Using the Arduino UNO R4 LED Matrix to Build the Pong Arcade Game
In this blog, we use the LED Matrix on the Arduino UNO R4 to build the Pong Arcade Video Game.
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Getting started with Arduino using the Web Editor: A beginner’s tutorial
In this tutorial, we will see how to get started with Arduino using the Web Editor, Create Agent and UNO board by blinking an LED. This guide can by read by beginners, who are new to electronics and programming, or by those already familiar with Arduino and are wanting to use the Web Editor for …
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Programming Arduino and AVR Microcontrollers using the Assembly Language
In this blog, I will be explaining how to get started with bare-metal Assembly Language programming on AVR microcontrollers, along with an example for the ATmega328P. We will see how a program is stored and executed by the Microcontroller’s hardware; the syntax of the Assembly language, and also how to build and upload your program …
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Programming with Mbed OS on Arduino (part 2)
In this two-part tutorial, we will get started with Mbed OS (a powerful and lightweight RTOS from ARM) on recent Arduino boards such as those from the MKR and Nano families. Having Mbed OS integration has many advantages such as first class support for connectivity, security and more. This blog is the second of a …
Getting started with Arduino Nano 33 BLE and BLE sense
Hi guys, In this blog, I will be showing you how to get started with the Arduino Nano 33 BLE and BLE sense with the Arduino IDE and how amazing they are! I will be going over their features, setting them up with the Arduino IDE, different ways to power the board (with and without …
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Understanding and Reading Circuit schematics for Beginners
Circuits can be represented in many different ways, from a realistic pictorial view, to a block view (A flowchart explaining the working of the circuit). In this guide/tutorial, I will be explaining how to read, understand, interpret and even make your own schematics as an absolute beginner who may not be ready to read advanced …
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Using the L293D H-Bridge Motor Driver with Arduino
In this blog, I will be explaining how to use the popular L293D motor driver IC (often misspelled as L239D) along with an Arduino to control the direction and speed of DC motors. I shall also be explaining H-Bridge circuits, which motor drivers like the L293D are based on, which can be very helpful in …
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Arduino Tutorial: Touch and Capacitive sensing
In this tutorial, I will show how to use an Arduino for touch and capacitive sensing. Not just touch, but to detect the force exerted and the distance from the finger too. I will briefly explain the theory and then build a touch sensitive circuit with a simple wire, resistor and LED along with the …
Arduino Tutorial: Light sensing
In this blog/tutorial, we will see how to use a Light Dependent Resistor (also called a photoresistor) along with an Arduino as a light sensor and log our readings on to the Serial Monitor. This can be used for many projects, such as an automatic night lamp, or a smart light whose brightness is dependent …
How to use Breadboards
Breadboards are a handy and time-saving tool when trying to build simple electronic circuits. In this guide and tutorial, I will explain everything you need to know about using breadboards and good breadboard practices, so that you don’t waste any time building high-quality circuits. After you are done reading, you should have a fair idea …