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Creating an Internet-connected ordering button with Parse for IoT

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Parse uses the combination of an Arduino, a button, and its SDK to simulate ordering toilet paper when running low.  Just the other day, Amazon announced their Dash button, a connected device that lets shoppers reorder frequently used household domestic products like laundry detergent and paper towels with a simple touch. Inspired by the recent system, the Parse team decided to create one of their own […]

This Easter Egg-F-O is powered by ATtiny85

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A perfect spacecraft for an eggs-traterrestrial! From hunting for Bluetooth-enabled, candy-filled eggs to decorating random patterns with robotic kits, we’ve seen quite a few impressive creations this year. Now, added to that growing list is Michael Teeuw with his aptly named Egg-F-O.  As part of his family’s annual Easter decorating competition, the Maker realized that merely dipping an egg in PAAS dye or […]

Which Arduino board is right for you?

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Picking an Arduino is as easy as Uno, Due, Tre!  Thinking about starting a project? See which Arduino board is right for the job. Arduino Uno This popular board — based on the ATmega328 MCU — features 14 digital input/output pins (of which 6 can be used as PWM outputs), 6 analog inputs, a 16 MHz ceramic resonator, USB […]

Here are some unbelievable projects to help celebrate Arduino Day

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With Arduino Day celebrations just about to kick off, let’s take a look at some cool ‘duino projects! Atmel powers Arduino. Arduino enables Maker. Maker inspires the world. While there are countless creations all over the web, we’ve compiled just a few of the most dynamic and different ‘duino projects from the past couple of months to help celebrate March 28th. […]

Twitter Mood Lamp visualizes the mood of Denver

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This 3D-printed, Arduino-powered lamp changes colors to match the mood of Denver.  Many people consider New York to be a busy metropolis filled with irritable and angry people. On the other hard, others find Los Angeles to be more laid-back. New Orleans, well several folks would say it’s rather festive and jovial. However, the mood of a place like Denver, Colorado is a […]

Video: Maker creates some Arduino-powered sound-sensing art

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Art Vader? They say art is in the eye of the beholder, and well, this wall-mounted piece is stunning. Making matters even better, it’s Star Wars themed! Crafted by Christopher Connell, the ambient Darth Vader poster wirelessly reacts to music playing in a room with various LED color-changing effects. Comprised of chrome and black paint, flooring underlayment and some other traditional art […]

Are you ready for a smart kitchen?

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Here are 5 reasons why the smart kitchen will be a $10 billion opportunity.  Who remembers the Disney Channel hit Smart House? For those who may not recall, the 1999 flick centered around a family who won a computerized house that ends up taking on a life of its own. While some of the features may have been a bit […]

This hidden door illuminates with the touch of your hand

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This Lord of the Rings-inspired hidden door won’t take you to middle-earth, but a basement movie theater instead!  In J.R.R. Tolkein’s “Lord of the Rings,” the Doors of Durin (also known as West-gate of Moria) were built in the dark cliffs of Silvertine Mountain and protected the great Dwarvencity of Khazad-dûm. They were made like a flush door, the jambs invisible to […]

14 Maker projects to say ‘I Love You’ this Valentine’s Day

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Talk about ‘Arduino at Heart.’ Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and for many of us, that means dashing around trying to do something special for your significant other. And, while the standard chocolates and flowers may suffice for some, it’s just not cutting it anymore for others. So, what can you do that shows you put […]

Illuminate your city’s mood in the snow

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While millions of folks over the holidays were adorning the insides and outs of their homes with dazzling lights, one Maker was looking to do something a little different. Maker Hunter Scott recently decided to bury a strip of RGB LEDs in the snow to illuminate the current mood of his city by conducting a sentiment analysis on all […]