• Arduino: Serial2Parallel Library

    The Serial2Parellel library was developed to work with shift registers like the 8-Bit Serial-In/Parallel-Out Shift Register from TI. It makes it easy to set the state of all the bits on one to four chips chained together then push all that data out through a data pin on the Arduino. This library has no other dependencies and is very lightweight. It’s free software, if you use it please just leave me a comment I’d love to hear about your project!

    Serial2Parallel Library Interface

    Source Code:

    The source code is available at:
    https://github.com/ElectricJack/Serial2Parallel

    Download:

    Serial2Parallel.zip

    To use it download the zip and extract it’s contents into the folder:
    [ArdinoSketchbook]/libraries/Serial2Parallel/

    Then just #include “Serial2Parallel.h” in your sketch and you’re good to go!
    Check out the example for further assistance!

  • Arduino: LCD117 Controller Library

    I have worked on a couple projects now on the arduino where I’ve used the LCD 117 controller to run LCD’s from Modern Device. I wrote a small arduino library to make working with the component even easier. I’ve since decided to release the code in hopes someone else will find it useful.

    LCD117 Library Interface

    Download Source:

    To use it download the source files into the folder:
    [ArdinoSketchbook]/libraries/LCD117/

    You’ll also need the NewSoftSerial library installed in your Arduino sketchbook’s library folder.

    Then just #include “LCD117.h” in your sketch and you’re good to go!

  • Run your car with Mr.Fusion

    These guys converted a honda to run on syngas from a gassifier. A current day Mr.Fusion, so cool!


    Convert your Honda Accord to run on trash – More DIY How To Projects

    All the parts for the basic system, if you weld it yourself are available for something like $1200. Controller board is arduino based and the plans & cad files are open source!

    http://www.gekgasifier.com/