RCWL-0516 microwave radar motion detector
Function and control of the RCWL-0516 are explained. In particular, I will look at how to choose suitable resistors and capacitors.
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HC-SR501 motion detector
The HC-SR501 PIR motion detector is described. I am going into the operating principle, the different versions and settings.
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HC-SR04 and JSN-SR04T-2.0 distance sensors
The distance sensors HC-SR04 and JSN-SR04T-2.0 are introduced in terms of their functions, differences and control with the Arduino.
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VL53L0X and VL53L1X – ToF distance sensors
The characteristics of the VL53L0X and VL53L1X are explained and the sensors are compared. Suitable libraries for controlling the sensors are introduced.
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VL6180X – ToF proximity and ambient light sensor
The VL6180X proximity and ambient light sensing module is introduced. I chose a library that allows you to easily use its functions, including interrupts.
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TSL2561 – light sensor module
The TSL2561 measures light intensity from which lux values can be calculated. Its interrupt functions can be used with the Sparkfun library.
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APDS-9960 – the all-rounder
The APDS-9960 allows measuring gestures, distance, ambient light and color. The module and its functions are explained in this post.
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Pong for Arduino – computer table tennis
A simple version of Pong, realized with an Arduino for a 1.8 inch display. Hardware and Sketch are described in detail.
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Debugging for the Arduino UNO with Atmel Studio
Step-by-step guide to debugging the Arduino UNO using Atmel Studio and a suitable programmer. The integration of libraries is explained.
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Atmel (Microchip) Studio 7 – an introduction
Step-by-step introduction to Atmel Studio 7 using the example of a blink program for an ATtiny85. Topics: installation, upload, debugging, breakpoints.
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