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Month: July 2020

Tutorial: How to use Keypad | Text Entry Mode | Arduino

George Bantique July 29, 2020 10 Comments

In this article, I will discuss how we can use a matrix keypad for text entry purposes which is similar to T9 keypad used by Nokia and other bar phones. The circuit is the same as the previous tutorial. Be sure to check it out here: 4×4 Keypad Introduction CIRCUIT DIAGRAM BILL OF MATERIALS Arduino […]


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Tutorial: How to use 4x4 Keypad | Arduino

George Bantique July 28, 2020 No Comments

Keypad is commonly use in devices like ATM machine, microwave oven, safety vault, security door lock, and many more. In this tutorial we will focus on the most popular to electronics enthusiasts and tinkerers which is a 4×4 matrix keypad. We will discuss how it works and at the last we will provide an example […]


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Project Idea: Door Lock Security | Arduino

George Bantique July 23, 2020 3 Comments

In this project, we will create a door lock security system using an Arduino. The idea is as follows: The door lock is controlled by entering the correct password. If user password entered is correct, open the door lock If user password entered is wrong, an alarm will be triggered (alarm sound and flashing of […]


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Multitasking with Arduino | Relay Timer Controller | using millis

George Bantique July 22, 2020 5 Comments

In this demonstration, I show a Relay Timer Controller. The multitasking is achieve using the power of millis function. The following task are achieve: The On state of the relay (simulated through the LED). Navigating the LCD menu using buttons. CIRCUIT DIAGRAM VIDEO DEMONSTRATION CALL TO ACTION If you like this article, please give me […]


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