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DIY Arduino TimeLapse Panner for GoPro

November 3, 2014 mmwheeler

Code updated: 02/23/2018 for bug fixes. I needed to create a panner that would make 1 rotation over 5 minutes. I discovered two other projects to base mine on. Construction is pretty much the same as the source projects below. I rewrote some of the code. My TimeLapse Panner prompts […]

Arduino Uno R3 with 2.6 TFT LCD

June 4, 2013 mmwheeler

Recently purchased a 2.6″ Inch TFT Touch LCD Display Module SPI ILI9320 for Arduino UNO R3 on eBay. Took a little digging, but I was able to find a library that actually worked with this thing. Click here to download the .rar.

Mini-Pinball Tablet Cabinet – Proof of Concept

May 15, 2013 mmwheeler

Inspired by the Mini Pinball machine here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Pinball-1/ I decided to give this a try with a solderless version. Thanks to Pascal for working with me to reconcile some troubles I had with his PinballButtons.apk. Tips and Caveats: 1. You must install the PinballButtons app from above. 2. You must have the […]

A weekend with the HP Touchpad

September 19, 2011 mmwheeler

Manage to score a HP Touchpad at the firesale price from CDW last week. All in All, it makes a great couch surfer and performs well with the preinstalled applications. The WiFi connection was easy to setup and the standard Browser, Facebook and other apps work admirably. HP’s WebOs did […]

iPod Boombox V4

July 10, 2011 mmwheeler

So…that PVC version is just too heavy. Changed my mind again and used a Toolbox. Probably not as beach-proof as PVC, but I think this will suffice for poolside. The volume control and LED is hidden behind the handle. Click on images for larger view.

Canon Pixma MP495 Printer

February 4, 2011 mmwheeler

Bought a Canon Pixma MP495 printer today at the Walmarts. A deal at $49. Installation was typical, prints look great, scans well. I was unable to install/connect to it from any other PC wirelessly. Not sure if this is a Windows 7 issue or what. The machine does get an […]