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Hopefully Helpful Hints // Mike J McGuire

No one was arguing whether the glass was half empty or whether the glass was half full, only that the glass was either too big for the requirement, or that the materials estimate for the wine was incomplete.

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Written by Mike J McGuireMarch 30, 2017April 16, 2017

Eavesdropping on the Single Wire CAN Bus – Part 5: Bluetooth Take #2.

“I suggest a new strategy, R2.” – C-3PO. In part 3 of the journey towards providing Bluetooth connected audio in my car (integrated with the steering wheel controls), I was experimenting with a Bluetooth audio module that didn’t provide what I needed in terms of functionality. Therefore I ordered a different Bluetooth part from SparkFun, the […]

Written by Mike J McGuireSeptember 12, 2014September 12, 2014

Hands on with the LIFX WiFi multi-coloured light bulb.

“Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter.” – Master Yoda. Super cool. As I was reaching down behind the couch recently to find the light switch for the lamp, I was thinking about opportunities to further automate my house with gadgets. Sadly, later as I strained for the second time to reach the switch to turn the […]

Written by Mike J McGuireFebruary 13, 2014February 15, 2014

Using short range RF transmissions between two Arduino devices.

“But how could they be jamming us if they don’t know… that we’re coming?” – Lando Calrissian. That’s probably the only Star Wars quote that came to mind in regards to wireless/radio communications. As part of one of the Arduino projects I had created, which was an ultrasonic range finder to ensure the cars were parked […]

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