If you worked with computers back in the 1970s, there’s a good chance you used a light pen at some point: a simple input device that you’d point at the CRT screen to highlight text, choose menu options or manipulate graphic objects. Although ubiquitous in those days, the light pen lost the battle for ergonomics […]
Choosing the Right Arduino Motor This guide on Arduino motors aims to provide fundamental information essential for selecting a motor for your project. If you’ve been engaged in DIY electronics for some time and feel confident in your skills, you might be seeking a more challenging and rewarding experience by venturing into larger, more sophisticated
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Choosing the Right Arduino Motor In this guide on Arduino motors, we’ll delve into fundamental details essential for selecting the right motor for your specific project. If you’ve been immersed in the realm of DIY electronics for some time, feeling assured of your skills, you might be seeking a greater challenge and a more fulfilling
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When is 14 volts not actually 14 volts? Given [Anders Nielsen]’s recent struggles with erasing an old-school EEPROM, it’s when you really need it that things tend to go pear-shaped. A little background is perhaps in order. [Anders] is working on a scratch-built programmer for ROMs to complement his 65uino project, which puts a complete 6502 computer into the
ERASING EEPROMS ISN’T ALWAYS AS EASY AS IT SEEMS Continue Reading
Greetings everyone, welcome back to Techatronic. In this latest article, we’re presenting a highly beneficial project known as the Medicine Reminder. This particular creation aims to assist individuals who require medication. Essentially, it comprises a box equipped with multiple drawers, three of which have the capability to open and close. In today’s world, many individuals
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This system allows remote control of up to four industrial devices using a joystick and Arduino Nano microcontroller board. Figure 1 presents a block diagram of the joystick-controlled industrial automation setup. Key components include: An Arduino Nano which processes signals from the joystick and outputs control commands. A joystick module that generates analog position readings
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When you help your bumbling Uncle Gadget with all kinds of missions, you definitely need a watch that can do it all. Penny’s video watch from Inspector Gadget has a ton of features including video communication with Brain and Chief Quimby, a laser, a magnet, a flashlight, a sonar signal, and much more. To round out her
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Have you ever wanted to be the best Super Mario Brothers speedrunner, but you just couldn’t do the frame-perfect inputs? Fear not, because [Gregory Strike] is here to save the day with his automatic NES controller! In his previous video, [Greg] already made an automatic controller that plays a sequence of inputs at the perfect time, but
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The intention behind this guide is to furnish valuable insights into the typical sensors employed in the RAD SLDP. It’s worth noting that sensors produced by various manufacturers might have slight variations compared to the ones outlined in this guide, but comprehensive documentation for all these sensors can be easily accessed online. If you require
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In the days before every piece of equipment was an internet-connected box with an OLED display, engineers had to be a bit more creative with how they chose to communicate information to the user. Indicator lights, analog meters, and even Nixie tubes are just a few of the many methods employed, and are still in
NOBLE GRAPHS: DISPLAYING DATA WITH NEON LIKE ITS 1972 Continue Reading
