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Crafts & DIY Projects This Clever Halloween Idea Will Make You Want to Be *That* Neighbor 13 Halloween Candies That Everyone Secretly Hates Have trouble remembering to water those tomatoes? Want to go on vacation but fear the worst for your container garden if you do? Fear no more with an automatic plant watering system! With a little bit of preparation and arduino on your side, you can make a system that will make sure your plants are watered right, giving you freedom to tend to whatever you need to while still producing those healthy tomatoes. Every now and then, we find some cool stuff that we just absolutely have to try for ourselves. We found some work done by reddit user Nugetteero in this thread, which is comprised of some messy (but awesome and functional) code, and some components on a breadboard powered by an Arduino Nano. We love it, and we're surrounded by components that can be used to make it, so obviously we had to. Want a fancy way to learn with your kids or study for the big test?
With an RFIDuino shield, a stack of flash cards and a bunch of RFID tags, you can make a flash card system that gives feedback and reinforcement to the studying process! PC Control (Setup Only) This project mixes the perfect beverage with style and class. This one is a bit more advanced than the Snapper Arm Bartender. Welcome to the Robot Arm Mixologist. This project utilizes a RobotGeek Snapper Arm with a Pumping Station to mix liquids from multiple containers.We will be using a Demo code to show off how to make alterations to the code generated by the Arm Link Software. We will use this to program the arm's movements. Ever wish you had a robot that could doll out the shots? The future of partying is here with the Robot Arm Bartender! Serve up drinks in style, and impress your guests with the press of a button! This project utilizes a RobotGeek Snapper Arm with a Pumping Station to move some delicious liquids from container to glass! We will be using the Arm Link Software to program the arm's movements.
In this tutorial, we will set up a door latch that can be opened with the swipe of an RFID Tag! We will program a list of acceptable 'key' cards that will unlatch the door for a specified amount of time. This is a really simple project, but it does require that you alter your door jamb, so be prepared to do some wood work if you the strike plate to fit securely and flush. In this tutorial we will use the RFIDuino Logger Program to log basic data from the RFIDuino/Geekduino. Desktop RoboTurret with Foam Dart Gun and Pixy With the Auto-Turret Project, you can automatically track down and fire upon your enemies! This project utilizes a Pixy camera module, a RobotGeek pan/tilt base, a foam dart gun, and a Geekduino to coordinate the components. The Pixy can be 'taught' to recognize different colors, and when it 'sees' an object with the matched color, it will send data to the Geekduino. The Geekduino will then move the pan and tilt servos so that the object is in the center of the Pixy's field of view.
If the object stays still for too long, the foam dart gun will engage, firing a dart at the object! RFIDuino Garage Door Opener In this project, we will be using the power of RFID to tap into your garage door opening system. We are going to bridge a connection in the opener switch via a RobotGeek Relay board, initiating the door opening as if you had pressed the button. This code will work for any digital output device (such as Relays, LEDs, buzzers and more.) Activating a solenoid or motor upon a read of the 'key' tag is the basic principal behind RFID enabled locks. RFIDuino Start Kit Product Page The RFIDuino Login Project for Windows will allow you to use the RFIDuino system to log into Windows. You will need to load a special firmware onto your Geekduino/Arduino, and load the appropriate files onto your computer. Once setup, you can login to your computer from the main Windows Login screen by simply swiping your RFID tag across the RFIDuino antenna. This project will work with Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 10.
RobotGeek Halloween Floor Mat How-To Floor Mat Experimenter's Kit Product Page Are you ready to add a little Arduino to your Halloween decorations? Using the RobotGeek Floor Mat Experimenter's Kit and a few extra parts and props you can automate scaring all your trick or treaters. This project will show you how to read from a Floor Mat Switch or PIR motion sensor and then activate a relay. You can activate a RobotGeek Relay to turn on DC devices like vibrating Halloween props and sirens, or you can use a PowerSwitch Tail to turn on AC loads like strobe lights, leaf blowers and boom boxes. Our examples are all Halloween themed, but these examples can be applied to a variety of projects like security systems, pranks, entry logging, and more. This Kit will require you to solder wires to the floor mat switch. You may also need to solder extensions depending on what kind of external device you are trying to control. Direct Floor Mat Wiring RobotGeek Floor Switch Tail Kit Product Page
This page will show you how to wire up a Powerswitch Tail to a Floor Mat Switch. This will allow you to control 120v AC devices (up to 15A) froma Floor Mat Switch. This kit will allow direct control of an AC device. You will not be able to set delays, timings, or any other behavior - when the matt is pressed, the load will be activated. For examples of using the floor mat switch or powertail switch with a microcontroller, see out Halloween How-To guide. This project demonstrates how to make a nightlight by using a motion sensor and Powertail Switch to turn on a 120V light. Desktop RoboTurret - LazerDazer This project is a great distraction for cats and people alike! Make your RoboTurret activate a laser and randomly move about! Cats just want to straight up do a murder on that little red laser dot. Hunting is great exercise for cats, and it's always amusing to watch them go on the attack! Sure you can just grab your laser pointer and go for it, but you always know where the laser is going to be.