Tag Archives: FTDI

RGBW LED Controller v3.1

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Jeremy

The new RGBW LED Controller is here! The video above shows some of the things it can do, but here is a list of improvements: IRLB8721PBF MOSFET’s – More power! Double sided and thicker board traces More output headers Cleaner … Continue reading →

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Really Small(s) GPS

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Jeremy

Hi peeps, I have been wanting to make a small GPS device (GPS receiver and some sort of screen) that I could carry around for a while now, but I didn’t want it to be too big, so I made … Continue reading →

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Fast Voltage Switching FTDI Adapter

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Jeremy

I have been working more with 3.3 volt projects lately and wanted to make programming them with an FTDI adapter as easy as possible. Sure you can switch most FTDI adapters from 3.3 to 5 volts (the FT232RL chip has a built … Continue reading →

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Get on board! (breadboard that is)

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Jeremy

So, you have just made an awesome gadget using an Arduino. You love it. OH! wait, you just got another idea for a different great project! But then.. you have to take your old one apart.. Is there a way … Continue reading →

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