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1answer
93 views

Is De0-Nano an alternative to Arduino/RaspberryPi?

Arduino and Raspberry Pi are touted as ideal programming boards for beginners and hobbyists. Could De0-Nano fit in that role, too? What does Arduino or RaspberryPi have that De0-Nano does not?
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0answers
89 views

Raspberry Pi vs Arduino ADK (with phone tethering)

I was doing some research for my capstone project next year. Basically it is an autonomous rover, designed to scout out outdoor areas and send back video/pictures to a website. So far, our initial ...
5
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3answers
147 views

Serial bus Raspberry Pi to multiple AVRs

Background: I'm trying to replace the electronics for a ice hockey scoreboard. The old electronics had the following issues: It stop working. I have since discovered that a couple of diodes and ...
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0answers
53 views

system architecture [closed]

hello im doing a home automation project that have this architecture: android client communicating with a raspberry pi that contains a server for authentification, infromation gathering and request ...
3
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3answers
217 views

Decoupling capacitor across Raspberry Pi GPIO input (+ Arduino + robotics)

I've been messing around with a robot kit from Parallax (the BOE Shield Kit), which has a 5xAA (7.2V?) power source. The BOE Shield includes its own 5V regulator, which is used to control servos that ...
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4answers
1k views

Python serial between Arduino and Raspberry Pi: Data is modified upon reception

I'm using an Arduino for sensor readings and sending them to a Raspberry Pi via USB, using PySerial for data reception. It works great, except for the fact received data is awkwardly modified (And ...
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7answers
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Embedded Programming for Beginners: Arduino or Raspberry Pi?

I'm a computer science student and I'm eager to expand my knowledge on embedded programming and electrical engineering. I've read here that using tools like the Arduino microcontroller is a good way ...
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0answers
416 views

How to Create an RGB LED Display for Raspberry Pi?

I'm relatively new to hardware. I have some basic concepts down and I've only done some basic circuitry, but I really want to jump into the deep end - it's how I learn best. I'm not sure how simple ...
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1answer
106 views

Options for connecting device to the internet [closed]

So I am not sure if these types of questions are allowed here but I am just looking for some general advice to get started ond a hardware project I want to work on. A simplified version of what I ...
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2answers
1k views

Arduino/Raspberry Pi 2 LED Matrices

Does anyone know if I can use a single Arduino or Raspberry Pi to control two 32x32 LED matrices as sold on the Adafruit website? Here is a tutorial where you can wire the 32x32 matrix. Ideally, I'd ...
2
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1answer
429 views

What's the best approach to implementing a remote control lock?

I was thinking how I would go about building a remote control lock with an Arduino (or better yet a Raspberry Pi when I get one) and thought I'd check to see if any were available for sale. Schlage ...
2
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1answer
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How to connect together: Raspberry, Arduino, PC PSU, Usb Hub, Usb Hdd - without issues?

A pc psu provides power for: arduino uno (via de standby 5v power + ground so it always has power) raspberry pi (via a 5v + ground connection) usb hub (via a second 5v + ground connection) ...