TUTORIALS

Arduino NEMA stepper control with Joystick and Limit Switches

OVERVIEW Since we made the tutorial on how to control a stepper motor using an analog joystick, we’ve gotten a lot of request on how to...

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Set IN and OUT Stepper travel points using tact switches

OVERVIEW Welcome to the final part of this tutorial on how to use a Rotary Encoder to control a stepper motor. To conclude this tutorial,...

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NEMA Stepper speed control with Arduino and Easy Driver

OVERVIEW In this third part we will use the Rotary Encoder integrated switch to select if we want to move the NEMA motor or set the speed...

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NEMA Stepper Motor control with Arduino and Rotary Encoder

OVERVIEW Welcome again to this multi part tutorial on how to control different stepper motors using a rotary encoder. In this second part...

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Control a Stepper Motor using an Arduino and a Rotary Encoder

OVERVIEW Welcome to this multi part tutorial on how to control different stepper motors using a rotary encoder. In this first part we...

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Build an Arduino RGB LED Ring Compass

OVERVIEW Following up from our last tutorial we will again use the HMC5883L 3-Axis Compass module and use it to tell us were magnetic...

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Using the HMC5883L 3-Axis Compass module with an Arduino

OVERVIEW The HMC5883L 3-Axis Compass module can measures magnetic fields in three directions: X, Y, and Z. It can also be used as a...

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Control a Stepper Motor using a Joystick and an Arduino

OVERVIEW There are many ways to control stepper motors using an Arduino. In this tutorial we will see how to control a Nema 17 size...

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Add Bluetooth control to your next Arduino Project

OVERVIEW We already saw how to use IR and RF remote controls in past tutorials, this time we will see how to use Bluetooth and an Android...

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Build an RGB Matrix using some WS2812 modules

OVERVIEW When you want to connect a lot of LEDs to a microcontroller like an Arduino UNO, using WS2812 is a great way to go. The WS2812...

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Let’s make a Countdown timer like in the Movies!

OVERVIEW There is something about Countdown Timers that reminds me of many scenes in movies, and when I see one I can’t help to think...

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How to connect and use an SPI OLED Display

OVERVIEW OLED Displays are great in many ways. They use very little power, are bright, easy to read with large viewing angle and have...

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How to connect and use a Character LCD using only 2 pins

OVERVIEW Using a character LCD with an Arduino is nothing new, but let’s make it very simple by using the I2C bus. By using this little...

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Using a 315MHz RF Remote with an Arduino

OVERVIEW We already did a tutorial on how to use an IR remote control, today we will learn how to use an RF remote. Since the RF signals...

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Control a DC Motor with the L9110S and a Rotary Encoder

OVERVIEW In this tutorial we will use a L9110S dual motor driver to control the speed of a small DC Motor. At the same time we will learn...

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Control a Stepper Motor with an Arduino and IR Remote

OVERVIEW Here’s a fun and easy way to control a Stepper motor at a distance using an IR Remote control. The stepper we are using comes...

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Using a 4 bits 7 segment LED display with an Arduino

OVERVIEW Move away from the Serial Monitor to display values from your sensor by using this simple to use 4 Bits 7 segment LED module....

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Connect and use an RGB LED with an Arduino

OVERVIEW RGB LEDs are a fun and easy way to add some colour to your projects. Since they are like 3 regular LED in one, the way to use...

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Using the HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Range Sensor with an Arduino

OVERVIEW Ultrasonic sensor are great for all kind of projects that need distance measurements, avoiding obstacles as examples. The...

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How to use the DHT11 Temperature and Humidity Sensor with an Arduino!

OVERVIEW In this tutorial we will learn how to use a DHT (DHT11 version) Temperature and Humidity Sensor. It’s accurate enough for most...

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TUTORIALS

Arduino NEMA stepper control with Joystick and Limit Switches

Set IN and OUT Stepper travel points using tact switches

NEMA Stepper speed control with Arduino and Easy Driver

NEMA Stepper Motor control with Arduino and Rotary Encoder

Control a Stepper Motor using an Arduino and a Rotary Encoder

Build an Arduino RGB LED Ring Compass

Using the HMC5883L 3-Axis Compass module with an Arduino

Control a Stepper Motor using a Joystick and an Arduino

Add Bluetooth control to your next Arduino Project

Build an RGB Matrix using some WS2812 modules

Let’s make a Countdown timer like in the Movies!

How to connect and use an SPI OLED Display

How to connect and use a Character LCD using only 2 pins

Using a 315MHz RF Remote with an Arduino

Control a DC Motor with the L9110S and a Rotary Encoder

Control a Stepper Motor with an Arduino and IR Remote

Using a 4 bits 7 segment LED display with an Arduino

Connect and use an RGB LED with an Arduino

Using the HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Range Sensor with an Arduino

How to use the DHT11 Temperature and Humidity Sensor with an Arduino!