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Arduino Real Time Clock with DS1302 and Nokia 5110 LCD Display
Introduction Hi guys, in one of our previous tutorials, we made a real time clock, using the DS3231 RTC Module and the 1602 LCD display module. For this tutorial, we will be building something similar using the DS1302 RTC module and the Nokia 5110 display module. Unlike the 1602 LCD...
Continue Reading60V input to 5V – 3A output DC-DC Converter for Industrial and Automotive using TPS54360
This is a 60 V 3A step down DC-DC converter. Sample applications are: 12 V, 24 V and 48 V Industrial, Automotive and Communications Power Systems. The TPS54360 is a 60 V, 3 A, step down regulator with an integrated high side MOSFET. The device survives load dump pulses up to 65V per...
Continue ReadingArduino (Atmega328p) on a Breadboard
Introduction Hi guys, for today's tutorial, we will be building an Arduino on a breadboard. The Arduino on breadboard is basically a bare bones arduino, featuring only the micro-controller as the major component, without all the other parts that makes up the Arduino, like the USB port,...
Continue Reading1.2V-25V/10A Adjustable Power Supply Using Power Op-Amp
This is a small size power supply based on OPA549 power op-amp that provides output voltage 1.2V to 25V with 0 to 10A adjustable current limit. Two onboard trimmer potentiometers provided to adjust the voltage and current, LED D1 is over temperature indicator. The circuit works with...
Continue ReadingArduino Nokia 5110 Tutorial #2- Displaying Customized Graphics
Introduction In one of our previous tutorials we did an introduction on how to use the Nokia 5110 LCD with the Arduino, the tutorial covered displaying texts with different fonts etc. For this tutorial, we are taking things a little bit further and will be working through the display...
Continue ReadingDS18B20 Sensor Based Thermometer with Nokia 5110 LCD display
Hi guys welcome to this tutorial. Today we will be building a simple temperature monitor using the DS18B20 sensor with a Nokia 5110 LCD Display and an Arduino mega. Introduction The DS18B20 digital temperature sensor gives a 9-bit to 12-bit Celsius temperature readings and also has an...
Continue ReadingUSB To 12V Boost Converter using LM2577
This project provides 12V output from any USB power source, like PC USB port, USB adapter or power banks. LM2577ADJ boost converter IC is the heart of the project. The IC can handle load up to 800mA, it’s advisable to use only 200mA load on output to be on the safe side. The LM2577...
Continue ReadingPhotoelectric Diffuse Sensor using S8119
This is an industrial grade diffuse photoelectric sensor module which is based on Optical IC S8119 from HAMAMATSU. A diffuse reflection sensor is used for the direct detection of an object. The diffuse reflective sensor project consists of an Infra-RED LED and receiver. The IC also...
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