Arduino
Preliminaries:
The goal:
Learn Proccessing programmming language (c like), learn about microcontrollers (AVR)
Preliminaries:
Some project ideas:
LCD display for my PC, that displays winamp info and email message
Universal remote control
Wireless garden moditor
GPS data logger
Wireless security system using PIR modules
Work:
Ordered and received one Arduino 2009 and one Arduino Mega.
Collected and soldered hearers to various salvaged LCD modules.
Biuld Xbeesheild, protoshields.
Programmed and tested Xbee modules.
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Parts:
1. Arduino 2009 and Arduino Mega.
2. Arduino protoshield and megashield
3. Surplus 20x2 LCD module with 44780 Hitachi controller.
4. Two Xbee OEM modules
5. Xbee Explorer, with breakout headders added.
6. Xbeeshield NCK Electronics version
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Helpful Links:
Digi Xbee OEM Module Documentation
Fritzing (Arduino Development Enviroment
04/25/11 11:46:00 AM