An Arduino Uno provides the processing power and drives the serial monitor. A joystick and a Hitachi H48C accelerometer are mounted on a breadboard and wired to the Uno.

They also only implement serial sending (so the Arduino receives) so far, although they mention the next step would be to build the other side of the connection.

To make things a little easier on yourself, Arduino shield-maker 1Sheeld shows off how to hack a clock to change color depending on traffic conditions.

He uses a cheap, $12 sensor with an Arduino and a Radiation shield and monitors the data on his computer.

Learn how to create a simple heart rate monitor using an Arduino Pro Mini, PulseSensor, and OLED display. This beginner-friendly project is perfect for learning basic electronics, sensors, and ...