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4x4-Matrix-Keypad

4×4 Matrix Keypad – Principle and Interfacing with Arduino

A matrix keypad is a small compact input device that accepts user inputs and processed by Microcontrollers.  You might have seen this in most commonly used devices like Calculators, Digital locks, Gas pumps and DIY projects. It comes in different types, one of them is membrane keypads, it is thinner in size and you can paste it on top...

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Flashing SONOFF Firmware on NodeMCU

Sonoff is a WiFi controlled switch which is embedded with ESP8266 IC and has relays to control the device via the Internet. This IC can be flashed and reprogrammed by Arduino IDE. The makers of Sonoff published the libraries and Arduino files on their GitHub page. Initially, it has only for Sonoff made boards only, after that it supports...

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Arduino Micro

Arduino Micro is the smallest board of the family, easy to integrate it in everyday objects to make them interactive. The Micro is based on the ATmega32U4 microcontroller featuring a built-in USB which makes the Micro recognizable as a mouse or keyboard.The Micro is developed in conjunction with Adafruit. It has 20 digital input/output pins (of which 7 can be used as...

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Arduino Leonardo

The Arduino Leonardo is a microcontroller board based on the ATmega32u4. It has 20 digital input/output pins (of which 7 can be used as PWM outputs and 12 as analog inputs), a 16 MHz crystal oscillator, a micro USB connection, a power jack, an ICSP header, and a reset button. It contains everything needed to support the microcontroller; simply connect it...

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Arduino DUE

The Arduino Due is the first Arduino board based on a 32-bit ARM core microcontroller. With 54 digital input/output pins, 12 analog inputs, it is the perfect board for powerful larger scale Arduino projects.The Arduino Due is a microcontroller board based on the Atmel SAM3X8E ARM Cortex-M3 CPU. It is the first Arduino board based on a 32-bit ARM core microcontroller. It...

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Arduino MEGA 2560

The MEGA 2560 is designed for more complex projects. With 54 digital I/O pins, 16 analog inputs and a larger space for your sketch it is the recommended board for 3D printers and robotics projects. This gives your projects plenty of room and opportunitiesThe Arduino Mega 2560 is a microcontroller board based on the ATmega2560. It has 54 digital input/output pins (of...

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Arduino Lilypad

The LilyPad Arduino is designed for e-textiles and wearables projects. It can be sewn to fabric and similarly mounted power supplies, sensors, and actuators with conductive thread. The LilyPad Arduino Main Board is based on the ATmega168V (the low-power version of the ATmega168) or the ATmega328V.Technical SpecsMicrocontroller: ATmega168 or ATmega328V Operating Voltage: 2.7-5.5 V Input Voltage: 2.7-5.5 V Digital I/O Pins: 14 PWM...

How to Enable New Alexa Skills in Android App - How to Enable New Alexa Skills in Android App - How to Enable New Alexa Skills in Android App - How to Enable New Alexa Skills in Android App

How to Enable New Alexa Skills in Android App

Alexa can answer your questions in many ways. But by default, most of the skills are not enabled. The user needs to give access to the skills like Booking an Uber and Shopping and more. For a simple example, we enabled 'Rajini Dialogues' that will play random Rajinikanth Dialogues on Alexa.You can trigger it by asking, Alexa, Play Rajini...