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Chapter 1, page 11 This code is basic but allows the reader to gain insight into key elements for several other projects in this book. It combines two pieces of code that are listed in the examples ...

These projects are perfect for Arduino.Know when someone knocks — or worse Arduino is able to interpret signals from a variety of sensors. By placing a unit equipped with an ADXL345, an ...

As many Arduino enthusiasts will tell you, they have a million ideas for projects but haven't completed nearly as many as they want. Here are some of the best Arduino projects we have found.

Since this project uses a water flow sensor containing a Hall-Effect sensor that outputs a pulse rate proportional to flow rate, so not only is it a useful project in its own right but it also ...

This paper shredder bin monitor is an easy Arduino project for beginners to get into. It uses an ultrasonic sensor, which is placed inside the bin, to detect the trash level.

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 ...

The big picture: If you don't know anything about electronics but have always wanted to learn and build your own IoT project, Arduino has the solution for you. The Plug and Make Kit is a comprehensive ...

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