Arduino kits

bryce

i got an arduino a couple of years ago, but i still cant think of a use for it! Byrce

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parths

The Arduino Website[^] has a list of distributors classified according to region. It's a good database to look for options close to you.

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bryce

what projects did you make with them? Bryce

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enhzflep

So, I guess that means $11.44 for a board that's reported as being more-or-less identical is okay then. Cheers, thanks. :)

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enhzflep

Some interesting links in there, thank-you.:thumbsup:

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parths

I've been thinking of getting a starter kit to play around with for some time now. In case you get yourself a kit, I thought this[^] set of tutorials looked interesting too.

"It was when I found out I could make mistakes that I knew I was on to something." -Ornette Coleman "Philosophy is a study that lets us be unhappy more intelligently." -Anon.

enhzflep

I got a couple of ideas I'm thinking of.

Perhaps a digital voice recorder
A logging temperature sensor
A flight computer for an rc plane that would allow it to follow a preset course using a gps unit.
A learning universal remote
A small robot
The controller for a 3d printer
A controller for a phase-locked loop (digital radio-tuner)

I think someone here did a project that hid a small micro-controller inside the case of a usb memory stick. It provided a HID interface that injected random mouse-movements & perhaps key-strokes. I don't seem to be able to find it just now, my search-fu must need re-charging. I think that one would be a fun practical joke. Heck, you could even implement a 'sticky-tape' solution for a diy software dongle. It certainly seems like it could be a very cheap way to do software protection of low - medium strength for programs with a few copies and not especially technical users.

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enhzflep

Fantastic, thank-you so much. Bookmarked.:thumbsup: This short passage was enough to know I'd be quite likely to enjoy following them. Love it!

tronixstuff wrote:

Which allows you to alter the brightness of the LED display(s). The range is 0 to 18 – in my examples it has been set to 8. You could then make your clock dim the display brightness between (for example) 11pm and 5am – so when you wake up in the middle of the night the display won’t act like a frickin’ laser-beam burning into your eyeballs.

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Lost User

Can't remember if you're in the Sydney area. If so, drop over a fortnight this Saturday and bring the toy, we'll see what you, me and Andy_LJ can devise from it while getting pissed.

Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004

Jan Steyn

Thanks!

hairy_hats

The last thing I built one into was a camera intervalometer, the next is going to be version two of my word clock. I don't see me buying many full-priced Arduinos again except for prototyping and using with shields.

hairy_hats

Search for Arduino on Instructables[^], you'll never run out of inspiration!

enhzflep

Nah, unfortunately not. I'm in Melbourne. Sounds like fun, Dammit! Missed meeting up with Peter_in_2780 a couple of weeks ago when he was down here. Guess I'll just have to watch the locals that could easily pass for the cast of Housos vs Authority - that's always pretty entertaining. Have a couple for me.. The locals sure do! :laugh:

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Mike Hankey

Made a few little projects but the one main project I made and still have but don't use is a proof-of-concept I made for a friend of mine that hangs Christmas tree lights every year in a rich neighborhood and does very well. It's a sort of client/server setup where clients can be either wireless or wired and control Christmas ornaments. Basically you would program the ornaments on your computer then download the programs to the clients. Had it working fairly well and used it that year on my place to showcase it but my friend is the kind that wants to put nothing in but reap the rewards.

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