If you’ve ever wanted to make sense of NeoPixels, DotStars, WS2812, SK6812, APA102 and other terminology related to addressable LEDs, you’re in the right place. This episode covers how to tell the difference, and what varieties are available.
Full article on DigiKey’s Maker.io – Guide to Addressable LEDs
Get inspired by some of my favorite electronic artworks and learn my tips from over a decade of teaching design students to build their own functional product prototypes with Arduino.
Discover how sensors and electronics have revolutionized vehicles with this hands-on look at all the smarts engineered into your car. From Becky’s DIY diagnostics to an interview with expert car hacker Specters, this is the video to watch if you’ve ever wondered how tech enhances your ride.
If you want to build an electronics project but don’t know what microcontroller to choose, this video is for you. Learn the different types of common boards available and how they differ, then see the microcontroller selection process in action as Becky demonstrates what boards she chose for her latest builds.
Full article on DigiKey’s Maker.io – How to pick the best microcontroller for your project
Want to build an internet connected project but don’t know where to start? In this video, Becky Stern shows you how to get started with the Arduino IoT Cloud and set up a new IoT sensor device like a temperature and humidity monitor. Then, she shares how to create an interactive dashboard to track your readings and alert you when they go out of range.
Full article on DigiKey’s Maker.io – Getting Started with Arduino IoT Cloud
Which should you use for your project, Arduino or Raspberry Pi? In this video, Becky Stern shows you the primary differences and explains why you would choose a microcontroller or single board computer (SBC) for your project.
Full article on DigiKey’s Maker.io –Arduino vs. Raspberry Pi What’s the Difference?
AI vision boards allow you to incorporate features like face, person, and object recognition into your projects. In this video, Becky shares 3 different boards that span different levels of complexity. Whether you’re a machine learning expert or just starting to explore, you can build your own machine vision project with one of these products.
Today we’re ditching the delay() function in favor of a more flexible solution that allows better input monitoring during your Arduino program’s runtime.
Full article on DigiKey’s Maker.io – Arduino Without Delay()
Understanding how to use sleep and interrupts in your Arduino circuits can help you gain greater control over your animated designs and save battery. In this episode, learn all about hardware interrupts, the Arduino Low Power library, and how to use them in your projects.
Full article on DigiKey’s Maker.io – Arduino Sleep and Interrupts
Incorporating NeoPixel LEDs is a great way to add some personality to your Halloween costumes. In this video, Becky Stern shares her process for assembling a creative and durable costume, from sketching and prototyping to soldering and coding.
Full article on DigiKey’s Maker.io – NeoPixel Halloween Costumes
