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MPU-6050 Sensor: Measuring Acceleration and Tilt with Arduino
Engineering illustration: MPU-6050 Sensor: Measuring Acceleration and Tilt with Arduino

Wire a GY-521 (MPU-6050) module to Arduino to measure acceleration and rotation and infer tilt angle, with applications in robotics and drones.

A Smart Robot Car That Avoids Obstacles Automatically with Arduino
Engineering illustration: A Smart Robot Car That Avoids Obstacles Automatically with Arduino

Build a robot car that moves and avoids obstacles automatically using a distance sensor rotated by a servo motor and an L293D motor driver shield.

Measuring Soil Moisture with NodeMCU and an LCD Screen
Engineering illustration: Measuring Soil Moisture with NodeMCU and an LCD Screen

Build a soil moisture measurement system with a NodeMCU board and display the result on an LCD screen, with calibration tips for better accuracy.

Real-Time Clock Modules: DS1307 and DS3231 with Arduino
Engineering illustration: Real-Time Clock Modules: DS1307 and DS3231 with Arduino

A guide to wiring an RTC module over I2C to keep accurate time and date even after power is disconnected.