Arduino selects Auth0 as standardized login for ecosystem

Reading Time: 2 minutesArduino selects Auth0 as standardized login for ecosystem Arduino Team — July 28th, 2019 We are excited to announce that we’ve selected Auth0 as the identity management platform of choice for Arduino. We will replace our own Single Sign On solution with Auth0 for all public facing web properties, including Arduino Create and other apps. […]

Plywood printer uses a unique mix of manufacturing methods

Reading Time: 2 minutesPlywood printer uses a unique mix of manufacturing methods Arduino Team — July 26th, 2019 Sure, we’ve seen low-cost DIY 3D printers with wooden frames before, but not a 3D printer that actually ‘prints’ wood. That’s exactly what Shane Wighton and his Formlabs hackathon team have done. (Although probably more along the lines of a […]

Low-quality wireless audio transmission with Arduino

Reading Time: 2 minutesLow-quality wireless audio transmission with Arduino Arduino Team — July 25th, 2019 After considering the price of helmet-mounted headsets for motorcycle or moped use, YouTuber GreatScott! decided to try making his own. His walkie-talkie prototype consisted of two Arduino Nano boards, using nRF24L01+ transceivers and a small speaker for PWM audio output. After a test […]

Low-quality wireless audio transmission with Arduino

Reading Time: 2 minutesLow-quality wireless audio transmission with Arduino Arduino Team — July 25th, 2019 After considering the price of helmet-mounted headsets for motorcycle or moped use, YouTuber GreatScott! decided to try making his own. His walkie-talkie prototype consisted of two Arduino Nano boards, using nRF24L01+ transceivers and a small speaker for PWM audio output. After a test […]

Visualizing magnetic fields in three dimensions with an Arduino magnetometer

Reading Time: < 1 minuteVisualizing magnetic fields in three dimensions with an Arduino magnetometer Arduino Team — July 25th, 2019 As humans, we can’t detect magnetic fields, but we take advantage of this phenomenon every day in the form of motors and various sensors. Even electrical wire produces a field when current flows through it. You can perceive magnetism […]

Visualizing magnetic fields in three dimensions with an Arduino magnetometer

Reading Time: < 1 minuteVisualizing magnetic fields in three dimensions with an Arduino magnetometer Arduino Team — July 25th, 2019 As humans, we can’t detect magnetic fields, but we take advantage of this phenomenon every day in the form of motors and various sensors. Even electrical wire produces a field when current flows through it. You can perceive magnetism […]

Standbeest-inspired ClearCrawler robot clomps around on 8 legs

Reading Time: 2 minutesStandbeest-inspired ClearCrawler robot clomps around on 8 legs Arduino Team — July 23rd, 2019 When you want to build a walking robot, the normal route is to individually control each leg with a number of servos or other actuators. Maker Jeremy S. Cook, however, took a different approach with his ‘ClearCrawler,’ using only a pair […]

Standbeest-inspired ClearCrawler robot clomps around on 8 legs

Reading Time: 2 minutesStandbeest-inspired ClearCrawler robot clomps around on 8 legs Arduino Team — July 23rd, 2019 When you want to build a walking robot, the normal route is to individually control each leg with a number of servos or other actuators. Maker Jeremy S. Cook, however, took a different approach with his ‘ClearCrawler,’ using only a pair […]

Shower monitor helps you save water and money

Reading Time: 2 minutesShower monitor helps you save water and money Arduino Team — July 23rd, 2019 You (hopefully) take regular showers or baths, but how much water do you use each time you step into your facilities? If you don’t know the answer, then this monitor by LiamOSM could be just what you need. The device uses […]

Zeus is a humanoid that can hold a conversation

Reading Time: 2 minutesZeus is a humanoid that can hold a conversation Arduino Team — July 23rd, 2019 As seen in the videos below, Zeus is a metallic humanoid robot capable of moving its head and arms around, featuring a pair of hand grippers that should be quite useful when the time comes. For now, creator Luis appears […]

This machine bends brass wire with precision

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis machine bends brass wire with precision Arduino Team — July 22nd, 2019 Jiri Praus enjoys using brass wire for his freeform sculptures, but isn’t a fan of making the same bends over again. To solve this problem, he designed a CNC machine to handle that task for him. His device features a series of […]

Upcycle an old coffee pot into an IoT ramen maker

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUpcycle an old coffee pot into an IoT ramen maker Arduino Team — July 22nd, 2019 Ramen noodles can be a quick snack or meal, but per this IoT ramen maker by Clem Mayer, you don’t even have to run to the microwave to prepare them.  His project used a vintage electric filter coffee machine […]

Become a certified member of the Arduino community

Reading Time: 2 minutesBecome a certified member of the Arduino community Arduino Team — July 19th, 2019 As recently announced, the Arduino Certification Program: Arduino Fundamentals is a structured way for you to enhance and validate your Arduino skills. Although the exam has been available in the U.S. since May, we’re excited to roll it out to the EU […]

Announcing the new Arduino Create Maker plan!

Reading Time: 2 minutesAnnouncing the new Arduino Create Maker plan! Arduino Team — July 18th, 2019 Arduino Create, the integrated online platform that enables makers and professional developers to write code, access content, configure boards and share projects, now offers users the ability to upgrade their service by opting for the Create Maker plan to experience the Arduino […]

This clock tells time on a photochromic display

Reading Time: 2 minutesThis clock tells time on a photochromic display Arduino Team — July 16th, 2019 With many LED projects—like clocks—you’ll want to use a diffuser to keep light somewhat even over a wide area. Diffusers, as their name implies, diffuse light, but what if one was to instead use it as the light source itself? This clever […]

A giant tide clock like no otter!

Reading Time: < 1 minuteA giant tide clock like no otter! Arduino Team — July 12th, 2019 As a gift for friends that operate tours of Prince William Sound in Alaska, maker ‘rabbitcreek’ decided to create a humongous (4’ diameter) tide clock, controlled by dual Arduino Nanos.  One Nano operates the adorable—though very large—otter on the clock’s face via […]

A 3D-printed, Arduino Due-based MIDI jammer keyboard

Reading Time: 2 minutesA 3D-printed, Arduino Due-based MIDI jammer keyboard Arduino Team — July 11th, 2019 Michael Koopman wanted to learn piano. However, after finding this pursuit frustrating, he instead decided to assemble his own 3D-printed MIDI jammer keyboard, inspired by the AXiS-49 interface pad.  His instrument is controlled via an Arduino Due, with 85 buttons arranged in […]

A fun Fibonacci clock for math fans

Reading Time: 2 minutesA fun Fibonacci clock for math fans Arduino Team — July 11th, 2019 In the early 1200s, Fibonacci introduced a series of numbers that now bear his name, starting with 0, then 1, and continuing on as the sum of the two preceding numbers. This gives values of 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, […]

Designing custom Mazda MX5 Miata TFT cockpit gauge clusters

Reading Time: 2 minutesDesigning custom Mazda MX5 Miata TFT cockpit gauge clusters Arduino Team — July 11th, 2019 Nearly any car comes with the proper dashboard to get you from point A to point B, but what if you want something all your own displaying important stats? While there aren’t a lot of technical details on the Arduino-based […]

This color wheel instrument lets you ‘hear’ the rainbow

Reading Time: < 1 minuteHow we see colors is an interesting concept, and as a conversation starter about the physics of color and sound, maker Marcin Poblocki created his own ‘Color Instrument.’ Poblocki’s device rotates a wheel of colors around under a TCS3200/TCS230 sensor via a continuous rotation-modded SG90 servo motor. An Arduino Nano then spits out the tone […]

Facere-Bot is a portable machine that draws iconic photos

Reading Time: < 1 minuteFacere-Bot is a portable machine that draws iconic photos Arduino Team — July 10th, 2019 Inventor Artist Darcy Whyte wanted a drawing robot that was light enough to carry around, and could quickly produce drawings. Naturally, he turned to an Arduino Uno, along with a CNC shield and a trio of A4988 stepper drivers. These […]

BluePump protects and controls your pool’s filter pump

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBluePump protects and controls your pool’s filter pump Arduino Team — July 9th, 2019 Most pools feature a powered pump system to help filter out debris, but what if your water level gets too low? Pumps designed for ‘wet’ operation generally don’t work well when water isn’t present, so Luc Brun came up with an […]