Posted August 16, 2012 by Chris

“This article will show you how an accelerometer works, how it can be used to detect tilt and also how we can display that tilt ‘value’ visually on a large array of LEDs on my DE0-Nano breakout board. This way whenever we need to see if something is level, we can use this simple but fun tool to know, although don’t count on multiple decimal precision here!

Posted August 15, 2012 by Chris

“I’ve had this one TAC-2 controller lying around with a broken cord and one day I just got an idea that maybe I’ll convert it to wireless version instead of fixing the cord so I could use it for controlling a robot or whatever comes in my mind. I ordered a set of modules for a 433 MHz RF link from SparkFun Electronics (transmitter and receiver) that are easy to use.”

Posted August 14, 2012 by Chris

“We’re all familiar with optical fibres. These are usually glass or plastic fibres that conduct light from one end to the other with relatively little loss. While these are typically solid, I wondered whether I could make a ‘fibre optic’ cable out of plastic tubing and water. No longer a fibre I suppose this would be better described as a light-pipe.”

Posted August 13, 2012 by Chris

“This robot is built using the chassis from our old DIY Robot Project, but we have replaced the sensors and the electronics to use more modern parts. We intend to develop this robot as far as possible so there will be many updates to this which will be added to the article.”

Posted August 12, 2012 by Chris

“An exploration into the possibilities for individual construction and customization of the most ubiquitous of electronic devices, the cellphone. By creating and sharing open-source designs for the phone’s circuit board and case, we hope to encourage a proliferation of personalized and diverse mobile phones.”

Posted August 11, 2012 by Chris

“After seeing circuit details I discovered it used some pic18F2550 as was almost compatible with dangerousprotypes IR Infrared Toy, so I downloaded firmware and programmed succesfully this device easily without modifiying firmware source code.”

Posted August 10, 2012 by Chris

“There are some tremendous hexapods and quadrupeds out there already but they do tend to be expensive. One to two thousand isn’t unreasonable for these beauties. My goal is to work the low end of the spectrum and come in under $200 for a quadruped.”

Posted August 9, 2012 by Chris

“This article will go step-by-step through the process of designing a PCB that breaks out the 40 pin expansion header on the DE0-Nano demo board. The PCB will easily connect to a breadboard where you have access to each individual I/O pin.”

Posted August 8, 2012 by Chris

“The main objective of this project was to design and create a robot capable of delivering a beverage to a specific location, when needed. To achieve this goal, two teams were combined and worked together into building an acquiring and delivering robot as well as a dispensing and replenishing station.”

Posted August 7, 2012 by Chris

“This is a project that I made to take care of an ever increasing need to prototype vacuum tube (valve) circuits. As you can see from the photos, it really is a test “board”. I do a lot of work with tubes and love to design and improve circuits.”