While PIR sensors can be used with Arduino and other microcontroller boards, those best-suited for hobby use are smart enough to perform simple tasks without any programming.

Smart home automation is the ultimate life hack, in my humble opinion. Whether for efficiency, accessibility, nerding out, or just plain laziness, all you need are smart home devices and a little ...

While a Raspberry Pi is a full-fledged computer that can do more complex things than an Arduino microcontroller, it's not the best choice for every project.

The sensor shown here is essentially two plates mounted side-by-side, attached to an Arduino Nano using the Capacitor library which uses just two pins, one digital and one analog.

Hi, I'm Bill. I'm a software developer with a passion for making and electronics. I do a lot of things and here is where I document my learning in order to be able to inspire other people to make ...

The Pressure Sensor Module incorporates a material called Velostat with the Arduino. This material adds more resistance when more pressure is applied to the material. This module also uses the RGB LED ...

Old phones are often fated to sit in a box somewhere, or in an e-waste landfill. Here's how you can repurpose your old Samsung phone into a smart home device.

If you're looking for ways to use less water, Instructables user tamberg developed a DIY water faucet sensor that shows you when you've used up a liter. Using an Arduino, flow sensor, and colored ...

In the realm of DIY electronics, the Arduino UNO has emerged as a versatile platform for a myriad of projects. One such innovative project is the creation of a low-cost thermal camera, as ...