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This paper describes the development and implementation of a control system for a direct current (DC) motor using the Arduino Uno microcontroller, based on the speed and direction control of the motor ...

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Here we show how to avoid a common design error with unfiltered pulse width modulation that results in damaged electronic loads. How to use unfiltered PWM to drive ...

Sometimes it’s necessary to drive a resistive load such as an incandescent bulb or heating element from a DC voltage that’s higher than the nominal load voltage. An example would be driving a 6.3-V, ...

There are many ways to use an Arduino on a model railroad. These tiny, inexpensive, programmable computers can perform functions such as controlling signals, routing turnouts, and running animations.

To find out about more great digital media for children, visit the page for ALSC's Excellence in Early Learning Digital Media Award. This list represents the titles selected by the committee for ...

Today, We will review the Cytron Maker Uno RP2040 development board combining the Arduino UNO form factor with the Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller that makes it programmable with the Arduino IDE ...

Among all the Arduino boards, the Uno is most folks' go-to choice, and for good reason. It's the perfect platform to get started with Arduino, it's capable enough to handle a wide range of tasks, and ...

Perhaps one of the most common modules in an Arduino starter kit, the RGB LED lets you create all sorts of colors with just four pins from the Arduino. This tutorial demonstrates two ways to use this ...