char val; // define a variable, used to receive the value read from Bluetooth.

I just want to flag this one, an arm aimed at students: the Braccio ++ kit, for an introduction to robotics, letting you lift, place, twist objects under digital control... Braccio means arm in ...

A Robotic Arm, sometimes referred to as an industrial robot, is often described as a ‘Mechanical' arm. It is a device that operates in a similar way to a human arm, with a number of joints that either ...

The Arduino is a cheap, fun way to get into building your own electronics. It can also be daunting to get started. Here, we’ll show you how to get a start-to-finish Arduino primer with a killer ...

Alternatively, for those interested in customization or perhaps a more hands-on approach, all of the parts required to assemble the AR4 can be 3D printed. This versatility makes the AR4 an excellent ...

Arduino’s Plug and Make Kit lets beginners, hobbyists, and do-it-yourselfers build an IoT smart device and interact with it. At its core is the UNO R4 WiFi main board, which employs a Renesas RA4M1 ...

Two new development kits that require Arduino programming skills could make it easier for the do-it-yourself set to build electronics and wearable devices. The LittleBits Arduino at Heart starter kit ...

I know how to solder, but I do not always want to solder, and I think there are a lot of folks like me. Even if the act itself can be done (and undone, and redone), the friction of hauling out the ...

Iridium Certus 7904 Satellite IoT Developer Kit is a compact Arduino-programmable devkit with satellite connectivity, a microSD card for data storage, USB and LiPo battery power support, and various ...