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November 2018

Nuts and Volts Magazine

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Features

DIY Biotech: Harnessing Bacteria for Fermentation

The first installment in a series of DIY Biotech articles.

TGI: The TEENSY Graphics Interface

Building a new version of the Arduino Graphics Interface with a TEENSY 3.6 processor.

Ready Player 2: CC3200 Wi-Fi & IoT MCU — Part 2

Working with CC3200 Launchpad and Code Composer Studio (CCS) — Part 2

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Projects

Create an LED Sign Controller

The step-by-step approach in this tutorial gives you what you need to know to make an LED display sign of your own with a customized controller.

Build a Basic Audio Distortion Analyzer

Construct a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) analyzer that’s easy on the wallet.

Build a MIDI Autoharp

Build a MIDI controller in the form of an autoharp instrument.

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Columns

The Ham’s Wireless Workbench
by H. Ward Silver
Ham Radio Put to Work
Ham radio is a fertile source of inspirations!

Q&A
by Kristen McIntyre
Electronics Q&A (11.2018)
Questions related to voice control; a heart rate sensor to use with an Apple Watch; disposing of lead-based solder; 75W vs. 100W LED lights; and waterproof sensors.

Near Space
by L. Paul Verhage
The 2018 Great Plains Super Launch
The Great Plains Super Launch has really taken off!

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