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Explore our variety of creative microcontroller projects for all levels, ready to build with parts from our range

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Print the Mask
3D PRINTING
Print the Mask
Difficulty

Making a basic mask for 3D printing is actually a pretty fun project, even if you’re just starting out.

Print HOME
3D PRINTING
Print HOME
Difficulty

I have created a unique and meaningful centerpiece with a 3D printed "HOME" sign.

Print the Shoe
3D PRINTING
Print the Shoe
Difficulty

This project explores the exciting potential of creating fully wearable footwear using 3D printing technology.

How to extend HDMI signals to a different room
TEST & TOOLS
How to extend HDMI signals to a different room
Difficulty

We show you how to set up a HDMI extender to connect your TV or monitor to devices like game consoles, media players and surveillance systems over longer distances than a regular HDMI cable would allow.

Wireless Garden Monitor
Test & Tools
Wireless Garden Monitor
Difficulty

Here's a project that uses two Arduino boards to communicate wirelessly - the first Arduino reads a soil moisture sensor and a temperature and humidity sensor, and sends the data to a second Arduino that displays the data in a graph and text.

Basic Linux Guide
Basic Linux Guide
Difficulty

Linux is a wonderful and free, open source Operating System which can be run on your computer as a replacement to windows.

Arduino Tool: USB-Serial Converter
Test & Tools
Arduino Tool: USB-Serial Converter
Difficulty

We usually think of tools as something that we use to get hardware built and working.

Arduino Clap Light
Sight & Sound
Arduino Clap Light
Difficulty

Can’t find the remote control? Don’t worry! Clapping lets you switch devices on and off with this simple project. You may have seen it on TV; now you can build it yourself.

Game Of Life Wall Thermostat
Festive
Game Of Life Wall Thermostat
Difficulty

Looking for a new conversation starter in your home? Build our Game of Life wall thermostat using new XC4390 addressable RGB light strip.

WiFi Controlled Strip Lighting
Sight & Sound
WiFi Controlled Strip Lighting
Difficulty

Control some dazzling RGB effects with ESP8266 and Vue.js Web App! Want to decorate your loungeroom or living areas with cool lighting effects from your mobile phone? With this kit you can!

Ultrasonic Voice Alert
Security & Surveillance
Ultrasonic Voice Alert
Difficulty

Build a simple alert that speaks or chimes when people come within range

Ultrasonic Radar
Test & Tools
Ultrasonic Radar
Difficulty

Watch a cool radar slide across your computer screen like the old time war-movies!

RTC Power Point Timer
Smart Energy
RTC Power Point Timer
Difficulty

If you’ve been thinking about how you’d control a 240V appliance with an Arduino without worrying about getting zapped, then here is a solution.

Christmas Star
Festive
Christmas Star
Difficulty

Sticking with tradition and going for the early days of electronics with this kit; using the traditional 555 Timer IC and a decade counter to make a strobing star pattern, something to put on-top of the christmas tree

Programmable Remote Control
Test & Tools
Programmable Remote Control
Difficulty

One of the really great things about the Arduino community is how many extra features they have added to the IDE.

Wi-Fi Relay Controller
Power
Wi-Fi Relay Controller
Difficulty

Create an ESP8266 Website to control 8 relays.

LED Musical Christmas Tree
FESTIVE
LED Musical Christmas Tree
Difficulty

One of the ideas that sprung to mind when we first got in the XC4380 LED Strip Module was that it would be great for displays like Christmas lights.

Music Beat Bar
Entertainment
Music Beat Bar
Difficulty

Pump up the Jam with this beat bar! Get a visual display that bounces in tune with the music.

Power and Arduino
Power
Power and Arduino
Difficulty

There's a heap of modules and shields for controlling power with Arduino, for example the XC4488 MOS Driver, XC4472 Motor Driver Shield or even the XC4418, XC4419 or XC4440 relay modules.

Memory Gesture Game
Entertainment
Memory Gesture Game
Difficulty

This project is all about creating a simple game to test your memory.

Laser Beam Timer
Test & Tools
Laser Beam Timer
Difficulty

Here's a handy little project that uses a little known feature of LEDs, and also has a laser in it, which makes it even cooler.

LED Basic Christmas Tree
Festive
LED Basic Christmas Tree
Difficulty

Here's a good project for a beginner, which can add a bit of Christmas spirit to your workbench, and also teach you how multiple LED's can be controlled from a handful of microcontroller pins.

Portable Digital Compass
Test & Tools
Portable Digital Compass
Difficulty

Not just a great project for the coming holiday break, this compass can be used to find your way home.

Christmas Light Controller
Festive
Christmas Light Controller
Difficulty

Have you lost or broken the controller for your christmas lights this season?

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