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The thinking behind my most recent prototype sketches revealed! Read more to see how I approach merging engineering and (hopefully) style.

Brief introduction to the Puriphico .5 custom Printed Circuit Board and how it operates with the code!

Learn all about the .5 prototype's new code! Audio calibration, bluetooth connectivity, and sensor coordination functioning cohesively!

This article details the ways an Arduino microcontroller can communicate with your computer through the various Serial functions. Serial...

digitalWrite(): Just as the purpose of the digitalRead() is to read a value of high or low of an input, the purpose of the digitalWrite...

This article details the digitalRead() function in Arduino programming, explaining how it works and how to use it in your own sketches....

Pictured below is the general framework for the usage of control structures, which use conditions to determine the flow and order of...

pinMode: The pinMode() function is usually performed in the void setup() fragment of the code, and it serves the purpose of configuring...

Learn how I calibrated my device to better identify handwashing frequencies in unfamiliar settings.

As I make progress with the development of the prototype, I plan to keep a log here, in the blog, under the "Updates" category. Subscribe...

Bluetooth connectivity has been enabled with the Puriphico device. Read here to learn how, with sample codes and videos demonstrating.

Delay() Pauses the program for a specified amount of milliseconds. Syntax is delay(ms). delayMicroseconds() Same as delay, but in...

Learn the basic comparison operators used when programming an Arduino microcontroller. Definition: Comparison operators are mathematical...

This article details the most common data types used in Arduino programming. Data types: Array A collection of variables that can be...

This article details the types of constants in Arduino programming Overview They are predefined expressions in the Arduino language, used...

This article details the basic syntax for defining constants, including libraries, making comments, and using punctuation in your Arduino...

Introduction: As a part of the Build-Your-Own program, Puriphico has introduced the "Learn" sub-category, which focuses on teaching...

I don’t know about you, but I have 2 different timers for brushing my teeth: one is built into the electronic toothbrush, and if that...

What are functions? Functions are modules or sections of code designed for a specific purpose or task. Simply put, they are essentially a...