Using LCD Displays with Arduino

Using LCD Displays with Arduino

Liquid Crystal Displays or LCDs are an excellent way to display characters and data in your Arduino projects. They are inexpensive and very easy to use.

In this article you’ll learn how to add LCD displays to your Arduino project, both hardwired and using the I2C bus connection. You will also learn to use a popular LCD Keypad Shield which as a 2-line LCD along with 6 push buttons.

Control Large DC Gearmotors with PWM & Arduino

Controling DC Gearmotors with PWM

Pulse Width Modulation, or PWM, is an excellent method of controlling DC motors, however controlling large gearmotors can be expensive and difficult – but it doesn’t have to be.

Today I will introduce you to an inexpensive yet powerful H-Bridge motor driver, the Cytron MD10C.

In addition, we will see how altering the PWM frequency can improve performance tremendously.

Arduino UV Index Meter – Measuring UV Light

Arduino UV Index Meter

Ultraviolet Light is used in many industrial and medical applications. We also receive a dose of UV light from sunshine, and while a little UV light is good for you excessive exposure can lead to eye and skin damage.

In this article I will explain how to safely work with ultraviolet light and I’ll show you how to build a UV Index Meter that can accurately measure the level of UV and help keep you safe in the sunshine.

So grab your hat and sunscreen and follow along!