Let’s learn how to read a photoresistor, a light-sensitive type of variable resistor, using Arduino’s Analog Input. It’s also called an LDR (light-dependent resistor). So far you’ve already learned to control LEDs with Arduino’s analog output, and to read a potentiometer, which is another type of variable resistor, so we’ll build on those skills in this lesson.
Light Sensor (Photoresistor) With Arduino in Tinkercad Continue Reading
For this project you will be creating a device that is capable of opening and closing window blinds, both automatically and manually (via a push button), based upon a time schedule and sensor data from a light dependent resistor. In addition, this device will be able to display messages to the user. I personally embarked
Motorized Window Blinds Controller Continue Reading
Exactly a year ago (February 2020), James’ wife wanted to expand her plant growing setup in the house. This included a bigger, larger, taller plant growing area AND the need for more lighting. BINGO! The seed for the Idea was planted. After an exhaustive market research, not able to find the product that we had
Open Grow Light Continue Reading
So much of our lives is spent making choices. Cut down on that time by making your own “Don’t Make Me Choose” project. This project uses the lights on a Circuit Playground to point to a specific item you have listed on the whiteboard. This project is great for choosing a date night activity, place
Don’t Make Me Choose – a Randomized Light Wheel Continue Reading
In this Instructable, we’re going to be making a Tic Tac Toe or Noughts and Crosses shield for an Arduino that allows you to play against another person or an AI player running on the Arduino. The game board is made up of a 3×3 grid of RGB LEDs that light up green or blue
Arduino Tic Tac Toe Shield With an AI Opponent Continue Reading
Now a days we are spending a lot of time at home, studying and working virtualy, so why not to make our workspace greater with a custom and smart lighting system Arduino and Ws2812b LEDs based. Here I show you how build your Smart Desk LED Light that you can control with an IR remote
Smart Desk LED Light | Smart Lighting W/ Arduino | Neopixels Workspace Continue Reading
This pandemic time has been rough for us all, as it confined us in our homes thus not enabling the opportunity to go outside and meet with family and friends to engage in fun activities of all sorts, such as going to your nearby arcade to play some fun classic arcade games. However, what if
Arduino Activated Light Catcher Arcade Game Continue Reading
This nightlight doubles as a trap to catch monsters under the bed! Before you go to sleep at night, place it under your bed and it will catch any monster under there. It even keeps a light on all night to make sure new monsters stay away. This Instructable makes a great project for parents
Monster Catcher Night Light Continue Reading
I recently had my kitchen updated and knew that lighting would ‘lift’ the look of the cupboards. I went for ‘True Handless’ so I have a gap under the work surface, as well as a kickboard, under cupboard and on the top of the cupboards available and wanted to light them up. After looking around
Arduino Powered, Sensor Controlled Fading LED Light Strips Continue Reading
Last week, we learnt about the basic structure of an Arduino program and took a closer look at the ‘blink’ example. Hopefully you took the opportunity to experiment with code, adjusting the timings. This time, we’ll be writing something from scratch. In fact, let’s make a traffic light. Apart from the basic Arduino, you’ll need:
Arduino Programming For Beginners: The Traffic Light Controller Continue Reading
