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Getting Started with MAX7219 LED Driver: Arduino 7-Segment Display Tutorial

A few weeks ago I setup my Arduino to power a simple single digit 7 segment LED array. It took lots of pins from the Arduino (one per segment) to power it. Nice simple setup but I knew it would… Continue Reading →

Using Allegro Hall Effect Sensors with Arduino: A Proximity Switch Tutorial

I got an order in from Jameco yesterday and inside found a long awaited sensor! I had ordered a couple of the Allegro linear hall effect sensors. These are different than the others I purchased from SparkFun.com, they are not… Continue Reading →

Control a Servo with a TV Remote and Arduino: IR Receiver Project

I decided today after I got home from work, I’d try to get my next quick project done. I wanted to control a hobby servo using a standard TV remote. I had a RadioShack IR receiver (Part No. 276-640) already… Continue Reading →

DS18B20 One-Wire Temperature Sensor with Arduino: A Budget-Friendly Thermometer

I was waiting on an order I had placed with Tayda Electronics (they rock) for my One-Wire temperature sensors. If you haven’t heard of One-Wire or these particular sensors you need to check them out. They are made by Dallas Semiconductors… Continue Reading →

Build a Sound Level Detector with Arduino and Electret Microphone

I decided on Saturday that I’d try my hand at building a setup with the Arduino to detect sound. I found the perfect schematic online here from the guys over at SparkFun.com. They have a really nice breakout board for an… Continue Reading →

Getting Started with 7-Segment LED Displays on Arduino: A Beginner Project

I decide to stop by Radio Shack and pick up a seven segment LED (RHDP) so I could learn to use it with my Arduino board. I had actually ordered a few from Jameco but I had a couple of… Continue Reading →

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