In the last installment of The GeekDad Arduino Guide, I introduced you to the Arduino hardware and why it is so cool. Now, let’s start actually using an Arduino. How do you get started? Well, first ...

I have spent at least an hour almost every day since the 80’s advancing my knowledge in electronics. Recently I brushed up my knowledge on LED fading secrets and attained something pleasant. Now, I’d ...

Sure, the physical build itself looks great, but it’s what [Michael] did with the firmware that impresses us the most. He’s using an Arduino Mega to drive the 7x7x7 cube and manages to squeeze out ...

8×8 LED Matrix modules are now widely available, and fortunately they are easy to use with our favorite Arduino microcontroller. 8×8 LED Matrix module have many applications in real life, such as ...

As a father of three I don't get out for "me time" very often, and certainly not classes to broaden my geeky horizons. But the Mrs. graciously allowed me to take a class, so I signed up for a course ...

The Arduino platform offers a variety of affordable toys used by DIY enthusiasts for simple electronics projects. It is known for being easy to learn and is built on a variant of the C++ programming ...

Computer and DIY electronics enthusiast Alain Pannetrat has launched the new Kickstarter campaign this week to raise the €4,750 required to take the NoCAN wired Internet of Things platform into ...