Atmega8 UDP Client
As a follow-up to Radu's Atmega8 and enc28J60 for ethernet support article, I used the libraries to implement an ATmega8 UDP client using ENC28J60 that broadcasts a simple “Hello World”…
Coil Winding machine counter with Atmega8 and Reed relay
A digital counter with a nice LCD display that supports both incrementing and decrementing. Good for various purposes, in this case as a display to a coil winding machine.
Atmega8 and Nokia 5110 LCD
A C++ Library for AVR microcontrollers that allows easy connectivity to the Nokia 3110/5110 graphical LCDs.
HC-SR04 Sonar with Atmega8 microcontroller
Build an ultrasonic sonar for non-contact distance measurements, using an Atmega8 and a HC-SR04
Temperature Sensors DS18B20 and DHT11 with Atmega8
Use the Atmega8 with two temperature sensors: the DS18B20 and the DHT-11. The latter also offers relative humidity data.
Atmega8 and enc28J60 for ethernet support
Learn how to create a network interface for your microcontroller projects. Here I have shown an example using the Atmega8 and the enc28j60 . Build a simple Webserver to show sensor data such as temperature or humidity.
Multitester using ATMega8 and HD44780 LCD
An Atmega8 multimeter that can measure Transistors: Bipolar/Mosfet , Diodes and Double Diodes , Resistors, Capacitors: between 0.2nF to 7300μF, Triacs and Thyristors.
ATMega8 LCD Game
Create a simple game board and write a little software game for your ATMega8 LCD board.
First Atmega8 bot – (Arduino board)
An article about a differential Arduino robot by Rodrigo Nascimento Hernandez
ATmega8 and Hall Sensor A1302
Atmega8 and an A1302 Hall Sensor for sensing the magnetic fields in close proximity.
Atmega8 with Bluetooth radio module
Add Bluetooth functionality to your microcontroller project (atmega8).
ATMega8 and DS18B20 (digital temperature sensor)
How to use a digital temperature sensor (DS18B20) with a microcontroller (ATMega 8). Source code included.
ATmega8 and 2×16 HD44780 LCD
A tutorial including source code on how to use a 2x16 LCD (HD44780) with the ATMega8 micro controller. LCD Interface as C++ Class.
First steps with micro controllers (ATMega8)
My first microcontroller (Atmega8) experiments, tools, software, tips and photos.
Simple AVR Bootloader tutorial
I've used AVR microcontrollers both for hobbies and work projects. These versatile microcontrollers ran the code I programmed them with, but once the final device was shipped, it was hard…
Featured by Atmel
Trained as a software developer I've been active in the field doing mostly mobile apps since 2003. My first contact with microcontrollers came later, in 2009, and I still remember…
DIY Geiger Counter Kit 1.1
This is an Open Source Digital Radiation Dosimeter, that can be used both as a portable detector, but also as a monitoring station to upload readings to the uRADMonitor network.…
Introduction to STM32 microcontrollers
Introduction to STM32 microcontrollers shows how to setup the ide and toolchain to edit and compile STM32 apps on a MacOS workstation.
Digital bench power supply
As a follow up to one of my earlier projects, the Variable regulated power supply, initially designed to deliver 0..30Volts at up to 10Amps, I have decided it was time…
Serial Digital to Analog converter (serial DAC)
Introduction We're used to Analog to Digital converters (ADC) in a variety of applications such as voltmeters, thermometers or various other sensors. Their purpose is translating a given signal to…
DIY Dosimeter Geiger Counter KIT1.0
Note: there is a newer version of this project, KIT1.1, see it here If I was to give this project a version number, the closest match would be the uRADMonitor…
DIY AVR Development Board with Atmega128
Eagle diagrams and instructions for building a DIY Development board featuring the powerful Atmega128 microcontroller
DIY Geiger Dosimeter with external tubes SBM-20 and SI-29BG
An open source digital portable radiation dosimeter, with external connector for attaching various geiger tubes.
The MQ-9B Combustible gas sensor
A quick test with the combustible gas sensor, MQ-9B and an atmega8 microcontroller.
Using a Rain sensor with AVR Microcontrollers
A simple rain sensor connected to an ATMega8, provides readings on the level of water detected on its surface.
Using FS1000A/XY-FST RF Radio module with AVRs
Wireless data transfer can be useful for a variety of projects. I stumbled upon a very low cost emitter+receiver modules pair, and planned to use it for some time now.…
Global radiation monitoring network
EDIT: there is a dedicated blog on this project, here. Make sure to follow it for latest news. A few days ago I announced my intention of creating my first…
How to set the AVR Fusebits
Learn how to set your atmega to work with various external crystals, program the fusebits, and build a fusebit doctor to revive your AVRs, in case you wrote the wrong settings .
ATMega128 and HD44780 LCD using 3 Wires with the 74HC164
Learn how to transform your HD44780 LCD into a easy to use, serial LCD, that you can connect to your microcontroller using only 3 wires! It's time to save a few pins, and expand your project's functionality!
DIY/Homemade Radiation Geiger Dosimeter
A digital dosimeter design that can be used with multiple geiger tubes, constructed around the atmega8 microcontroller and a 2x16 LCD. Equipped with a radio Bluetooth module for remote operation.