Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Arduino and Morse Code

I got an Arduino to tinker with over winter break, and one of the ideas I had was to write a decoder for Morse Code (video below).




I ended up with a hacked-together bit of code that can decode Morse in real-time, and display in on an LCD.

Parts list:


I followed these instructions for wiring up the LCD (though I did change which pins I used).

My code is available on GitHub.

I even (temporarily) got my hands on a vintage telegraph key, and got it wired up!

My cousin trying it out!



Arduino decoding Morse Code from Nat Mote on Vimeo.
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18 comments:

  1. Sarah WilliamsJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Cool!!!!!

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  2. GaryJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    Heck of a first project. Congratulations.

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  3. NatJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    Thanks! I've just updated with pictures, and will update again once I have it working with the LCD.

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  4. MarijaneJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    Very impressive!

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  5. BobJuly 27, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    Love it, Nat! Man after my own heart. You should check out http://www.krypto.ifastnet.com/superaldis/ and send me a message at stargate.306west140th.com! One of my projects is to mount an LED strobe on my roof and broadcasting a message to see if anyone in NYC knows morse!

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  6. BobJuly 27, 2013 at 7:48 AM

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  7. BobJuly 27, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Also, I like your blog! Check out my short tutorial at http://www.robertoram.com/blog/blog6.php
    Tell me what you think!

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  8. UnknownApril 22, 2014 at 6:51 PM

    Hello Nat,

    Nice project!
    I am currently trying to do it too, but I'm having major problems with the code. I keep getting an error for one reason or another.

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  9. NatApril 22, 2014 at 6:56 PM

    Are you using my code? If so, I'm surprised it's not working for you.

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    1. UnknownApril 22, 2014 at 6:58 PM

      Yes I am. I have been trying to use it for the past couple of days.

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    2. NatApril 22, 2014 at 7:00 PM

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    3. UnknownApril 22, 2014 at 7:21 PM

      Thanks! I sent you one.

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  10. UnknownNovember 24, 2014 at 6:53 PM

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  11. Falko0815October 13, 2015 at 12:38 PM

    i can not reach your Bitbucket link.

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  12. UnknownFebruary 9, 2016 at 4:54 PM

    bro, u just saved me from failing a class.. big ups!

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  13. UnknownMay 9, 2016 at 9:26 AM

    Hi, great project, where could I find your code?

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