Wearable WiFi Detector
A WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) is a technology that uses the 2.4GHz UHF and 5GHz SHF ISM radio bands to allow devices such as computers, smartphones, digital cameras, tablet computers, etc. to network. Nowadays the WiFi technology is being used by cities to provide free or low-cost Internet...
Continue ReadingLM386 SMD Audio Amplifier Module
The Tiny Audio Amplifier MODULE is a good choice for battery operation. It is based on LM386 IC, useful in various applications like robotics, science projects, intercom, FM radio and many more. Specifications Power Supply 6V-9V 300mW Output @ 8Ohms Load On Board...
Continue ReadingArduino IR thermometer using the MLX90614 IR temperature sensor
In this video we learn how to build a very usefull project. An Infrared thermometer, using the MLX90614 IR temperature sensor and the a Nokia 5110 LCD display shield. We are also using an Arduino Uno but you can use any Arduino board you like. Arduino IR thermometer using the...
Continue ReadingDIY Bare Minimum Arduino Mega 2560
MichaelC349 @ instructables.com has designed an Arduino Mega 2560 board with bare minimum components and small size. The resulting board is bootloaded using an Arduino UNO and an external USB to serial adapter is used to program it. Personally to be used for robotics projects that...
Continue ReadingESP8266 Troubleshooting Guide
In this article Rui Santos help us solve the main issues that may arise when trying to flash a new firmware or uploading scripts on ESP8266 Wifi module. He discuss about NodeMCU flasher and how to use it successfully and also he discuss about ESPlorer IDE and it's use. ESP8266...
Continue ReadingArduino MPPT Solar Charger Shield
Lukas Fässler has designed a MPPT Solar Charger Arduino Shield and document it on the link below. A Solar MPPT charger is used to convert the solar panel voltage to the optimal voltage for charging a battery in the most efficient way. This way the solar panel works on the maximum...
Continue ReadingLED Tester with LCD Display
David @ robotroom.com build a microcontroller based LED tester with LCD display that shows the LED voltage, the current limit in mA, the desired led voltage and the calculated resistor value. The LED tester is based on ATtiny84 mcu which performs all the measurements and calculations...
Continue Reading25 Useful Arduino Shields That You Might Need to Get
Rui Santos @ randomnerdtutorials.com has compiled a list of 25 useful Arduino Shields that you might want to use on your next projects. The list includes Ethernet shield, Relay, Motor, LCD and many more. Arduino shields are boards that will expand the functionalities of your...
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