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Arduino Computer Architecture

A Study in Non-Standard Distributed Computer Architecture using Arduino

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In the following tutorial, directions are given for creating a single node for the DoHas (Distributed Optical Harvard Architecture System). After constructing two of these nodes, a small distributed computer can be implemented which uses one node for sending instructions, mimicking input and the instruction set to manage it, and another node which will act as memory. One …

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USB NES controller

USB NES controller with an arduino! using arduino

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UPDATE 22-12-2014 Instructables user mattpbooth has updated the code and is hosting it on github: https://github.com/mattpbooth/ArduinoNESController… Thanks Matt! UPDATE 03-12-2011 Replaced a println with print (derp). UPDATE 01-12-2011 Remade all code from scratch. Remade ‘ible code section; Now includes a ‘Processing COM port config for dummies’ Ladies and gentlemen, I proudly present 8bit pleasure.. yours …

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Pololu Power Switch

Power off from an Arduino Sketch using the Pololu Power Switch

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If you need an Arduino to shut off from within your Sketch, this is the solution. We will explore wiring the Pololu Pushbutton Power Switch, programming the Arduino to shut off the power, and making the unit “power on” only. The Pololu Pushbutton Power Switch comes in two versions – the SV version geared towards …

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toy piano

Convert a toy piano to work as a midi device and use it with Synthesia using Arduino

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Goal of this project: Convert a cheap toy piano to work as a midi device and use it with Synthesia (http://www.synthesiagame.com/) Other programs that use midi inputs can also be used. Approach: The pushbuttons of the piano are used to make a simple pull-down circuit for the arduino mega. The arduino interprets the keystrokes and …

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Capacitive Sensing + Open Frameworks + SPACEBREW

Capacitive Sensing + Open Frameworks + SPACEBREW Using Arduino

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This is a step-by-step on how to connect Arduino to OpenFrameworks using Spacebrew. More specifically our project focuses on the awesomeness of Capacitive Sensing to alter OF projections to create an awesome tactile experience! What the process will involve: Arduino -> Processing -> SpaceBrew -> OpenFrameworks What you will need: Software: Arduino Processing OpenFrameworks Capsense Library for …

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Turn a pencil drawing into a capacitive sensor

Turn a pencil drawing into a capacitive sensor for Arduino

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Did you know?  You can make pencil drawings reactive to touch for use with your projects!  It’s really easy, and gives you a lot of flexibility in making interfaces for whatever microcontroller project you’re making.  I put this together as part of my UnoJoy project, where we’re using the Arduino as a platform from which …

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speaker box alarm (2)

Cat Repelling PIR motion sensor (covert) speaker box alarm using Arduino

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This is a PIR motion sensor device that works with the arduino uno. In order to make it covert enough to be placed in multiple settings and portable enough to fit most places, I decided to make the case for it appear as a speaker. The inspiration for this project: My cat is a jerk. One of his …

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