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Working with an Arduino compatible wireless xBee Shield
We begin this tutorial by reviewing the basics of how to set up the Jaycon Systems Arduino compatible wireless xbee shield! After we have covered the basics, we swing into controlling motors...
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LCD Backpack Tutorial
Working with LCD screens has never been easier. With the LCD backpack soldered to the back of a 16x2 or 20x4 liquid crystal display (LCD), you can program the screen to do many things, including...
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CAN Bus Local Area NetworkTutorial
This tutorial will show you how to set up your own CAN Local Area Network using the CAN Bus shield! The CAN bus protocol is far superior to USART, SPI, and I2C because it uses a twisted pair to...
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Real Time Clock Module and alarms with Arduino
We made it easy for you to use our Real Time Clock Module! We updated the existing RTC library to support this new module with extended functionalities. 3 Arduino code examples are included in the...
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Real Time Clock Module and saving time with Arduino
We made it easy for you to use our Real Time Clock Module! We updated the existing RTC library to support this new module with extended functionalities. 3 Arduino code examples are included in the...
View ArticleSending an Email with Arduino Ethernet or Wifi
Before we start, a few words about Internet Service Providers, and the way emails are sent with Arduino. First, it might not work, depending on your ISP. The unauthenticated mail port 25, is now...
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How to hand stencil with solder paste
We make it easy to see step by step how you take a bare pcb and apply solder paste.I have been hand stenciling circuit boards for about 2 years. In that time I stenciled over 1,000 circuit boards by...
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Basic 5 Volt Power Supply
The first part of any electronics project, is a power supply. Some projects use the USB port on your computer; others use a cheap wall adapter. Some are battery powered, and others are solar. With all...
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Set up and Installation Instructions for the Arduino Pro Micro
The miniature Arduino Pro Micro 3.3V and 5V open source board is a really nice addition to the open hardware lineup. One of the setbacks, is the difficulty setting up and installing the board drivers....
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FTDI USB to Serial Converter Guide
A Serial to USB converter is one of the most useful parts you can have in your box of electronics. It can be used for debugging, programming, and all sort of reverse engineering projects. In this...
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Pro Mini Assembly Guide
The Pro Mini is a powerful little microcontroller board. It is a smaller derivative of the Arduino Uno which fits directly on a breadboard. It also uses an external Serial to USB converter for...
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Getting Started with the LS20031 GPS Receiver
GPS is an amazing thing. We use it in our day to day lives, and never give it much thought. It can help you get to your 8 o’clock in the morning meeting, or guide your robot to the finish line at a...
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