Arduino Easy

Tutorial for Ardublock Kit

2014-05-19T09:35:00.000-07:00

Programming with C is not always an easy job for all those non-programmer Arduino enthusiasts, that is why ArduBlock a graphical, block-based programming language has been developed.
There are a number of graphical, block-based programming languages such as Scratch, or OpenBlocks, but what keeps ArduBlock apart from others is that it is highly integrated with the Arduino IDE which makes it easy to switch between Ardublock and the Arduino IDE as you become more comfortable and familiar with the Arduino instruction set.

ArduBlock can automatically adjust its display language according to your computer's language.

Ardublock Kit:

Ardublock kit consist of DFRobot sensors and a DFRduino UNO. In physical computing world, the combination of both Ardublock software and kit is a powerful tool for beginners. Whether you are an hobbyist or parent who want to educate their kids about electronics, can get started with Ardublock software and hardware kit with little technical knowledge in world of electronics.

This Ardublock kit includes a

DFrduino UNO microcontroller
IO expension shield v5.0
Servo
Buzzer
Some LEDs
and several sensors.

These modules can be directly found as blocks in Ardublock.

For an absolute beginner, we couldn’t imagine anything better, or easier. ArduBlock Kit is a great way to get started with electronics for children and non-programmers.

Link to buy Ardublock Kit (DFROBOT)

Tutorial for Ardublock Kit E book:

DOWNLOAD

Ardublock Example Codes:

LED blink

Police Light

Button as Input

Morse Code Transmitter

Analog Input Using Rotation Sensor

Analog Output

Noise Meter 1

Noise Meter 2

Ardublock Examples

2014-05-17T01:41:00.001-07:00

Ardublock is a new way of programming physical controllers (Arduino) using drag and drop through graphical methods.
Here are some examples of Ardublock Examples:

Makeblock, do…while and Adafruit DC Motor Shield

Download the source file from HERE

SOURCE

Other Examples: HERE

Amazing Electrical Cord Art

2013-04-04T06:38:00.000-07:00

Mobileduino - Arduino compatible RC Car to Robot Conversion Kit

2013-04-04T05:41:00.003-07:00

The Mobileduino Kit by ArduinoEasy - coming soon! Convert your boring RC car into an autonomous, collision-avoiding vehicle (or a smartphone-controlled one) for hours of fun! AND you get to learn some practical electronics in the course of assembly. Great educational kit for both children and adults.

For more details and updates visit http://www.mobileduino.com/, and join the official ArduinoEasy - Mobileduino community group at http://techjango.com/group/mobileduino for discussion & source files.

Birthday Cake for Electronics GEEK

2013-03-15T05:07:00.000-07:00

A Birthday cake for all us geeks out there :-) . This shows how much of our lives we spend engineering .
So happy birthday to All engineers who were born today , to become engineers , and remember even if this is an idea for a cake , an idea is all that engineers need . :-)

DARKMATTER - Opensource X-Box Laptop Kit (PROTOTYPE)

2013-03-13T09:00:00.002-07:00

From Concept to Working Prototype:

Features Added:

Capacitive Touch Buttons for Audio Control (UP, DOWN, MUTE)
Capacitive Touch Buttons for DVD eject and Controller SYNC
Configurable RBG LEDs behind logo and fans ducts.
Easy to Assemble Laser Cut Body.

XBee-controlled 4WD wireless robot

2013-03-01T08:53:00.000-08:00

In his blog, Michael describes that he built a remote-controlled robotics platform using a 4WD mobile platform, an Arduino (Seeeduino Mega), an Adafruit motor shield, and two XBee radios for communication. There are also some super-bright white LEDs on the front for headlights. The point of the project was to show how an XBee radio can be used to send joystick sensor data without using a microcontroller on the remote.
The vehicle is very easy to control using a joystick and a couple of buttons to control the lights.

Here’s a picture of the remote control unit that I built on a breadboard. A Parallax joystick is used to control the vehicle, one button turns the headlights on/off, and another button puts the headlights in “scanner” mode, you know, like Kitt or like a cylon. Further details can be found HERE.

DARKMATTER - Opensource X-Box Laptop Kit

2013-02-12T21:06:00.001-08:00

Are you a maker, hacker, gamer, diy enthusiast who lives and breathes for gaming and loves to tinker with things?
Do you long for gaming gizmos that you can hack and build yourself?
Want to build your own gaming laptop but can’t find the essential ‘ingredients’?
Would love to build an Xbox laptop but feel you don’t have the ‘modding’ skills to make one?
Think making one is probably ‘too hard’, ‘too expensive’ or will take an awfully long time to complete?
Don’t care about the ‘do it yourself’ bit but would love to get your hands on a sweet, smokin’, ready to play, xbox laptop?

If your answer is in the affirmative to any of the above then look no further, the Darkmatter Xbox Laptop/Kit is perfect for you. Here’s why:

Making a gaming laptop is the ultimate project a DIYer, maker or hacker could undertake. Hacking your xbox laptop and turning it into a slick laptop sounds super cool, and it is! Just don’t take our word for it, have a look at what others have to say on the discussion forum. Also check out laptops others have made with the Darkmatter Xbox laptop kit. And since the project is completely open source and all the design files are available for free, you can build one entirely from scratch if that tickles your fancy!
The Darkmatter Xbox laptop is a community backed project and is a work in progress. Join in, help us out, suggest improvements, build upon our work and have fun hacking. Even if you want to design your own laptop and are just looking for the bits and pieces to make one, you can buy various parts that go in the kit separately and make your own custom xbox laptop. The xduino360 arduino UNO compatible shield can be used in any custom Xbox 360 laptop to fulfill your modding fantasies.
Assembling the Darkmatter Xbox laptop kit is incredibly easy. All you need is the kit, some basic soldering skills, a few hours of spare time and you’re ready to play. And if DIY is not your thing, then simply get an assembled, ready to play Darkmatter Xbox laptop right off the shelf and game your thumbs off! A standard Xbox360 power brick plugs in the laptop which means you can take it with you wherever your gaming endeavors may take you.
Have questions? Check out the FAQ section or simply drop us an email. For Specs & Features click here:

Arduino-based christmas tree board

2013-02-11T23:36:00.001-08:00

Welcome Ilya Danilov, all the way from Russia! He demonstrates the power and appeal of the Arduino project by making a blinking christmas tree board (shown above) simply as a hobby! Once again - you don't need to be educated in electronics to dive into its wonderful world.
Check out the project (translated), and its store if you want to buy one (though you might want to go for v2).

E-Bike Project for Tour de OFFICE Australia

2012-07-11T04:22:00.000-07:00

E-BIKE USER INTERFACE

Tutorial 05: Motors and Transistors

2012-06-05T11:57:00.000-07:00

You can download the parts list and the code from this episode on this website:
Arduino-Tutorial-05

Tutorial 04: Analog Inputs

2012-06-04T06:44:00.000-07:00

You can download the parts list and the code from this episode on this website:
Arduino-Tutorial-04

Tour of the Arduino Manufacturing Facility

2012-06-02T22:54:00.003-07:00

Have you ever wondered where all those magical Arduinos come from? Surprise! They come from Torino, Italy. The video below will walk you through the PCB manufacuring and assembly process. A quick history lesson for you: this revolutionary microcontroller platform was created in 2005 by founders Massimo Banzi and David Cuartielles who wanted a device to make student learning less expensive. For a full history rundown, check out Arduino History from IEEE Spectrum.

Tutorial 03: Electrical Engineering Basics

2012-06-02T22:16:00.001-07:00

You can download the parts list and the code from this episode on this website:
Arduino-Tutorial-03

ArduBlock - A Graphical Programming Language for Arduino

2012-06-01T05:31:00.000-07:00

Programming with C is not always the easy job for all those non-programmer Arduino enthusiasts but now for their ease the ‘ArduBlock’ a graphical, block-based programming language is available.
We have already seen a number of graphical, block-based programming languages in our time such as Scratch, OpenBlocks but what keep’s it apart from other’s is that it uses the Arduino IDE alone for its functionality and gets well integrated to it, so everything possible in C with an Arduino should be possible with ArduBlock.

Example of ArduBlock Program:

How to install ArduBlock into Arduino IDE:

1. Download ardublock-all.jar ArduBlock
2. In Arduino IDE, open menu “Arduino” -> “Preferences”
3. Find “Sketchbook location:”
4. Copy ardublock-all.jar to tools/ArduBlockTool/tool/ardublock-all.jar under “Sketchbook location”
5. Start the Arduino IDE and find ArduBlock under the Tool menu.

For an absolute beginner, we couldn’t imagine anything better. ArduBlock would be a great help for children and non-programmers.
For more help and detail go to the source.
[Source]: ArduBlock

Tutorial 02: Buttons, PWM, and Functions

2012-06-01T02:50:00.000-07:00

You can download the parts list and the code from this episode on this website:
Arduino-Tutorial-02

Tutorial 01: Getting Acquainted with Arduino

2012-05-31T09:48:00.001-07:00

You can download the parts list and the code from this episode on this website:
Arduino-Tutorial-01

What is an ARDUINO

2012-05-31T08:05:00.000-07:00

Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It's intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments.

Arduino can sense the environment by receiving input from a variety of sensors and can affect its surroundings by controlling lights, motors, and other actuators. The microcontroller on the board is programmed using the Arduino programming language (based on Wiring) and the Arduino development environment (based on Processing). Arduino projects can be stand-alone or they can communicate with software running on a computer (e.g. Flash, Processing, MaxMSP).
The boards can be built by hand or purchased preassembled; the software can be downloaded for free. The hardware reference designs (CAD files) are available under an open-source license, you are free to adapt them to your needs.
Arduino received an Honorary Mention in the Digital Communities section of the 2006 Ars Electronica Prix. The Arduino team is: Massimo Banzi, David Cuartielles, Tom Igoe, Gianluca Martino, and David Mellis. Credits