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cost efficient BOM for total 10x12 16 segment (1920 led) display
I've already built a few test prototype for a large(ish) 16-segment display board. I want to use a Arduino of ESP8266 to run it, with external power, and ICs for the Characters.
So far, I've been ...
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Way of powering Arduino+GSM Modem+Cam off 5V powerbank
I'm trying to build a circuit, that would turn the Arduino on by a PIR sensor, take the picture by ArduCam, then transfer it onto a webserver.
I got the SW site covered by now, so that is not a big ...
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mosfet circuit without get supply mosfet on, why? [on hold]
in ckt i not give gate supply and vd=12v than vs=12v
in this condition mosfet not work as switch. why this?
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Why are my relays dying?
I am using a SainSmart 5V 2-Channel Relay Module for Arduino to drive a hot plate (110V, 1000W).
I plugged my Arduino VCC and GND to the VCC and GND pins of the relay board and I drive both relays ...
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How to flicker high-power LEDs with precise square or sine wave?
I need some advice regarding a setup with high-power LEDs I am currently working on.
My aim: I have a set of 6 high power LEDs (http://www.roithner-laser.com/datasheets/led_highsingle/apg2c3-530.pdf) ...
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Is a relay stressed by a partial activation of the trigger?
I'm using a relay like the one in the picture, controlled by an Arduino.
I basically use it for turning mechanically on/off a circuit, when i have 0 as constant output from a series of values that ...
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Controlling an Array of Motors
I am trying to measure the state of a switch on a vending machine motor (model # BC-D27/28). It has a micro switch on it that has a lead going from COM1 to NC2 when engaged and COM1 to NO3 when ...
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Is there some way to measure mains voltage with the ACS712 sensor?
Last year I went to a maker event where some guys used an ACS712 sensor with an Arduino to monitor the mains voltage and current to monitor the energy cost in the house.
One thing I saw there is that ...
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Pull-up / Pull-down resistor
I need to read a voltage from ic (like 7408 - output of the and gate) using digitalRead function. But it can not read properly. So I want to use a pull-up or pull-down resistor. IC output is sometimes ...
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Control 24VAC solenoid with arduino using a octocopuler and a Triac
Following a previous question I implemented the following schematic on my PCB.
The schematic :
My PCB:
I have been unable to make it work, if I measure the voltage on j13 it's allways 25v, i know ...
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Charging SLA Battery
I currently have a project requiring the use of a battery. My project has to be able to run off the battery power, but when an outside source is connected, the battery should be able to charge off ...
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I2C & SPI - share clock lines?
I know mixing SPI and I2C is a bad idea, but, when using a microcontroller short on pins, is it safe to share clocks between both buses, provided both are running at bus-tolerable frequencies?
In my ...
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Arduino Uno 2 I2C devices problem [migrated]
I have two I2C devices connected to an Arduino Uno: an RTC and an OBD interface (see links below). The SCL/SDA of both devices connect parallel to SCL/SDA (respectively) of the Uno. My problem: when I ...
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Arduino Fails to Program Custom NRF52, But Has Worked In Past
Background:
I have a custom board that consists of two PCBs connected via a 100mm Picoblade connector. The "Aux" board has a USB port, and CP2102N Serial=>USB converter. The "Main" board has an NRF52 ...
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How To Reassign The MISO Pin?
So I have a PCB with an LCD hooked up along with a 595 shift register. Unfortunately, when I designed the board I didn't realize that the LCD library used SPI, which on the Arduino Uno is pins 13-10. ...
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Simulate Automotive Speedometer Sender
I am working on a project and I have run into a little bit of a problem. I have a speedometer gauge that I am trying to send a signal to on a bench (out of car).
The way in wich the it works is ...
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What ic an i2c or spi device use? [on hold]
What ic an i2c or spi device use?Not microcontroller.Like spi temperature sensor etc.What an SPI or i2ctemperature sensor uses a separate SPI or i2c IC inside it?I want to make some thermocouples and ...
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Mega2560 master on RS485 bus stops communicating with VFD when I add another RS485 module
I’m doing a project where I’m building a control panel for a VFD (inverter/variable frequency drive). I’m connecting the two over half duplex RS485 and use Modbus RTU. As a master I use a Arduino Mega ...
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Run Stepper motor with more torque and smoothly
I have a stepper motor and its torque curve is below.
I am trying to get more torque from the motor. Therefore, I decided to setup my driver to half step. I am using an Arduino for generate the ...
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Which kind of motor is best recommended for a curtain opener?
The general idea is to build a curtain opener, using some kind of motor connected to my arduino. Which will cause the pulling-functionality...
So the following options are :
1. DC motor
I feel like ...
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How to detect mains outage for 12V SLA battery charger
I'm wanting to use a 12V SLA battery and off the shelf mains charger as an uninterruptible power supply for an Arduino or similar device (via an appropriate 12->5V regulator) as also described here ...
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Very low power BLE concepts? [closed]
I'm looking to build a mast-mounted wind speed sensor. It would need to read the DCV sensor every 1/10th of a second or so. A separate device, my iPad, would connect to it over BT and read out the ...
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SIM800C not responding during call and few seconds after call
I have this board from ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/SIM800C-Development-Board-Quad-band-GSM-GPRS-Bluetooth-Module-w-Antenna-inm/401394684387?epid=10013775885&hash=item5d74fcd1e3%3Ag%...
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Flux(or maybe soldering paste) seems to be conductive [closed]
I bought Arduino proto shield rev3 and soldered pins to the board. As i connected arduino to laptop, I saw smoke comes out underneath the pins. One pin is connected to 5V and another is to GND.
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Using potentiometer in two separate circuits [on hold]
I am building a circuit with Arduino to control the motion of a stepper motor.
I want to use my guitar amp potentiometers to feed voltages back into the Arduino without disassembling the original ...
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Implement 7 DPDT-switches with Arduino
OK, so my problem is the following:
I have a commercial box with mechanical DPDT-switches for controlling valves by changing the polarity of 2 wires per valve. The box has 7 relevant switches, which I ...
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Emulating an SD-Card with a microcontroller (or Raspberry Pi)
some background to my story to begin with: I went to a store and asked for a bluetooth fm transmitter for my car and the guy sold me something that only plays from an SD card and I didn't even bother ...
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Arduino Nano disconnecting from PC on plugging in 3.3v NRF24L01 into PCB
I've built this PCB which includes two I2C port expanders, an Arduino nano, inputs for buttons and encoders, and headers to plug in an NRF24L01 board.
Currently, I just have code running to read two ...
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Can I control/read an RFID reader with an Android device or do I have to put an Arduino board between the two?
I want to develop and Android app the reads RFID tags. I am wondering if I can control the RFID reader directly with an Android device or do I have to put an Arduino board between the two. The RFID ...
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MCP23017 with NODEMCU v3 (lolin) i2c doesn't work
I want to use NodeMCU v3 with MCP23017 that has MAX6675 at the end. Everything is on circuit please see the image. MAX6675 (U3) doesn't want to work with MCP23017.
First MAX6675 (U4) works perfectly ...
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Question Regarding Arduino PID Library
I've been looking to implement a PID controller on my Arduino. I've taken a control systems class, so my first instinct was to generate a step response and approximate the system in MATLAB/Simulink ...
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Ultrasonic cleaner control with Arduino
I'm trying to build a small sized ultrasonic cleaner. I bought a couple ultrasonic transducers (ranging between 40kHz - 102kHZ and 15 - 35 watt) which I want to play around with.
There are already ...
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Using phone camera modules to build custom cameras [on hold]
I'm working on a project and I'm trying to keep the cost down a bit by building the camera. So I'm wondering if it is possible to use a phone camera module such as this one: https://www.witrigs.com/...
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connecting 1-Wire device powers off wemo d1 mini
I have a wemos D1 Mini (an ESP8266 chip) which I am trying to connect to a 1-Wire temperature sensor.
However when I plug it in the 5v or ground it seems to power off the device, this happens with or ...
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How to use many separated A4899 for controling steppers
Basically, I was seeing the diagram for the A4899, in which mentions a logic power supply(image for reference), the thing is, how would it work if I needed more than two drivers?
I was worried that ...
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High-Power Switching using MOSFETs
For a project, I need a means of switching a high-current circuit between two inductors. The purpose is, each inductor serves as an electromagnet, and they are switched every 15s or so in order for ...
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Operating a 12V electric lock with arduino
I have a similar electric lock-style solenoid like this one.
If we trust the manufacturer it draws between 1.2A and 2A at 12V .I'm currently using a N-Channel MOSFET 60V 30A - FQP30N06L it works just ...
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Can anyone help me get this running? (ILI9806E TFT on a teensy 3.5)
I am at one of those points where I just can't seem to see the forest for the trees. My previous experience with TFTs has been pretty much 'plug and play' using adafruit's breakout board kit and ...
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Help figuring out the interface on this bill validator?
I would like to interface this bill validator to a microcontroller (Arduino Mega). The website says it supports RS232,RS485,Optoisolated RS232 and USB interface.
The one I have is currently intefaced ...
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Regulate 12v flow with a mosfet
I have an electric lock that needs 12v to stay in a lock position. It opens on 0v.
I was thinking about controlling this with a MOSFET (IRFZ44N).
Currently I have the following setup:
The 12v power ...
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AVR programming
This question might be asked somewhere, if so all references would be appreciated.
Hello, I have programmed Atmel chip Atmega32U4 through USB. It is possible because it supports USB programming. I ...
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How to configure my xbee s2c modules for communicating with arduinos + sensors?
I have two xbee module (fixed on a development board), these boards does not have a individual access pins to access xbee pins (photo included), but rather a RS232 port.
As for what I have searched, ...
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Photoresistor power switch for arduino, does this look correct
edit: uploaded schematic: I am a novice, this diagram may not be correct but should convey the attempt.
I want to turn-on power to an arduino microcontroller when it is dark.
I white-boarded an ...
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How to change the default Slave Select pin (Digital pin 10) on Arduino UNO R3 for SPI communication? [migrated]
Currently I am working on an Arduino based project. My project require interfacing 6 servo motors and an SD card module to my Arduino UNO.
The problem is that I need all the six PWM pins for six ...
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YM2612 Circuit Audio Signal Offset Voltage
I've been working on a project messing around with the YM2612 soundchip and hooking it up to a microcontroller. I'm able to drive the chip, but I'm having a little trouble with the audio part of the ...
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Enabling and disabling serial device connected to the Arduino HardwareSerial by software
I want to use the hardware serial port (pin 0 RX and 1 TX) to connect a MAX485 IC. Internally these pins are also connected to the onboard USB to serial converter microcontroller which is used to ...
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Minimum components for BJT (edit: or FET) H-Bridge applied to a small 3-6V motor controlled by Arduino
First, why did he put R3 high--alone: H-Bridge Transistor Smoking?
My real question is about the minimum number of parts. I believe the minimum components for a BJT H-Bridge applied to a small 3-6V ...
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fluctuating ADC Reading for 4-20mA Pressure transducer input
I am working on one project of water pressure measurement, in which i used pressure transducer which gives me output between 4-20mA Current form.
I am using one 250 ohm resistance to convert current ...
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Adafruit 3G Module sends data but don't accept it
I'm having trouble sending commands to the GSM/GPS/3G module from Adafruit. It gives me status data at bootup without any issues (takes a few seconds).
The product in use is this: https://learn....
