Blog posts tagged with 'spi'

What Is the MFRC522 RFID Reader, and Wiring It to Arduino
Engineering illustration: What Is the MFRC522 RFID Reader, and Wiring It to Arduino

Explaining how RFID works and the MFRC522 reader module, which runs on 3.3V logic over SPI, plus reading a card's ID from Arduino.

microSD Card Module: How It Works and How to Connect It to Arduino
Engineering illustration: microSD Card Module: How It Works and How to Connect It to Arduino

A general explanation of the Micro SD card reader module: the SPI protocol, voltage conversion, and wiring it to Arduino via the standard SD library.

Wiring a Nokia 5110 Graphic LCD to Arduino
Engineering illustration: Wiring a Nokia 5110 Graphic LCD to Arduino

Wiring a Nokia 5110 display via the SPI protocol to Arduino, with a technical note on signal voltage protection resistors.

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.