Blog posts tagged with 'Arduino'

Switching Electrical Loads with a Relay Module and Arduino
Engineering illustration: Switching Electrical Loads with a Relay Module and Arduino

Using a relay module to control mains-voltage devices via a low-voltage Arduino signal, with important safety notes.

Wiring a WS2812B LED Strip to Arduino and Controlling It
Engineering illustration: Wiring a WS2812B LED Strip to Arduino and Controlling It

Wiring an addressable WS2812B strip with just three wires, and controlling each LED's color and brightness via the FastLED library.

How Seven-Segment Displays Work and Wiring Them to Arduino
Engineering illustration: How Seven-Segment Displays Work and Wiring Them to Arduino

An explanation of the internal structure of seven-segment displays in both types (common cathode and common anode) and how to wire them to Arduino.

How a Joystick Works and Wiring It to Arduino
Engineering illustration: How a Joystick Works and Wiring It to Arduino

An explanation of how a standalone joystick module works internally and wiring it manually to Arduino with five pins.