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Using NFC Tools to Read/Write NFC tag

Physical Computing Tutorials

What is NFC Tools? NFC Tools is an app which allows you to read, write and program tasks on your NFC tags and other compatible NFC chips. Simple and intuitive, NFC Tools can record standard information on your NFC tags which will be compatible with any NFC dev...

How to use 7-Segment LED Backpack

Physical Computing Tutorials

What is 7-Segment LED Backpack? This version of the LED backpack is designed for these big bright 7-segment displays. These 7-segment displays normally require 13 pins (5 'characters' and 8 total segments each) This backpack solves the annoyance of using 13 pi...

Building for Android Touchscreen Display with Phone OS

Building Apps (Staff)

Unreal project setup as Mobile Scalable. Build for Android with regular SDK, NDK setup for Meta Quests. On packaging succes, check for APK and OBB files. Procure thumb drive with a USB-C connector. Adapters do not work. Copy apk, obb, install, uninstall files ...

Marmoset Viewer

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How to use a Servo Motor

Physical Computing Tutorials

What is a Servo Motor? A servo motor is a rotary actuator that allows for precise control of angular position, velocity, and acceleration. It is commonly used in robotics, CNC machinery, conveyor belts, and various automation systems. A servo motor works by re...

Radio Communication: How to use APC220 Radio Data Module

Physical Computing Tutorials

What is APC220 Radio Data Module? The APC220 Radio Data Module is a compact, low-power, wireless transceiver module designed for serial communication over long distances using the 433 MHz ISM band. It’s commonly used for Arduino projects and wireless sensor ne...

How to connect a Push Button with Digital Input Pull-Up resistor

Physical Computing Tutorials

What is Digital Input Pull-Up resistor? In Arduino, a Digital Input Pull-Up Resistor is an internal resistor that you can enable on digital input pins to ensure a known default voltage level (HIGH) when the pin is not actively connected to anything (i.e. it’s ...

Radio Communication: How to use RFM69HCW Radio Data Module

Physical Computing Tutorials

What is RFM69HCW Radio Data Module? The RFM69HCW is a high-performance, low-power radio transceiver module designed for long-range wireless communication using sub-GHz frequencies. Unlike simple UART-based modules like the APC220, the RFM69HCW offers SPI commu...

How to use a Rotary Encoder Button

Physical Computing Tutorials

What is a Rotary Encoder Button? A rotary encoder button is an input device that combines: a Rotary encoder — to detect rotational direction (clockwise/counterclockwise) and steps and a Push button — to detect when the knob is pressed down. This component is s...

How to use a Flat Vibration Switch

Physical Computing Tutorials

What is a Flat Vibration Switch? This is a low-sensitivity, directional vibration-induced trigger switch. Inside is a very soft spring coiled around a long metal pin. When the switch is bumped from the side only, the spring attached to the first pin touches th...

Capturing in Wide-Angle with the OAK-D Pro camera

Touchdesigner Interactive Media

If you haven’t already, please complete all the prerequisites outlined in our introduction to the OAK-D Pro camera before starting this tutorial. Refer to the guide to set up the OAK Device CHOP and OAK Select TOP components. In this tutorial, we’ll program t...

Using a Whadda Vibration Motor Module

Physical Computing Tutorials

What is a Whadda Vibration Motor Module vibration motor? We already have a tutorial on how to use a vibration motor on its own. The Whadda Vibration Motor Module simplifies this process by integrating all the essential components—such as a transistor, capacito...

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How to use a Heart Beat Sensor

Physical Computing Tutorials

What is a Heart Rate Sensor? Heart Rate Sensor a plug-and-play sensor that can easily incorporate live heart-rate data into projects. In the lab, we offer the Ear-clip/Finger-clip Heart Rate Sensor from Seeed Studio. For other popular heart rate sensors that ...

How to use an Electromagnet

Physical Computing Tutorials

What is an Electromagnet? The Grove Electromagnet is a type of magnetic actuator that becomes magnetized when an electric current passes through it. When powered on, it can attract small ferromagnetic objects such as nails, screws, or paper clips. When the cur...

How to use a Reed Switch

Physical Computing Tutorials

What is a Reed Switch? The Reed Switch is a type of magnetic switch that changes its state in the presence of a magnetic field. It contains two small ferromagnetic reeds sealed inside a glass tube. When a magnet comes close, the reeds attract each other and cl...

How to use DFPlayer Pro to play MP3

Physical Computing Tutorials

What is a DFPlayer Pro? The DFPlayer Pro is an upgrade of the DFPlayer Mini MP3 Player for Arduino. It is a small and low-priced MP3 module with an internal storage of 128MB. The module can be used as a stand-alone module with an attached battery, speaker and ...

How to use a Bone Conductor Transducer

Physical Computing Tutorials

What is Bone Conduction? Bone conduction is a way of transmitting sound to the inner ear through the bones of the skull instead of through the air and eardrum. In normal hearing, sound waves travel through the air, vibrate the eardrum, and are then passed to t...