Tag Archives: Arduino

Visualizing TV dialog using closed caption data

nootropic writes:  Guys, I did some pretty cool stuff with visualization of the dialog spoken in TV broadcasts. I accomplished this by decoding the closed caption stream (data embedded in NTSC broadcasts) and displaying it with a Processing program. Check it out…! One of the coolest things you can do with the nootropic design Video […]

Command line LCD Arduino interface

Joseph Swanson from swantron likes working with the command line. He also likes working with the Arduino. So he came up with this simple project which takes the results of his command line entries and directs them over the Linux box’s USB output to the Arduino. The Arduino then displays the data on an attached […]

First 32bit Arduino avalable soon

Digilent is soon to be launching two Arduino compatible platforms, the Uno32(pictured above)and the Max32. based on microchip‘s pic32mx micro controllers. Following the Arduino philosophy of easy to use software and hardware, and not to mention the support structure already in place. they are both compatibly with existing shields.

Parallax GPS + Arduino

Here’s a good video from Kevin Darrah for those new to GPS basics demonstrating how to interface the Parallax GPS module with the Arduino. Note that while this video is based on the discontinued PMB-248 module, Parallax indicates that their current PMB-688 module is pin compatible (as far as TTL interfacing is concerned) and will […]

More MAX3421E USB peripheral/host controller shields

Circuits@Home has two Arduino USB Peripheral/Host Controller shields with the MAX3421E we covered earlier. A driver is available for the Arduino, which should be portable to other microcontrollers. There are also libraries for working with USB devices, such as cameras, bluetooth devices, and simple Human Interface Devices like mice and keyboards.

Arduino logic analyzer with Logic Sniffer client

gillham wrote a logic analyzer firmware for the Arduino that works with on the Logic Sniffer client: Reading through the SUMP docs the protocol looked simple enough that I thought “Why not try implementing this on the Arduino?” and set about it. After getting my code to respond appropriately and kind of working with the […]

NESBot: Arduino powered robot beating Super Mario Bros

Peter documented his NES playing robot build. I recently uploaded the details of a project of mine, the NESBot, and I figured you guys might be interested. This is an arduino based bot which can play back tool assisted speedruns on the NES. If you’ve ever seen the “Super Mario Bros 3 beat in 11 […]

Laptop touchpad interfaced with Arduino

Here’s an interesting article showing how to interface a common laptop touchpad with an Arduino. Metku’s project connects the Data, Clock, +5 V and ground connections on the touchpad to Arduino Pins 5 and 6, and power connections. Sample code is included, and the Arduino/Wiring library provides the necessary codehooks. In the video they demonstrate […]

Vinculo Arduino clone with USB slave

ZF did a review of the FTDI Vinculum board we covered earlier: I just got hold of  FTDI chip’s new Vinculo developing platform, so here’s a quick review for you! Vinculo is a 25€ development platform for the FTDI Vinculum II (VNC2) dual USB host/slave microcontroller. The board design has been copied from Arduino, and […]

Arduino and GSM cellular tutorial – Part 2

Tronixstuff has released Part 2 their tutorial series on using a GSM cellular modem with the Arduino. In this part they cover how to use the telephone network to control an Arduino board via a SM5100B Cellular Shield. This segment is the latest is a series of Arduino tutorials posted by Tronixstuff.

Arduino-Processing-RFID sandwich game

Here’s a description by joshuajnoble of thefactoryfactory of his efforts in developing a simple “sandwich” game using Arduino, Processing and a Parallax RFID reader. Interesting for newcomers to the hobby as it illustrates the considerations which go into developing even a simple game using Arduino and Processing.

Arduino and GSM cellular tutorial

Tronixstuff has produced the first part of their tutorial series on using a GSM cellular modem with the Arduino. In this part they cover hardware interfacing and testing, sending a text message, and embedding data within a message. This segment is the latest is a series of Arduino tutorials posted by Tronixstuff.