Schlagwort: arduino
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What is cloud computing, and what does it do for IoT?
Reading Time: 5 minutesAt this point, asking “what is cloud computing?” has become difficult. We say it all the time. “Cloud computing” this, “in the cloud” that, “connect to the cloud” the other thing. Cloud, cloud, cloud. What, you mean you don’t know what the cloud is? This is why breaking into new technology can…
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No opponent nearby? Not a problem! This automatic chessboard lets you play others remotely
Reading Time: 2 minutesArduino Team — June 10th, 2021 Chess is an excellent game to play with friends, but what if you don’t have any to compete against nearby? This is what prompted maker Carlos Pendas to create an automatic chessboard that’s not only able to record which pieces got moved, but even move the pieces itself. This…
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This system uses machine learning and haptic feedback to enable deaf parents to communicate with their kids
Reading Time: 2 minutesArduino Team — June 10th, 2021 For the hearing impaired, communicating with others can be a real challenge, and this is especially problematic when it is a deaf parent trying to understand what their child needs, as the child is too young to learn sign language. Mithun Das was able to come up…
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This disguised campsite security system lets you know ‘hoos’ there
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis disguised campsite security system lets you know ‘hoos’ there Arduino Team — June 10th, 2021 Motion sensors for home security stick out like a sore thumb, as their shiny white exteriors can be easily seen from a distance. This is made worse when camping, as small, discrete security devices that blend…
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Epilet is a tinyML-powered bracelet for detecting epileptic seizures
Reading Time: 2 minutesArduino Team — June 8th, 2021 Epilepsy can be a very terrifying and dangerous condition, as sufferers often experience seizures that can result in a lack of motor control and even consciousness, which is why one team of developers wanted to do something about it. They came up with a simple yet…
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This sensory extension puppet lets you detect magnetic fields like a bird
Reading Time: 2 minutesArduino Team — June 8th, 2021 Birds have an amazing sense of direction that aids in migrating across vast distances, and scientists think this is due to their ability to detect magnetic fields — just like a compass. Chris Hill on Instructables wanted a way to experience this for himself by using a sensor…
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New workflow for Arduino library submissions
Reading Time: 2 minutesArduino Team — June 7th, 2021 Arduino library submissions have a new, easier and more transparent workflow. Libraries are one of the pillars of the Arduino ecosystem. At time of writing, more than 3,780 open source libraries are available to perform any kind of task. This includes communication with external components and…
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DIY Perseverance rover replica looks and moves like NASA’s
Reading Time: 2 minutesDIY Perseverance rover replica looks and moves like NASA’s Arduino Team — June 7th, 2021 Merely looking at the latest Mars rover, Perseverance, will make almost any nerd giddy with excitement over the amount of cool tech that’s crammed into the vehicle before it gets shot into space. This feeling is what…
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James Bruton’s robot uses three ball-shaped wheels to move in any direction
Reading Time: 2 minutesJames Bruton’s robot uses three ball-shaped wheels to move in any direction Arduino Team — June 5th, 2021 Wheeled robots normally have wheels that move in a single axis and steer by using either differential speeds or by pivoting some kind of guide wheel. However, this leads to some drawbacks, the most…
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Weaving just got a lot better thanks to this Arduino-controlled Jacquard loom
Reading Time: 2 minutesArduino Team — June 5th, 2021 Jacquard looms revolutionized the weaving process by independently controlling each heddle’s position. That made it possible to weave complex patterns. But modern Jacquard looms are very expensive, because they require a solenoid or other means of actuation for each and every heddle. Lea Albaugh and her…
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Extending a mobile AC unit’s exhaust duct with an air extractor
Reading Time: 2 minutesExtending a mobile AC unit’s exhaust duct with an air extractor Arduino Team — June 4th, 2021 Portable air conditioners are amazing, especially as we head into the hot summer months. But one big downside is having to place them close to a window that will fit the guard, otherwise it’s really…
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Weekend Projects to Get You Started with Arduino Cloud
Reading Time: 5 minutesWeekend projects, as we like to call them, are often the most fun. We all have half-a-dozen unfinished projects that we need to work on. But weekend projects are the kind of things you want to work on. Something that isn’t a big commitment, doesn’t take too much effort, and offers a…
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PneuMat is an interactive shape-changing system to help ensure infants sleep safely
Reading Time: 2 minutesArduino Team — June 3rd, 2021 Every parent knows that babies need to sleep in specific conditions. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a very tragic possibility and a number of steps must be taken to prevent it, such as avoiding blankets that can restrict an infant’s breathing. But babies can also…
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This dad built an adaptive USB keyboard for his son and other kids with muscular conditions
Reading Time: 2 minutesArduino Team — June 3rd, 2021 Having a disability can severely impact one’s ability to perform tasks that others do regularly, such as eating, walking, or even speaking. One maker by the name of ‘gtentacle‘ has a son who needs to use a ventilator constantly in order to breathe as he suffers…
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Sync Google Drive with Arduino Science Journal projects
Reading Time: 2 minutesNote: Google Drive is available to all users over the age of 14. This is so we adhere to the COPPA compliance requirements for students under 14-years-old. Students and teachers can now sync Google Drive with their Arduino Science Journal experiments. This means you can access experiments from any device using your…
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Create your own low-cost contactless IR thermometer with Arduino
Reading Time: 2 minutesArduino Team — June 2nd, 2021 In the age of COVID-19, being able to know when someone’s sick is vital, especially in countries where the disease is currently surging. It’s for this reason that Open Green Energy decided to build a battery-powered portable thermometer that not only takes a person’s temperature but…
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DiaFit is a customizable glucose monitor system based on the Nano 33 IoT
Reading Time: 2 minutesArduino Team — June 2nd, 2021 While diabetes is still very much a serious disease, medical advancements over the past few decades make it much easier to live with. Wearable glucose monitors in particular provide a convenient way for people to keep an eye on their blood sugar, so they can get…
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This 3D-printed tourbillon was modeled after Jacob & Co’s Twin Turbo Furious watch
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis 3D-printed tourbillon was modeled after Jacob & Co’s Twin Turbo Furious watch Arduino Team — June 1st, 2021 It seems like everyone who has a substantial net worth carries around a few luxury watches, but none are perhaps as mechanically enthralling as the Twin Turbo Furious watch from Jacob & Co.,…
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TapLock uses tinyML on Arduino to protect your bike from thieves
Reading Time: 2 minutesArduino Team — May 31st, 2021 Bike locks have not changed that much in the last few decades, even though our devices have gotten far smarter, so they seem in need of an update. Designed with this in mind, the TapLock is able to intelligently lock and unlock from either Bluetooth or taps on…
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A remote-controlled Arduino Nerf tank
Reading Time: 2 minutesArduino Team — May 31st, 2021 Makers love Nerf guns, but Nathan Li takes foam-based home security to a new level with his mini Nerf tank. Naturally there’s an Arduino Uno in there, powering the mobile dart launcher. Scruffy lookin’ Nerf tank herder This miniature roving robot, known as M.A.T. (Modular Arduino…
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Arduino Cloud now supports ESP32 devices
Reading Time: 3 minutesSupport for ESP32 devices is now available on the Arduino IoT Cloud. It’s a huge step forward in bringing IoT devices of all kinds together, and giving them a way to get connected, communicate with each other, and offer new levels of convenience and control. A new world of IoT connectivity Arduino’s…
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This low-cost motion control rig helps capture high-quality shots
Reading Time: 2 minutesArduino Team — May 25th, 2021 Being a camera operator is tough. Having to move the camera and maintain a smooth motion can be tricky, and the speed at which it’s done is never consistent. That’s what prompted Andy to create his own motorized robotic camera rig that can move in up to four different axes…
