Embedded development can be a tough process. Between weird electrical gremlins, obscure bugs and our own mistakes, it can be a real struggle at times. To keep cognitive loads to a minimum, it’s best to make sure your tools are as simple and easy to use as possible. [tech] got tired of having to push […]
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An oil container that can automatically order new oil via Amazon DRS when the oil level in the container is low. Things used in this project Hardware components Arduino MKR1000 × 1 Ultrasonic Sensor – HC-SR04 (Generic) × 1 Jumper wires (generic) × 1 Software apps and online services Arduino IDE Amazon Web Services AWS
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We are very excited to announce the RFzero – a multipurpose Arduino RF and GPS controlled platform. The RFzero can generate frequencies from 2605 Hz and beyond 200 MHz. At the same time 28 I/O pins are available and eight of those are via an ULN2803A power driver. For more information please visit http://rfzero.net The typical use of
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Simple Wifi pager system. Things used in this project Hardware components Arduino MKR1000 × 1 Adafruit Standard LCD – 16×2 White on Blue × 1 Story This project is an initial stage of the Spartan WIFI pager system (https://www.hackster.io/challenges/arduino-microsoft-maker/ideas/2421). First step in this stage is assembling a test breadboard-based circuit with MKR1000 and LCD: MKR1000
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Host a Telegram Bot on your Arduino and chat with your brand new IoT device! Things used in this project Hardware components Arduino MKR1000 × 1 Software apps and online services Arduino Web Editor Story Learn how to use the Telegram Bot library, host a Telegram Bot on your Arduino/Genuino Board, and use the messaging
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An easy-to-build and low-cost water quality monitor. Things used in this project Hardware components Arduino MKR1000 × 1 Jumper wires (generic) × 5 Resistor 4.75k ohm × 2 Gold-Plated Pin × 7 Breadboard (generic) × 1 Software apps and online services Arduino IDE Story After I saw TDS measure circuit I am thinking if it
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See when your kids move their presents! Detector sets off an audio alarm and sends an alert directly to your phone! Things used in this project Hardware components Arduino MKR1000 × 1 Solderless Breadboard Half Size × 1 Jumper wires (generic) × 1 Adafruit Piezo × 1 Adafruit Lipo Battery 1200mAh × 1 Software apps
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Get your essential appliances off the grid with just one solar panel Things used in this project Hardware components Particle Spark Core × 1 Arduino Nano R3 × 1 Arduino MKR1000 × 1 Story [UPDATE] Now using MKR1000 to control the UNplug unit I replaced the Particle Core with an Arduino MK1000 for several reasons:
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An infinity mirror with an RGB LED strip that can change its color using Infineon’s 3D magnetic sensor knob connected to an Arduino MKR1000. Things used in this project Hardware components Infineon 3D Magnetic Sensor 2Go × 1 Arduino MKR1000 × 1 Darlington High Power Transistor × 3 RGB LED Strip × 1 Jumper wires
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I have created the framework for WiFi and voice control of a robot. The MKR1000 chip enables us to receive controls over WiFi. Things used in this project Hardware components Arduino MKR1000 × 1 DC motor (generic) × 2 Wheels × 1 SparkFun Dual H-Bridge motor drivers L298 × 1 9V battery (generic) × 1
