Friday, 11 January 2019

Unboxing The CNC3020T

CNC3020T 


                  This time we will look into a milling machine. To be specific the model which we are looking at is the CNC3020T. This machine is manufactured in China and cost around $500 USD. The machine is capable of doing engraving. This machine is useful for industrial, research, education and hobbyist purpose. 




Friday, 4 January 2019

Digispark#2 : Interfacing Digispark With Temperature Sensor LM35

Digispark #2:

 Interfacing Digispark With Temperature Sensor LM35


                 In our previous post, we look on how to interface the Digispark with LCD 16x2. Today we will look at how we can interface the temperature sensor LM35 with Digispark. For this, we will need to have the LM35  temperature sensor, Digispark and the LCD. Before going further let's look at LM35.






Friday, 28 December 2018

Digispark#1 : Interfacing Digispark With LCD 16x2

Digispark #1:

 Interfacing Digispark With LCD 16x2


                 In the previous post, we have seen the introduction to Digispark and make a simple led blink project. This time we will use the Digispark to interface with 16x2 LCD display. Since the number of a pin on Digispark is limited, we will use the i2C protocol to connect with the LCD. The item we will use is as shown below.




Digispark


Saturday, 22 December 2018

Introduction To Digispark USB Development Board

Digispark USB Development Board


                  Hi there... :-) Today we will look into the Digispark USB Development Board. This board was first introduced in Kickstarter by Erik Kettenburg You may view for more details of the product in their official page. 






Wednesday, 12 December 2018

Product Review : Knob Potentiometer

     In the market, there any many types of potentiometer.  For a different application, we use different types of the potentiometer. Today we will look into the preset potentiometer with a knob. I like this the most because you don't need any tools to change the resistance. We make barely use our finger to change its value. Theoretically, the function of this potentiometer is the same as other potentiometers. The image below is the illustration of the potentiometer. 



Tuesday, 27 November 2018

Arduino Tutorial #6: Introduction To Arduino Using Matlab Simulink

Arduino Tutorial #6: Introduction To Arduino Using Matlab Simulink


                  In this tutorial, I would like to introduce you to the Arduino using the Matlab Simulink. Previously we have seen how to program an Arduino using the IDE. The process is pretty much the same, but the methods are different. The first thing you need to to do is to install the Matlab. 



Thursday, 22 November 2018

Arduino Tutorial #5: Introduction To Fritzing

Arduino Tutorial #5: Introduction To Fritzing


                  In this tutorial, I would like to introduce you to the Fritzing software. What is Fritzing is all about? Fritzing is an open source initiative to develop amateur or hobby CAD software for the design of electronic hardware, to support designers and artists ready to move from experimenting with prototyping to building a more permanent circuit. 





Friday, 26 October 2018

Arduino Tutorial #4: RGB LED

Arduino Tutorial #4: RGB LED


                 In this tutorial, we will look into how to control the RGB LED. First, let us look at the theoretical of the RGB LED. But before that, I would like to demonstrate how it will look when you test the LED with Arduino.






Friday, 5 October 2018

Arduino Tutorial #3 : UnoArduSim - LED


Arduino Tutorial #3 : UnoArduSim - LED 


                 In this post, we will look into the detail of the Arduino. The most commonly used Arduino is the Arduino Uno. You may choose other Arduino version as well, but for our learning purpose, we will be referring to the Arduino Uno.
               The first Arduino was developed ten years ago by the Interaction Design Institute of Ivera, based near the Italian city of Turin. The initial aim of this project is to provide to students with a simple yet powerful tool to create or developed interactive systems. The members of the Arduino include the Uno, Leonardo, Mega, Nano and Micro. On top of that. there are many another clone type of Arduino which cost less than $10.  
                  When you buy an Arduino Uno, it comes with all the item that you need to start to program it. You can power up the Arduino either by the USB or through the DC jack. The type of USB cable used is a standard A-to-B USB cable. The below table shows the technical specification for the Arduino Uno.



Table 1.0  Arduino Uno Specifications