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Posted September 23, 2010 by Chris

If you are into robotics, then the idea of flying robotics is probably twice as interesting. The ArduPilot offers the sensors you need to build your own flying drone. This write-up gives you the resources to make it happen.

Posted September 22, 2010 by Chris

The poorman’s oscilloscope uses an arduino to process incoming signals and to send it off to your PC for some visualization. It only works on low frequency circuits, but for the poorman, that’s usually the best you can get.

Posted September 21, 2010 by Chris

Using some ATMEGA power, this project is able to do some frequency measurements. The meter maxes out at 40 MHz and is accurate to +/-1%. The project write-up has the firmware to download, schematic and hardware design all waiting for you.

Posted September 20, 2010 by Chris

Not sure what to make of this project, however it looks quite interesting. Using some left over cordless screwdrivers, the ‘i make projects’ guy builds a fully functional r/c car! Take a look at the website for the build process and parts list.

Posted September 19, 2010 by Chris

This project shows you how to build a continuity tester using less than 20 parts. The schematic and build is very straight forward and the result is a test tool that goes ‘beeeep’ when two test points are connected with a wire.

Posted September 18, 2010 by Chris

Today’s project does something bizarre and turns a disposable camera into a power source for a standard florescent light bulb. The hardware schematic and many pictures show the process of dis-assembly and reassembly to create the final product. Take a look!

Posted September 17, 2010 by Chris

Taking another quick break from projects, here’s an awesome guide I found for soldering. It lists out the best way to solder each different type of component in existence. This is very valuable info for people just beginning to solder. Burning out parts after soldering them into place is never fun! Learn to solder correctly.

Posted September 16, 2010 by Chris

In this new project from the Pyro, I bring you back to the basics and guide you in making a line follower mini tank! Using an IR emitter LED and a photo-transistor the mini tank can ‘see’ the difference between white and black and follow a black line.

Posted September 15, 2010 by Chris

This project gives a quick overview of infrared sensors and how they are great for line following robots. Everything is done on a breadboard with standard IR emitter and receiver LED pairs. The results are surprisingly accurate for such simple circuitry.

Posted September 14, 2010 by Chris

Ultrasonic transceivers are fairly cheap in price, but the controller boards are always far more expensive. This project write-up shows you how to build your own controller circuitry for some ultrasonics, saving you a bundle of cash!