Let’s put together a pixel strip with an HL1606, an Arduino UNO and the Spectrum Shield to build a seven bands “large” Spectrum Analyzer of simple construction. The Strip used uses the HL1606 controller to allow direct management of each of the LEDs. The chip runs two RGB groups and has 4-pin for input/output. The […]
Using an Arduino microcontroller, an Adafruit motor shield, and a Wii Nunchuk, you can create a intuitive, programmable, model train controller to run your layout. Amaze your friends. Entertain your kids. Not quite DC, not quite DCC. You’re headed for the hacker lands of PWM (pulse-width modulation). Why do this? – Pulse-width modulation allows smooth
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In this Instructable, we’ll teach you how to create your own “Would you rather… ” board game using conductive paint, an Arduino microcontroller, and some electronics components. Players take turns moving along the game path as directed by an electronic dice roll. Along the way, they answer questions each time their piece lands on an
This instructable is a quick write-up of my experience creating a multifunctional moodlight. Some basic knowledge of electronic circuits is expected. The project has not yet finished, some adding functionality and tweaking has to be done but it is already functional. If you guys are enthousiast about this instructable I will update it. At the
There are several good Jeopardy/Game Show lockout buttons/buzzers, but none incorporate the timing rules of Jeopardy. I am learning about the Arduino and I thought that this would be a great project to practice with. The rules include a question reading period with no timeout to reading the question. During this period, any player who
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This project is the perfect way to level-up your pumpkin carving and reach new high scores. Using an addressable LED strip and an Arduino, you’ll be able to make a basic screen capable of playing Pacman, and a controller made of a smaller pumpkin. This was a long process so give yourself plenty of time
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Persistence of Vision (POV) Wands are a fun way to create interesting long exposure photographs and light displays. The wand consists of a single row of LEDs controlled by an Arduino Uno. When the wand is turned on it appears to be flickering in a random pattern, but if you move it quickly back and
Two teams answer questions by pushing their button. They can score an amount of points equal to the random number of lights lit on their button. This requires some strategic choices and luck. When the teamscores meet on the large led strip, they can take away points from the other team. First one to the
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This is my first Instructable, so please judge harshly so that I can learn 🙂 Its a simple project minimal skills needed. Drawings are made using: Fritzing Code Written using Codebender The cold plate got to -20c Watter in the cup measured @ 5.5c compared to icecube @2.5c Step 2: Wiring everything Optocoupler 4N33
After I built R/C Lego Car, that used hacked motors and motor housings from the toy Car and toy R/C cars. I realized most of the parts from that toy R/C car that I took the motor out of became wasted. This way was not very practical or not so “green” at all. So I decided
