LED Gumball Machine
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Resources and Going Further
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Polarity
An introduction to polarity in electronic components. Discover what polarity is, which parts have it, and how to identify it.
Raspberry Pi SPI and I2C Tutorial
Learn how to use serial I2C and SPI buses on your Raspberry Pi using the wiringPi I/O library for C/C++ and spidev/smbus for Python.
Fuse Breakout Board Hookup Guide
Protect your project by adding a fuse in your circuit to save it from molten destruction.
Understanding Thermal Resistance
Discussing what thermal resistance is, how it’s used for thermal management, and how to maximize the life of your project.
Blynk Board Project Guide
A series of Blynk projects you can set up on the Blynk Board without ever re-programming it.
PIR Motion Sensor Hookup Guide
An overview of passive infrared (PIR) motion detecting sensors, and how to hook them up to an Arduino.
Motion Controlled Wearable LED Dance Harness
Control LEDs based on your movement using an accelerometer! Make your LEDs breathe by fading in and out when laying on the floor, turn off the LEDs when moving to your side, or make the LEDs blink in a headstand!
Interactive 3D Printed LED Diamond Prop
In this tutorial, we will learn about how to create an interactive theatrical prop for a performance by 3D printing a translucent diamond prop using a non-addressable RGB LED strip and AT42QT1011 capacitive touch sensing.