Blog posts tagged with 'Arduino'

Four Ways to Power an Arduino
Engineering illustration: Four Ways to Power an Arduino

An explanation of the four ways to power an Arduino board — via USB, a power adapter, the VIN pin, or the direct 5V pin — with an important safety note.

Electronic Assistive Devices for Older Adults
Engineering illustration: Electronic Assistive Devices for Older Adults

A tour of electronic tools that help elderly people stay independent at home, and how some of their functions can be rebuilt as simple Arduino projects.

Common Arduino Communication Protocols: UART, I2C, and SPI
Engineering illustration: Common Arduino Communication Protocols: UART, I2C, and SPI

A comparison of UART, I2C, and SPI protocols by wire count, speed, and number of supported devices, with a guide to picking the right one for your project.

Controlling LEDs with Voice Commands over Bluetooth
Engineering illustration: Controlling LEDs with Voice Commands over Bluetooth

Use a ready-made phone voice-recognition app with an HC-06 Bluetooth module to turn LEDs on and off with simple voice commands.