It’s happened to all of us at one time or another. There’s some component sitting on the bench, say an I2C sensor, a new display, or maybe a flash chip, and you want to poke around with it. So you get out the breadboard, wire it to a microcontroller, write some code, flash it…you get […]
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Introduction Hello, tech enthusiasts! Welcome once again to Techatronic. We trust that you’re familiar with the concept of automation, which happens to be quite popular these days. In this piece, we’ll delve into the process of automating three LEDs utilizing a TSOP 1738 sensor module along with an Arduino UNO. Follow the circuit layout provided,
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The ancient art of sailing can be very intimidating for the uninitiated given the shifty nature of wind. To help understand the interaction of wind direction and board orientation, [KifS] designed a hands-on sailing demonstrator that lets students grasp the basics before setting foot on a real sailboat. The demonstrator uses a potentiometer as a tiller to
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One of the biggest upsides of open communications standards such as CAN or SPI is that a whole world of vehicle hacking becomes available, from simple projects like adding sensors or computers to a car or even building a complete engine control unit from the ground up. The reverse is true as well; sensors and
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Hello everyone, welcome back to Techatronic. Today, we’re diving into a highly practical project – the Bidirectional Counter. Our goal with this project is to tally individuals passing through the sensor. Bidirectional counters have become increasingly prevalent, especially aiding us during the pandemic. They find specific utility in seminar halls and conference rooms, accurately recording
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Introduction Hello enthusiasts, welcome back to Techatronic. Have you ever encountered an automatic door that seamlessly opens and closes on its own? In this guide, we’ll demonstrate how you can craft your very own automatic door opener using a sensor and Arduino UNO. Typically, these types of entrances are commonplace in hotels, metros, offices, etc.,
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Following on the heels of their Raspberry Pi 5 launch and some specifications for their RP1 all-in-one peripheral chip, the Raspberry Pi folks have now released an update to the HAT peripheral hardware specification reflecting the new model. Called the HAT+, it represents a major step forward with some significant changes. Most visible will be changes to
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Introduction Arduino isn’t solely for complex projects; it can also serve as a platform for simpler ones, imparting valuable skills to beginners. Our aim is to demonstrate the fun side of electronic components, educating others about circuits and components. In this tutorial, let’s embark on creating an Arduino Sunflower DIY project. This type of project
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This Arduino Uno and IR sensor-based system automatically controls the lighting in a bathroom connected to AC mains power. The IR sensors detect when a person enters or exits the room. Upon detection of entry, the light bulb or tube light is immediately switched on. When the sensors no longer detect a presence, the lighting
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As fun as claw games are, the jaws are always disappointingly weak, and you usually end up with bupkis. What if the jaws were completely within your control? That’s the idea behind [Upside Down Labs]’ muscle-controlled servo claw game. While electromyography (EMG) is great for identifying neuro-muscular abnormalities and allows for amazing prosthetic limbs to work,
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