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How to Read and Use Encoders

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

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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

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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?

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Door Alarm using Atmosphere IoT Studio

By KELSIE

This project shows how to create a door alarm utilizing Atmosphere IoT Studio, Littelfuse Reed Sensor, and Microchip AVR-IoT.

Arduino Project to Product-Part 5-Testing LoRa Range

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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.

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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.