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 | Automatic Head Tracking with Arduino
We've seen some infrared head tracking before and now it has been accomplished using the Arduino. The demo video above shows its interactivity with a flight simulator. Some modification to the code means this can be adapted for first... |
 | Incredible DIY Aerial Kite Photography
The outstanding video above is a how to tutorial for DIY kite photography. Chris Benton, an experienced aerial photographer, guides us through his camera rigs, history, and expertise. People have been taking aerial photos like these since the early... |
 | Dorm Room RFID Lock Mechanism
Learn how to create your own RFID locking mechanism using the Parallax RFID module. If you're unfamiliar with RFID, don't miss our comprehensive RFID tutorial. The project uses the rather old school Basic Stamp instead of the Arduino... |
 | Use the Wii and iPhone to Control an RC car
This fantastic video demonstrates the use of the wiimote, wii balance board, and iPhone to control an RC car. For data transmission, an Arduino is used to communicate between devices. Learn how to do this yourself in a future post -... |
 | Make a UAV Spyplane Using the Arduino
With a handful of servos, battery pack, GPS unit, and the Arduino programmer you can build your own unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) drone. It's an absolutely outstanding project complete with a detailed, 22 page tutorial to guide you through the... |
 | Rocker Scale Measures how Hard You Rock
As you rock out with Guitar Hero or Rock Band, build a Rockerscale which using your crowd's volume level, movement, etc. to measures how much you rock. The project was created by the BBC and is fully documented on their website. By... |
 | Hack a NES Controller into a Security Keypad
Combine the power of an old school Nintendo controller with the Arduino to create your own security system. It's even webcam enabled and takes a picture of anyone who attempts to enter. The tutorial is quite thorough and will guide... |
 | Gmail and RSS Notifiers using the Arduino
By programming the Arduino and having it communicate to the web through your computer's serial port, you can create your own physical notifier which alerts you when you receive email or when an RSS news feed is updated. It can even update you of... |
 | How to Build a Self Balancing Segway-like Robot
Using some gyros and sensors and the Arduino for a brain, this group of roboticists created their own segway-like balancing robot. The project details are listed below and you can read the entire build process. This project uses DC... |
 | Electronics Filled, Arduino Powered Room
Using sensors, an old PC, LCD screen, lots of sensors and few X10 home automation parts, one man built a mini-house in his backyard packed full of electronics. The house also features a flickering LED fireplace and a Disneyland-like magic... |
