Category Archives: Arduino.

All about my proceedings in the “arduino area”.

Note to self: 26.0V >> 2.60V — A short ChipQuik review

Posted on August 4, 2009 by robert

Nothing good can come from a freak idea after midnight ! I was tired and should have gone to bed. But when I get too tired I can’t fall asleep anymore and turn into a zombie, looking for something stupid … Continue reading →

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V3.04 PCBs from MakePCB have arrived

Posted on July 17, 2009 by robert

I’ve waited for 5 weeks for the 2nd batch of the 64-pixel RGB matrix controller boards. This time I ordered from MakePCB as I wanted to test another PCB manufacturer. Also I couldn’t get gold plated pads from GoldPhoenix for … Continue reading →

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IKEA SAMTID modification — part 1

Posted on July 8, 2009 by robert

I have 3 Ikea Samtid lamps. They’re affordable, useful and the design is timeless. One is in my living room and started to bore me. That has to change. As the lamp can be dismantled very easily it’s begging for … Continue reading →

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Expli.de – electronics competition — my my ;-)

Posted on June 27, 2009 by robert

I’m happily awaiting the prize ;-) Now I’ll finally be able to learn to work with AVRs “the right way” (LOL). For links to the other awarded projects, just click here. “myAVR MK2 USB PLUS” development KIT – kindly sponsored … Continue reading →

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128 = 64 x 2 — Extending to larger matrix displays

Posted on June 20, 2009 by robert

I haven’t had the nerve to test if my 8×8 PWM code could cope with a double sized matrix, but it turns out someone else has already had fun doing that. Have a look at dirk’s blog for more information. … Continue reading →

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