With these mods, this circuit will last quite a long time, especially if you make things easier for the relay by turning off power to the motor before switching directions. It is simple and effective ...

If you’ve always wanted to try to build an Arduino project, this may be a great way to start. Matt Williamson built a tiny, Arduino-based motion sensor that will SMS you when something moves by your ...

Spare a moment’s pity for the process engineer, whose job it is to keep industrial automation running no matter what. These poor souls seem to be forever on call, fielding panicked requests to come to ...

An Arduino is a popular open-source single-board microcontroller. Learn how to program one and let the possibilities take shape. By The Big Book Of Hacks Published Jan 10, 2013 3:00 AM EST Get the ...

GeekDad has already repeatedly geeked out over Sylvia's Super-Awesome Maker Show, and Bruce Sterling gave her newest episode a "Holy cow, kid" at Beyond the Beyond yesterday, but Gadget Lab readers ...

The big picture: If you don't know anything about electronics but have always wanted to learn and build your own IoT project, Arduino has the solution for you. The Plug and Make Kit is a comprehensive ...

An Arduino Uno-compatible home automation board requires no separate power supply as a power source soldered onto the board itself. According to the developer GarageLab, it is supplied directly from ...

Reverse polarity is one of the most common causes of circuit failure, from hobby projects to industrial systems. The good news is that a well-designed reverse polarity protection using MOSFET ...