April 2018 - CreateLabz

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Wireless Lamp Control using SIM800C GSM Module, Arduino Uno and DC Relay Module

by Mikko Bryant Alinsub on April 30, 2018

Overview GSM, or Global System for Mobile Communications, is the most popular cell phone standard in the world. This system operates in almost 200 countries. It is considered as the default global standard. In this project, the SIM800C is used to control the state of the lamp. The SIM800L is a cheap and compact GSM module. This module can perform

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Humidity and Temperature Sensing using DHT11 and 20×4 LCD Display on Arduino UNO

by Eddyson Canoy on April 27, 2018

Overview This mini-project covers the functionality of a DHT11 humidity and temperature sensor module. It is an accurate and inexpensive sensor that has an ADC to convert analog values of humidity and temperature. The 8-bit microcontroller in the sensor is used for data conversion. It provides reliable output results when the

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(2/2) Switching LEDs using Proximity Sensor APDS-9960 module

by Paul Niko Bautista on April 27, 2018

Overview Continuing our investigation about the APDS-9960 module, the integrated proximity sensor can sense distances up to a few centimeters (~6 centimeters). In this simple project, 4 LEDs will be turned on via distance thresholds. Hardware Used Robotdyn Uno R3 Breadboard Male to Female Jumper Wires 4 330kOhms Resistors AP05-9960

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(1/2) Switching LEDs using Gesture Sensor AP05-9960 module

by Paul Niko Bautista on April 25, 2018

Overview A Gesture Sensor AP05-9960 module is a nifty device that has 4 integrated sensors : RGB, Ambient Light, Proximity ,and Gesture. For this first mini-project, 4 LEDs will be switched on via SWIPE UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT gestures. Hardware Used Robotdyn Uno R3 Gesture Sensor AP05-9960 module Breadboard Male

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Mini tachometer (RPM meter) using Optocoupler Sensor and Motor Shield L293D

by Kevin Montenegro on April 24, 2018

Overview: How important is it to know the speed of a car or moving object? Is it really necessary to know the velocity of a moving object? In this tutorial we will see how to connect and use an Optocoupler sensor - photo interrupter module by powering the Motor by Motor

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Optical Fingerprint Sensor with Arduino

by Paul Niko Bautista on April 23, 2018

Overview Fingerprint Sensor is an alternative device for security and verification purposes. In modern technology, it is included in high-end smartphones as an alternative unlock against pass codes or pattern swipes. One application of the fingerprint sensor is that of an attendance monitoring system, which is widely used in offices. We are going to create a system which will greet

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Measuring Temperature and Humidity using DHT22 and Sending data via SMS using SIM800C module

by Mikko Bryant Alinsub on April 22, 2018

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Overview This project measures the temperature and humidity of the surroundings using the DHT22 sensor. Also, the gathered data is then sent to the user's mobile phone using the SIM800C GSM module. SIM800C is a type of module that uses GSM to communicate. GSM, or Global System for Mobile Communications,

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RFID Attendance System with Real-Time Data Storage and Access to Google Spreadsheets

by Eddyson Canoy on April 22, 2018

Overview This project is an attendance system using RFID tags/stickers to communicate with an MFRC522 RFID Reader/Writer Module that is connected to an Arduino UNO. The authentication data that is received by the Arduino UNO is then transmitted to Google Spreadsheets through an ENC28J60 Ethernet Module for real-time data storage

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Motion Detector using PIR Module

by Mikko Bryant Alinsub on April 21, 2018

Overview A passive infrared (PIR) sensor is a type of sensor that detects movement using infrared radiation. Typically, a PIR sensor is used for home automation, motion detection, and many more. In this project, the PIR sensor is used for motion detection, and a light-emitting diode is used as an

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Running Message using 8×8 LED Matrix MAX7219 driver

by Paul Niko Bautista on April 20, 2018

Overview Visual cues ,e.g. hand signals, are a time-tested communication schemes that help humanity survive throughout the history. It provides a simple, quick, yet understandable common ground for communication. Light-emitting Diodes (LEDs) are typical electronic elements to demonstrate a visual cue, such as indicating a device's ON or OFF states.