PocketMagic

A C++ Library for AVR microcontrollers that allows easy connectivity to the Nokia 3110/5110 graphical LCDs.

by Radu Motisan | April 8th, 2013 | Tags: 3110, 5110, atmega8, lcd, LCD library, library, microcontrollers, nokia, open source | Category: Electronics, Hardware | Comments (1)

An open source library that allows you to use a NMEA GPS Module with an AVR Microcontroller. UART Communication and NMEA Parser is included.

by Radu Motisan | February 25th, 2013 | Tags: 74HC164, 74LS164, atmega128, atmega8, GPS, GPS library, HD44780, lcd, LCD library, library, microcontrollers, NMEA, open source, optimized, parser, serial LCD | Category: Electronics, Hardware | Comments (1)

Learn how to transform your HD44780 LCD into a easy to use, serial LCD, that you can connect to your microcontroller using only 3 wires! It’s time to save a few pins, and expand your project’s functionality!

by Radu Motisan | February 21st, 2013 | Tags: 2x16, 3 wires, 4x20, 74HC164, 74LS164, atmega128, atmega8, HD44780, lcd, LCD library, microcontrollers, serial LCD, shift register | Category: Electronics, Hardware, Robotics | Comments (3)

A short review on my new Christmas gift, a neat digital soldering station, ZD 937, and a quick light installation that I did with LEDS, running directly on mains , 220V, using the ZD937.

by Radu Motisan | December 25th, 2012 | Tags: Christmas, Christmas tree, digital, lcd, leds, light installation, mains, multiple leds, regulated temperature, soldering station, variable temperature, zd-937 | Category: Hardware, Optics, Reviews | Leave a comment

A DIY microspot soldering/welding/cutting device using energy stored in a very large capacitor delivered as precisely calculated pulses to working electrodes.

by Radu Motisan | July 15th, 2012 | Tags: atmega16, capacitor, cutter, dual, dual pulse, lcd, LCD library, microcontrollers, microspot, plasma, soldering, supercapacitor, ultracapacitor, welder | Category: Electronics, Hardware | Comments (86)

Create a simple game board and write a little software game for your ATMega8 LCD board.

by Radu Motisan | October 17th, 2009 | Tags: atmega8, games, lcd, microcontrollers | Category: Electronics, Hardware | Comments (3)

How to use a digital temperature sensor (DS18B20) with a microcontroller (ATMega 8). Source code included.

by Radu Motisan | March 1st, 2009 | Tags: atmega8, ds18b20, HD44780, lcd, microcontrollers, temperature sensor | Category: Electronics, Hardware | Comments (95)