Android + Arduino + USB Host + Pan Tilt LEDs

May 2, 2012 - 2 mins read

Combining analog and digital outputs with Android and Arduino. This tutorial will demonstrate the basics for using two servos to achieve basic basic pan and tilt functionality. In addition, digital control is demonstrated using two LEDs. For additional background information on interfacing Android with the real world, check out my other introductory tutorials: Simple Digital Input Simple Digital Output Simple Analog Input Simple Analog Output Hardware Parts needed: Android Device (1.

Android + Arduino + USB Host + Serial 4 digit LED

May 2, 2012 - 2 mins read

Interfacing a serial display with Android and Arduino. This article will demonstrate communication of a serial 7 segment display, specifically this one: 7-Segment Serial Display – Blue from Sparkfun electronics. The fancy wheel scroller is based on the android-wheel widget from yuri kanivets. For additional background information on interfacing Android with the real world, check out my other introductory tutorials: Simple Digital Input Simple Digital Output Simple Analog Input

Android + Arduino + USB Host + Swivel Head Android with LEDs

May 2, 2012 - 2 mins read

Combining analog and digital outputs with Android and Arduino. This tutorial will demonstrate the basic use of combined digital and analog outputs. The basic hardware is a hobby servo and two LEDs inside of an Android figure. The servo allows Andy Android to rotate 180 degrees. For additional background information on interfacing Android with the real world, check out my other introductory tutorials: Simple Digital Input Simple Digital Output

Android + Arduino + USB Host + Combination Lock

May 2, 2012 - 2 mins read

A simple combination lock with Android and Arduino. The fancy wheel scroller is based on the android-wheel widget from yuri kanivets. For additional background information on interfacing Android with the real world, check out my other introductory tutorials: Simple Digital Input Simple Digital Output Simple Analog Input Simple Analog Output Hardware Parts needed: Android Device (1.6+) Hobby servo Breadboard Power supply Hook-up wire Android ADK Board* – OR –

Android + Arduino + USB Host + D-Pad

May 2, 2012 - 2 mins read

A simple controller for use as an Android directional pad input accessory. The Arduino based device uses four momentary push buttons to sense digital inputs for up, down, left, and right. For additional background information on interfacing Android with the real world, check out my other introductory tutorials: Simple Digital Input Simple Digital Output Simple Analog Input Simple Analog Output Hardware Parts needed: Android Device (1.6+) 4x Push buttons