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Wi-Fi Controlled Robot Using Wemos D1 ESP8266, Arduino IDE and Blynk App

“In this tutorial I show you how to make a Wi-Fi controlled robotic tank controlled from a smartphone using Blynk App. In this project an ESP8266 Wemos D1 board was used, but other plate models can also be used (NodeMCU …

A Bit of Quantum Logic-What Did the Atom Say to the Quantum Dot?

“Let’s talk! Scientists demonstrate coherent coupling between a quantum dot and a donor atom in silicon, vital for moving information inside quantum computers. The Science Quantum computers could tackle problems that current supercomputers can’t. Quantum computers rely on …

A Sonic Pi controlled Glockenspiel

“he release of Sonic Pi version 3 last summer opened up a whole new range of possibilities for the use of this free versatile music program, available for the Raspberry Pi, Apple Mac, and Windows PC computers, and, if you …

Acoustic Radar Display

“This instructable describes how to make an ultrasonic radar-style display using an Arduino microcontroller, an ultrasonic sensor, and a small stepping motor. An optional sensor modification allows multiple objects to be detected with each ping. Construction is simple … all you …

Amazon Alexa Smart Home Using Node MCU

“One of the most common hobby projects you will come across the internet is HomeAutomation. There you will be controlling devices in your house through your smartphone via wifi/Bluetooth. But here we won’t be using any smartphone. we …

Arduino Sunflower: An Electronic Sun-Dancer

“An electronic sun-dancing sun tracker. A maker is always sensitive to new and funny things. One day, I watched a video in which a sunflower moves along with the sun. I had a sudden insight then. Why can’t I …

Bit-Bang FTDI USB-To-Serial Converters To Drive SPI Devices

“The FT232 USB-to-serial converter is one of the most commonly-used methods of adding USB functionality to small projects, but recently I found that these chips are capable of sending more than just serial signals. With some creative programming, individual …

Bluetooth Controlled LED Matrix !

“In my previous tutorial, I showed you how to built and 24x6 LED Matrix, But the only problem with that was we have to upload entire new programme to change the message on the display which can be solved very …

Carbon nanotube optics poised to provide pathway to optical-based quantum cryptography and quantum computing

“Researchers at Los Alamos and partners in France and Germany are exploring the enhanced potential of carbon nanotubes as single-photon emitters for quantum information processing. Their analysis of progress in the field is published in this week’s edition of …

Custom NeoPixel Rings From Scratch!

“NeoPixel rings, and NeoPixels in general, are among the most popular electronic components for makers of all types. For good reason too, with a single pin from any popular microcontroller Adafruit makes adding gorgeous LEDs and animations to any project …