Questions tagged [project]
Refers to the sum total of software, circuit diagrams, documentation, libraries, and hardware that make up an Arduino based application.
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Arduino - State of Charge (SOC) Measurement [on hold]
I am doing a University Project which requires determining the State of Charge (SOC) of a battery. The usage of battery voltage for approximate determination would reduce the accuracy. So I am ...
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Looking for a cheap small arduino ish board [closed]
I'm looking for a cheap and small bluetooth board for a project.
I found this one, but I find this one too expensive, are there cheaper alternatives, in similar size?
Thank you!
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How to disable the possibility to push activate again a button after being pressed one time [closed]
I have a project of a pill dispenser and I would like to activate the mechanism to let the pills fall down with a button.
After being pressed I would like to deactivate the possibility to press ...
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How to regulate a led on-board? [closed]
There is blink project consisting 3 sections:
1 - regulation of the led brightness using a potentiometer
2 - whenever: the button is pressed - the led is on
- the button is released - the led is ...
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Project: Relay is ticking, but not actually switching [closed]
I'm trying to make an automatic planter for herbs etc. I finally got everything 3D printed and wired together. But for some reason, the relay I'm using refuses to switch or enable certain connections. ...
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Small Baseball Scoreboard using 2 to 3 breadboards
I'm helping my son start an Arduino small baseball scoreboard (roughly 2 or 3 breadboards in size). Im thinking to use qty 2, 2 digit 7 segment LED's (score of each team), an LCD 1602 module (inning ...
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What is the most efficient way to program an ESP8266 to display a given pattern on an LED strip until it receives an MQTT message to change it?
My question may not have been clear, so let me give some background. I'm working off BruhAutomation's digital LED code to make my own variation of the project. His code seems excessively long and it's ...
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Confusion over Transistors for a switching circuit with an Arduino Mega 2560
Apologies if this is a stupid question asked by a noob, but I've looked around to try and find the answer and just can't work it out.
Basically, I'm making a project on thingiverse (Glitch's MK2 ...
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Controlling 10+x 5m led strips with 10+ individual analog floor switches
I am looking to control around 10 (exact number TBD) non-addressable 5m led strips with an Arduino. Each led strip will be activated when a corresponding DIY analog floor switch.
The idea is to have ...
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Confused between which arduino to use for project? [closed]
I am planning to build a smarthome working model with arduino. I will also need to connet to wifi(not ethernet). So I was wondering which setup would be the best:-
Arduino Uno + ESP8266
Arduino Yun
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What are the problems with using an Arduino in a production environment? [closed]
I am thinking about making a real project using arduino to earn money.
What could be the objective reasons (from both a technical and a business perspective) to not use an Arduino in a real ...
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How can I implement a parking counter with multiple entrances and exit?
I'm relatively new to arduino projects and am trying to solve a real world problem on a parking lot space counter.
My Idea is to have a sensor placed on the entrances and exit to count the total ...
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Is it possible to digitally stop a moving motorbike using an Arduino module?
I am working on a bike protection project that is supposed to be part of my CS syllabus. Although I got most of the things worked out, there is one thing that bugs me; that is to how to stop a moving ...
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Arduino whack-a-mole game not working
Everyone, I am new to this. Currently I am trying to make a Whack-a-mole game for my school project. There will be a total of 6 moles (corresponding to 6 LEDs, which will light up randomly). At each ...
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Arduino Mega prototype analog timer interrupts: newbie question
I am currently using an Arduino Mega with a fast vibration sensor to trigger the components operation (force sensor, temperature sensor) and also toggle sleep mode.
I am very new at this and I have ...
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MPU6050 safe to use with glue?
My current project involves embedding an MPU6050 accelerometer into straps, one of which goes below the knee, the other above the knee.
I need to fit the sensor into the strap and currently i have 6-...
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How to calculate the time it takes before the water valve stops dispensing water in an Automatic Water level controller?
I am making a project about an automated water level controller using ultrasonic, potentiometer and Arduino board. I need a mathematical calculation on how it works. So here's a simple scenario:
I ...
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What would be a good way to identify items spending as little as possible?
I'm a software developer for quite some time and now I'm going to start developing for Arduino. My question is related to technology I can use. It's also my first time posting here, so if this site is ...
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Arduino project - will this fit together?
I'm about to order parts for my project and I'd like to avoid some rookie mistake I might've missed. I'll be using Arduino chip and a wifi module to host a very simple webpage and a battery to make ...
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Moving motion sensor?
Long story short, I'm trying to build some form of device that you can wear and it will detect when something moves behind you. I wanted to use PIR sensors for the motion detection, but I have no idea ...
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Machine installed with arduino suddenly turns on when usb is unplugged
Why is my machine suddenly turns ON when I unplugged the USB on my computer? Does it have connection on the auto reset feature of my arduino board?
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Are there flexible pressure sensors for Arduino that can measure forces of at least 600 lbs?
I'm in need of flexible pressure sensors that can read how much force is exerted on someone's foot while running (these sensors would be placed inside the shoe). Since pressure can often be three ...
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Detecting Motion behind a robot
I am building a motion following robot. It has two PIR sensors on the left and right. It has an ultrasonic sensor in the front. When either of the PIR sensors detect motion then it turns to that side. ...
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Suggest me some good seller for Arduino UNO [closed]
I want to start a new project with arduino uno and want to make some amazing mini projects, but i am confused that from where should i buy. So please suggest me some affordable robotic stores.
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Arduino “piston” device
Is there any compact piston-like devices on the market that can apply pressure safely various parts of the head? I can further expound if needed.
The ideal size would be something within the 1-2 ...
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USB 1.1 Low Speed project for Arduino UNO/ATmega328P to learn USB protocol
Arduino UNO is 5V, 16 MHz.
USB 1.1 Low Speed spec operate:
at 5V level - so we avoid to maintain voltage level
at 1.5 Mb/s - so we have 16/1.5 ~= 10 instructions per elementary protocol signal
Is ...
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I want to build a radar alert system with Arduino
I'm new to all this. I bought an Arduino Uno recently and an Ultrasonic distance sensor. My mom's cats keep walking down into the basement and doing their... business. Anyhow, I want to create a radar ...
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7 Key Educational Piano with Capacitive Sensor
I am working on a project for grade 10 computer science. I am supposed to make a piano that has 7 keys using a capacitive sensor, and the piano is supposed to teach you songs like Twinkle Twinkle ...
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What project design tools are available?
What do you guys use for project designing?
I just found out about AutoDesk's 123D Circuits, which is nice but I wonder if there is something with more components, tools, etc?
For example, I can add ...
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How has Arduino been used in the classroom?
I remember seeing Primo, this robot that is based on Arduino and serves to teach kids to program. My interest in the platform comes from there, but it is always nice to learn about other cool ...
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How to organize my Arduino projects' structure for easy source control?
It's been a long time I've been looking for a good answer to this question.
Typically, any Arduino project but the simplest one will include:
The main source code file MyProject.ino
Libraries ...
