As a preview of his latest book, Arduino Project Handbook: 25 Practical Projects to Get You Started, Mark Geddes takes us through the project to create a simple laser trip wire alarm. You've probably ...

Jon Bumstead has created an awesome Arduino powered 13 note midi harp after receiving funding from the optics group Spectra at Washington University in Saint Louis. Watch the video below to learn more ...

If you have ever wanted to create your very own laser tripwire grid like in the movies to protect your valuables possessions, buildings or outhouses. You might be interested in a new Arduino ...

Arduino has an enormous fanbase around the world and is frequently used for classes, hobbies, computer tinkering, and projects from hopeful inventors. Sure, it may not be quite as user-friendly as ...

We’ve seen a lot of interest in LSM (LASER Scanning Microscopes) lately. [Stoppi71] uses an Arduino, a CD drive, and–of all things–two speakers in his build. The speakers are used to move the sample ...

Through the kind of wit and ingenuity uniquely attributed to British makers, laser-cutting expert Martin Raynsford of Nottingham England created a real-life version of the 1978 arcade classic Space ...

The Arduino is a cheap electronics board that allows you to make your own electronics without a ton of coding experience. We love the Arduino, but like any electronics project, coming up with ideas ...

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD4uFD7j0AU&w=470] [Marco] has had some fun with OpenCV in the area of face tracking. Using an older laser project, he has ...

So you finally decided to hop on the Arduino bandwagon and start making electronic projects as a fun hobby. As a beginner getting started with Arduino, your first instinct is typically to buy a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The world of electronics is fascinating, but it has a high barrier to entry. Trying to program a full-blown computer or understand the complex ...