True Random Number Generator

October 2, 2009 by Chris

A True Random Number Generator seems to be a mathematical myth. However, we can still get pretty good random number generators. This AVR uses noise sampled from a transistor in the breakdown region which should be seemingly random. The schematic layout & source code is available in the project write-up!


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Z80 Text Scroller

October 1, 2009 by Chris

While surfing around I ran across the Z80 Text Scroller by Tim Williams. Tim's website has a lot of his personal projects and they all have the DIY feel that I love. Take a look at the text scroller and his site, hardware schematics & software are there as well!


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PICAxe Serial Keyboard

September 30, 2009 by Chris

The PICAxe serial keyboard was built to interface with a XENIX computer. It is fairly custom when compared to the way keyboards work now-a-days. However, I felt the project was noteworthy enough to take a look at. Hardware schematics & software are available for download.


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Mint Tin Bike Light

September 29, 2009 by Chris

This project uses a 12xx series PIC to control the rear light to go on a bicycle. The main function is for when you are riding your bike at night so people can see you. Hardware schematics, PCB layout & software is all there. Avid bicyclists don't miss this one!


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AVR GPS Locator Project

September 28, 2009 by Chris

This drop-dead simple project uses a SR87 GPS module and an AVR to understand the data. Then that is output onto a simple 16x2 character LCD. The hardware schematic and software is all there!


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AVR Project Index

September 27, 2009 by Chris

Similar to the ARM Index I showed you a few days ago, this is a vast AVR project index. No matter if you're a beginner or a pro, you'll get ideas and sample source code from this resource. All AVR guru's should have this website bookmarked. Don't miss it!


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Vehicle Monitoring & Security System

September 26, 2009 by Chris

This very detailed write-up goes through the process of designing a vehicle monitoring and security system. If you don't mind the lack of pictures and prefer schematics this article is for you. It's all brought together using a microchip PIC as its CPU. Some advanced components are used in this design. Check it out!


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ARM Project Index

September 25, 2009 by Chris

Today while I was looking around the inter-webs, I ran across this psuedo-ARM project index. The index is mostly an assortment of example programs for the more advanced features like timers & interrupts. Definitely worth a look if you need more ARM example code to look at.


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Yet Another MP3 Player Project

September 24, 2009 by Chris

Dubb'd the 'Ypod'. The YAMPP mp3 player is the pinnacle of many DIY mp3 player projects combined. It uses all off-the-shelf components, you just need a fab'd PCB board. The entire project is open-source, hardware and software so go take a look!


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Free Arduino Microcontroller Kits

September 23, 2009 by Chris

If you've ever been interested in the Arduino microcontroller here's your chance to get a sweet little dev board for free. Uchobby has a giveaway program that is still in action. The board itself is probably not worth more than $20 but it is still worth at least a quick look.


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