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Posted November 2, 2010 by Chris

If you are curious to learn more about PIC microcontrollers here is a professionally written e-Book all about PICs. There are a lot of example programs and configurations and the eBook guides you through what they do and how you can use them.

Posted November 1, 2010 by Chris

While originally meant to be a valentines gift, this pulsating heart can be good for any heart-felt occasion. This project uses a PIC microcontroller, some LEDs and a basic touch activation circuit to know when it should activate the LEDs. Take a look at the project write-up for an in-depth how-to.

Posted October 31, 2010 by Chris

For you music lovers here’s a cool project: The CyberWhistle. It makes sounds just like a normal whistle but you don’t have to blow into it, just move your fingers over the different holes to play a tune. Hardware schematics and firmware are in the project write-up.

Posted October 30, 2010 by Chris

Here’s a motor controller board that you can make at home. It features two LMD18245’s and a PCB board layout. The parts are all listed in the project write-up and software for the PIC that controls everything is available for download.

Posted October 29, 2010 by Chris

Ever curious what your cat does all day? The CatCam is your answers. A simple digital camera combined with some automation and a less then comfortable cat collar gives you all the info of where your cat goes throughout the day. Take a look at the project write-up to see how to build it.

Posted October 28, 2010 by Chris

Here’s another ‘innovative’ clock creation that shows off the power digital electronics combined with LEDs. The bob-clock shows you what time it is in a simplistic but unique way. The project write-up has everything you need to make your own.

Posted October 27, 2010 by Chris

If you’re curious about how telephones work and how to actually record and play back sound files using a microcontroller you’ll want to read this project write-up. The phone line is connected to a PIC which collects that data and can save it as a wave file for you to play back and listen to.

Posted October 26, 2010 by Chris

Ever since the segway came out commercially, all types of self balancing robots and scooters have been seen on the internet. Here’s another one! This robot uses two motors and a microcontroller to handle the balance control. Advanced feedback is used to make sure everything is stable.

Posted October 25, 2010 by Chris

Brewing your own beer requires some science and planning. This project aims to control the two main parts of steeping grains and boiling through temperature sensing. The write-up has all the details and lots of data.

Posted October 24, 2010 by Chris

Today’s project shows you the parts and process for making your own Turbojet Engine. What you’ll actually use it for is up to you! The project write-up includes schematics, test videos, parts list and more. Take a look.