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How to Read and Use Encoders
TUTORIAL
3,210

How to Read and Use Encoders

By Zach Hipps

Measure the speed of a spinning shaft using rotary encoders and microcontrollers. Learn how to calculate rotations and achieve accurate motion control.

How to Save Your Project with Multiplexing When You Don’t Have Enough GPIO Pins
TUTORIAL
1,727

How to Save Your Project with Multiplexing When You Don’t Have Enough GPIO Pins

By Zach Hipps

Discover how multiplexing can solve GPIO pin shortages in your projects. Learn practical designs for controlling LEDs and buttons, ensuring efficient design.

How to Use a Phototransistor with an Arduino
BLOG
13,138

How to Use a Phototransistor with an Arduino

By Maker.io Staff

Many applications could use phototransistors, for example, a sunrise alarm clock. Learn how to use a phototransistor to create a Light Activated LED fader?

Arduino Project to Product-Part 5-Testing LoRa Range
VIDEO
104

Arduino Project to Product – Part 5 – Testing LoRa Range

By Maker.io Staff

In this video, Shawn Hymel continues the tutorial on operating voltage optimization by examining the effects of 1.9V and 5V supplies on the RFM95’s RF output power.

Arduino Project to Product – Part 4 – Optimizing Operating Voltage
VIDEO
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Arduino Project to Product – Part 4 – Optimizing Operating Voltage

By Maker.io Staff

In this video, Shawn Hymel continues the tutorial on operating voltage optimization using datasheet information and the physical characteristics of project components.

Arduino Project to Product – Part 1 – How to Accurately Measure Current
VIDEO
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Arduino Project to Product – Part 1 – How to Accurately Measure Current

By Maker.io Staff

This video discusses project design power optimization to maximize battery life.

PROJECT
1,462

Learn to Breadboard

By Maker.io Staff

Breadboarding is an integral part of creating any electronics project

PROJECT
72

Starter Lab Setup

By ASHLEY

This article will go over some basic tools and necessities to have on hand that will prepare you for most projects.

PROJECT
644

Night Light Circuit using a PNP Transistor

By John LeDuc

Using a PNP transistor for circuit explanation and we wanted to create an easy, interesting circuit to experiment with.

PROJECT
169

Build Your Own Arduino Breadboard

By Maker.io Staff

Learn how to build your own Arduino breadboard using a breadboard and components allowing you more flexibility in terms of prototyping needs.

PROJECT
54

Adafruit Feather RFID Lock

By Maker.io Staff

This project is all about how to keep your prized possessions safe using RFID authentication and some sort of locking device.