Before describing how the automated system functions, it is important to describe the science of snowmaking in general and to define a few key terminology that will appear often in the remaining sections of the text. Although the science of snowmaking is complex, for the purposes of this study, just a quick summary is required. […]
There is always a need for automating a process,be it a simple/monstrous one.I got the idea to do this project from a simple challenge that i faced while finding methods to water/irrigate our small piece of land.The problem of no current supply lines and costly generators (to operate our pump) added to the difficulty. So […]
Some years ago, I came across Mignon and Meggy Jr RGB, and was intrigued enough to want to make something similar, but with a wider screen, more possibilities for experiment and play, and with few parts. I called it Armadino, after seeing an armadillo logo on the spine of a children story book and mixing it with the word […]
INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: I am a basic system that utilizes Arduino for automating the watering of small potted plants or crops. This system monitors soil moisture levels by using LEDs for indications and emitting an alarm beep if the soil is dry. If the soil is dry, the irrigation system will be triggered to pump […]
My close friend, who works as a teacher, was conducting quizzes in her class that involved students competing to answer questions. This caused some students to complain about not getting a chance to answer even though they had raised their hands first. I chose to gift her with a buzzer similar to those used on […]
The 16×2 LCD And Keypad Shield is easy to use as it works seamlessly with the Arduino “LiquidCrystal” library. With just a few lines of code, you can set up the LCD and show messages on it. Additionally, you have the option to create more complex projects like displaying menu items and using buttons to […]
I’ve been in possession of an Arduino Duemilanove for a couple of weeks. If you are unfamiliar with the Arduino, it is defined as “a platform for creating electronics prototypes using adaptable, user-friendly hardware and software”. The setup consists of a small microcontroller, a USB port for programming on a computer, a power socket for […]
DIY wattmeter with an Arduino Measuring power and energy using regular multimeters can be challenging or even unfeasible at times. In order to conduct such a precise and reliable measurement, a specific wattmeter is necessary. Due to their high cost, an alternative option is introduced in the form of a homemade wattmeter using an Arduino […]
People love listening to music while exercising. Music provides the motivation needed for individuals to keep exerting energy and get in shape. So, because people enjoy listening to music while exercising, what if an MP3 player only played an individual’s music while they are active? Using music as an incentive to continue exercising would encourage […]
Being electronics engineers, we consistently rely on meters and instruments to gauge and study the functionality of a circuit. From basic multimeters to advanced power quality analyzers or DSOs, each device serves specific purposes. Many of these gauges are easily accessible and can be bought depending on the measurements needed and their precision. However, there […]
