aTeVaL 2.0 – The Universal Tool
The aTeVaL 2.0 is a development board that you can use as an ISP programmer as well as a serial programmer for the Arduino IDE. Here’s an introduction.
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LED dot matrix display control
I show you how to control an LED matrix display and how you can create a running font. I use the LedControl library, but I also show how to do it without.
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LM393 – turns analog into digital
Using the LM393, analog sensors can deliver digital signals. This can make programming much easier. In this article I will show you how this works using an LDR (light dependent resistor).
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HX711 based balance
With an HX711 module and a load cell, you can easily build an astonishingly precise balance. I also show you how to install an automatic shut-off system.
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LTC6995 – Long Timer, Low Frequency Oscillator
The LTC6995 covers periods from one millisecond to 9.54 hours. It is suitable e.g. as an oscillator, power-on reset tool, sleep mode alarm clock and watchdog timer.
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Sleep Modes and Power Management
By using sleep modes and power management, valuable battery power can be saved on projects. I’ll show you how to control these features.
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Using the ATmega328P standalone
I’ll show you different ways to program the heart of the Arduino UNO, the ATmega328P, standalone. This saves space, costs and battery.
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Watchdog Timer
Here you will learn: What is a watchdog timer? How to use it on Arduino (UNO) and AVR MCUs? What to consider using the watchdog timer on the ESP8266 and Arduino Pro Mini.
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Hall Sensors and Reed Switches
Hall sensors and reed switches are electrical components that respond to magnetic fields. I show which variants there are and how to use them.
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DSO 138 – an entry-level oscilloscope
The DSO 138 is an entry-level oscilloscope that has all the essential basic functions. Here you will find an introduction and basic knowledge about oscilloscopes.
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