devices using WiFi SSIDs
When you need to access the Internet via WiFi, it’s not too hard to find a hotspot if you’re in the right location, and the SSID usually gives you some clue as to who is providing it. What if you...
View ArticleThis Arduino-controlled machine draws on textile with wax
Batik is a fabric decoration technique where wax is applied by hand to cloth that is then died, leaving behind beautiful patterns. While interesting, doing this manually is time-consuming and requires...
View ArticleGet a feel for your computing energy usage with this setup
Norbert Heinz, aka “HomoFaciens,” is no stranger to making versions of modern-day equipment in unusual ways, but what about the way that this equipment is actually powered? It’s not something that we...
View ArticleThe MKR family gets bigger with two new IoT boards!
We’re excited to announce two new wireless connectivity boards to help streamline Internet of Things development, the MKR WiFi 1010 and MKR NB 1500. The first of the boards is the MKR WiFi 1010, which...
View ArticleArduino goes to college with the new Arduino Engineering Kit!
We’re excited to announce the Arduino Engineering Kit, the first product released as a result of our new partnership with MathWorks, to reinforce the importance of Arduino at the university level in...
View ArticleArduino Mega + former nuclear indicator = coolest Nixie clock ever?
There have been countless clocks made using Arduino boards, but you’ve likely never seen anything quite like this display. It features four Nixie tubes that alternate between the time, temperature,...
View ArticleSee you at Maker Faire Bay Area!
In just a few days, the Arduino team will once again be attending Maker Faire Bay Area! Those heading to San Mateo on May 18-20th will want to swing by our booth, where we are partnering with...
View ArticleRestrict access to tools with this card reader power switch
If you need a way to restrict access to power tools to only authorized users, Casey Horton’s magnetic card reader setup, shown in the video below, looks like a great solution. When you swipe the...
View ArticleAn Arduino-based RFID tag system perfect for escape rooms
As seen here, “Annaane!” has come up with what could form the guts of a very interesting escape room puzzle. Her build features four RFID card readers, which cause an Arduino Uno to release a door...
View ArticleSay hello to the next generation of Arduino boards!
We’re excited to kick off Maker Faire Bay Area by expanding our IoT lineup with two new boards: the MKR Vidor 4000 and the Uno WiFi Rev 2. The MKR Vidor 4000 is the first-ever Arduino based on an FPGA...
View ArticleAutomate your chicken coop’s door with Arduino
Farmers have long been known for their ingenuity, able to accomplish urgent repairs with whatever is on hand. Now with the help of an Arduino, maker “rscholten” has even figured out how to automate his...
View ArticleCombining a spirit level and range measurer in a single device
This device by Dejan Nedelkovski of How To Mechatronics implements both an ultrasonic sensor for range measurement and an accelerometer for measuring angles. While you’ve likely seen these implemented...
View ArticleArduino timekeeper displays red for stay in bed
If you have young kids, you’ve probably realized that they don’t exactly like to sleep in. While their energy levels are enviable, if their clock-reading skills haven’t yet caught up, this device by...
View ArticleZIPY is a homebrew inverted pendulum
Graduate students Ben Wiener and Philip Zucker have been working on a classic controls problem for quite some time called an “inverted pendulum.” This type of device balances a stick on an axis, and in...
View ArticleWake up to an Arduino-based overhead alarm clock
Tired of wondering what time it is at night, only to have to roll over to look at your alarm clock? If you’d like to avoid this nighttime inconvenience, then Kurt Andros has a great solution with his...
View ArticleUkulele LEDs light the way!
Ukuleles can be a lot of fun to play, and since cheap yet very playable versions can be had for under $ 50, they make a great target for hacking. And what better way to decorate an instrument by adding...
View ArticleArduino-powered Infinity Bike virtual training environment
Riding a bike can be great exercise, but unless you have access to a velodrome, when the weather turns bad, training is interrupted. There are of course training wheel setups that you can use to...
View ArticleDIY submersible ROV flies through the water
If you’d like to check out your pool or a lake without getting wet, this underwater ROV looks like a great solution. The DIY device features a sturdy PVC frame with six thrusters that allow it to move...
View ArticleUltrasonic Arduino-to-Arduino Communication
In the video below, Brazilian maker Eduardo Zola shows us that you don’t necessarily need radio waves to pass messages between Arduino boards; instead, he’s using ultrasonics. Zola’s setup features TX...
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