We've been having fun playing with the L293D driver chip. It's one of those things to see how much you can make it do by itself (like with any BEAM application!). Grant McKee has been experimenting with some simple additions to the chip to make it (unto itself) a suitable brain for a simple mini-sumo […]
Friday New Product: Trinkets, Addressabl...
Solar botics
October 24, 2014
Today is the auspicious day of October 24. It is so important I can't stop thinking about it even when I am preparing my taxes. Wikipedia mentions is as a the Day of All New Products. It is celebrated as a state holiday in Namibia, where it is also known as the day of jackalope. But here now it is the day of Trinkets, Pogo Pin Probes and addressable LED - and here's the proof:
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Adafruit Pro Trinket - 5V 16MHz $9.95 Keep the UNO's fancy USB connection with none of the size! The Pro Trinket is the Arduino Compatible solution for all of your small project needs. |
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Pogo Pin Probe Clip $2.95 This spring-loaded pogo pin clip gives you the flexibility to measure your signals without tying up one of your precious finger support systems. |
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Addressable WS2812 5mm Through Hole LED - Pack of 5 $2.95 Everyone's favourite addressable LED just went through hole! Get creative with the WS2812 5mm diffused through hole LED. |
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Adafruit Pro Trinket - 3V 12MHz $9.95 Keep the UNO's fancy USB connection with none of the size! The Pro Trinket is the Arduino Compatible solution for all of your small project needs. |
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