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Two pcDuinos communicating to each other through audio jack
pcDuino3’s audio jack has line-in. In this post, we show two pcDuinos communicating to each other through audio jack using minimodem, a general-purpose software audio FSK modem. To install minimodem on...
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VNC to pcDuino3 Nano through its USB-OTG
Like pcDuino2 and pcDuino3, pcDuino3 nano also offers the capability to VNC to it through its USB-OTG. We can follow the post and for windows 8, we can follow this post. We supply power to pcDuino3...
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How to solve Guvcview green garbage on pcDuino
Many of us have seen green garbage when using guvcview on pcDuino. This is actually related to the ‘camera output’ setting under ‘Video&files’ tab. If you use the CSI camera, YU12 is recommended....
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VNC to pcDuino3 Nano through USB-OTG from a Mac
George Mitsuoka provides the steps on how to VNC to pcDuino3 Nano through USB-OTG from a Mac. Thanks, George! 1. Connect power (at least 2000 ma) to the pcDuino 2. From the Apple menu, open “System...
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[Video] Use 8x8x8 RGB LED Cube on pcDuino
Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csl8Jm1Xd6Y
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Serial Communications in Python for pcDuino
The original can be found at: https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/programming-the-pcduino#serial-communications Python requires an external library to use serial ports; however, it’s very easy to...
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Install Bino on pcDuino
When we in stall Bino, the GPU and QT will be used. For the reason of the version, it is a little complex to compile. Here we prompt a simple way to install Bino. 1. add the software source to the...
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How to weld Drawdio
In this post, I will demo how to weld the drawdio. Step 1 First we need to prepare the hardware as the following. Step 2 We will weld Resistance -> Ceramic capacitors -> Electrolytic capacitor...
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How to Enable Ethernet under Android on pcDuino3 Nano
pcDuino3 nano is a $39 single board computer. It has Gbps Ethernet. However, it does not have on-board. We can either install a WiFi dongle, or use Ethernet cable. To flash Android, we can use USB OTG...
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How to use RpUSBDisp USB touch screen with pcDuino3
pcDuino3 is a $39 single board computer. RpUSBDisp USB touch screen works well with pcDuino2. In this post, we will show how to make it work with pcDuino3. . Most of the part in the original post...
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Use Parallax Continous Rotation Robotics Servo on pcDuino3
When it comes to Robotics, Parallax continuous rotation robotics servo is the entry point item that every student needs to master. In this post, we will show how to drive Parallax continuous rotation...
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Use SG90 servo on pcDuino3
SG90 is a mini servo. In this post, we will show how to use pcDuino3 to control SG90. pcDuino3 can directly control SG90 using the GPIO pins as shown in post. In this post, we will how to control...
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Working with USB camera for pcDuino3
pcDuino3 supports UVC (USB video class) web cam. In this post, we are going to show a tool that is different from the built-in guvcview. T he web cam that we are going to use is a mini web cam from...
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Basic Camera function with SimpleCV on pcDuino3
SimpleCV is a powerful tool to capture and process image. In this post, we will use it to implement a basic camera function with SimpleCV on pcDuino3. First, we will need to install SimpleCV on...
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Detect face with SimpleCV on pcDuino3
In a previous post, we implemented a basic camera function using SimpleCV. In this post, we will try to detect face. The python is as below: from SimpleCV import Camera, Display from time import sleep...
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How to use the three buttons on pcDuino V2
There are buttons on pcDuino v2, that are by default not used by Lbuntu linux system. In this post, we will show how to use them. 1. Modify pcDuino.fex file. The file can be found at:...
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Pull the rope to blow the train whistle (implemented by pcDuino3)
Tinkermill’s TinkerScouts will install a decorated train at Roosevelt Park in Longmont. Steve Elliott came up with an idea that when kids pull the rope, it swings in front of the infrared detector....
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Use Motion Detector to Control a relay on pcDuino3
Tinkermill’s TinkerScouts will install a decorated train at Roosevelt Park in Longmont. Steve Elliott would like to have a motion detector to turn on a LED lamp which is controlled by a relay. In this...
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DIY Android Table pcDuino3
pcDuino released the Android image for LVDS LCD with touch. By reflash pcDuino3 with this new image, we get an Android tablet!
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