In this post I would like to show how to connect JAVA 8 and Arduino. My objective was being able to control some servos using Java, so for that it was necessary to use RXTX library. At first there was plenty of tutorials so it was easy, but it took me several hours to realize how to make it run properly. In conclusion here you are a basic how to with the main points

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For those who don’t know Japanese Hina means princess (neither do I). This robot it is a cute biped robot that is able to move and walk. In the next video you could see how the robot is able to move and make coffee. Of course it is not really true but who cares!!.

Hina Robot
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In this post I would like to show how to install a bluetooth dongle to stream music from the Raspberry pi to bluetooth loud speakers. As I didn’t have bluetooth loud speakers I bought a cheap receiver bluetooth in eBay to stream music.

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The woodcutter story

Once upon a time a very strong woodcutter asked for a job with a timber merchant, and he got it. The salary was really good and so were the work conditions. For that reason, the woodcutter was determined to do his best. His boss gave him an axe and showed him the area where he was supposed to work. The first day, the woodcutter brought 18 trees. “Congratulations,” the boss said. “Go on that way!” Very motivated by the boss’ words, the woodcutter tried harder the next day, but could bring 15 trees only. The third day he tried even harder, but could bring 10 trees only. Day after day he was bringing less and less trees.

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It was by chance I discovered Attiny Arduino devices. Due to the prize and size of the device could be a really powerful discovery for small and low-cost projects. But this is not an Arduino like the others, it is a small one so it could be a bit difficult to use the first time. So let’s see what can we do with that.

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