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A tilt sensor is a type of sensor that can detect the orientation or tilt of an object relative to the force of gravity. It works by measuring the change in angle of the object with respect to the vertical axis.

Tilt sensors can be found in various forms, such as simple mechanical switches, mercury switches, and electronic sensors. They are commonly used in applications that require the detection of tilting or changes in orientation, such as in construction equipment, automotive safety systems, robotics, and gaming controllers.

Radio control cars are small vehicles powered by electric or gas motors that can be remotely controlled by a transmitter. The transmitter sends signals to a receiver on the car, allowing the operator to control the car's speed, direction, and steering. Radio control cars are available in a variety of sizes, from miniature models that can fit in the palm of your hand to large off-road vehicles that can climb over rough terrain.

Based on the solution of designing multi-functional remote controller and being aware of the needs we started building the joystick. It will have 4 push buttons, 2 switch buttons, 2 potentiometers and two analog modules. And, additional 2 push buttons integrated on the analog joystick module.

The Simpsons, that legendary animated series we all know and love, has become a cultural phenomenon. With its hilarious take on family life in Springfield, it's an absolute classic. We decided to have a bit of fun and recreate the show's iconic theme song using a piezo buzzer.

Buzzer is used to generate sound, beep or even melody of a song. It can be found in alarm devices, computers, timers and confirmation of user input such as a mouse click or keystroke. A piezo buzzer is not like a regular speaker that you might think of. It uses a material that actually changes shape when you apply electricity to it which in turn creates noise. The faster you bend the material, the higher the pitch of the noise that is produced.

Based on the solution of designing multi-functional remote controller and being aware of the needs we started building the joystick. The cover with controls is ready for use but we miss the most important part: the microcontroller. Once more, our decision falls on Arduino Nano. It perfectly fits by size providing all the necessary functionality.

The physical part of the controller is finished but what about the brain? Once more, our decision falls on Arduino Nano. It perfectly fits by size providing all the necessary functionality. For programming a Nano board we need a USB to serial interface which can be hooked up to the programing header located on the top side of our controller.

Now that the hardware is set up, it’s time to add some magic with a custom program. Programming the Arduino Nano is where your project truly comes to life. This step transforms your fairy lights from simple decorations into a dynamic display that reacts and behaves exactly how you design it to. By using code, you can experiment with different effects, creating a lighting system that feels personal and unique. In this article, we’ll explore a sample code that controls the lights using predefined programs, offering a starting point for further creativity.

The Arduino IDE (Integrated Development Environment) is the main tool used to write, edit, and upload code to Arduino boards. It's designed to be simple enough for beginners while still providing enough functionality for more experienced users. With a clean interface and compatibility with a wide range of boards, it's the go-to software for working with Arduino hardware.

Controlling devices over a distance opens lots of possibilities. Our Arduino roadmap contains many projects that must be controlled remotely and sometimes on a long-distance. Of course, it can be done with a PC but our experience has shown that it becomes complicated when you need long way, portable and rapid communications. Our solution was designing a multi-functional remote controller, we have called it AirControl.

Soil moisture modules are a simple and friendly way to check how wet your soil is using a pair of probes and a small control board. They offer two outputs you can use with Arduino: an analog signal that changes depending on how wet the soil is, and a digital signal that flips on or off when the moisture crosses a level you set with the onboard potentiometer. The whole setup is compact, cheap and very popular for plant care projects, garden automation and basic hobby experiments.