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Build an Arduino-Powered Candy Vending Machine

“When I was a kid, every year for Halloween instead of just handing out candy in a bowl our neighbor would create a magical machine that allowed kids to select one of four types of candy using a Morse code …

Build Your Own CNC Machine

“When I first moved to Pittsburgh, I had a serendipitous moment when I walked by a place called TechShop. Many of you may have heard of it but I didn’t and the staff was kind enough to give me …

Control a Small Linear Actuator With Arduino

“This Arduino Linear Actuator Tutorial shows how to control a Firgelli Small Linear Actuator using an Arduino compatible board and various input sensors, including a Slider and Rotation Knob for direct control, Joystick for incremental movement, and three buttons with …

Controlling MeArm With Arduino

“In this Instructable I will show you two ways to control your MeArm, first is with just arduino and for second you wil need 4 potentiometers.”

Convert your cheap “unmanaged” switch to a VLAN capable layer 2 managed switch for just $2

“he title of that post may look crazy at first, but it’s not, it is entirely possible to convert your cheap 100M 8 port switch or stuff like that to a managed switch. That’s possible simply because, if …

Converting Micro-Servos for Continuous Rotation

“Micro-servos are great devices perfect for adding motion to your projects. Unlike steppers, they can be controlled directly from your Arduino or other favorite microcontroller. Most servos are limited to 180 degrees of motion. This allows microcontrollers to know the …

DIY Digitized Drawing Board

“Drawing on a computer can’t match the ease and accuracy of moving around a pencil on paper in real life. A mouse or trackpad is far too cumbersome to maneuver, making even a stick figure hard to look good …

Easy Arduino Menus for Rotary Encoders

“Rotary encoders with centre-push buttons are cool input hardware for projects, especially if you want to be able to scroll through menus and select options. Hopefully this Instructable will give you the confidence to try a basic menu system out …

Ember Remote Control

“The buttons on Ember’s front panel leave a lot to be desired like clicky-ness, colors, optional light-upgrade, not having resin on them, etc. Don’t worry you don’t have to feel unfulfilled any longer! If you follow this …

ESP 8266 Standalone WiFI Relay Control

“To control a relay switch using esp8266 in standalone mode(without arduino,pic or any other Micro-controller) via Web-UI”