The newly released Arduino Leonardo has a few very interesting features, most notably the ability to act as a USB keyboard and mouse thanks to the new ATmega 32U4 microcontroller. This feature isn’t ...

Turning an Arduino of virtually any sort into a simple AVR 6-pin ISP programmer is old hat. But when Atmel came out with a series of really tiny AVR chips, the ATtiny10 and friends with only six pins ...

In this quick Arduino tutorial I will explain how you can control a relay using the Arduino Board, one 1K and one 10K resistors, 1 BC547 transistor, one 6V or 12V relay, one 1N4007 diode and a 12V fan ...

I have started this joystick controller experiment inspired by the need of a simple DIY joystick which could deliver greater flexibility in the possible designs. Hardware component basis is very ...

If you're looking to make yourself somewhat more productive on this lazy weekend, and you've got an Arduino or two collecting dust, we've got just the thing to add line after line to your dwindling to ...

A news story for Gadget Masters to note, from interface chip supplier Future Technology Devices International (FTDI). The company is tapping in to the Arduino open-source community to simplify the ...

Developers, makers and electronic enthusiasts searching for a small Arduino development board may be interested in the aptly named Atto. A small affordable USB development board designed specifically ...

Arduino has announced the new UNO R4 board family, a new platform for enthusiasts, hobbyists, students, and professionals to create prototypes, innovative solutions, and other interactive electronic ...

To house small PCBs using USB as the external power and signal interconnect, Hammond Electronics has extended its 1551 miniature enclosure family with three new sizes, all 15.5mm high: “The sizes have ...