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Netduino VB Tutorial 1 Blink

admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 04:42:02 +0000

This is the first in a series of tutorials on programming the Netduino with Visual Basic or VB. You can program the netduino with either C# or VB but VB is now my language of choice.

This simple program will blink the onboard LED on for a second then off for a second [...]

Netduino VB Programming Environment Setup

admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 04:20:43 +0000

Programming your Netduino with C# is fine and all, however, I am not going to do it any more. It is super easy to make the switch to a more forgiving programming language by the name of Visual Basic or VB.

I was in the middle of a project and I started to have [...]

Netduino FIrmware Upgrade Tutorial

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:08:42 +0000

In order to upgrade or replace the firmware in your Netduino you will need to download some software first.

Prerequisites:

Visual Studio 2010 Express C# or VB .Net Micro Framework 4.2 Netduino SDK

Software you must download for the firmware upgrade:

Download the Netduino Firmware Download [...]

DIY Arduino Oscilloscope with the Nokia 3310 GLCD screen

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 07:50:16 +0000

I’ve seen videos on YouTube using an Arduino and a Graphical LCD screen (GLCD) to create a simple Oscilloscope. The annoying thing is that I found no help whatsoever on how to build one. I spent a few days figuring out how to use the Nokia 3310 LCD screen and then figuring out how to [...]

Arduino Arrays and Recursion Tutorial

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 07:27:48 +0000

As a follow up to my DIY Arduino Oscilloscope video or as a stand alone tutorial, this video should help you understand arrays and recursion in Arduino. You can find the original post here: DIY Arduino Oscilloscope with the Nokia 3310 GLCD screen

An array is like a variable in that it stores data [...]

Arduino 6 AI temperature scanner with LCD display

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 07:18:34 +0000

I had a need for a temperature scanner to troubleshoot overheating on my Duramax LB7 pickup while towing. A commercial solution to collect 6 temperatures may have run me over a thousand dollars so I ordered some thermistors and for about 40 bucks in parts made one myself.

Parts include an Arduino [...]

Automatic chicken door version two.

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:36:09 +0000

As it is getting cold again and my chickens made it through the summer just fine, it is time to revisit and revitalize my automatic chicken door.

The older model was a large door that slid on a track that would get leaves, snow, and ice messing the whole thing up. Also the mecanisim that [...]

Netduino Tutorial, Knob and Sweep

admin — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:19:06 +0000

In this video I show how to connect a servo to a Netduino and also how to program the servo library into a new solution. The sweep program will drive the arm of the servo back and forth while the Knob program will move the arm of the servo when you turn a potentiometer.

Arduino Servo Tutorial, Knob and Sweep

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:27:20 +0000

In this video I show how to connect a servo to an Arduino and also how to load the sample servo programs included with the Arduino software. The sweep program will drive the arm of the servo back and forth while the Knob program will move the arm of the servo when you turn a [...]

Programming a Replacement Keyless Entry Remote

admin — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:14:21 +0000

It’s fairly easy to program a replacement keyless entry remote. Even better, what if you have two vehicles the same make, they use the same remote! Also when the battery goes bad remotes may require to be re paired with the vehicle.

Be sure you have all of your remotes handy, the process will clear [...]

Building a Parabolic Solar Reflector out of a Satellite Dish

admin — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:08:23 +0000

An attempt to make a good solar reflector out of mirror pieces and a Direct TV satellite dish. If I had it to do again I would have had an actual glass cutter and cut 1” squares…

What is a Peltier Cooler?

admin — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:07:25 +0000

Peltier Coolers or Thermal Electric Coolers are used to make things hot or cold but have another cool use. Apply a heat source to one side and keep the other side cool and the Peltier generates electricity.

Add-In manager missing in Visual Studio 2010

admin — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:06:10 +0000

Technorati Tags: VisualStudio

Looking for the Add-In Manager in Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Express? Trying to figure out how to install Add-ins? Sorry to say, but the ability to load add ins is not included in the express versions of Visual Studio. It looks like you need at least the standard edition [...]

Microsoft Zune HD 32 review

admin — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:04:53 +0000

The Zune HD 32 is a nice MP3 and HD video player that can be compared to the IPod Touch. Zune HDs user interface is intuitive and snappy with some really cool features. If you dislike the IPod, ITunes, or Apple this is a really cool device however it doesn’t have the sheer number of [...]

How to program an Arduino

admin — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 04:56:59 +0000

The absolute beginners guide to programming an Arduino Duemilanove for the first time. I will take you through downloading the Arduino programming software, configuring the software, writing your first program, sending it to the Arduino, and testing operation.