Tag: arduino

  • The new light sensor

    In my last post, I spoke about creating a light sensing “widget” that I could attach to my projects. I used a 10k resistor and was reading the light readings off of the analog pin on Arduino. However, I noticed that attaching an LED to the circuit was throwing the readings way off. so, I…

  • Wirelessly controlling Arduino

    After I got my curtains open/close from my computer, I wanted to be able to do things wirelessly so I didn’t have to go to my computer every time I wanted to switch my fan on or open and close my curtains. If you don’t want to get the XBee wireless module for Arduino (which…

  • My adventures with Arduino

    About two month ago, someone I know told me about this micro-controller called Arduino that can be used to make some cool things. So, I started experimenting with it and I have to say it really is very cool. You can make robots with it, control your lights, open or close your curtains, etc. The…