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Basic Electronic Components with Arduino

Mastering Arduino: A Guide to Basic Electronic Components and Circuit Building Welcome to the exciting world of Arduino! Whether you're a beginner eager to dive into electronics or a seasoned maker brushing up on the basics, understanding the fundamental electronic components is your first step to unlocking endless project possibilities. From resistors taming unruly currents to LEDs lighting up your creations, these tiny parts are the unsung heroes of every circuit. In this post, we’ll explore the essential Arduino components…

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March 30, 2025

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Arduino Sensors and Modules Guides

Welcome to the World of Sensors and Modules with Arduino! Welcome to our comprehensive guide to using sensors and modules with Arduino! Whether you're a beginner eager to dive into the exciting world of electronics or an experienced maker looking to expand your skill set, you've come to the right place. Arduino microcontrollers are at the heart of countless DIY projects, and understanding how to integrate sensors and modules opens up a world of possibilities. Arduino projects are all about…

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March 30, 2025

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Capacitors: A Comprehensive Guide

Exploring Basic Components with Arduino! Welcome to Meganano's series of comprehensive guides on using basic components with Arduino! In this particular guide, we'll be focusing specifically on capacitors, exploring their functions, types, applications, and best practices for integrating them into your Arduino projects.If you're new to Arduino, why not take a look at our Getting Started with Arduino guides. These guides are designed for beginners to learn the fundamental basics of Arduino programming.Introduction to CapacitorsWhat are Capacitors?Capacitors are fundamental electronic components…

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April 5, 2024

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Resistors: A Comprehensive Guide

Exploring Basic Components with Arduino! Welcome to Meganano's series of comprehensive guides on using basic components with Arduino! In this particular guide, we'll be focusing specifically on resistors, exploring their functions, types, applications, and best practices for integrating them into your Arduino projects.If you're new to Arduino, why not take a look at our Getting Started with Arduino guides. These guides are designed for beginners to learn the fundamental basics of Arduino programming.Introduction to ResistorsWhat are Resistors?A resistor is a passive…

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March 17, 2024

Power Supply Module

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Breadboard Power Module with Arduino

Welcome to the World of Sensors and Modules with Arduino! Having a reliable and convenient power supply for your Arduino projects is essential for bringing your ideas to life. The Breadboard Power Module is a compact and efficient solution for powering circuits, offering stable output voltages with standard breadboards. In this sensors and modules guide, we'll explore its working principle, key features, applications, and how it can enhance your Arduino projects.If you're new to Arduino, why not take a look…

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February 26, 2024

Getting Started with Arduino DC Motors

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DC Motors: Programming DC Motors with Arduino

What are DC Motors? Direct Current (DC) motors are commonly used in various applications, including robotics, automation, and electronics projects. When combined with an Arduino microcontroller, you can control the speed and direction of DC motors, making them an essential component for many projects. It's important you remember this, do not connect the DC Motor to your Arduino 5v pin, Your Arduino board will quickly die, it cannot power it, instead we need a separate power supply to power the…

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March 16, 2020

Getting Started with Arduino Servos

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Servos: Programming Servos with Arduino

What are Servos? Servos, short for "servomechanisms" or "servomotors," are devices that are widely used in robotics and automation to control the position or orientation of various components, such as robot arms, camera gimbals, and model aircraft control surfaces. They are essential for tasks that require precise control of angular or linear position. A servo motor consists of three main components: Motor: The motor provides the physical movement. It typically has a DC motor that rotates a shaft. Gearbox: A…

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March 15, 2020

Getting Started with Arduino Joysticks

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Joysticks: Programming Joysticks with Arduino

How to use Joysticks with your Arduino Projects Using joysticks with Arduino is a common way to add manual control to your Arduino projects. Joysticks are input devices that allow users to provide analog input in two dimensions (X and Y axes) or even more with additional buttons. They are often used in applications like robotics, gaming, remote control systems, and more. This guide will show you exactly how to get started programming joysticks with your Arduino.Components You'll Need: Arduino…

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March 13, 2020

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Arduinos Map Function and How to Use it

What is Arduinos Map Function? Arduinos Map Function is a useful utility function that helps you remap or scale a value from one range to another. It's often used to convert an input value (e.g., from a sensor or user input) that falls within one range to an output value that falls within a different range. This is particularly handy when you need to adapt sensor readings to control actuators or display data on a screen with Arduino. Here's a…

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March 13, 2020

Getting Started with Arduino Pull ups

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Pull-Up and Pull-Down Resistors with Arduino

What are Pull-up and Pull-down Resistors? In Arduino programming, INPUT_PULLUP and INPUT_PULLDOWN are two options you can use when configuring digital pins as input pins. These options help you enable built-in pull-up or pull-down resistors on the pins to ensure a stable logic level when the pins are not actively being driven high or low by external components. There is also another way to create pull-up and pull-down resistors.INPUT_PULLUP: When you configure a digital pin as INPUT_PULLUP, you are enabling…

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March 10, 2020

Getting Started with Arduino Buttons

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Program Tactile Switches with Arduino

What is a Tactile Switch? Tactile switches, often referred to as "tac switches" or "tact switches," are commonly used in electronic circuits and can be programmed with an Arduino microcontroller to perform various tasks or trigger actions when the button is pressed. The tac switch, like any normal switch, can be used to complete a circuits connection. In the image below, when the button is pressed A and B are connected, D and C are connected, this is the correct…

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March 7, 2020

Getting Started with Arduino LDR

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Programming the Light Dependent Resistor

What is a Light Dependent Resistor A Light Dependent Resistor (LDR), also known as a photoresistor, is a type of passive electronic component that changes its resistance in response to changes in light levels. The resistance of an LDR decreases as the intensity of light falling on it increases. Conversely, its resistance increases as the light level decreases. LDRs are commonly used in various applications to sense and control light levels. Components To use an LDR with an Arduino, you'll…

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March 5, 2020

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Buzzers: A Comprehensive Guide

Exploring Basic Components with Arduino! Welcome to Meganano's series of comprehensive guides on using basic components with Arduino! In this particular guide, we'll be focusing specifically on buzzers, exploring their types, functions, applications, and how to integrate them into your Arduino projects.If you're new to Arduino, why not take a look at our Getting Started with Arduino guides. These guides are designed for beginners to learn the fundamental basics of Arduino programming.Introduction to BuzzersThe Active buzzer and passive buzzer are two…

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March 3, 2020

Getting Started with Arduino RGB

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Programming RGB LEDs with Arduino

What is an RGB? An RGB LED is a type of light-emitting diode (LED) that can produce multiple colors by mixing different intensities of red (R), green (G), and blue (B) light. It combines three individual LEDs, one for each color component, into a single package. By controlling the brightness of each of these three colors, you can create a wide range of colors (16 million+). This guide will walk you through programming RGB LEDs with Arduino.Components:To use an RGB…

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March 3, 2020

Getting Started with Arduino PWM

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Pulse Width Modulation with Arduino

Understanding Arduinos PWM Pins PWM stands for Pulse Width Modulation, and it's a technique used in electronics to simulate analog output using digital signals. PWM is commonly used in microcontroller platforms like the Arduino to control things like the brightness of an LED, the speed of a motor, or the position of a servo motor.Pulse Generation: When you use a PWM-enabled pin, you can set the analogWrite() function (in Arduino programming) to a value between 0 and 255. This value…

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February 29, 2020

Getting Started with Arduino Digital

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Arduino Digital Input and Output Pins

Understanding The Arduinos Digital Pins Arduino boards, have digital input and output pins that you can use for various purposes in your projects. Digital pins can be configured to either input or output, and they can work with binary data (0 or 1, low or high, off or on). Here's an in-depth guide to digital pins on Arduino:Numbering and Types of Digital Pins: Arduino boards typically have several digital pins, and the number and type of these pins can vary…

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February 28, 2020

Getting Started with Arduino Looping Code

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Looping Code: Learn the Different Techniques

Understanding The Different Types of Loops In Arduino programming, looping code is commonly used to execute a block of code repeatedly. They are a fundamental control structure for iterating through sequences of code, making them ideal for tasks like reading sensors, controlling actuators, or performing any repetitive operation.In coding languages, we have the for loop, while loop, and do-while loop. The for loop, loops a specified known number of times. The while loop loops an unknown number of times until…

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February 26, 2020

Getting Started with Arduino Analog

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Arduino Analog Input and Output Pins

Understanding The Arduinos Analog Pins Arduino's analog input and output pins are a crucial part of the platform, allowing you to read analog voltage levels from various sensors and devices. The Analog pins are A0 to A5. First thing you need to understand is the analogRead() and analogWrite() functions do NOT read and write the same thing. The analog read function reads a voltage value which is then converted to an analog value. The analog write function writes a PWM…

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February 24, 2020