Posts by Michael Cheich
Arduino AppLab Bricks → Marketing Garbage or New Powerful Interface?
Do you have an Arduino UNO Q, or are you on the waitlist for an Arduino Ventuno Q? If so, then I am guessing you have used the new Arduino AppLab IDE. And you might be wondering what the heck these things called “Bricks” are? Is the term “Brick” just a bunch of marketing garbage?…
Read MoreNew Ventuno Q Dual Brain Single Board Computer
Arduino announced a new “Dual Brain” Single Board Computer (SBC) they are calling the VENTUNO Q. I have to say – it looks pretty amazing. If you have been following Arduino’s releases lately, you’ll know the dust hasn’t even settled yet on their recent foray into SBC’s with the advent of the Arduino UNO Q…
Read MoreHow to Add Python Packages in Arduino AppLab (No pip install needed)
If you’re building Python apps with the Arduino UNO Q and Arduino AppLab, you might wonder how to add third-party packages. You don’t run pip install manually – it’s even easier than that. Just use a requirements.txt file All you need to do is create a file called requirements.txt in your project and list the…
Read MoreKit-on-a-Shield Schematic Review
Just how random is the ESP32 random number generator?
On Random Numbers If you’re reading this tutorial, you’ve likely found a reason to use random numbers for your project. You may in the past have used a “random” number generator on a computer or other microcontroller, and soon realized how not-random they actually are. You may also be familiar with techniques that use the…
Read MoreArduino breadboard projects
When you’re getting into programming Arduino, in can be very useful to build some simple breadboard projects. That is exactly what Programming Electronics Academy member Antony Capazorio did as he started working through our training program, check out some of projects he shared below!
Read MoreUsing Arduino to measure RPM
Steve Stefanidis – March, 2025 The Story So, one day, I see my teenage daughter playing with one of these fidget spinners. I say, “Hey, that’s cool. How fast do you think it is spinning?” “I dunno,” she says. “OK, so how would you find out?” “No idea”, she responds. “Hmm ok,. What means or…
Read MoreEP 44 | Arduino VSCode Extension
Want to use Arduino boards with VSCode? Look no further! This talk with Charles Giguère showcases the Arduino Maker Workshop VScode extension. Links from the show:Arduino Maker Workshop Extension for VSCode Arduino Maker Workshop VSCode Extension GitHub repository
Read MoreHow to Fix Arduino Nano ESP32 Upload Issues
Are you struggling to upload code to your Arduino Nano ESP32? You’re not alone! Many users experience frustrating errors such as: If you’ve already tried common troubleshooting steps like double-tapping the reset button and still can’t get it to work, don’t worry—we’ve got some solutions for you! Step 1: Check Your Board Manager Start by…
Read MoreUsing ChatGPT to create OLED animations w/ ESP32
The introduction of ChatGPT to the programming world has revolutionized the entire software industry. Life is easier for beginner programmers, yet it also threatens the jobs of many skilled programmers. For me, programming was always secondary to my hardware skills. So, it saves me days of work on all of my client projects. That said,…
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