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PROJECT
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Giving Life to an OLD Digit Display

By PTSolns

Exploring a vintage single digit seven segment display with an Arduino Nano Flip. Mapping segments and running counting and chase light modes for fun.

PROJECT
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Making "The Clapper" Basic Project

By PTSolns

Making "The Clapper", a simple, fun, and quick project that gets you playing with the Nano right away.

PROJECT
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Changing Bootloader on a Nano using a Custom Shield

By PTSolns

This tutorial shows the steps to change bootloader (old and new) on the Nano development board using a custom shield and an Uno as the programmer.

PROJECT
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Making a Simple RF Network

By PTSolns

A simple getting started project demonstrating one-way RF communication between two nodes using the NRF-Shield.

PROJECT
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Custom 24-Hour Single Revolution Clock

By PTSolns

A custom 24-hour single revolution clock made with an RTC and a stepper motor, controlled by the Nano Flip, all put together on the Proto-Half.

PROJECT
1,193

The Nano That Wanted to Be an Uno

By PTSolns

At the end of the project, you'll get a Nano that has a footprint of the Uno.

Blogs

Image of Reversing the Polarity on LiPo Battery JST Connectors
BLOG
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Reversing the Polarity on LiPo Battery JST Connectors

By PTSolns

The 2-Pin JST-PH 2.0 connector is found on many LiPo batteries used in hobby drones, RC cars and toys, and of course, electrical boards and modules. These are handy little connectors, but there is one problem - the polarity convention.

image of Thermal Response of Microcontrollers During Deep Sleep and Active Modes
BLOG
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Thermal Response of Microcontrollers During Deep Sleep and Active Modes

By PTSolns

Image of Non-Compliant Use of CH340 V3 Pin: Deep Dive for Engineers
BLOG
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Non-Compliant Use of CH340 V3 Pin: Deep Dive for Engineers

By PTSolns

In this technical post, we explore the widely used CH340 IC from WCH, a popular USB-to-serial converter.

Image of Measuring the Current Draw on BMP280 Sensor Module
BLOG
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Measuring the Current Draw on BMP280 Sensor Module

By PTSolns

In this post, we measure the BMP280 barometric pressure sensor in Normal mode and Forced mode using the Nordic Power Profiler Kit II (PPK2).

image of Why Your USB-C Cable Won't Program Your Microcontroller
BLOG
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Why Your USB-C Cable Won't Program Your Microcontroller

By PTSolns

Not all USB-C cables support data! Some only provide power, causing upload errors on boards like the Nano Flip or ESP32 microWatt. Learn how to spot the difference and test your cables to avoid connection issues in your projects.

image of How to Install Brass Heat Set Inserts in 3D Printed Parts
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How to Install Brass Heat Set Inserts in 3D Printed Parts

By PTSolns

Learn to install M3 brass heat-set inserts in 3D prints using a reliable, beginner-friendly method. Perfect for mounting PCBs or lids with strong, pro-grade results.

Tutorials

How to Verify the Clock Source on a Nano
TUTORIAL
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How to Verify the Clock Source on a Nano

By PTSolns

This tutorial shows how to verify the frequency of the clock source on a microcontroller development board. The process is similar for a range of boards, but we will use the popular Nano. This is a good exercise to do as it helps the user get a more in-depth understanding of the Nano microcontroller development board.