Wireless

This tutorial shows how to get started with the SparkFun GPS Shield and read and parse NMEA data with a common GPS receiver.

Hooking up and using the BLE Mate 2, which uses the BC118 BLE module from BlueCreations.

How to get started with an XBee Shield and Explorer. Create a remote-control Arduino!

Use an Electric Imp and accelerometer to create an "Are You OK" widget. A cozy piece of technology your friend or loved one can nudge to let you know they're OK from half-a-world away.

How to communicate between an Electric Imp and Arduino using serial.

A quick tear down of the popular fitness tracking device, the Misfit Shine.

Review, teardown, and hacking tutorial for the MindWave Mobile, a $99 commercial grade EEG sensor.

Reprogram your Arduino from anywhere in the world using the Tomatoless Boots wireless bootloader with the Electric Imp.

This is a tutorial demonstrating one of many techniques to "hack" the Simon Says. We will highlight the technique to take your Simon Says Wireless.

How to get the WiFly Shield up and running.

SparkFun has two boards using the BC127; here's what you need to know to use them.

A guide for how to get started with the Copernicus II GPS module.

An overview of Digi's WiFi XBees, and a quick how-to on getting them connected and interfacing with the cloud.

An overview of the Atmega32U4-based Pro Micro and FioV3, how to install it, and how to use it with Arduino.

How to get the most out of the infrared receivers and transmitters included in the IR Control Kit.

How to get started using the BlueSMiRF and Bluetooth Mate Silvers.

A hookup guide to get you started with the RN-52 Audio Bluetooth Module Breakout Board.

An overview of the Bluetooth wireless technology.

Instructions on hooking up to and communicating with the Si4707 Weather Band Radio Breakout using an Arduino.

This tutorial explains how common infrared (IR) communication works, as well as shows you how to set up a simple IR transmitter and receiver with an Arduino.

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is an engineering marvel that we all have access to for a relatively low cost and no subscription fee. With the correct hardware and minimal effort, you can determine your position and time almost anywhere on the globe.

An EL project that displays one person's heartbeat on another person's costume.