Questions tagged [input]
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How to Identify pins connected to each other?
There is probably another way to achieve what I want without connecting pins to each other, so I will explain the scenario:
I am trying to build an Arduino based Enigma Machine. The cryptography is ...
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Interfacing 8 ohm speaker ouput with ESP32
I'm trying to use an ISD1820 recording module with the ESP32, except I want to store the recordings and send them over Wifi rather than playing them back. The ISD1820 has an output for an 8-ohm ...
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how to change output PWM based on analog input
I want to give different PWM (D11) signals based on how much voltage is input (A7). How can I change PWM for different analog values?
#include <LiquidCrystal.h>
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How to show repeated result on LCD while button is pressing
my results are here.
0 press--"a"
1st press--"b"
2nd press--"c"
3rd press-- still showing "c"
When button pressed 3rd time, It must be repeated to show "a&...
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How to use reset pin as I/O pin with ATtiny44
I am using the Arduino IDE as an ISP programmer to program my ATtiny44 IC. Unfortunately, I ran out of pins, so I want to use the reset pin as I/O. I read several articles online that says it is ...
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Looking for a very simple board
I’ve worked with esp8266/esp32 boards in the past and they were great. But now I have a very simple project where both of these are way too powerful.
I want to read one analog input over USB per COM. ...
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Input on the Nano RP2040 does not float
I am using the Nano RP2040 with MicroPython and run the following code:
import machine
import time
p0 = machine.Pin(0, machine.Pin.IN)
while True:
print(p0.value())
time.sleep(0.3)
The Nano ...
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Input Oscillating Wildly
I'm trying to read an input from a switch but instead of getting 0 and 1 for closed/open, I'm getting 0 and a rapid series of 1s and 0s. Originally I tried (and failed) to simply read a rotary encoder ...
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Using 1 ms delay() in a for loop to check inputs.. Bad?
So first off, I know millis() exists. Just asking out of curiosity. Say you have a button you wanna check for during a delay.. Maybe a 10 second delay. So you make a for loop that checks for input and ...
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How do I fix my code so that it reads text from the serial monitor?
I have created a code that should print out "Enter true to deactivate alarm" in the serial monitor, then store the user's answer and print "alarm off" if they enter true and "...
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Serial.parseInt works for first menu but now in a sub menu
I am trying to use the Serial object to print some lines giving the users some options to select by entering an int. It works at this main menu. But when the user selects 1 I use Serial again to print ...
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Drum game controller - Problem with Piezo inputs [closed]
I currently try to build some Drums for the game Clone Hero. The problem that I have is that I can't use both of my Piezo inputs that I have hooked up at the same time.
I have a Arduino Pro Micro and ...
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how to config the Arduino ADC'S input on A0 instead of use default?
I am try to build this AC-DC meter, the code original used default A3 as input, how can change the input on A0?
the link:
https://simple-circuit.com/arduino-autoranging-ac-dc-voltmeter-with-trms/
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Serial communication problems
When I run this script serial communication just stops after a random period of time. There is no error it just stops outputting data and does not respond to inputs in IDE. Does anyone know a fix for ...
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Writing multiple inputs to serial port using a while loop
I am trying to get the serial monitor to prompt me to input two settings - the PWM level and the Resonance level. I am being prompted to input the PWM level, but before I can input the Resonance level ...
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What is happening when digitalWrite(pinname, LOW) is invoked after pinMode(pinname, INPUT_PULLUP)?
I read the Arduino official docs on digitalWrite and am confused about what is happening from an electrical perspective when digitalWrite is invoked on INPUT_PULLUP pins.
Say my code says this:
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Arduino changing output based on wire voltage
I’m new to arduino and I want to build myself smart switch that can be turned of both manualy and via wifi, is there any way to change position of relay based on if another wire is live or not? Im ...
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Why am I receiving random input values in my Arduino?
I want to use a switch for my Arduino using digitalRead(), but I keep receiving random inputs. Whenever I connect energy to that pin, it always returns HIGH, but otherwise it goes completely random.
I ...
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Is it bad practice to multitask without timing constraints
Going through resources such as several things at the same time and with some greatly appreciated assistance on here I'm finally getting a grasp on how to multitask a microcontroller.
Most examples ...
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Unable to make a really basic sketch work
I've been learning how to encapsulate my code within functions, and one of the examples I worked on is a simple INPUT_PULLUP button. When I upload the sketch from the arduino website everything works, ...
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Memory for inputs?
When a button is pressed, the Arduino might be busy with something (like drawing the screen). When the Arduino has finally time to check the button input, the uses might have release it already.
Is ...
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Arduino analog input to iphone notification
I need some help :)
Is it even doable?
Is there anyone who wants to help me program it?
My wish:
I want to receive a iphone notification when 1 arduino analog input drop from 5 to 0 volt.
Then (...
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arduino mega buzzer output
I have project by Arduino mega which have 22 inputs and 22 outputs and buzzer reset and output reset pushbuttons , it have two status
if the input is high(not continuous ) the output will on and the ...
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Turn on relay for amount of time by continuous input
I have a project having two input status
first the input is not continuous the output buzzer relay will be on for 10 seconds and then turned off or it can be off directly by push button
the second ...
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Changing the servo motor operating direction using arduino
I want to turn the servo motor 90 degrees with the first double high inputs, then I want to turn the motor 180 degrees with double high inputs, but the motor turns 180 degrees with one high input.
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Measure the time between 2 inputs
I am making a small project, and for that, I need to measure the time between 2 inputs.
basically, a program to measure the time elapsed from when digital pin 2 is high to when it again becomes high.
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Rasberry Pi Controlling Arduino - Reads "Ghost" Input - Doesn't Complete Logic Loop
I am using an Arduino Atmega2560 clone, I have used it many times before with satisfactory results - although I haven't used it with my Rpi before.
My Raspberry Pi is model 4 (B I think?).
#define ...
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Attiny85 Clone Cannot set P1 to input [closed]
Everything i read about the chinese Digispark attiny85 clones says you can use p0-5 as digitlal I\O (p5 as after fuse reset)
Simple test code for a button will not let me use P1 as an input tied to a ...
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Analog input voltage rises when motor is working
I'm making automatic water plant system. I'm using:
Arduino Uno
3.3-6V water pump -https://www.amazon.com/Vipe-Micro-Submersible-Motor-Water/dp/B01N0X3CW4
Capacitive soil moisture sensor - https://www....
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Plotting data from Arduino and using the serial monitor in parallel
I'm very new to the Arduino world so bare with me.
I would like to plot live data that I receive from my arduino. I use the Serial Monitor to read user input, show text, etc.
The only way I found to ...
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Unable to use analog pins as digital inputs
I want to use the analog pin A7 as a digital input pin. As stated in the Arduino docs the analog pins can be configured in the same way like any other digital pin.
However, when trying to configure an ...
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Input state is stuck HIGH when function called using input also uses same input to call another function
I'm writing a choose-your-own-adventure style project for a class project. My Arduino Uno is set up with a 16-digit LCD display and two pushbuttons with pulldown resistors. I'm wanting each function ...
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Streaming integer data from Arduino to Java, integer greater than 0xFF
I need to send how many milliseconds elapsed since the beginning of the time the arduino runs to java using Serial.write(). However, the largest integer that I can throw in there is 255, naturally ...
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Certain componenet does not seen to respond when given voltage
I am using a part off an electronics set I got a long time ago. It is off a electronic set called
snap circuits rover deluxe
Its a disc launcher and I have wired it to how it seems to want to be ...
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Multiple Push buttons to one input
So I am trying to use one input to control an LCD display. The goal being that once one of the buttons is pressed it delivers a message. I have watched quite a few tutorials and can get the program to ...
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How to wire a three-pin on-off-on switch for reading input?
I would like to read the output of an on-off-on switch with my Leonardo board, but I have very little knowledge of electronics and don't know how to wire it up.
This is the switch in question: E-...
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Longruner Nano ATMega 328P input stays HIGH for 1s longer than the reality
I have a Longruner Nano ATMega 328P (copy of arduino nano, main difference being the USB connector, CH340 instead of the usual FT232, from what I could find using google searches).
I wrote a super ...
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Is it possible to exit a loop on the change of an input state?
I would like to exit a particular loop if the state of an input changes from LOW to HIGH. This is the current loop:
void brakeFade() {
pixels.clear();
pixels.setBrightness(255);
pixels.fill(16711680, ...
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Using the LED pin for input
I have an Arduino-like device with few GPIO pins (DigiSpark clone). It is based on an 8-pin AtTiny85 IC so there are Power, Ground and six other pins, two of those six are being used for USB keyboard ...
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Generate 5VDC signal when external sensor input changes from high to low
I am new to arduino. I have a project in which I need an arduino to generate a +5VDC signal in response to a change of status, (high/5VDC To low/ground) from an external source.
The external ...
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USB control panel with endless turn knobs
I understand that some arduinos are capable of presenting themselves as a USB HID device to a PC.
I would like to use one to build a custom input controller that lets me read maybe 8 or so turn knobs ...
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How to code an arduino to execute a particular code using a slide switch
I’m pretty new to arduino. I need help concerning a project I’m making. I’m using a SPDT slide switch to switch between what code(method) should be executed.i.e when I shift the switch to the left, ...
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Ultrasonic Sensor as Unlock Sensor
Is it possible to use ultrasonic sensors maybe HC SR04 type as unlock sensors? I'm figuring out if it can replace matrix keypad?
For example 6 HC SR04 are used to be an input sensor waiting for a ...
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What is the name of a peripheral which reads servo output data physically?
I know the title is phrased terribly, but I'm not sure how to phrase it since I'm not sure of the name.
I have a servo, that I cannot connect to, except for the output spine/shaft (physically). I ...
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Can't get actual output when, both input logic is high
I want
When,
light=0, ir=0 then output will pin 8 high & pin 12 low.
light=0, ir=1 then output will pin 8 high & pin 12 high.
light=1, ir=0 then output will pin 8 low & pin 12 low.
light=...
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How should I connect 5 buttons to arduino so that I can use the least number of inputs all the buttons are connected to ground
The problem here is that I want to connect 5 input buttons to an Arduino but I do not want to utilize 5 input pins of Arduino, is there any matrix like connection using which I can reduce the number ...
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How to read input pin on MCP23017?
I'm working to develop a simple code for MCP23017 that I want to use to run LCD128x64.
I was succeeded to set IODIRB as output and blink LED as a test.
Now I want to read the pin state, but I couldn'...
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Not Able to get INPUT_PULLUP pinmodes to work on multiple pins
I am working with an Arduino nano, and ic2 128x32 OLED display and a 1x4 membrane keypad. Problem is that only one of the 4 pins are detecting the button press. it's not the Arduino, I already was ...
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Arduino Due Digital Inputs without Response
On two of my Arduino Due, when connecting the pin 3.3V to any digital inputs (37,36,35,34), no serial message nor LED_BUILTIN is thrown as output, only the Test message.
Digital Pins are set as ...
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Handling arduino output current
I need to power an actuator that requires 12 volts and consumes between 5 and 10 amperes depending on the weight it is charging. Therefore I bought a power supply of 12 volts and 10 amperes.
My ...
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