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Is there a color LCD display for an arduino?
I currently have a Mega2560 with the LCD4884 Shield. The Shield is good for putting out text and simple pixel images. But I am wondering if there is something that has a full range of colours that ...
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Is there a limit on how much current a pin can sink?
I've been experimenting with an 8x8 LED matrix controlled by an Arduino Uno. As I think is typical, the matrix uses a common anode for each row, and a common cathode for each column.
At the moment, ...
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Is there an Arduino simulator that runs on Mac OS X? [duplicate]
I need to simulate my Arduino project with other circuit components before implementing the project. Is there a decent simulator that runs on Mac platform?
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Why can't I upload a sketch while other components/devices are connected to my Uno?
I wanted to make a fairly simple circuit which would flash a series of LEDs in sequence, using my Arduino Uno (more specifically, a SainSmart clone). I wrote my sketch and it compiled fine. After that,...
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Does Arduino Uno R3 require cooling in a closure?
I was looking at getting an enclosure to house my Arduino Uno R3, but I'm not sure if I should also attach a fan. Does anyone have experience with this? It doesn't look like much heat is being ...
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Compatibility between Arduino and Arduino clones
In a project I am using a Seeeduino v3.0 as an Arduino clone. On the seeeduino website it says that
It is based on the Duemilanove schematic, 100% compatible to its existing program, shield and ...
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Can I program for Arduino without having a real board?
I would like to start the development of some basic Arduino projects but I don't own an Arduino board yet. Is there a way I can write my code and emulate/test it using a desktop computer so after my ...
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How to prevent breaking my Arduino by mistake?
What is the best practice to make my Arduino circuit more robust against prototyping mistakes (like shorting pins)? I don't want the controller to release its blue magic smoke while experimenting with ...
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What's the best way to put in a database sensors data's [closed]
I have not already started to try but I'm a good webmaster and I'm just asking which way is more suitable for sending and keeping data from sensors and I/0 state in a database.
Here are some points:
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What is the best way to unit test my code without controller? [duplicate]
I want to unit test my Arduino code. Ideally, I want to execute and test my code without uploading it to the board. What tools or libraries can help me with this?
There is an Arduino emulator in ...
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How do I figure out if my board is approaching end of life?
I have a uno that I have been using for 3 years now. I will be using it again in a rather critical project in which failure on the part of the board could be rather expensive and dangerous. So, I ...
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Assembly on the Arduino: IO registers
Question: What registers do I use to access the IO on the Arduino Uno when I am using assembly for programming?
Background: I was interested in practicing my assembly language skills on the Arduino (...
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What are the other IDEs for Arduino?
The basic Arduino IDE lacks a lot of the sophistication present in other IDEs such as code completion, code collapsing, folder organisation, etc. Are there other IDEs that allow programming in C or C++...
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Arduino Uno R2 and Ethernet Shield R3 compatibility
I bought an Ethernet Shield R3 for my Arduino Uno R2, but since R3 has extra pins it does not fit. Can I use the shield? Should I cut off the extra pins. What do I need to do to make it work?
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How do I communicate with the Uno using R through RStudio? [closed]
I am working on a real time application which is recording sensor data continuously. I need to process the data in realtime using R. Is there a way to connect and communicate with the uno board ...