In this video I'll be showing you how you can control the contrast and the back light brightness of a 1602 LCD display with just the Arduino. The contrast is typically adjusted with a variable ...

Hi, I'm Bill. I'm a software developer with a passion for making and electronics. I do a lot of things and here is where I document my learning in order to be able to inspire other people to make ...

As is the case with things like road bikes and film cameras, there are now tons of old high-end speakers that are still in great condition, but that go unused simply because they aren't modern. The ...

Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology IDMT has developed a solar module cleaning system that uses structure-borne sound and targeted mechanical vibrations to dislodge dust. Researchers ...

To capture an instant on film or sensor with a camera, you usually need a fast shutter. But alternately a flash can be triggered with the scene in the dark and the shutter wide open. It’s this latter ...

Children can be a great source of daily inspiration, especially when they are just beginning to speak in full sentences and starting to let their little personalities show. [Franklinstein] has the ...

So you finally decided to hop on the Arduino bandwagon and start making electronic projects as a fun hobby. As a beginner getting started with Arduino, your first instinct is typically to buy a ...

The Joystick module is similar to analog joysticks found in gamepads. It is made by mounting two potentiometers at a 90 degrees angle. The potentiometers are connected to a short stick centered by ...

During this months Embedded World 2024 show the official Arduino team have unveiled two new products specifically designed for prototyping and IoT connectivity. The Arduino Portenta Mid Carrier and ...

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