It’s been awhile since I last talked about Actuonix’s linear actuator, but I recently heard from some university students asking … Continue reading
Category Archives: Arduino
Hear Those Ohms: An Audible Multimeter for the Blind (PART 2)
I already posted awhile back about my audible multimeter project for the blind – for those thinking of doing something … Continue reading
Hear Those Ohms: An Audible Multimeter for the Blind
A friend recently had a speaking multimeter fail on him, a relic from the olden days when Radio Shack (remember … Continue reading
How To Connect A Linear Actuator To The Arduino
Note: I’ve added a second part to this article if you need further troubleshooting tips. In the Arduino world, it’s … Continue reading
Debugging The Arduino With The SPI Interface Instead Of Serial.println()
Debugging The Arduino with Serial.println() throughout the code can be inconvenient, especially if speed is an issue, or you need the serial line for your program. SPI provides a faster, better alternative in these situations – or for just about any occasion, once you get the hang of it… Continue reading
SonarEye: An Open Source Way To ‘See’ With Audio Using The Arduino
I once watched a science program where a blind person walked an obstacle course. He did it by making a … Continue reading
How To Use The Arduino Pro Mini In Your Projects
Little bigger than a postage stamp, and not a great deal thicker, the Pro Mini is a great solution for … Continue reading
First Arduino Course: Done!
This weekend I taught my first Beginner’s Class in Arduino at the local Makerspace. A bit of theory, a bit of hands on wiring, and a lot of details on how to really work with the Arduino in projects. Of course,… Continue reading
How To Buy The Right Arduino Ethernet Shield
I decided to dust off my Arduino Ethernet board for an upcoming project, and found out something interesting – and … Continue reading
Sonar Eye: Let The Blind ‘See’ Objects with Audio and Vibration
My friend Oriano Belusic contacted me a few weeks back to build him a Tacit glove, to try it out. … Continue reading