[Damcave] decided to try out some bar code reader projects. He got his hands on a CueCat years ago. The problem is that it outputs encrypted character sets instead of a clear text string. To get ...

As we work on projects we’re frequently upgrading our tools. That basic soldering iron gives way to one with temperature control. The introductory 3D printer yields to one faster and more capable. One ...

The official Arduino IDE is a dour piece of software designed for uploading code to the ubiquitous and super-cool micro controller. It is a standalone, non-networked app that isn’t very pretty to look ...

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When you think of Arduino projects, your mind likely goes straight to RFID door locks, weather sensors, or automated plant watering systems. While these are undeniably pretty cool projects, you might ...

Before I start talking about this really cool thing called Arduino (Italian for "good friend"), let me say a few things about the fascinating subject of physical computing. Physical computing has been ...

An Arduino is a popular open-source single-board microcontroller. Learn how to program one and let the possibilities take shape. By The Big Book Of Hacks Published Jan 10, 2013 3:00 AM EST Get the ...

Did you know that you can use Arduino to turn on an LED when you press a button? Well, it is true, you can do this! Leaving the joke aside, let me show how you can achieve this. You will need the ...