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2020 Issue-1

Nuts and Volts Magazine

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Features

An Introduction to the Parallax Propeller 2

There’s a lot to the new P2.

The Dr. Duino Explorer —  A Review

Make your life simpler with this “ready-to-roll” kit that is jammed-packed with features.

The Graphing Weather Station

This feature-rich unit builds on a previous project.

Microcontrollers, Software, and You — Part 3

Learn how to program microcontrollers.

Remembering the Crystal Radio

Reminiscing about the good times that crystal radio sets provided.

Hacking LEDs and Arduinos: Instant LED Projects

Create bright, stunning colors by literally just plugging LEDs directly into the Arduino pins.

Nextion Touch Screen Display — Part 4

Tutorial on including touch screens into your homebrew projects.

Restoring a Vintage Zenith Table Top AM/FM Receiver from the ‘60s

Explore the world of tube-type electronics by restoring a classic AM/FM receiver.

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Projects

Build the MEMO_BOX

Never forget to bring your phone or keys (or ?) with you with this fun device.

Build an AM Transmitter for Use with Antique Radios

Use a low power crystal-controlled AM transmitter to broadcast age-appropriate material to your antique radio.

Build the Music Visualizer

An interactive LED display that reacts to music.

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