Budget Robotics (Base on a Budget)
Building a robot platform on a budget with some examples of platforms built for minimal cost using different materials.
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Solder Pot Controller
A custom solder pot controller which keeps the temperature at a specified set point using a BASIC Stamp Module and a Solid-State Relay.
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Garage Parking Assistant
The Garage Parking Assistant makes it easy to pull in the garage by signaling you with a traffic light style display of when to pull in (GREEN), slow down (YELLOW) and stop (RED).
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HB-25 Motor Controller Tester
I designed this test fixture to ensure that each HB-25 that was manufactured, functioned normally before being sent to customers.
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LCD Bar Graph Demo [BS2]
This tutorial shows how to draw different types of bar graphs on a Parallax 2×16 Serial LCD.
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Binary / Digital Clock
This project is a unique timepiece combining a normal digital clock with a binary representation, allowing you to see time in both formats.
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AP-8 Audio Player Tester
This test fixture was built to test the AP-8 Audio Player which Parallax used to manufacture.
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Digital Alarm Clocks
Three custom digital alarm clocks. Each slightly different. Each with many features such as dual crescendo alarms, dimmable display and battery backup of the time and settings.
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M-Sorter Kit
A kit that sorts M&M candies and even Skittles using a color sensor and a servo.
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Digital Thermostat
A custom-made digital thermostat for my computer shop and home. Features included custom programs and back-lighting.
![LCD Bar Graph Demo [BS2]](https://savagecircuits.com/wp-content/uploads/2005/10/bargraphs_00.gif)
