uVolume Mk2 USB Volume Control Prototype

Prototype test of the of the µVolume Mk2,  USB volume control. Now adds IR remote control with multimedia features.

           





Features:

              Arduino Compatible (Atmel Atmega32u4)
              Manual volume adjustment though the rotary encoder
              (IR) Infra red  remote control of volume and multimedia controls.
              Apple remote or user defined
              Visual and audible Feedback

 Manual Control:

              Volume Up Or Down,
              Mute,
           
 IR Remote Control:

              Volume Up Or Down,
              Mute,
              Previous Track,
              Next Track,
              Play/Pause Track,
              Stop Track.

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Midas 2004 OLED Character Display

Updated 09/01/2014 Arduino IDE V1 Library Support

After playing with its' little brother, the Midas MCOB21605G1V 1602 OLED, I was hoping for a smooth transition to its "Big Brother," the Midas MCOB42005A1V 20x4 character display...
Unfortunately, the previous Arduino OLED libraries gave nothing in the way of a working display.

ENGINEER SS-02 Solder Sucker Picture Showcase

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Arduino LCD Smartie OLED Project

Updated 04/01/2014

"LCD Smartie is open-source  software which allows a character LCD display to be used as an auxiliary display device for a PC. The program has built in support for many systems statistics (i.e. CPU Load, Network utilization, free Disk space...), downloading RSS feeds, Winamp integration and support for several other popular applications. To support less common applications LCD Smartie uses a powerful plugin system."
After being totally unimpressed by the overpriced, under featured & uninspiring  "Official LCD Smartie Hardware".
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I decided it was time to build my own version with the features that should have been in the official hardware.

Arduino: OLED PCF8574 I2c Back Pack

After the success using the Midas MCOB21605G1V 1602 OLED display in my previous article. My next challenge would be connecting the module to my  i2C backpack custom PCB, Using the PCF8574 i2c IC .

Midas 1602 OLED Character Display

Just some quick info for the folks in the UK.

The £19.99 Midas MCOB21605G1V 1602 OLED (organic light-emitting diode)  Character Display available from Maplin, part number :N04QQ, appears to be identical to the Adafruit and Sparkfun OLED's .

Arduino: $7 DFRobot Beetle available for PreOrder

This is what the Adafruit Trinket should have been...... Maybe the Trinket Pro will be similar.

As a minimalized version of Arduino Leonardo, it enjoys similar powerful functionalities. Beetle aims to solve problems of low-cost controller, ease-of-using properly, and to provide a low cost solution for disposable projects, such as DIY projects, workshops, gift projects, E-Textiles and educational. For students and makers who can not afford too much on hardware purchasing, Beetle can be a great solution for them.