Build a fully functional binary clock with your Uno

Reading Time: 2 minutesBuild a fully functional binary clock with your Uno Arduino Team — May 3rd, 2019 If you want to show everyone your computer prowess—or perhaps get a little practice—binary clocks are a great way to do so. These clocks express time in 1s and 0s instead of 0 through 9, and while the concept is […]

Bitty is a tiny Arduino-compatible drum machine/synth

Reading Time: 2 minutesBitty is a tiny Arduino-compatible drum machine/synth Arduino Team — May 2nd, 2019 There are a wide variety of ways to create electronic music. For a capable machine that fits in the palm of your hand and is loud enough to use outdoors, however, it’s hard to imagine a battery-powered device cooler than Bitty from […]

Use an LED matrix as a scanner

Reading Time: 2 minutesUse an LED matrix as a scanner Arduino Team — May 1st, 2019 Consider that a digital camera uses an array of sensors to capture light from an object. Maker Marcio T, however, decided to turn this idea on its head and instead utilize an array of lights that are detected by a single sensor. […]

Programmable-Air is an Arduino Nano-based pneumatics kit

Reading Time: 2 minutesProgrammable-Air is an Arduino Nano-based pneumatics kit Arduino Team — May 1st, 2019 Arduino boards have been employed in all sorts of robotics and IoT applications, although working with air as a power source is less than straightforward. In order to make this experience easier, the Programmable-Air pneumatics kit puts everything you need for simple […]

This device is a digital level, protractor, ruler, and roll measure all in one

Reading Time: 2 minutesThis device is a digital level, protractor, ruler, and roll measure all in one Arduino Team — April 30th, 2019 When you need to take a measurement for a project, there are a wide variety of off-the-shelf devices available. Or you can make one exactly to your specs, like Patrick Panikulam did with his “Digital […]

FPV RC racing with the MKR WiFi 1010

Reading Time: 2 minutesFPV RC racing with the MKR WiFi 1010 Arduino Team — April 27th, 2019 Off-the-shelf remote-controlled cars can be a lot of fun, but Clem decided to take things up several levels with his heavily modified rig.  In the hack shown below, he outfitted an RC vehicle from the ’80s with an FPV camera, along […]

See how fast you can run a 100m dash with this Arduino timer

Reading Time: 2 minutesSee how fast you can run a 100m dash with this Arduino timer Arduino Team — April 27th, 2019 Nikodem Bartnik enjoys running, as well as making things, and he’s been able to combine both pursuits in the form of an ultrasonic race timer.  The device is placed at the finish line and mounted to […]

Scan objects in 3D with this Arduino-controlled photogrammetry rig

Reading Time: 2 minutesScan objects in 3D with this Arduino-controlled photogrammetry rig Arduino Team — April 25th, 2019 Pictures can be a great way to record an object or project, but typically only does so in one perspective. In order to capture things in three dimensions, you’ll need to be able to snap multiple photos and stitch them […]

Capture cinematic shots with this object-tracking camera slider

Reading Time: 2 minutesCapture cinematic shots with this object-tracking camera slider Arduino Team — April 23rd, 2019 When filming your projects—or day-to-day life—static shots can be fun, but having a moving perspective often looks even better. The challenge is keeping the camera pointed at your subject, which maker Saral Tayal addresses with his automated slider. This Arduino Uno-controlled […]

Rudimentary ultrasound machine made with Arduino Due

Reading Time: 2 minutesRudimentary ultrasound machine made with Arduino Due Arduino Team — April 19th, 2019 Ultrasound images are an important tool for medical diagnosis, and while units used by doctors can be very expensive, getting a basic image doesn’t have to be. Inspired by this attempt at a $500 ultrasound machine seen here, maker “stoppi71” decided to […]

This drink machine pours, slices, and dispenses mint!

Reading Time: 2 minutesThis drink machine pours, slices, and dispenses mint! Arduino Team — April 18th, 2019 Automated cocktail machines can be fun projects, but this device by CamdenS5 takes things to a whole new level. Not only can it pour liquids from multiple bottles, but it chops limes, dispenses sugar and mint, and even features a refrigerated […]

Arduino Day Community Challenge: Andruino and Home Automation

Reading Time: 2 minutesBack on Arduino Day, we announced the winners of the Arduino Day Community Challenge, awarding the best community projects and their impact on the local and global community. The contest collected more than 120 projects from all over the world, broken down into seven different categories: home automation, social innovation, kids and education, environment and […]

Arduino-powered ornithopter takes to the skies!

Reading Time: < 1 minuteArduino-powered ornithopter takes to the skies! Arduino Team — April 16th, 2019 While much less common than quadcopters or airplanes, if you want a device that truly soars like a bird, you need an ornithopter. To help others make their own flying contraption, YouTuber Amperka Cyber Couch is outlining the build process in a video […]

The Blade is a dual Game Boy chiptune keytar

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Blade is a dual Game Boy chiptune keytar Arduino Team — April 16th, 2019 Keytars may have had their moment of popularity in the 1980s, but instruments of the day can’t hold a candle to “The Blade” by makers Sam Wray, Siddharth Vadgama, and Greig Stewart.  The musical device feeds signals from a pair […]

One machine that does it all!

Reading Time: 2 minutesOne machine that does it all! Arduino Team — April 10th, 2019 While having a huge workshop with every tool imaginable is ideal, if you have limited funds and/or space, then Mark Miller’s gantry-style machine could be just the thing you need.  In this setup, the workpiece moves via a stepper motor and a rod […]

Vacuum cleaner turned into unique MIDI instrument

Reading Time: 2 minutesVacuum cleaner turned into unique MIDI instrument Arduino Team — April 9th, 2019 When you see a vacuum cleaner, most people see a useful implement to keep their carpets clean. James Bruton, however, envisioned another use—as a musical instrument. His new project, which made its appearance this year on April Fools’ Day, sucks air through […]

Go all cyberpunk with this laser-spiked jacket!

Reading Time: 2 minutesGo all cyberpunk with this laser-spiked jacket! Arduino Team — April 9th, 2019 Your leather jacket might look cool, but one thing it’s missing—unless you’re maker “abetusk” or perhaps a Japanese musician—is lasers!  After seeing Yoshii Kazuya’s laser-spiked outfit, ‘tusk decided to create an excellent version of the getup by embedding 128 laser diodes embedded […]

This incredible word clock is controlled by 114 servos

Reading Time: 3 minutesThis incredible word clock is controlled by 114 servos Arduino Team — April 8th, 2019 Word clocks normally use an array of lights to show the time, and although this project does use lights, how it works is much different than others.  LEDs for the device are hidden behind a thin layer of PVC, while […]

Good luck to OKdo, a brand new global technology company in the microcontroller and IoT space

Reading Time: 2 minutesGood luck to OKdo, a brand new global technology company in the microcontroller and IoT space Arduino Team — April 8th, 2019 OKdo’s focus is to create an ‘outstanding’ experience for all microcontroller and IoT customers, whatever their background, goals and ambitions. Bringing them the latest products, solutions and ideas to inspire and enable them […]

Listen to the best of the ‘holdies’ with this Arduino-enabled desk phone

Reading Time: 2 minutesListen to the best of the ‘holdies’ with this Arduino-enabled desk phone Arduino Team — March 30th, 2019 If you’ve ever thought that your life needs a little more hold music in it, then this Greatest Holdies phone from FuzzyWobble could be just the thing.  The heavily modified device uses the shell of an old-style […]

Bring your own robo-dog to life with Arduino!

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBring your own robo-dog to life with Arduino! Arduino Team — March 27th, 2019 Would you like a dog? Would you like a robot dog? If so, then this build by Michael Rigsby could be a great starting point.  Rigbsy’s robotic pet features four servo-driven legs, with two-axis shoulder movement, as well as an articulated […]

James Bruton builds a force-controlled gripper!

Reading Time: < 1 minuteJames Bruton builds a force-controlled gripper! Arduino Team — March 27th, 2019 In a variety of robotic situations, you’ll need some sort of gripper. In this project, James Bruton attempts to create a force-controlled, three-fingered assembly using an Arduino Uno along with a trio of servos. Instead of directly controlling the grip fingers, the 3D-printed […]