PinnedNils BongartsDifference between Raspberry Pi and Arduino — Which One you Should Choose!Every beginner who wants to do projects with electronics will very quickly come across Arduino and Raspberry Pi. Both are microcontrollers…·3 min read·Oct 22, 2022--5--5
Nils BongartsInteger (int) — The basis of a well-organized Arduino sketchThe basics of Arduino were explained in previous articles. Based on the first theoretical part, the first practical example of a flashing…·2 min read·Jan 2, 2024----
Nils BongartsMagicMirror: Build Your Own MagicAt some point in my childhood, I was given an Arduino as a gift. At some point, however, I read about the Raspberry Pi and the further…·5 min read·Nov 1, 2023----
Nils BongartsThe Serial Monitor in the Arduino Software: A Comprehensive GuideIf you’re new to the world of Arduino programming, you’ve probably heard of the Serial Monitor. But what is it exactly, and why is it so…·3 min read·Aug 28, 2023--1--1
Nils BongartsArduino Basics: First Practical Example — The Blinking LEDAfter getting an initial overview of an Arduino in the last article, we now move on to the first practical example. A popular example…·3 min read·Aug 20, 2023--1--1
Nils BongartsArduino Basics: An Introduction to Programming and Use — The TheoryIf you’re interested in the world of electronics and programming, the Arduino is a great open-source platform that allows you to build…·3 min read·Aug 15, 2023----
Nils BongartsExtension of fully automatic watering with DHT22 temperature and humidity measurements and current…In the last article, we built a fully automatic watering system with an Arduino, a capacitive soil sensor, a relay, and a water pump.·3 min read·Jul 3, 2023----
Nils BongartsFully automatic watering for plants with ArduinoPlants need water to grow healthy and strong. But it can be difficult to determine the right amount of water, especially if you’re busy and…·3 min read·Jun 26, 2023----
Nils BongartsSuccessfully Completed Projects…Not!Have you ever felt like you have a lot of ideas for projects you’d like to do, but ultimately fail to implement them? In reality, most…·4 min read·Jun 19, 2023--1--1
Nils BongartsAutomatic Bird Photography with Open-CV Object RecognitionI bought a small birdhouse for my apartment, which you can hang in front of the window. When the first birds came and you watch them eat…·5 min read·Apr 3, 2023--1--1