In this second article about using Arduinos to control Made with Magic products, the focus turns to controlling individual targets. A single Arduino easily initializes up to 6 targets that subsequently can be addressed separately using Made with Magic codes. This allows Made with Magic items/hacks to each display lighting effects that best suit their natures. With a little work, it's possible to break out from having to put up with all items doing the same thing at the same time.
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Arduino controllers for Made with Magic products have a number of advantages. They're inexpensive. It's possible to output a LOT of infra red signal from a single 5V Arduino. At the same time, they're easy to setup to selectively target individual Made with Magic items. The stored code runs automatically at startup making them ideally suited for use as automated MWM 'initializers'. Serious Made with Magic hackers will probably have at least one or another type of Arduino on hand and frequently put to use. Great devices.