PIC32 Bluetooth Starter Kit; DM320018
The DM320018 PIC32 bluetooth starter kit comes with demonstration code that allows it to communicate with smart devices that are bluetooth enabled. It features the PIC32MX270F256D MCU for central processing and the FLC-BTM805 dual-mode Bluetooth HCI module. The kit also contains Cree...
Continue Reading1.6W Mono Audio Amplifier
1.6W Mono Audio Amplifier Project is based on TDA7231, which is class AB power amplifier with a wide range of supply. Power supply: 5 To 12 VDC Output: 1.6 W, 4 Ω / 1 W, 8 Ω Low crossover distortion, soft clipping PR1 Preset for Volume Adjust Terminal pins for...
Continue ReadingSpeech Recognition with Arduino and BitVoicer Server
leandro4b @ instructables.com shows us how to control some LED using your voice. He used an Arduino board and BitVoicer server to make this happen. In this Instructable I am going to show how to use an Arduino board and BitVoicer Server to control a few LEDs with voice commands. I...
Continue ReadingA DIY A4 Laser Engraver using ATmega328
Davide Gironi demonstrates his DIY A4 laser engraver made from a scanner and a printer using ATmega328: This “Get Ready For Win98″ Laser Engraving Machine it’s built using an old scanner, and an old printer. A laser engraving machine is a tool that uses lasers to engrave an...
Continue ReadingFake TV Security Light
RonM9 @ instructables.com has build a fake led TV security light based on Arduino and NeoPixel WS2812 LED ring. Fast & Easy Fake-TV Light module built for under $5; with enhanced features. With the use of this device you can go on vacation leaving your home with a lived in...
Continue ReadingUsing Geophone Sensors to detect seismic events
JTAdams @ jtadams.ca has build an interface for his geophones using Raspberry Pi and managed to record some seismic events on this. He writes: I have always been fascinated with how seismic detection can see what is under the ground. So much so, that I decided to try it for myself....
Continue ReadingControl accurate incremental voltage steps with a rotary encoder
by Anthony Smith @ edn.com: Experimenting with an HF oscillator, I needed to control the varactor diode voltage in precise increments over a 2V-10V range. A buffered potentiometer was the obvious choice, and connecting two pots in series to give coarse/fine control (or using a...
Continue ReadingCAN Transceiver for Automotive
The TJA1042 of NXP Semiconductor is a CAN transceiver with high-speed capabilities that provides a physical link between physical transmission medium and the protocol controller. The transceiver is designed for high-speed (up to 1Mbps) CAN applications in the automotive industry,...
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