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
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
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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Tomi Engdahl says:
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/KatjaNiggl/humidity-measuring-molecule-688523
Tomi Engdahl says:
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/user00063/penxzyl-arduino-3-axis-brush-plotter-2f35f3
Tomi Engdahl says:
https://blog.arduino.cc/2018/08/02/a-time-telling-web-powered-by-arduino/
Tomi Engdahl says:
Arduino Atari Adaptor © GPL3+
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/BuildItDR/arduino-atari-adaptor-6f295e
Being able to play Atari games like they were meant to be played in the ’80s is really hard today, but possible with the help of an Arduino.
Tomi Engdahl says:
PWM Sound Synthesis © MIT
A discussion about digital sound synthesis.
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/106958/pwm-sound-synthesis-9596f0
Tomi Engdahl says:
SunGlass-BOT [An Automated Pair of Sunglasses] © GPL3+
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/ashraf_minhaj/sunglass-bot-an-automated-pair-of-sunglasses-bdd1b6?ref=search&ref_id=sunglasses&offset=0
From now on, you don’t need to worry about eyes. This pair of glasses is here to automatically protect your eyes!
Tomi Engdahl says:
How to Make a Customizable Punchable Keyboard Button © GPL3+
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/amalmathewtech/how-to-make-a-customizable-punchable-keyboard-button-092fc4
Angry at the office? Use this customizable keyboard button that you can punch.
Tomi Engdahl says:
Don’t Forget Your Mints When Using This Synthesizer
https://hackaday.com/2018/08/15/dont-forget-your-mints-when-using-this-synthesizer/
While synthesizers in the music world are incredibly common, they’re not all keyboard-based instruments as you might be imagining. Especially if you’re trying to get a specific feel or sound from a synthesizer in order to mimic a real instrument, there might be a better style synth that you can use. One of these types is the breath controller, a synthesizer specifically built to mimic the sound of wind instruments using the actual breath from a physical person. Available breath controllers can be pricey, though, so [Andrey] built his own.
To build the synthesizer, [Andrey] used a melodica hose and mouthpiece connected to a pressure sensor. He then built a condenser circuit on a custom Arduino shield and plugged it all into an Arduino Mega
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8MM0KMpOZI
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CNC Cyclone PCB Factory, My Way © CC BY-NC-SA
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/xreef/cnc-cyclone-pcb-factory-my-way-fcc29f?ref=platform&ref_id=424_recent___&offset=1
I’d like to renew my CNC for PCB so I decided to create a new one from an existing project, “Cyclone PCB Factory.”
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DIY Universal CNC Machine
https://www.hackster.io/gatoninja236/diy-universal-cnc-machine-e15b87
Make a fully-functioning CNC machine that can accept different tools for less than $150 by using parts from DFRobot and Banggood.
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Getting Started with Arduino® Hardware
https://www.mathworks.com/help/supportpkg/arduino/examples/getting-started-with-arduino-hardware.html?s_eid=PSM_arlm
Documentation
Examples Home
Simulink Support Package for Arduino Hardware
Arduino Examples
Tutorials
Getting Started with Arduino® Hardware
ON THIS PAGE
Introduction
Prerequisites
Required Hardware
Model
Task 1 – Connect an LED to an Arduino Output Pin
Task 2 – Review Arduino Block Library
Task 3 – Create a Model for Arduino Hardware
Task 4 – Configure and Run the Model on Supported Arduino Hardware
Other Things to Try
Summary
Getting Started with Arduino® Hardware
This example shows how to use Simulink Support Package for Arduino Hardware to run a Simulink® model on Arduino board.
Supported Hardware:
Arduino Esplora
Arduino Fio
Arduino Leonardo
Arduino Lilypad USB
Arduino Mega 2560
Arduino Mega ADK
Arduino Micro
Arduino Mini
Arduino Nano 3.0
Arduino Pro
Arduino Uno
Arduino Due
Tomi Engdahl says:
Analog XY-Plotter Output to HP-GL Translator © MIT
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/johan34/analog-xy-plotter-output-to-hp-gl-translator-7c3e64
Translate analog XY-plotter output to HP-GL command stream.
The translator will continually sample the X and Y analog voltages from an oscilloscope’s pen plotter output port, digitize them, and package the values into a series of plain text HP-GL plotter commands, which are output via a USB port to a file on a PC. The HP-GL file can be processed into a display image by any commonly available plotter emulator application, such as PrintCapture (http://www.printcapture.com).
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Mini Gaming Wheel with Gas / Brake Pedals
https://www.hackster.io/jonmendenhall/mini-gaming-wheel-with-gas-brake-pedals-92acc2
Find out just how good of a racer you are with a mini steering wheel, and finger operated gas and brake pedals!
Tomi Engdahl says:
Arduino – Control Arm Robot via Web
https://www.hackster.io/phpoc_man/arduino-control-arm-robot-via-web-379ef3
This project shows how to control a 6DOF robot arm via web.
Tomi Engdahl says:
MicCon (VM and Translator) © GPL3+
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/evost/miccon-vm-and-translator-4a072a
I present to you a virtual machine that can execute files compiled for it and work with hardware, such as SD, TFT, PS/2 keyboard, RTC.
MicCon
MicConOS is a virtual machine for Arduino Due and Mega, that can execute files compiled for it and work with hardware, such as SD, TFT, PS/2 keyboard, RTC.
MicConAsm is a translator for MicConOS (from assembly-like).
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Press to Talk: A One Button USB Joystick © MIT
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/Gambatte/press-to-talk-a-one-button-usb-joystick-d1d15e
A one button USB controller for hands-free voice communications while gaming.
A New World
15-pin gameport connectors are no longer common; now all game controllers are USB devices.
After a conversation made me think back to the foot controller, I wondered if that there was some simple way to re-create that project, updating it to instead use today’s common USB interface.
Enter the Arduino Micro, and this project.
Tomi Engdahl says:
Retrofit Clapper Light Switch
https://www.hackster.io/HartleyHacks/retrofit-clapper-light-switch-47f3c7
An Arduino clap controller you can retrofit to a UK light switch. Great for home automation!
Tomi Engdahl says:
WebUSB + Node-RED + Johnny-Five + Android = Kewlness © GPL3+
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/RONDAGDAG/webusb-node-red-johnny-five-android-kewlness-886dba?ref=user&ref_id=6783&offset=0
How about we connect an Arduino to our mobile browser, run Node-RED and Johnny-Five on the browser.
Tomi Engdahl says:
An LED You Can Blow Out, With No Added Sensor
https://hackaday.com/2018/08/21/an-led-you-can-blow-out-with-no-added-sensor/
https://www.instructables.com/id/An-LED-You-Can-Blow-Out-Like-a-Candle/
Tomi Engdahl says:
Blow out this Arduino LED candle!
https://blog.arduino.cc/2018/08/21/blow-out-this-arduino-led-candle/
This LED Responds to Puffs Just Like a Candle
https://blog.hackster.io/led-candle-responds-to-puffs-just-like-the-real-thing-90b125af7aa4
Tomi Engdahl says:
DIY Adjustable Constant Current and Power Load from GreatScott!
https://blog.hackster.io/diy-adjustable-constant-current-and-power-load-from-greatscott-f4f50dc81d87
The heart of this device is an IRFZ44N MOSFET on a comically large heat sink. This is driven via a driver module, which is in turn controlled by an Arduino Nano. While the heat sink does look huge compared to the size of the MOSFET itself, considering the design claims to be able to support up to 30V and an impressive 20A of current, one can see why this is necessary.
Tomi Engdahl says:
Arduino Hot Wheels Speed Track Part #2 – Code © GPL3+
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/unexpectedmaker/arduino-hot-wheels-speed-track-part-2-code-ade577?ref=user&ref_id=328294&offset=0
An Arduino and Bluetooth-based Hot Wheels finish line timer to record cars’ speed and determine the winner of each heat.
Tomi Engdahl says:
The Boldport Cordwood And Cuttlefish, Together As A Guitar Tuner
https://hackaday.com/2018/08/30/the-boldport-cordwood-and-cuttlefish-together-as-a-guitar-tuner/
At its heart is a Boldport Cuttlefish ATmega328 development board, and for its display it uses a Cordwood Puzzle as an LED array. All the details are available on a GitHub page, and it’s a modified version of an Arduino guitar tuner he found on Instructables. In particular he’s using a different pre-amp for an electret microphone, and a low-pass filter with a 723Hz cut-off to reduce harmonic content that was confusing the Arduino’s algorithm.
Tomi Engdahl says:
BladeRF 2.0 Micro is Smaller, More Powerful
https://hackaday.com/2018/09/03/arduino-powered-portable-function-generator/
Luckily, the hacker has enough technology at their disposal these days that DIY test equipment can help fill your bench without emptying your wallet. [Faransky] has created a very impressive Arduino function generator that doesn’t skimp on the features. Capable of generating sine, triangle, and square waves up to 10MHz with its all-digital circuitry, it’s a piece of gear that’s well worth the $30 USD or so it should cost to build your own version.
Portable Function Generator on Arduino
https://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Function-Generator-on-Arduino/
Tomi Engdahl says:
Arduino Gets Command Line Interface Tools That Let You Skip the IDE
https://hackaday.com/2018/08/26/arduino-gets-command-line-interface-tools-that-let-you-skip-the-ide/
Tomi Engdahl says:
Up to Three RS485 Buses on One Arduino
https://www.hackster.io/hwhardsoft/up-to-three-rs485-buses-on-one-arduino-6cf39a
This project will show you how to connect up to three independent RS485 buses to only one Arduino.
Tomi Engdahl says:
Build an Arduino Mega fingerprint door lock
https://blog.arduino.cc/2018/09/13/build-an-arduino-mega-fingerprint-door-lock/
The system uses a fingerprint reader to check to see if you have access, and if approved, the device’s Arduino Mega unlocks the theoretical door using a micro servo motor. Three push buttons and a 16×2 LCD screen complete the user interface, and allow more authorized fingers to be added with the main person/finger’s permission.
Besides security, the build gives a good introduction to Arduino fingerprint scanning, as well as the use of an SD card for data logging functions.
https://www.electronoobs.com/eng_arduino_tut41.php
Tomi Engdahl says:
Create a constant current and power load with Arduino
https://blog.arduino.cc/2018/08/27/create-a-constant-current-and-power-load-with-arduino/
If you need a device which draws a certain amount of current and power for testing, then GreatScott! has just the solution.
His project uses an Arduino Nano, along with a separate IC and a voltage divider, to measure both current and voltage input from the power source. It then employs this data to properly adjust a MOSFET, dissipating the correct amount of voltage and power as required.
https://blog.arduino.cc/2018/08/27/create-a-constant-current-and-power-load-with-arduino/
Tomi Engdahl says:
A DIY stroboscope is a bright idea!
https://blog.arduino.cc/2018/09/18/a-diy-stroboscope-is-a-bright-idea/
Stroboscopes produce carefully timed pulses of light in order to make a rotating object appear still. While this may seem like something of an exotic concept, YouTuber Mr. Innovative decided to build his own using an Arduino Nano.
His project uses a PN2222A transistor to drive a 10W LED
Tomi Engdahl says:
IoT4Car © CC BY
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/frankzhao/iot4car-1b07f1?ref=user&ref_id=494179&offset=0
MKR WiFi 1000 talks to a car through OBD-II interface, and uploads the data to IoT cloud for real-time monitoring and post-processing.
Tomi Engdahl says:
Teleoperated Robot for Sensing the Toxic Gases © LGPL
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/ewu-makers/teleoperated-robot-for-sensing-the-toxic-gases-4ad56a
Remotely operated ground vehicle for sensing the toxic gases which is helpful for firefighter and researcher.
Tomi Engdahl says:
Epic Clock Clocks The Unix Epoch
https://hackaday.com/2018/09/18/epic-clock-clocks-the-unix-epoch/
Admit it: when you first heard of the concept of the Unix Epoch, you sat down with a calculator to see when exactly 2³¹-1 seconds would be from midnight UTC on January 1, 1970. Personally, I did that math right around the time my company hired contractors to put “Y2K Suspect” stickers on every piece of equipment that looked like it might have a computer in it, so the fact that the big day would come sometime in 2038 was both comforting and terrifying.
gps_clock
A 16×7-Segment LED Clock that syncs time from GPS satellites.
https://hackaday.io/project/161257-gpsclock
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Robot Arm Using Arduino Mega and ROS © GPL3+
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/ruchir1674/robot-arm-using-arduino-mega-and-ros-0cee50
The idea is to create a robotic arm which can perform pick and place objects using object recognition.
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View the sea floor in 360° with this Arduino-powered dropcam
https://blog.arduino.cc/2018/09/26/view-the-sea-floor-in-360-with-this-arduino-powered-dropcam/
His device, developed during an internship with Blue Robotics, is touted as the world’s first consumer deep-sea dropcam. It’s able to dive to 1,000 meters and capture 360° video, as well as pressure and temperature readings.
https://www.reddit.com/r/arduino/comments/9ivhv6/i_just_made_the_worlds_first_amateur_deepsea/
Tomi Engdahl says:
Designing an 8MHz Watch Using an ATmega328P Microcontroller
https://blog.hackster.io/designing-an-8mhz-watch-using-an-atmega328p-microcontroller-cd952293026c
Tomi Engdahl says:
M1 Rover © LGPL
An unmanned ground vehicle, compatible with Arduino
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/AhmedAzouz/m1-rover-362c05
Tomi Engdahl says:
Arduino + WebUSB + Circuit Simulator = Fun © MIT
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/FreeGroup/arduino-webusb-circuit-simulator-fun-9c841a
Connect your Arduino via WebUSB with an web application circuit simulator.
WebUSB connects remote devices directly to the browser via the web
A awesome feature in Chrome is support for the WebUSB API, which allows web apps to communicate with USB devices, once user consent is given. This opens up a ton of cool possibilities for the future of web application and hardware interoperability, but may also worry both users and developers when it comes to privacy and security concerns.
WebUSB requires an Arduino model that gives the sketch complete control over the USB hardware. This library has been tested with the following models:
Arduino Leonardo
Arduino/Genuino Micro
Tomi Engdahl says:
Mega Solar Tracker © GPL3+
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/team-trouble/mega-solar-tracker-583b47
Building on and up! Using the lessons learned from the first tracker computer, we combine a bit of everything in this code.
Tomi Engdahl says:
Build Your Own E-Field Mill to Measure the Earth’s Magnetic Field
https://blog.hackster.io/build-your-own-e-field-mill-to-measure-the-earths-magnetic-field-ad46960ddf4e
Tomi Engdahl says:
IoT Face Tracking and Recognition © LGPL
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/vicentezavala/iot-face-tracking-and-recognition-7f6c4d
the project is based on the tracking and recognition of faces. If it detects a face, it focuses it within a red frame. If it recognizes it in a lower percentage, the focus is within a yellow frame, and if the percentage is high or very high, it focuses it within a green frame.
Tomi Engdahl says:
DIY – LAN Cable Tester With or Without Arduino
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/tarantula3/diy-lan-cable-tester-with-or-without-arduino-3c41d7
In this project, I am going to make a LAN cable tester with just a few basic electronics components. It cost me just a bit over $3.
Tomi Engdahl says:
Max the Megapod © CC BY-SA
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/vorpalrobotics/max-the-megapod-49b291
A super-sized version of our popular “Vorpal the Hexapod” project. Twice the size and ten times the fun! Scratch enabled for education.
Tomi Engdahl says:
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/electropeak/make-a-smart-mug-using-leds-and-arduino-5d2632
Tomi Engdahl says:
Pocket Metal Locator © CC BY
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/NZDoug/pocket-metal-locator-4f75fa
Cool little Pocket Metal Locator sensitive enough to identify small nails and tacks in wood with four independent search coils and LEDs.
Tomi Engdahl says:
Kravox! Wireless, Motion and Touch-Sensing Instrument © GPL3+
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/tim-krahmer/kravox-wireless-motion-and-touch-sensing-instrument-d8d3c6
Musical instrument for multiple users – with Arduino, nRF24L01, MPR121 and MPU-6050 connected to Pure Data Vanilla.
Tomi Engdahl says:
Using IoT to Remotely Control a Robotic Arm © MIT
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/metrowest_aug/using-iot-to-remotely-control-a-robotic-arm-889cc7?f=1
Controlling a robotic arm to pick up and drop objects is difficult enough, without IoT it would be near impossible to do this remotely.
Tomi Engdahl says:
ARDUINO WAVEFORM GENERATOR
https://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Waveform-Generator-1/
One shortcoming of the Arduino Uno and Nano is that it does not have a digital-to-analog (DAC) converter, so it is not possible to make it output an analog voltage directly on the pins. One solution is the R2R ladder: 8 digital pins are connected to a resistor network so that 256 levels of output can be reached. Through direct port access, the Arduino can set 8 pins simultaneously with a single command.
Tomi Engdahl says:
Turning an AR7778 Musical Calculator into a MIDI Instrument
https://blog.hackster.io/turning-an-ar7778-musical-calculator-into-a-midi-instrument-182e46137acd
Tomi Engdahl says:
Arduino IoT Robotic Arm © GPL3+
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/aerdronix/arduino-iot-robotic-arm-5a4401
5 DOF robotic arm using an Arduino Yun, Blynk app as the control interface and Matlab to implement the forward kinematics.
Tomi Engdahl says:
Petoi Nybble
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/RzLi/petoi-nybble-944867?f=1
A laser-cut robot kitten that runs and learns from you