August 20, 2007

PIC16F84A Disco Light
Complex Hacks

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This PIC microcontroller Disco Light looks like it produces the same effect as the professional ones costing big dollars. “This is an early picture of my discolight effect. Because of the AGC circuit theres no need for potentionmeters for sensitivity adjust. I replaced them with trimmers. Now the microphone is on the control electronics because theres no need to place it outside the box and the possible noises from the

Arduino POV
DIY Hacks

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Carlo has put his Arduino microcontroller to work as a POV device. Anyone interested in making their own can download the sample code that he is providing. “This is my first attempt to create a persistence of vision (POV) display using the Arduino. The ultimate goal is to mount it on my bike wheel and have it display nice things while I ride. But, for now, it consist of an