There are very complex ways of saving sensor data from Arduino to a text file. Also there are easy program. There was time when Mac were run with user created programs. Roger Meier's Freeware site has such own created programs. Download the "CoolTerm" program. Extract it. Double click on the CoolTerm application to launch. Click on Connection, then go to Options and then in Serial Port Options … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2018
Internet of Things in the Smart Home : Part II
In the previous part of the Internet of Things in the smart home, we discussed the basic technical requirements, specifications and touched networking part. The devices in the smart home act independently, networked or both. Intelligence is intended to expand functions or introduce new functions into the already known devices, thus creating added value for the user. Stationary smart home … [Read more...]
Arduino MIDI Input & Virtual MIDI Piano Keyboard
We can use Arduino for processing MIDI input and use Virtual MIDI Piano Keyboard freeware on PC for testing purpose. MIDI controller is hardware or software which generates and transmits Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) data to electronic or digital MIDI-enabled device. We can directly connect the MIDI jack with Arduino with minimally complex wiring or use IC. We can program, create … [Read more...]
Internet of Things in the Smart Home : Part I
The establishment of the Internet of Things, which has led to a downsizing of the PC architecture, has created new possibilities for finding solutions in the smart home segment, which should facilitate and expand everyday life. Smart home enhancements using Internet of Things techniques are designed to make smart home solutions even smarter. The terms Internet of Things and Smart Home are often … [Read more...]
Arduino Bluetooth Remote Control Tutorial : Part I
Previously, we discussed how to use Wi-Fi module with Arduino and Arduino 4 channel relay. Making them working togather with smartphone not that easy. Bluetooth is Easier Than Wi-Fi From Programming Aspect To Build Wireless Electrical Switch. Here is Part I of The Arduino Bluetooth Remote Control Tutorial. There are various bluetooth modules for Arduino including modules supporting BLE. A … [Read more...]
Review of FiiO D03K Optical to RCA Converter (and Mods)
Many of the Older High End Devices Has No Optical Output But Modern TVs (like Samsung NU7100) Has Optical Out. Here is a review of FiiO D03K Optical to RCA converter. In our previous articles, we discussed about the optical to RCA converters, and also HDMI ARC and HDMI CEC. A question can be - why not buy an HDMI ARC to RCA converter when optical already outdated? Optical to RCA converters are … [Read more...]
Arduino 3 Leg Bicolor LED Wiring and Code to Blink/Fade
Bicolor LEDs are cheap and quite popular as indicators of various things. 3 leg Here is Arduino 3 leg bicolor LED wiring and code to blink or fade. LEDs have color specific resistor values. A bicolor LED is practically two LEDs with one common anode or cathode. Some have common positive terminal (anode) and some have common negative terminal (cathode). When different voltage is applied to … [Read more...]