Below section covers a list of simple microcontroller projects to learn and work with the concepts of various microcontrollers and architectures. These microcontroller based projects are covered with detailed explanation of working of hardware, circuit diagrams, software and codes.
Microcontrollers are widely used in various industries, electronic products, automobiles etc.. to perform computing or logical operations. With this huge importance the demand of microcontrollers in industries is prominent and hence as electronics engineers it is important for us to learn how to use them. There are a large number of semiconductor companies manufacturing a variety of microcontrollers, the most popularly ones are 8051 microcontrollers, AVR microcontrollers, PIC microcontroller, TI Microcontrollers, Arduino, Raspberry Pi etc.
In this blog post, we will explore how to interface a rotary encoder with the Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller. Rotary encoders are popular input devices that can be used to measure and control the position and rotation of a shaft. The Raspberry Pi Pico, with its GPIO pins and capabilities, provides an excellent platform for integrating a…
This sample project was built for the IoT and Edge AI Project Contest 2024. More details can be found on our contest page.
The main objective of this project is to monitor the crowd inside specific premises that have entry and exit pathways. This project integrates Arduino Cloud, enabling easy remote monitoring. Let's discuss this…
Shark Tank India - the show which has inspired many Indians to start their own enteprenual journey displayed a company called as torch it. This company is making electronic devices to help the visually impaired.
One such device of this company that caught our eyes was saarthi - a device that will help…
If you're up for a challenge, you could create your own Tetris game using an Arduino and an OLED display from scratch. Don't worry if the idea of making your own Tetris game from scratch using an Arduino and an OLED display sounds intimidating. I'm here to help you every step of the way!
To start,…
The ESP32 is a powerful, low-cost microcontroller that is widely used in the development of IoT projects. It is popular for its high processing power, low energy consumption, and built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities.
Bluetooth Classic is a wireless communication protocol that is used for connecting devices over short distances.…
In the Internet, all the websites are hosted on a computer and this computer is called a server. Since this particular server is used to serve web pages and web requests, we call it a web server. Instead of using a computer, we can also use an ESP32 to respond to web requests, thanks to the ESP32’s built-…
A stepper motor is a type of brushless DC motor that divides a full rotation into several steps, thus allowing for precise control of the motor's position. The A4988 stepper motor driver is a versatile stepper driver for controlling stepper motors for various applications. When combined with an Arduino UNO microcontroller, the A4988 stepper driver provides highly…
The DHT22 temperature and humidity sensor is a versatile and cost-effective sensor used to measure ambient temperature and humidity for a wide range of applications. It is based on a digital signal output and can provide high-accuracy measurements with a resolution of 0.1 degrees Celsius for temperature and 0.1% for humidity. The sensor uses a capacitive humidity…
A 4x4 membrane keypad is a compact and a cost-effective input device that is commonly used in a variety of electronics projects. It consists of 16 buttons arranged in a 4x4 grid and is covered with a flexible membrane that protects the buttons and ensures their durability. In this blog, we'll go over how to interface a 4x4 membrane keypad…
A single-channel relay is an electronic switch that can be controlled by a low-power electrical signal, such as the output from an Arduino microcontroller. By using an Arduino Uno and a single-channel relay module, you can control high-voltage or high-power devices, such as lights, motors, and appliances, from your computer or mobile device…
In this project, we are going to build an audio bug using Arduino and NRF24L01. This audio spy bug is highly customizable and can be easily integrated with other devices and systems. The NRF24L01 module allows transmission over specific channel, ensuring that our transmissions remain private up to a level. This device is perfect for…
In the previous parts(Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) of this project, we investigated different aspects of our smart watch projects and learned to integrate and test each individual part. In this we are going to use what we have learned to create our own smartwatch from scratch, using a combination of hardware and software components. Throughout…
