IOT IR Remote using Raspberry Pi Zero W and QtPy Hat
Combine your Raspberry Pi Zero W with a QtPy M0 and some infrared remote transmit and receive circuitry to create this Internet of Things IR remote control for all of your consumer electronic devices TV, cable, Blu-ray, DVD, DVR etc. A great assistive technology device as well as useful for anyone who wants to control their TV over Wi-Fi. The custom QtPy Hat board also has plenty breakouts to be used for a variety of other IOT projects besides IR remote. A much more cost-effective solution than the old Arduino Yun.
Two Player Game System for PyGamer and RFM69HCW Radio Wing
Many single player games have been developed for the PyGamer platform whether they are written in MakeCode, CircuitPython, or Arduino C++ however this guide will show you how to connect 2 PyGamer devices using an RF69HCW RadioFruit FeatherWing. The TwoPlayerGame Library handles all of the communication between the two devices and the basic back-and-forth flow of the game. You create your own custom classes of objects using the base objects provided. All you have to worry about is implementing the rules of your game and how it is displayed.
Mouse and Keyboard Control Using TinyUSB and BLE
Arduino provides Mouse.h and Keyboard.h libraries for controlling mouse and keyboard but they only work on boards that use the Arduino USB stack. Boards that use TinyUSB and BLE HID have a powerful API for controlling such actions but it's a bit complicated to use. These libraries translate your familiar Mouse.h and Keyboard.h function calls into the newer TinyUSB and BLE APIs
Building the Assistive Technology Ultimate Remote
This assistive technology device allows disabled users to control TV, cable, Blu-ray, DVR using infrared remote control as well as mouse and keyboard emulation and iOS switch control.
Building an Infrared Transmitter and Receiver Board
Whether you are creating a custom IR remote control, controlling a robot by IR, or doing mouse and keyboard emulation via infrared, this open source breakout board has been designed to handle all of your needs. Recommended for use with IRLib library for Arduino and IRLibCP for Circuit Python.
Creating Custom Symbol Fonts for Adafruit GFX Library
The Adafruit GFX library has a number of standard mono and proportional space fonts of various sizes but sometimes you need special symbols that aren't in the standard ASCII character set such as media player symbols like play, fast-forward, rewind or perhaps arrows and other symbol items. Here we show you how to create custom bitmaps in the Adafruit GFX font format to design your own custom fonts.
CircuitPython Powered AT Hand-Raiser
This Assistive Technology project helps students who need to get their teacher's attention but can't raise their hand because of physical challenges. We'll send simple serial commands from their PC or speech device directly to the Trinket which will light up the 3D Printed Diffuser. [PICTURE WILL BE UPDATED]
Talking Musical NeoPixel Clock with Infrared, BLE and Touch Controls
This stylish neo-pixel clock is built with a Feather M0. You can make it talk, play music, play chimes, and play animation patterns. You can also set the time and control options using an infrared remote, Bluefruit Connect app, or touch controls. The guide includes a 3D printed case design where you can create your own custom case out of cardboard, wood or any other material.
Internet of Things Infrared Remote
Learn how to create an infrared remote to control your TV, Cable Box, or other device via a webpage over Wi-Fi. Layout your own custom pattern of buttons. Harness the power of an Adafruit Feather M0 Wi-Fi or Arduino MKR1000.
Infrared Transmit and Receive on Circuit Playground Express in C++
One of the great and features of the Circuit Playground Express is the addition of an infrared transmitter and receiver. In this tutorial you will learn how to receive and decode IR signals from a remote control such as those used for TV, DVD, cable boxes and how to transmit IR signals making your Circuit Playground Express an IR remote itself.
Using Bluefruit BLE to Give Disabled Users Switch Control Access to IOS Devices
A physical disability can make it impossible to operate a touchscreen device such as an iPhone or iPad. Commercially available switch control devices can cost several hundred dollars but with the power of Adafruit Bluefruit BLE devices you can build an interface for a fraction of that cost. We show you how in this tutorial.
Printy Boost: Reimagining a Classic Adafruit Kit
Once upon a time a makers preferred enclosure for an electronic project was the famous Altoids Mint or Gum tin box. These days we 3-D print everything so it's time to update the Minty Boost with a new version. Updated electronics, newer batteries, and a 3-D printed box and what do you call it? Printy Boost!
Create an Infrared Controlled Mouse with Arduino Micro, Leonardo, or Yun
Because Arduino Leonardo, Micro, and Yun can emulate a mouse and/or keyboard, it's easy to control your computer, home theater PC, or media player with a regular infrared TV remote.
Using an Infrared Library on Arduino
Infrared LEDs and receivers can be a great way to control a robot will create a home automation system but you need a library to simplify the coding process. In this tutorial we will give a brief explanation of how IR remotes work and show you how to use the IRLib library which makes it easy to send, receive, and decode IR signals.