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The Word Clock – Arduino version using ATMega168 microcontroller

Major updates – A much better enclosure for this clock has been designed – check out http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Wordclock-Grew-Up/ Last month I wanted to build a special gift for my beautiful wife, Megan.  She has a teaching background in English, so what better present to make for her than a clock that uses language to tell the […]

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How to have fun with Arduino (and become a Geek in the process)

Do you wish to earn your geek card – pronto? Lets get started! This guide will start you on the path to the dark side using the open source Arduino development and prototyping platform. It will introduce you to microcontrollers, get you started with a platform for physical computing and give you the confidence to

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Arduino powered hangman giftbox/lockbox using ATmega328 microcontroller

A medium sized box that requires the user to succeed in a game of hang man in order to gain access to the contents of the box.  Great gift Idea!!! my Arduino sketch will be included in this instructible sorry for the poor quality pictures! and keep in mind this is my first instructable, and

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Assembling the Dragon Rider 500 for use with the AVR Dragon using ATmega88 microcontroller

Not long ago the Atmel company came out with a great tool for use with the AVR line of microcontrollers called the AVR Dragon. This small USB device provides professionals and hobbyists alike the ability to use: In System Programming (ISP), JTAG, Debug Wire, and High Voltage Programming. Unfortunately the device itself doesn’t include all

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Getting started with LCD's and Microprocessors using ATmega8

In this Instructable, find out how to control LCD’s with a ATmega8 and Bascom. Demo You will need: – Breadboard – Wires – ATmega8 – Programmer – Bascom AVR (There is also a demo version for Free) – 10k resistor – 100k resistor – 10k variable resistor – 7805 Voltage regulator – 100 µF 16V

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Build the Penguin game system using ATMega32/644 microcontroller

Gotta love microcontrollers.They do lots of stuff … you can find them in computer mice , traffic lights , toys , and almost all electronic devices nowadays. Well , this is a project that pushes an 8-bit ATMega32 microcontroller to the limits. As you guessed from the title , it is a game system. Here

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Getting started with LCD's and Microprocessors

In this Instructable, find out how to control LCD’s with a ATmega8 and Bascom. You will need: – Breadboard – Wires – ATmega8 – Programmer – Bascom AVR (There is also a demo version for Free) – 10k resistor – 100k resistor – 10k variable resistor – 7805 Voltage regulator – 100 µF 16V electrolytic

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Build your own cheap multi function wireless camera controller using Microcontroller AVR ATMega8

Build your own (cheap!) multi-function wireless camera controller using Microcontroller AVR ATMega8

Introduction Ever fancied building your own camera controller? IMPORTANT NOTE: Capacitors for the MAX619 are 470n or 0.47u.  The schematic is correct, but the component list was wrong – updated. This is an entry into the Digital Days competition so if you find it useful, please rate/vote/comment favourably!  If you reallly like it and are a stumbler,

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Music Playing Alarm Clock using Microcontroller AT90USB1286

Music Playing Alarm Clock using Microcontroller AT90USB1286

This Instructable will be about designing a music player from using various building blocks. You will understand the communication between the microcontroller, memory, computer, LCD display, RTC, IR remote, and the music file decoder. I will try my best to to teach you in a way so that you can design your own projects using

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