You can read the state of a button using Arduino and a few lines of code. The actual state is shown in the Serial Monitor window as 0 or 1, 0 meaning the button is not pressed and 1 that the button is ...

I have started this joystick controller experiment inspired by the need of a simple DIY joystick which could deliver greater flexibility in the possible designs. Hardware component basis is very ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The $87 Plug and Make Kit includes an Arduino microcomputer, electronic components, and tutorials for building ...

As if you already weren’t agonizing over whether or not you should build your own arcade cabinet, add this one to the list of compelling reasons why you should dedicate an unreasonable amount of ...

Premier space exploration disaster simulator, Kerbal Space Program, is fun to play with regular controls, but it can be improved with this DIY build that lets you launch ships with a giant red button.

Makers, hobbyists and electronics enthusiasts looking for a project to keep them busy this weekend may be interested in a new DIY Arduino arcade game project which uses LEGO bricks and Arduino ...

Repetitive tasks in video games often find a way of pushing our buttons. [Facelesstech] got tired of mashing “A” while catching shooting stars in Animal Crossing, so he set out to automate his problem ...

DIY musical instruments are their own thing entirely, but if you're looking for a place to start, Adafruit has a guide to building your own MIDI controller using an Arduino. The OONTZ uses a 3D ...