Top 5 Arduino Projects on the Web (#1 is AWESOME)

in #robotics7 years ago

Hey guys,

Arduino is one of my favorite microcontrollers for my projects. I love it. It can be used for so many things!
So today I want to show you my top 5 arduino projects on the web. Some are easy, some are more difficult, but all of them are super fun!

Well, lets get started:

5. MeArm

By Mime Industries
https://shop.mime.co.uk/

The MeArm is a strong little arm that can pick up your garbage (if its small garbage), clean your room (within a range of 2 ft), and if you know enough about programming can play chess against you (well, maybe).

This is a really great project to get started with robotics or electrical engineering. You will learn, as I did, how circuits work, basic machine assembly, a little soldering (if your adventurous), some C++ Programming, and the unteachable but invaluable virtues of patience and diligence.

You may also learn as a bonus how to swear in 7 languages when you realize you missed a step and have to completely reassemble it, but hey.

Rating:

Practicality: 3/10
Learning: 8/10
Sense of accomplishment: 10/10

Overall: 6/10

4. S.M.A.R.T Alarm Clock

By Tony DiCola
http://makezine.com/projects/s-m-a-r-t-alarm-clock/

Here you can build your own smart clock that can set its own alarm, keep track of your appointments, and alert you of messages in your inbox!
Very cool, I may build this sometime.

Rating:

Practicality: 9/10
Learning: 4/10
Sense of accomplishment: 7/10

Overall: 7/10

3. Coffee Cup Spy Cam

By Steve Hobley
https://makezine.com/projects/coffee-cup-spy-cam/


Ever wanted to spy on people at starbucks? Or record someone at your local diner? Or maybe you and your white girl friends like to drink a lot of coffee and you want to silently record them now to embarrass them years later - than this it the project for you.

Rating:

Practicality: 6/10
Learning: 5/10
Sense of accomplishment: 7/10

Overall: 7/10

2. Hank the HexaPod

By Pigeon Kicker
https://www.hackster.io/Pigeon-Kicker/hank-the-hexapod-mega-bread-robotics-series-7-b73433?ref=similar&ref_id=47937&offset=2

Ever wanted a cute looking mini robot that can dance? This is a great project where you end up building one with arduino.
The user has not finished instructions yet so I wont go into detail.

Rating:

Practicality: 7/10
Learning: 10/10
Sense of accomplishment: 8/10

Overall: 8/10

1. Punch Activated Flame Throwers

(Real Firebending) by Alan Pan
https://www.hackster.io/Advanced/punch-activated-arm-flamethrowers-real-firebending-95bb80?ref=similar&ref_id=50067&offset=0

Punching flamethrowers. Enough said.

Rating:

Practicality: 11/10
Learning 10/10
Sense of accomplishment 10/10

Overall: 10/10

Well those are some of my favorite projects I may build in the future.
I hope you enjoyed this post - have a great day!

Max