ADXL345 – The Universal Accelerometer – Part 2
In the second part of my article about the ADXL345 and my library I go into Activity/Inactivity, Single and Double Taps and FIFO.
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ADXL345 – The Universal Accelerometer – Part 1
The ADXL345 is a 3-axis accelerometer with many features. I explain how to use it with my associated library.
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MMA7361 – Analog Accelerometer
I show you how to use the analog 3-axis accelerometer MMA7361 to determine acceleration, angle and orientation and how to use the free fall interrupt.
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MPU6050 Accelerometer and Gyroscope
The MPU6050 is a 6-axis gyroscope and accelerometer. I show you how to control it with and without a library and use its interrupt function.
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Remote shutter for smartphones – Part 2
In this second part about remote shutters, I’ll show you how to trigger your smartphone camera with BT modules like the HC-05 or HC-06.
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Remote shutter for smartphones
I show you how to hack a remote shutter for your smartphone to control it via an Arduino. Moreover: problem-solving for long-term operation.
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INA282 Current Sensor
This is my last (!) post about current sensors. The INA282 determines currents by amplifying the voltage dropping across an external shunt. The output value is analog. I show you how to use the INA282 with the Arduino UNO or other microcontrollers.
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Voltage regulation – linear and switching regulators
Many projects require a defined voltage level. I’ll show you how you can use linear and switching regulators and how they work.
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MAX471 Current Sensor
This my the penultimate article on the subject of current sensors. This time it is about the MAX471, a shunt-based current sensor with internal amplifier. I present two modules and show how to use them on the Arduino.
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Wemos D1 Mini Boards
A little breather from current sensors:
I present the Wemos D1 Mini Board with its technical features and show how you integrate it into the Arduino IDE. I will highlight the main differences from the Arduino UNO Board.