July 6th: Arduino 3x3x3 LED Cube
I’m keeping the boys entertained at the beach this week. My need for constant stimulation has CLEARLY been passed onto them, so yesterday was an action-packed day. We started the… Read more »
Author Archives: Ian Cole
>July 5th: Seek and Ye Shall Find!
>After my first rushed attempt to get MOSFETs for the Firebird microcontroller project that still needs a name (Maybe I should have a naming contest!), I’m taking my time researching… Read more »
>July 2nd: Logic Analyzer added to the toolkit!
> This is a screenshot after playing with the Saleae Logic Analyzer for a few minutes. I attached probes to ground, I2C SCL, and I2C SDA on the microcontroller network… Read more »
June 23rd – PegBreadBoard
I was showing a coworker the latest pics of the car wiring harness project and he used the word “breadboard” referring to my big pegboard project case. I realized I… Read more »
June 22 – Getting Organized
My garage is ALWAYS a mess. My hobbies consume lots of space with the tools / parts / half-finished projects all trying to coexist based on my focus at that… Read more »
June 19th: Phone Geek Day!
When I woke up this morning, I put on my tshirt with the little green Android on it. I guess I knew it was Phone Geek Day! Bought the 10… Read more »
June 16th – Expensive Lesson
I received the MOSFETs from Hong Kong today. I bought 50 of them at $1 each + $5 shipping. I’d ordered these because I saw them recommended on the arduino… Read more »
June 14th – More parts ordered…
I read about the VDIP2 online, then by chance, my latest read “Practical Arduino” had a project which used the VDIP1 module. Since I’d like to have configuration separate from… Read more »
June 9th: The Project Evolves & my learning continues…
I’ve started mounting mini switches in the pegboard lid of the project box. I think I’ll teach Adam to solder and have him practice on all those switch leads soon… Read more »
June 6th – Woodworking!
Today we (both boys & my friend Lou helped in various ways…) built this prototype case for the new project. The top panel will have a top view of… Read more »