If that physical property is weight, you can use what is known as a load cell. [DegrawSt] uses four 50 kg load cells to create a bathroom scale using an Arduino.

We’ve seen a few projects based on load cells, like this posture-correcting system, but most of them use the load cell to measure linear forces.

lcd.print(val); lcd.print(“V”); delay(100); } USB dummy load configuration However, this Arduino DVM can also be used as a standalone 5-V DVM by slightly changing the hardware setup and powering the ...

For those starting out in Arduino, there are tons of resources to get better acquainted with the community and the types of projects you can tinker with.

An Arduino can be used to test the life of any battery with less than 5 volts, Boxall says. So, for a quick way to see how much juice your AAA, AA, C, or D batteries have left, build this Arduino ...

The version 2.0 of the Arduino Load Driver enables you to use 5V to control up to 100V allowing you to supply power to a wide range of different peripherals including motors, solenoids or anything ...