Cool uses for Arduino

There are very many cool Arduino projects and project sites in Internet (make Google search to see). Here are some interesting links to check out:
Arduino Projects at indestructables

Arduino user projects

Arduino Project Ideas

Top 40 Arduino Projects of the Web

Arduino Rising: 10 Amazing Projects People Are Doing With The Tiny Microcontroller

Electronics For The Everyman: 25 Kick Ass Arduino-Powered Projects

10 Simple-But-Fun Projects to Make With Arduino

DuinoForProjects

Codeduino projects

Internet of Thing with Arduino

11 Arduino projects that require major hacking skills—or a bit of insanity

I will be posting more links to more interesting projects as comments to this post, like I did in my Cool uses for the Raspberry Pi posting. Some of the most interesting that spend some more time at can get their entire own postings this blog in Arduino section.

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  1. Tomi Engdahl says:

    Sensor ReTouch Makes “Anything” MIDI Input
    https://www.hackster.io/news/sensor-retouch-makes-anything-midi-input-128375cbff63

    This musical Arduino setup uses alligator clips and resistors to sense touch on a variety of objects.

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  2. Tomi Engdahl says:

    Analyze DC-DC Converter Efficiency with This DIY Electronic Load
    https://www.hackster.io/news/analyze-dc-dc-converter-efficiency-with-this-diy-electronic-load-f4a81a7b7dc5

    A scratch-built electronic load with LCD display, custom PCB, and salvaged heat sink.

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  3. Tomi Engdahl says:

    DIY Autorange Ohmmeter © GPL3+
    https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/mircemk/diy-autorange-ohmmeter-fde07e

    The device is sufficiently accurate and uses minimum number of external components.

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  4. Tomi Engdahl says:

    Remake of Boulder Dash Game for Homemade Arduboy
    https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/hilaireguillaume/remake-of-boulder-dash-game-for-homemade-arduboy-8a5094

    It’s a remake of the Boulder Dash game made for a homemade Arduboy.

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  5. Tomi Engdahl says:

    Weather station: Arduino, DHT11 sensor, Oled display © LGPL
    How to make a mini weather station (temperature, humity monitor) using Arduino, DHT11 sensor and Oled display
    https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/HeroLive/weather-station-arduino-dht11-sensor-oled-display-2f8e50

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  6. Tomi Engdahl says:

    Easy way to control your Home through voice Automation using Android mobile and Arduino
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=8jR0mBzStkQ

    This Video will show how to control your home through voice command using Android app…

    Download Arduino coding

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  7. Tomi Engdahl says:

    If you have a need for custom toroidal coils, you’ll almost certainly want an automated machine like this.

    A DIY Toroidal Coil Winding Machine Built with an Arduino
    https://www.hackster.io/news/a-diy-toroidal-coil-winding-machine-built-with-an-arduino-fb63a12306ff

    If you have a need for custom toroidal coils, you’ll almost certainly want an automated machine like this.

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=46rbpPwqelY&feature=youtu.be

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  8. Tomi Engdahl says:

    Use your Arduino Leonardo to turn a stepper motor into a computer mouse.

    https://www.instructables.com/id/Control-Your-Computer-With-a-Stepper-Motor/

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  9. Tomi Engdahl says:

    Every day, we encounter a wide variety of ambient sounds. Highlight this environmental noise with your own Arduino Mega-controlled device.

    https://blog.arduino.cc/2020/06/16/visualize-noise-pollution-with-an-arduino-sound-meter/

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  10. Tomi Engdahl says:

    Arduino + laser module + couple cellphone vibration motors = THIS!

    Laser Show Motor Controller © MIT
    https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/nootropicdesign/laser-show-motor-controller-0cdf1a

    Create a fun little laser show with a cheap laser module and some old cell phone vibration motors!

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  11. Tomi Engdahl says:

    3D-Printed Bipedal Robot Takes Its First Steps
    https://www.hackster.io/news/3d-printed-bipedal-robot-takes-its-first-steps-c06ec55d5c72

    Get a leg up on your next walking robot design with this six-servo, Arduino-powered platform.

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  12. Tomi Engdahl says:

    An Arduino-Only Electronic Drum Kit
    https://www.hackster.io/news/an-arduino-only-electronic-drum-kit-131a34d4019b

    This instrument is played without a MIDI controller for sampling, using custom inputs and an R2R ladder.

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  13. Tomi Engdahl says:

    An Arduino Music Box with TV Output
    This device brings a giant stuffed animal to life on an old CRT screen
    https://www.hackster.io/news/an-arduino-music-box-with-tv-output-c893f0d2ef2c

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  14. Tomi Engdahl says:

    3D Print Your Own Motorized Pan and Tilt Mount for Your DSLR Camera
    https://www.hackster.io/news/3d-print-your-own-motorized-pan-and-tilt-mount-for-your-dslr-camera-dc557ed2c7ef

    YouTuber Isaac879 has a video explaining how you can 3D print your own Arduino-controlled DSLR mount for pan and tilt movements.

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  15. Tomi Engdahl says:

    This Creepy Mask Gives Alexa a Face
    https://www.hackster.io/news/this-creepy-mask-gives-alexa-a-face-9cc908918253

    Keith Colton’s animatronic project imitates the voice coming from an Echo Dot using an Arduino Nano and an envelope detector.

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  16. Tomi Engdahl says:

    This Arduino-powered device makes it easy to locate astronomical objects in the night sky with your telescope: https://bit.ly/3dw95u3

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  17. Tomi Engdahl says:

    Developed by a team of CIID Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design students, Nanu is an Arduino-based camera and printer kit for children ages 4-7. By following the instructions in the attached booklet, they can go on an adventure of capturing images of life in nature: https://bit.ly/2ViQRWC

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  18. Tomi Engdahl says:

    AutoSteri © CC BY-NC-SA
    https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/davidbershadsky2/autosteri-7dad4b

    AutoSteri is a small and compact automatic UV sterilization system that uses a PIR to detect a human and cleans when they leave.

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  19. Tomi Engdahl says:

    The Open Source Burninator Explores What Two Linear Stepper Motors and Laser Diode Can Do
    https://www.hackster.io/news/the-open-source-burninator-explores-what-two-linear-stepper-motors-and-laser-diode-can-do-5495318dcfb8

    Mike Rankin’s tiny open source project measures 1.1”x 2.3” using two linear stepper motors and a DVD burning laser diode.

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  20. Tomi Engdahl says:

    It’s No Oculus, But This DIY VR Headset Costs Under $80 to Make
    https://www.hackster.io/news/it-s-no-oculus-but-this-diy-vr-headset-costs-under-80-to-make-b75a1815427c

    Use an Arduino Micro and IMU to create this inexpensive VR rig.

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  21. Tomi Engdahl says:

    Mini 4WD Arduino Robot Controlled by Bluetooth © CC BY-SA
    Mini 4WD Arduino robot controlled by Bluetooth.
    https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/Avilmaru/mini-4wd-arduino-robot-controlled-by-bluetooth-d2512f

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  22. Tomi Engdahl says:

    Touchless Door Opener
    Touchless door handle mechanism that can be used in every door just replacing the standard handle. Very useful for people with disabilities
    https://www.hackster.io/jaumesr/touchless-door-opener-cf0637

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