Arduino Archives - Open-Electronics https://www.open-electronics.org/tag/arduino/ Open source electronic projects Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:20:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.open-electronics.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cropped-logo-32x32.jpeg Arduino Archives - Open-Electronics https://www.open-electronics.org/tag/arduino/ 32 32 32754084 TekkaSketch: Reinventing the Etch-a-Sketch with E-Ink and ESP32 Innovation https://www.open-electronics.org/tekkasketch-reinventing-the-etch-a-sketch-with-e-ink-and-esp32-innovation/ https://www.open-electronics.org/tekkasketch-reinventing-the-etch-a-sketch-with-e-ink-and-esp32-innovation/#respond Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:20:29 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=37738 The iconic Etch-a-Sketch, a toy beloved by generations, always had one major limitation: a drawing mistake meant shaking the entire device and starting over from scratch. With the TekkaSketch project, this limitation is overcome thanks to a modern approach that integrates digital functions while preserving the classic aesthetic. The idea stems from observing the original […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/tekkasketch-reinventing-the-etch-a-sketch-with-e-ink-and-esp32-innovation/feed/ 0 37738 How to Adjust X and Y Axis Scale in Arduino Serial Plotter (No Extra Software Needed) https://www.open-electronics.org/how-to-adjust-x-and-y-axis-scale-in-arduino-serial-plotter-no-extra-software-needed/ https://www.open-electronics.org/how-to-adjust-x-and-y-axis-scale-in-arduino-serial-plotter-no-extra-software-needed/#comments Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:52:02 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=37387 The Serial Plotter in Arduino is an excellent tool for quickly visualizing serial data. However, it has a limitation that can frustrate many users: it’s not immediately obvious how to adjust the X and Y axis scales, especially the X axis. In this article, I will guide you step by step on how to solve […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/how-to-adjust-x-and-y-axis-scale-in-arduino-serial-plotter-no-extra-software-needed/feed/ 3 37387 Building a 3D Digital Clock with Arduino https://www.open-electronics.org/building-a-3d-digital-clock-with-arduino/ https://www.open-electronics.org/building-a-3d-digital-clock-with-arduino/#comments Mon, 08 Jan 2024 08:33:03 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36507     Project to create a digital clock consisting of 24 3D-printed analog clocks. The clock displays the time in digital format and shows animations between each hour. The clock is composed of 3D-printed parts, 25 Arduino Nano boards, and 48 stepper motors, and each dial uses a custom-designed PCB created with Eagle. The clock […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/building-a-3d-digital-clock-with-arduino/feed/ 2 36507 Creating a controller for Minecraft with realistic body movements using Arduino https://www.open-electronics.org/creating-a-controller-for-minecraft-with-realistic-body-movements-using-arduino/ https://www.open-electronics.org/creating-a-controller-for-minecraft-with-realistic-body-movements-using-arduino/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:13:57 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36526   Project of a controller that maps body movements and reproduces them in the game Minecraft to achieve a low-cost augmented reality-like experience. Unlike many other controllers of this type, this device also reproduces realistic walking in the game, where every meter walked in real life corresponds to a meter walked in Minecraft. The device […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/creating-a-controller-for-minecraft-with-realistic-body-movements-using-arduino/feed/ 0 36526 Snowflake with Arduino https://www.open-electronics.org/snowflake-with-arduino/ https://www.open-electronics.org/snowflake-with-arduino/#comments Thu, 14 Dec 2023 08:13:11 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36559 With Christmas just a few hours away and no snow in sight, we present to you this scenic snowflake created using LEDs and controlled by Arduino. The application itself is quite simple, but the construction method makes this snowflake truly unique.  

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/snowflake-with-arduino/feed/ 2 36559 Segstick: Build Your Own Self-Balancing Vehicle in Just 2 Days with Arduino https://www.open-electronics.org/segstick-build-your-own-self-balancing-vehicle-in-just-2-days-with-arduino/ https://www.open-electronics.org/segstick-build-your-own-self-balancing-vehicle-in-just-2-days-with-arduino/#comments Mon, 20 Nov 2023 08:20:47 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36529 The Segstick project is a do-it-yourself construction of a self-balancing vehicle based on Arduino. It uses an inertial measurement unit (IMU) and two motor drivers. The project was created using a broomstick and two cordless DeWalt drills. It may not be the best self-balancing DIY vehicle ever made, but it was built in just two […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/segstick-build-your-own-self-balancing-vehicle-in-just-2-days-with-arduino/feed/ 1 36529 What is IoT and which devices to use https://www.open-electronics.org/what-is-iot-and-which-devices-to-use/ https://www.open-electronics.org/what-is-iot-and-which-devices-to-use/#comments Thu, 26 Oct 2023 08:14:25 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36532 In this video, IoT (Internet of Things) is introduced, which literally means “internet of things.”   The video begins with an introduction to IoT and then provides an overview of its application fields. Subsequently, it delves into discussing the hardware required to make a device capable of connecting to the internet, specifically analyzing two boards: […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/what-is-iot-and-which-devices-to-use/feed/ 1 36532 Creating a Unique Electronic Musical Instrument: The Sound Wall https://www.open-electronics.org/creating-a-unique-electronic-musical-instrument-the-sound-wall/ https://www.open-electronics.org/creating-a-unique-electronic-musical-instrument-the-sound-wall/#comments Mon, 25 Sep 2023 07:49:18 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36178   We place metal foil notes on a panel and play our music by touching them, creating a melody from a truly original instrument. Those who know a little about music or have good memories of the “music education” hours at secondary school (or secondary school, to put it in a modern way), will certainly […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/creating-a-unique-electronic-musical-instrument-the-sound-wall/feed/ 1 36178 Grand Piano Keys with Arduino https://www.open-electronics.org/grand-piano-keys-with-arduino/ https://www.open-electronics.org/grand-piano-keys-with-arduino/#respond Fri, 22 Sep 2023 07:43:25 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36541 Arcade games have captivated entire generations. Tasty Cakes is among those who have spent hours and hours playing these games. The passion was so great that they decided to replicate the Arcade Grand Piano Keys using an LED matrix and an Arduino Micro. The author has made all the code and 3D files available for […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/grand-piano-keys-with-arduino/feed/ 0 36541 Free Webinar: Arduino IoT Cloud and ESP32 Demoboard https://www.open-electronics.org/free-webinar-arduino-iot-cloud-and-esp32-demoboard/ https://www.open-electronics.org/free-webinar-arduino-iot-cloud-and-esp32-demoboard/#respond Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:13:59 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36587 Connect our ESP32 Demoboard to Arduino IoT Cloud to remotely monitor and control sensors via a web dashboard. In this free webinar, Fabrizio Mirabito (IoT Cloud Manager at Arduino) will demonstrate how to connect the ESP32 to the cloud, enabling remote monitoring and control of sensors and actuators through a web dashboard. For this purpose, […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/free-webinar-arduino-iot-cloud-and-esp32-demoboard/feed/ 0 36587 Learn How to Design and Control a Robotic Arm with Arduino and Fusion 360 https://www.open-electronics.org/learn-how-to-design-and-control-a-robotic-arm-with-arduino-and-fusion-360/ https://www.open-electronics.org/learn-how-to-design-and-control-a-robotic-arm-with-arduino-and-fusion-360/#comments Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:41:03 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36133 Building a robot can be a challenging task, even for the most experienced in the field, due to the difficulty of achieving smooth and precise movement through programming. Build Some Stuff decided to not only design their own robot, but to do so using the least number of prefabricated parts possible, keeping the total cost […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/learn-how-to-design-and-control-a-robotic-arm-with-arduino-and-fusion-360/feed/ 1 36133 Control a Nintendo Gamecube with a PS3 controller https://www.open-electronics.org/control-a-nintendo-gamecube-with-a-ps3-controller/ https://www.open-electronics.org/control-a-nintendo-gamecube-with-a-ps3-controller/#respond Sun, 16 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=33053 If you are a lover of Retrogaming and do not have the possibility to use the original controllers with the cable, this project is for you. Specifically, an adapter has been built that allows you to use a PlayStation 3 controller on the Nintendo Gamecube in a completely wireless way. The adapter consists of an […]

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