Rain Sensing Wiper using Arduino and Servo Motor
Automatic Rain Sensing Wiper Using Arduino This project is designed to build a car wiper that automatically detects the rainfall intensity and regulates the frequency of wiper operation. It is built, using Arduino UNO board. A rain sensing module is used for measuring the intensity of rainfall. And a servo motor is used for controlling the wiper movements. An LCD module is also attached to the controller for displaying the rainfall intensity. By measuring the amount of rainfall ,... read more
Interfacing External Memory EEPROM to 8051 Microcontroller
Interfacing I2C EEPROM IC (24C04) With 8051 Microcontroller In this article, we are going to see how to interface an EEPROM IC to 8051 microcontroller. There are different kinds of EEPROM IC available in the market. The most commonly used EEPROM family is 24CXX series devices such as 24C02, 24C04, 24C08 etc. Here we are using the most common EEPROM IC 24C04, an LCD module and AT89S52 microcontroller (8051 variant) for this tutorial. AT89S52 is a typical 8051 microcontroller manufactured... read more
RFID Reader and Tag – Ultimate Guide on RFID Module
This article is developed as an ultimate guide on RFID reader module and RFID tag – and explains how it works. We have published many interesting projects using an RFID reader module – like RFID Attendance Management System, or RFID based Access Control System. We have also published simple RFID reader based projects like a Simple RFID Door Lock. All these projects make use of an RFID reader and an RFID tag. This article helps you understand more about... read more
Learn to Build Real Time Clock using 8051and DS1307 RTC Module
Interfacing RTC Module (DS1307) With 8051 Micro controller In this article, we are going to see how to interface an RTC (Real Time Clock) Module to 8051 micro controller. There are different kinds of RTC module available in the market. We are using the most common RTC module that comes with the DS1307 IC, an LCD module and AT89S52 (8051 variant) for this tutorial. AT89S52 is a typical 8051 microcontroller manufactured by Atmel. Interfacing an RTC module to 8051... read more
Spinning or Rotating LED Display using Arduino POV
Designing a Spinning/Rotating LED Display In this project, we are going to show you how to make a simple “Rotating LED Display” (also popularly known as Spinning LED Display) with Arduino. The motivation to make this project came to my mind when I saw a product in the market, in which a text message was clearly visible on a “Rotating LED Strip”. After that, I planned to make this project myself and Arduino is a good choice to build... read more
Resistors in Series – Complete Guide
Resistor, the most basic yet essential passive component of an electronic circuit, is nothing but a device that restricts the flow of current. So why is it called passive? It is called so because it dissipates power rather than generating it in a circuit. Some practical resistors are shown in the image below. In this article, we are going to learn in detail about Resistors in Series or in simple words a Series Circuit. The figure 1 (above image)... read more
Automatic Irrigation System using Arduino
In this project, we are going to build an automatic irrigation system using Arduino which senses the moisture of the soil and opens or closes the valve according to the moisture value. The moisture value and the valve status is shown on the Nokia 5110 LCD display. Before we proceed, let’s take a look at another project – a plant watering system using Arduino, which is very similar to our application. You may also read our other tutorials on... read moreDC Motor Speed Control using GY 521 Gyro/Accelerometer and Arduino
In this article, we are going to control two motors by using the GY-521 accelerometer module. The speed of the motor will increase or decrease upon moving the GY-521 module up or down. On moving the Gy-521 towards the downside, the speed of the first motor will decrease and the speed of the other motor will increase; while on moving the GY-521 towards the upward side, the speed of the second motor will decrease and the speed of the first... read more
Building A Real Time Clock using Dot Matrix Display on Proteus
Designing a Real Time Clock using Dot Matrix Display on Proteus Objective -Display Time on an 8X32 Dot matrix Display In this article, a Real Time Clock RTC DS 1307 is interfaced with a microcontroller and the time is displayed on a Dot matrix display. The circuit is simulated using the Proteus software. We shall discuss the project in two parts, one is interfacing the Dot matrix display and the other is interfacing the RTC DS 1307. Any RTC... read more
Nokia 5110 LCD and Arduino – Ultimate Tutorial and Guide
Interfacing Nokia 5110 LCD Display To Arduino In this article, we are publishing a project tutorial which explains different aspects of interfacing a Graphical LCD (GLCD ) Nokia 5110 with Arduino. Nokia 5110 is a 48 x 84 graphic LCD that has an internal controller PCD8544 to control all displays and operations. The Nokia 5110 is interfaced to the microcontroller through a serial bus interface. After going through the project you can display the graphics or text you wish... read more
DIY Arduino Weather Station using Nokia Display
Learn to Build Arduino Weather Station using DHT11, Soil Sensor, and Nokia Display In this project tutorial, we are going to make an Arduino weather station using 2 sensors; FC-28 soil moisture sensor to measure the moisture and the DHT22 sensor to measure the temperature, humidity and the heat index. All the measured parameters (with the help of sensors) will be displayed using Nokia 5110 LCD. Before we proceed further building our Arduino weather station, let’s see some tutorials which is... read more
Bluetooth Home Automation using AVR and Android App
DIY-Bluetooth based Home Automation Project In this project, let’s see how to design a Bluetooth based home automation project.This article explains the steps involved in the designing of a Bluetooth home automation kit, starting from the configuration of a Bluetooth module. The article also explains how to select an App, read the keywords sent by the App and how to develop a microcontroller program compatible with the selected App. Program file and Program code are provided, which can be... read more
Resistivity and Electrical Conductivity – The Complete Guide
Ultimate Guide on Resistivity and Electrical Conductivity We know what the electric wires are made of; they are either made of copper or aluminum. We also know that Gold and Silver would have been a better choice, had they been cheaper. However, the question is what makes them suitable for the same? Why don’t we see lead wires? The answer lies in the very basic property of these materials, namely their resistivity and electrical conductivity. This article explains the... read more
Arduino Real Time Clock using DS1307 RTC Module
Build a Real Time Clock using Arduino and DS1307 RTC Module In this article, we are going to build an Arduino Real Time Clock using DS1307 RTC Module and 16×2 LCD module for display. First of all, let’s see how to interface RTC Module to Arduino. There are different kinds of RTC modules available in the market. We are using the most common RTC module comes named DS1307 IC, an LCD module and Arduino Uno for this tutorial. Interfacing an... read more
Bluetooth Module Interfacing using HC05 Module and Wireless Communication
Bluetooth modules are used for short distance and point-to-point wireless data transmission and reception. The range of distance varies from module to module depending on the version of the module being used. For DIY projects, these are available as breadboard friendly modules. Even though these modules (hobby purpose modules) do not provide access to all those pins in the actual module (For Ex:- the GPIO pins ) provided by the manufacturer, these are fairly enough for wireless communication. In... read more
The History of 555 Timer IC – Story of Invention by Hans Camenzind
The 555 Timer IC is one of the renowned ICs, in the electronic circles. However, its history of invention is not known to many. This article takes you on a journey of 555 timer IC from the time of its creation to the present day time. What is a 555 timer IC? A 555 timer IC, is a multipurpose integrated circuit chip, that finds its application in timer, oscillation and pulse generation circuits. It is one of the prominent... read more
Smart LCD Brightness Control using Arduino and LDR
Smart LCD with Automatic Brightness Adjusting Using Arduino and LDR Sensor Here is a simple Arduino project that focuses on adjusting the brightness of an LCD screen whenever there isn’t sufficient light in a room. The Arduino reads the surrounding light intensity using an LDR sensor. The room temperature and humidity range will also be displayed on the LCD. The entire hardware of this simple project using Arduino can be divided into three parts. The sensors, Arduino board, and the... read more
Virtual COM Ports in Proteus – Learn to Interface UART Modules
In this chapter, let’s learn how to use the Virtual COM Ports in Proteus software. Virtual ports offer an option to connect the external hardware to the simulation software. The designer can interface any of the UART based modules through the virtual ports in Proteus software. Nowadays, various sensor modules like GSM, GPS, RTC (real time clock) communicate through the UART Communication Protocol. Such modules can be interfaced with the virtual ports in Proteus. Also, these modules can communicate with the microcontrollers inside... read more
RFID Based Attendance System – Learn to Build Yourself
An RFID based Attendance System is a very interesting project which can be used in different places say in Schools to register the attendance of students and teachers, Private organizations to tabulate monthly working hours of employees and automatically calculate salary based on the number of hours registered in the office and other similar kinds of applications. An RFID based attendance management system can be designed using different types of microcontrollers, say an 8051 series controller, an AVR, a PIC... read more
Interfacing Nokia 5110 Display to 8051 Micro Controller
In this article, we are publishing a project which explains different aspects of interfacing a Graphical LCD (GLCD ) with 8051 microcontroller. Nokia 5110 is a 48 x 84 graphic LCD that has an internal controller PCD8544 to control all displays and operations. The Nokia 5110 is interfaced to the microcontroller through a serial bus interface. After going through the project you can display the graphics or text you wish to be displayed. So lets begin our tutorial and... read more
555 Timer Circuits in Proteus
555-Timer is one of the most popular and mostly used ICs. It best suits for timing/timekeeping related circuits. It consists of two operational amplifiers operated in an open loop or comparator mode, RS Latch with additional Reset input, a discharge transistor, an inverting buffer and an amplifier in the output stage. It has a voltage divider circuit with three 5K Ohm resistors in series. 556 is a dual timer IC. The internal block diagram of 555 is as follows.... read more
How to Use ADC (Analog to Digital Converter) in AVR – Atmega32
Using LM35 Sensor and Atmega32 ADC to measure Temperature Analog to digital conversion is generally needed whenever we deal with a sensor that produces an analog output (for example: LM35 temperature sensor), which is the case for a wide range of sensors. When dealing with such sensors we have to convert the analog signal coming out of them into digital words of ones and zeros so that our microcontroller can process it and make decisions based on it. In... read more
Op Amp circuits in Proteus
In this chapter, we deal with Operational Amplifiers (Op Amps) in Proteus. The previous chapter was about Transistor Circuits in Proteus. So let’s begin to learn about Operational Amplifiers in Proteus. Op-Amp Circuits in Proteus Operational amplifiers have a lot of application in analog circuits. In the open loop operation it works as a comparator and gives discrete outputs i.e, +Vsat & -Vsat, whereas in a closed loop operation it works as an amplifier... read more
How a Thermostat Works – Tutorial
When summer sets in, it can be a misery to wage a battle with the heat. Thankfully, you can turn down the thermostat of your HVAC unit and create a comfortable and pleasant indoor temperature. Similarly, in the winter months, you can crank up the thermostat and keep cozy and warm. Homeowners often don’t pay too much attention to the humble thermostat, which is a cleverly designed gadget that ensures ambient temperature is always comfortable, regardless of the outside... read more