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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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Arduino RFID Keypad
Security & Surveillance
Arduino RFID Keypad
Difficulty

THIS PROJECT IS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW/CONSTRUCTION, WE APOLOGISE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. Here's a security project designed with versatility in mind- it's inspired by our LA5353 RFID Keypad, but because it uses the XC4630 LCD Touchscreen, the setup of cards and users is a bit easier.

Atari Punk Synth
Sight & Sound
Atari Punk Synth
Difficulty

Make your next album with our next generation music maker device! Using simple electronic components, we have copied the original and well known Atari Punk Console synthesizer to make this unique "cheap-box" musical synth.

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.

Arduino Fridge Alarm
Test & Tools
Arduino Fridge Alarm
Difficulty

This neat little project is a good way to learn about simple Arduino programming.

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.

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

Trailer Voltage Monitor
Test & Tools
Trailer Voltage Monitor
Difficulty

One of the guys at the office here asked if I could build an Arduino device for monitoring the voltage of the 12V battery in his trailer- as now required for registration of some trailers which have electric brakes.

Intruder Alert
Security & Surveillance
Intruder Alert
Difficulty

This is an updated version of our Intruder Alert project; designed to be both easier to manage and more secure.

Installing Trailer Lights With a Complete Kit
Installing Trailer Lights With a Complete Kit
Difficulty

Upgrade or replace broken or faulty trailer lights with this simple step-by-step guide.

Fingerprint Login
Security & Surveillance
Fingerprint Login
Difficulty

Sick of typing in your password every day when working or studying from home? Use our completely extensible fingerprint login system!

DIY power leads with Anderson High Current Connectors
Power
DIY power leads with Anderson High Current Connectors
Difficulty

In this project, we explain Anderson 50A High Current connectors and how to use them to make different leads common in camping, caravaning and four wheel driving.

Installing LED Trailer Lights with Separate Components
Power
Installing LED Trailer Lights with Separate Components
Difficulty

Upgrade or replace broken or faulty trailer lights with this simple step-by-step guide.

Arduino Power Saving and Battery Night Light
Sight & Sound
Arduino Power Saving and Battery Night Light
Difficulty

The Arduino IDE and boards make it very easy to design and prototype a circuit, and even build a circuit to do something useful.

Telescope Dew Heater
Power
Telescope Dew Heater
Difficulty

This project brings together a few Duinotech Modules and some other parts to create a versatile tool.

DC-DC Dual Battery Setup
Power
DC-DC Dual Battery Setup
Difficulty

How to choose and install a second battery in your car or 4WD for camping, or just running a fridge to keep the drinks cold on road trips and site work!

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.

High Efficiency Power Supply
Power
High Efficiency Power Supply
Difficulty

Learn the basics of electronics in making this high efficiency 5V power supply.

Digital Photo Frame
Sight & Sound
Digital Photo Frame
Difficulty

Use our new WiFi UNO and 240 x 320 TFT screen!

Ultrasonic Theremin
Entertainment
Ultrasonic Theremin
Difficulty

The Ultrasonic Theremin plays back samples, but modulates them depending on the distance from your hand to the ultrasonic sensor, giving an effect similar to a traditional Theremin.

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