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Img_9444I designed a two player version of Simon that runs on Arduino, letting you play head to head.

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Img_9095bHow to make an basic electronic color sensor and how to use it to make a color activated lock box

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IMG_8344I worked out a system that lets you control all your animated Halloween props with a single microcontroller.

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IMG_7818Using an ultrasonic range sensor we can sense how far away objects are.

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My new video project4A simple alarm that will tell you (and everyone else in the room) whenever someone forgets to wash their hands.

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IMG_1766Most of the buttons on a remote control are never used. So why not use them to control appliances and other electronics around your house. In this project, I am going to show you how to use an Arduino to decode the signal from your remote and use it to […]

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Jun
17

DIY Hacks & How To’s: Modify a Game Controller for Accessibility

arduino, DIY Hacks and How Tos, Electronics, Fun & Games, General, Jason Poel Smith, Video Games Comments Off on DIY Hacks & How To’s: Modify a Game Controller for Accessibility 

Screen Shot 2013-06-17 at 1.27.34 PMEveryone loves video games. But it can be difficult to enjoy certain games if you are injured or disabled and don't have the manual dexterity needed to execute fast button combos. Fortunately, we can use an Arduino to do it for us. The Arduino can send signals to the controller that simulate the buttons being pressed. This lets you pre-program commands that can be activated by a single button. This kind of mod could be used to help more gamers enjoy combo heavy games.

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