How to accurately control the timing and motors of a stepper motor. A practical example on an unusual project. A watch winder is typically a small »
There are a plethora of IOT devices throughout my residences, as previously mentioned in other blog postings. I am obsessed with Ethernet Tags to monitor temperatures »
I heard two criticisms of my previous blog on the Raspberry Pi with Astro Pi hat project: The cost was very high, considering all it did »
After four years of inattention, it was certainly time to refresh the Raspberry Pi boards located in my residence. The older Pi, shown below, was at »
The need for multiple switch settings, aka jumper settings, to set an ID/ program options has been crucial to my recent projects. As I build IoT »
This project involves building a simple desk clock with NeoPixel rings and a WeMos (ESP8266) processor, which is also a beautiful piece of art. Previously, I »
A detailed description of how I created a PCB - and the lessons learned. LEDs and Buttons and shift registers, oh my! I have been having »
Our latest toy is an MP Select Mini 3D printer. I purchased this with fellow Maker and whatimade.today associate Michael Diamond. We selected this entry »
As hobbyists, we are often faced with the decision of COTS (Commercial Off The Shelf) vs. CUSTOM, or sometimes known as the Buy vs Build dilemma. »
In today’s blog, I am going to show you the easy way to interface 7-segment displays – Using the MAX7219. Each 7219 chip can be used »
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