When it comes to computing devices, the headlines tend to go to biggest and fastest, but not always. Say hello to Arduino, a project that has inspired millions around the world to get into the vast ocean of electronics and programming.
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I got myself a "ttgo watch 2020" that's a programable Arduino in a watch case with touch screen, accelerometer etc etc and cost £20 ($25). I have mine programmed to communicate via bluetooth with my electric unicycle. It works well showing speed and battery percentage plus it gives vibration alarms if I exceed any limits. Battery life on the watch wasn't too bad either. For the money, I was quite impressed.
QuantumPhysics
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I sat through computer programming with Arduino and Bo Bots.
I didn’t have the patience for it. I’m good at building a machine but not programming it.
I didn’t have the patience for it. I’m good at building a machine but not programming it.
Endymio
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I know it sounds like a ridiculous form of transport but it costs about 30 cents to fully charge, has a range of 60 miles and will do 40 mph if pushed though I rarely go above 25. I have a couple of cars and 4 motorbikes but this thing is more fun than all of them plus, when I arrive, I just walk it into the place as if it's luggage. The Arduino watch shows all the real time information I'd ever need and the little 350mwh battery lasts all day.
yRaz
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Pics?
Not sure what pics you want. These are screenshots of the Arduino s/w, from the project page but they're very similar to what I have on my watch. This is the electric unicycle (EUC) I currently have but I'm replacing it with this one shortly. Actually I'm getting a later 100v model of this one which is a bit more powerful but the basic info is the same.
defaultluser
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You have to be a born hacker to use an Arduino. for multiple projects
Most folks are looking for a prebuilt tweakable computer (like the Pi or Pinebook), or they have a single micocontroller duty in-mind for the Arduino (set it and forget it).
Most folks are looking for a prebuilt tweakable computer (like the Pi or Pinebook), or they have a single micocontroller duty in-mind for the Arduino (set it and forget it).
WizTekNet
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Looks cool but would be ran over in no time in houston.
I think Arduino is easier to incorporate into robotics and mechanical devices where as Pi is more of a mini computer and you have to do additional adapters and stuff.
Endymio
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The Arduino uses only a quarter-watt or so; it can be run off batteries. Some of the Pi boards use 20 times that much, even without a HAT or other add-on.
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