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What Language Does Arduino Use? Find out the 'Real' one Used.

What Language Does Arduino Use? What are the real differences in using the Arduino IDE vs a compiler; Why that is important to your question.

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Arduino int to string: Arguments, function name and how it works

Arduino int to string: How to convert an integer to a string. Find out the standard form and Learn how to code it yourself. Also find the one subtle error you missed.

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MCP4725: Easily Generate a True Analogue Voltage.

The MCP4725 is a 12 bit DAC (with memory) to output a voltage for controlling analogue systems such as a PSU level or opamp offsets.

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Why is Switch Bounce Bad? Learn what it is, and How To Fix it!

To find out why is switch bounce bad you Have to Know Why it happens, and its effect on microcontroller inputs. Find out Everything you Need to Know Here.

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SSD1306: Easily use this amazing display in any of your projects.

For the SSD1306; What library should you use? Immediately Find out which libraries are best for Speed, Memory or Ease of Use. [Full comparison].

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How to use the MCP4922, a versatile 2 channel analogue output device

The MCP4922 chip is an SPI interfaced 12 bit DAC but how fast can it go? Find out here.

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MCP3008: Find out if this ADC is as good as it claims

MCP3008: Do you need a 10 bit, 8 channel ADC with a high sample rate? This could be the right one. Find out its real sample rate here.

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TP4056: Your Essential guide to the LiPo Battery Charger IC

Learn how to use the TP4056 properly. There's a right way, and a wrong way for safe charging of Lithium Ion batteries with this chip.

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Arduino Reference: Your Essential Guide to Arduino Functions

Arduino reference: Arduino functions don't always work the way you think they do! Easily improve your code by learning all about these functions and avoid common problems.

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Arduino String to int - standard function and code.

Arduino String to int: How to convert a string into an integer. Find out the standard function for this operation and learn how to code it yourself.

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The Essential I2C Tutorial: All you need to know about I2C...

I2C tutorial: Use this 10 minute guide to learn all about the 2 wire I2C serial protocol. Learn how easy it is to use, how it works and when to use it...

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74HC595: Immediately get endless Arduino outputs with 3 wires.

Using the 74HC595 you can instantly increase your outputs by 8. If you need more, just daisy chain extra chips on the same SPI interface.

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Arduino ADC: Everything you Must Know about the Built-In ADC

Arduino ADC: If you want to easily find out about your Arduino ADC then you need this page. Find out how it works and how to use it for best results.

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MCP41010: An easy to use digital Potentiometer.

MCP41010: If you need to digitally control a resistance this is the chip to use. Use it to make programmable gain amplifiers or create voltage references.

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ATtiny85: A Power Packed Arduino in a Tiny 8 Pin Chip.

ATtiny85: The smallest Arduino Chip! FOUR features you missed! Find out How Good It is, and how you can Easily program it over USB with no USB Chip!

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Arduino Projects: Use Amazing ICs to Enhance your Projects.

Arduino Projects: Find out how to use many different chips from humidity sensors to accelerometers, DACs and much more...

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Arduino Display: Which display should you Use?

Arduino Display: How to display Text or Graphics with an Arduino. Should you use a text or a graphics display? Find out the best Ones to Use.

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Arduino joystick: Easy setup and use on the Arduino

Arduino joystick: A Tutorial showing you exactly how to read the outputs for precise joystick positioning. Test it with a new library making it Easy...

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Arduino Interface Hardware: Easy interface Techniques

Arduino Interface Hardware: Find out exactly how to Reliably Interface Arduino Microcontrollers using techniques you may not have seen yet.

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Charlieplexing: Will save you I/O pins when driving LEDs

Charlieplexing: A play on multiplexing but you'll save tons of I/O pins to Easily light LEDs using far fewer I/O pins than you ever thought possible.

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