Interfacing an old arcade cash reader with an Arduino

Interfacing an old arcade cash reader with an Arduino

After picking up a free arcade machine, YouTuber “Another Maker” has naturally been considering what to do with it. One of the more interesting components included is the 1/5/10/20 U.S. dollar bill acceptor, which he outlines in the video below. The cash reader is powered by a 12V supply, and “emulates” quarter inputs to the […]

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Combating COVID-19 Conference: schedule and how to join

Combating COVID-19 Conference: schedule and how to join

(UPDATE: At this link you can find the online page of the conference, with videos of each session.) Combating COVID-19 Conference: A Collaborative Arduino Community Initiative will take place today, April 2nd starting at 5pm CEST. The online event will be streamed via Zoom. From 5:00 to 5:30pm, there will be only one streaming channel. […]

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The ArduINA226 is an Arduino-based power monitor

The ArduINA226 is an Arduino-based power monitor

Giovanni Carrera has created a capable power monitor, dubbed the ArduINA226, using an Arduino Nano and an INA226 IC.  This chip measures the current and voltage, and calculates power, which is then read by the Arduino board and sent to an LCD display. The unit also features a micro SD card for storage and later […]

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The Wash-A-Lot-Bot is a DIY handwashing timer

The Wash-A-Lot-Bot is a DIY handwashing timer

With the current coronavirus situation, we’ve been encouraged to wash our hands regularly for 20 seconds – or approximately how long it takes you to hum “Happy Birthday” from beginning to end twice. That sounds easy enough, but do you really do this every time? What you need is some sort of automatic timer, perhaps […]

Boards:Uno
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Together, let’s make COVID-19 history – CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT

Together, let’s make COVID-19 history – CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT

Combating COVID-19 Conference: A Collaborative Arduino Community Initiative to take place on April 2nd at 5pm CEST (update: at this link you can find the online page of the conference, with videos of each session) To the Arduino community: Humanity is facing one of the most trying events in its history and as technologists, makers and […]

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SASSIE helps prevent awkward gaps in conversation

SASSIE helps prevent awkward gaps in conversation

Whether it’s with an old friend or new acquaintance, we’ve all had those awkward gaps in conversation. Do you speak next, or let the other person lead the discussion? If that’s not happening naturally, then SASSIE, or “System for Awkward Silence Solution and Interaction Enhancer,” is here to help. The cylindrical device detects audio feedback […]

Boards:Uno
Categories:Arduino
1,156 LEDs make up these dual acrylic light-up panels

1,156 LEDs make up these dual acrylic light-up panels

What does one do with over 1,000 LEDs, white acrylic, and 288 IR sensors? If you’re Redditor “jordy_essen,” you create an interactive light panel. In one mode, the user pull a reflective tool across the sensors to draw a paths, with potentiometers implemented to select the color. It can also be set up to play […]

Boards:MegaUno
Categories:ArduinoFeaturedLED(s)
Arduino’s response to the Covid-19 outbreak

Arduino’s response to the Covid-19 outbreak

For the latest update regarding Arduino’s response to the Covid-19 outbreak, click here. Priority Service for the Design & Production of Essential Medical and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) As companies around the globe rapidly react to governments’ calls to produce critical medical equipment like ventilators and PPE, Arduino is prioritizing stock allocation for these urgent […]

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Tune in to the official Arduino Day 2020 livestream

Tune in to the official Arduino Day 2020 livestream

We’re just hours away from (virtually) celebrating Arduino Day! Join us on Saturday for our official livestream, starting at 2pm CET. We’ll connect with community events from all around the world as well as hear from Arduino team members like Fabio Violante, Massimo Banzi, and David Cuartielles. For those who will be tuning in, here’s a […]

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Work remotely with Arduino Create — get a free upgrade now

Work remotely with Arduino Create — get a free upgrade now

To help individuals work remotely and share their designs with team members, we’re providing a free three-month upgrade to the Arduino Create Maker plan to all 1.4 million users of Create as well as new subscribers to the service. With Arduino Create everything is ready to go; there is no need to install libraries and you […]

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