20 Awesome Arduino Projects That You Must Try 2022!
Just got your Arduino but don’t know what to do with it? No worries as today, we have compiled 20 cool Arduino projects to get you started! These 20 projects are carefully handpicked and are some of my personal favorites!
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Without further ado, let us jump right into the 20 Best Arduino UNO R3 projects 2022!
Stay tuned till the end as I will show you a selection guide on how to choose the right Arduino board for your next project!
20 Awesome Arduino UNO Projects That You Must Try 2022!
1. Arduino Music Instrument
Want to use gesture control and handwaves to control your Arduino UNO R3? With this Arduino project, you can make that come true! Through this project, you will be using a board called Flick which is a PCB that is able to detect your gestures from up to 15cm away in 3D space. Draw a circle, swipe your hand – Flick will track it.
With Flick, the possibilities are endless! You can now control your computer, TV, music system, and many more with a Flick of the Wrist! In this Arduino UNO R3 project, we will be using Flick with the Arduino UNO to create a musical instrument!
What do you need? (Other than Arduino UNO)
- Flick Large – Standalone 3D Tracking and Gesture Breakout
- Resistor 4.75k ohm
- Capacitor 10 nF
- 3.5 mm Jack to 3 RCA Adapter Cable – 150mm
- USB Cable Type A to B – 30CM Black
- Arduino IDE Software
- Mono Enclosed Speaker 2W 6 Ohm
Interested? You can check out the full tutorial by LanmiLabs on Arduino Project Hub!
2. Arduino UNO Fingerprint Door Lock
Always losing your keys but do not wish to install a fingerprint door lock due to its high price? What if I told you that you can build your own fingerprint security door lock for only $70! With this project, you do not need to worry about losing your keys anymore as this door opens at the tap of your fingerprints.
What do you need? (Other than Arduino UNO)
- Grove – Fingerprint Sensor
- Grove – Infrared Reflective Sensor
- Grove – Servo
- Energy Shield
- Grove – LCD RGB Backlight
If you are interested, you can find the full tutorial by loovee at Seeed Project Hub!
3. Arduino Robot Car
Obstacle Avoiding Robot is an intelligent device that can automatically sense the obstacle in front of it and avoid them by turning itself in another direction. This design allows the robot to navigate in an unknown environment by avoiding collisions, which is a primary requirement for any autonomous mobile robot. The application of obstacle avoiding robots is not limited and it is used in many military organizations which helps carry out many risky jobs that cannot be completed by any soldiers.
What do you need? (Other than Arduino UNO)
- Chassis OR any toy car
- Ultrasonic sensor HC SR-04
- 2 x DC motors
- 9V/12V 1A battery
- Motor driver module L298
- Jumpers
- Single stranded wires
Interested? You can find the full Arduino project with code on PROJECT HUB!
4. DIY Arduino Handheld Game Console!
Smartphone & iPad gaming is great and nothing can beat the charm of making your own game console and playing with it. In this video, you will learn to make an Arduino handheld GameBoy game console. It uses an Arduino micro and OLED display to make a tiny gaming console, even smaller than the GameBoy pocket. This is an arduboy compatible system which is an 8 bit, credit card-sized gaming platform, that makes open source games easy to learn, share and play. You can play games made by others or you can also design your own games for it.
What do you need?
- 1 x 5-way tactile switch
- 1 x Arduino micro
- 1 x SPI OLED Display
- 1 x slide switch
- 1 x buzzer
- 1 x Tactile switches
- 3.7V Battery
- Power connecto
5. UNO Home Automation
This tutorial,demonstrates how to setup a simple DIY home automation using an Arduino, which will save you a lot of money. The whole setup takes less than 15 minutes to configure and will cost you less than $30. Moreover, the incremental cost of adding more electrical appliance comes down to only about $1.50 per device.
What do you need? (Other than Arduino UNO)
- – Relay module
- – HC 05 Wireless Bluetooth Module
- – Lamp
- – 2.2k ohm resistor
- – 1k ohm resistor
- – Breadboard
- – Jumper wires
Interested? You can find the full tutorial on predictabledesigns!
6. Arduino UNO Car/ Truck Simulator
Do you know there is a technology called CAN (Controller Area Network) can be used to allow microcontrollers and devices like the Arduino to communicate with each other within a vehicle without a host computer that allows for control and data acquisition? Want to find out more? You can check out our guide for an Introduction to CAN-BUS and How to use it with Arduino!
Through this project, we are going to make use of CAN technology and create a car/truck simulator with a real dashboard on your PC with the UNO and a CAN-BUS Shield!
What do you need? (Other than Arduino UNO)
Interested? You can check out the full tutorial at SeeedStudio Community!
7. UNO Universal Remote Control
Do you have multiple remote controls lying around? Want to get rid of them and replace them with just one universal remote? With this project, you can!
Through this project, you will convert an ordinary Keyes infra-red (IR) remote into a programmable universal remote.
What do you need? (Other than Arduino UNO)
- Grove – Base Shield
- Grove – Infrared Receiver
- Grove Button
- Grove 16×2 LCD (White on Blue)
- KEYES IR Remote control
- SONY IR Remote control
- Arduino IDE Software
Interested in finding out more? You can check out the full tutorial by ScottC on Hackster.io!
8. Laser Tripwire Alarm Security System
Security systems are often expensive to set up and also expensive to maintain. Why not create yourself with an Arduino together with a few other modules for less than $30!
Through this project, you will create a laser tripwire alarm system where once the laser beams are cut, the alarm will go off and will not stop until a button is pressed. In addition, you can also set up a passcode to make it even more secure where it now requires a passcode entered into it to stop the alarm.
What do you need? (Other than Arduino UNO)
- Grove – Light Sensor v1.2
- Laser Emitter
- Push Button
- Grove – 12-Channel Capacitive Touch Keypad (ATtiny1616)
- Grove – Buzzer
Interested? You can check out the full tutorial by SurtrTech on Hackster.io!
9. Arduino Weather Station with Nextion Display
With a Nextion Display, you can build your own weather information system where you can tell the temperature and humidity of the weather easily! If you do not know what is a Nextion display, you can check out our guide on Introduction to Human Machine Interface With Nextion.
With an easy to use the software, you can also easily add more functions and features to your display!
What do you need? (Other than Arduino UNO)
- Bread board Clear – 8.2 x 5.3cm
- Temperature-Humidity Sensor-DHT22(AM2302)
- Nextion Enhanced NX4024T032 – Generic 3.2” HMI 400*240 Touch Display for Arduino Raspberry Pi
Interested? You can find the full tutorial by educ8s on Instructables!
10. OLED RTC Clock
Do not want to buy a new clock? Why not build one with the addition of an RTC (Real Time Clock) module to easily make yourself an OLED digital clock with the UNO to show the date, time and day!
Curious about why you need a separate module to keep track of the time when your Arduino already has a built-in timekeeper? Find out the answer in our guide on RTC!
What do you need? (Other than Arduino UNO)
- Grove – RTC
- Grove – OLED Display 1.12” V2
- 2 x Grove – Button
- Breadboard Clear – 8.2 x 5.3cm
- 32.768KHz crystal oscillator
- 2 x 10K ohm resistor
- 3V coin cell battery
Interested? You can find the full tutorial on Simple Projects!
11. HX711 and Load Cell Arduino Punching Bag
Ever wonder how much power is in that punch of yours? Why not try making a punching bag with a force gauge to measure the amount of force of your punch in newtons! Through this project, you will learn how to measure your fist power using a load cell and HX711 together with the Arduino.
What do you need? (Other than Arduino UNO)
- Weight Sensor (Load Cell) 0-50kg
- Grove – ADC for Load Cell (HX711)
- Grove – 16 x 2 LCD (Black on Yellow)
- Arduino IDE software
Interested? You can find the full tutorial by Electropeak on Arduino Project Hub!
12. DIY Arduino RC Hovercraft
Want to step up your robot car game? Why not build a floating Hovercraft that can be controlled using a remote control!
Find out the science of how a hovercraft is able to be lifted in the air and many more through this project!
What do you need? (Other than Arduino UNO)
- 2.4G WIRELESS MODULE NRF24L01+PA
- NRF24L01 + PA + LNA
- ESC 30A
- XT60 2 Female to 1 Males
- XT60 Connector
- Brushless Motor
- Grove – Servo
- 3D Printer
Interested? You can find the full tutorial with complete instructions from 3D printing, circuit diagram to codes on HowToMechatronics.
13. Arduino Ping Pong Game
Remember this popular retro Ping Pong game? Well, you can build and control it easily with the UNO and a few common components.
What do you need? (Other than Arduino UNO)
- 2 x 1K Resistors
- 470E Resistor
- Push Button
- 3.5 mm Jack to 3 RCA Adapter Cable – 150mm
- 2 x Grove – Rotary Angle Sensor (Potentiometer)
- Breadboard Clear – 8.2 x 5.3cm
- Breadboard Jumper Wire Pack(241mm 200mm 160mm 117mm)
Interested? You can check out the full tutorial on Electronicsforu!
14. Wristwatch Walkie-Talkie
Want to communicate with your friends in a fun and cool manner? Why not try out this wearable walkie-talkie inspired by the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers!
What do you need? (Other than 2 Arduino UNO)
- 2 x 2.4G WIRELESS MODULE NRF24L01+PA
- 2 x Electret Microphone
- 2 x NPN Transistor
- 2 x Grove Button
Interested? You can find the full tutorial for this project by ohoilett on Instructables!
15. Arduino RFID Door Lock
There are many ways to make your traditional door lock go smart from fingerprint, passcode, etc. and also this RFID door lock!
How it works is that if a tag/card is near the scanner, the door will automatically open and after you close it, it will automatically lock. A convenient way! No more fumbling with keys anymore, just tap your card and your door is now opened. Not to mention, its cheap to build as well!
What do you need? (Other than Arduino UNO)
- MFRC522 RFID Module
- Grove – Servo
- Grove – LCD RGB Backlight (Or any 16×2 LCD)
- Breadboard Clear – 8.2 x 5.3cm
- Breadboard Jumper Wire Pack(241mm 200mm 160mm 117mm)
- Proximity Sensor CNY70
Interested? You can find the full tutorial for this RFID project on Howtomechatronics!
16. Automated Plant Watering System
Are you tired of your plants dying and want something to babysit your plants? Going somewhere and unable to take care of your precious plants?
If your answers are yes, this Arduino project will be just for you! With this automated watering system, it will automatically deliver an adjustable volume of water of up to 4 plants every day or once every “x” day whichever you specify (up to seven days). It even comes with artificial sunlight for your plants to grow healthily.
What do you need? (Other than Arduino UNO)
- Nylon Tubing
- Light Bulbs
- Light fixtures
- Tub to hold water
- Maple plywood (to make the case)
- Grove – 4 Channel SPDT Relay
- Grove – LCD RGB Backlight (Or any 16×2 LCD)
Interested? You can find the full tutorial by rbates4 on Instructables!
17. Raspberry Pi Arduino Intelligent Tea Sensor
Do you ever find yourself opening up a teabag/coffee container with no tea or coffee beans? This is one of the saddest moments that one could experience so we’ve got a solution to solve it! With this project, we will be building an intelligent tea bag container sensor to estimate the number of tea bags left which will inform us if we start to run out.
What do you need? (Other than Arduino UNO)
- Raspberry Pi 4 Computer Model B 4 GB
- Grove – ADC for Load Cell (HX711)
- Any Load cell between 3KG and 15KG
- Reed Switch
- Magnet
- 10KΩ resistor
- Speaker
- 3.5mm Cable for Speaker
- USB B Cable for connection between Raspberry Pi and Arduino
Interested? You can find the full tutorial on All About Circuits!
18. Lightweight Arduino GSM Mobile Phone
Feel like your mobile phone is too heavy for your liking or too costly? Why not try making one yourself that is lightweight and capable of national and international features!
This Arduino mobile phone is able to make calls, receive calls and also send and receive SMS as well. It uses a GSM module to connect to the mobile network and Nextion display to visualize GUI interfaces.
What do you need? (Other than Arduino UNO)
- GPRS Shield V3.0
- Nextion Enhanced NX8048P070-011R – Generic 7.0” HMI 800*480 Touch Display for Arduino Raspberry Pi
- SIM Card
- Arduino IDE software
- Nextion Edition software
- Paint.net Software
Interested? You can find the full tutorial by Avishek at Hackster.io!
19. DIY Low-Cost Air Hockey Table
As a professional air hockey setup is usually only available in arcades due to its sophisticated system, it is hard to actually enjoy the gaming experience in the comfort of your own home.
But what if I told you, you can build it yourself easily and at a low cost too! This project is customized and easily scalable where if you want your air hockey table to be of a bigger size, you can!
What do you need? (Other than Arduino UNO)
- 2 x Push Button
- Grove – LCD RGB Backlight (Or any 16×2 LCD)
- 12V Adapter
- Jump wires
- Grove – WS2813 RGB LED Strip Waterproof – 30 LED/m – 1m
- Hardware for building table
- Plywood
- Wood plank
- 3D Printing Filament
- M3 Threaded Insert
- M3 Bolt
- Wood Screws
- Acrylic
Interested? You can find the full tutorial for this project done by Technovation at Instructables!
20. Automated Cocktail Drink Machine
To end it off, we have a cocktail drink machine! This automated cocktail machine is not your everyday alcohol dispensing machine. It consists of 4 different stations to make sure your cocktail tastes as good as what you get in the bar. The stations are:
- Automated Mint, Sugar, and Lime Muddle for releasing all the flavours
- Automated Lime Slicer and Dispenser
- Automated Mint and Sugar Dispenser
- Automated Liquid Dispenser
With this project, it will definitely satisfy all your alcohol needs 🙂
What do you need? (Other than Arduino UNO)
- Seeeduino Mega
- 8 x 1K Resistors
- 500N, 100mm, Linear Actuator 20mm/s
- 200N, 200mm, Linear Actuator 50mm/s
- Breadboard Clear – 8.2 x 5.3cm
- Breadboard Jumper Wire Pack(241mm 200mm 160mm 117mm)
- Grove – 8- Channel Solid State Relay
- 2 x 120mm Fans
- Water Pump
- 5 x 60W Peltier Modules
- Grove – Servo
- L298 Dual H-Bridge Motor Driver
- Display Tablet
- 3D Printer
- Laser Cutter
- Standard Hardware Parts (Find the full list in the tutorial link!)
Interested? You can find the full tutorial for this project done by CamdenS5 on Instructables!
Summary
Those are just some Arduino UNO R3 projects to get your brain juices flowing and get started on the Arduino UNO.
If these projects aren’t what you are looking for, you can check out Seeed Project Hub, Hackster.io, Instructables or Arduino Project Hub which features over 200+ Arduino UNO projects with source codes, schematics and also DIY instructions!
Here at Seeed, we also offer various Arduino boards like the Nano, MKR1000, Mega, Micro, Pro Mini and many more! Not to mention, we also have our own line of compatible boards called Seeeduino that is very cost-effective.
Looking for Arduino Shields or modules and sensors? We have them too!
Arduino Boards Selection Guide
There are many different Arduino boards that are available, but how do we choose? Here is a cumulative table with all the different Arduino boards available and their various specifications for you! Keen to learn more? Check out “Arduino Boards Selection Guide”!
| Processor | Operating Voltage | Clock Speed | Digital I/O | PWM | Analog Inputs | UART | Grove | Flash(KB) | USB | |
| Arduino Uno | ATmgea328 | 5V | 16 MHZ | 14 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 32 | Micro USB |
| Arduino Mega 2560 R3 | ATmega2560 | 5V | 16 MHZ | 54 | 15 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 256 | Type-B USB |
| Arduino Nano | ATmgea328 | 5V | 16 MHZ | 14 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 32 | Mini USB |
| Arduino Micro | ATmega32u4 | 5V | 16 MHZ | 20 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 32 | Micro USB |
| Arduino YUN | ATmega32u4 | 5V | 16 MHZ | 20 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 32 | Micro USB |
| Arduino MKR1000 wifi | ATSAMW25 SoC | 5V | 48 MHZ | 8 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 256 | Micro USB |
| Seeeduino Mega | ATmega2560 | 5V/3.3V | 16MHz | 70 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 256 | Micro USB |
| Seeeduino Lite | ATmega32u4 | 5V/3.3V | 16MHz | 20 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 32 | Micro USB |
| Seeeduino GPRS | ATmega32u4 | 5V/3.3V | 16MHz | 20 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 32 | Micro USB |
| Seeeduino Cloud | ATmega32u4 | 5V/3.3V | 16MHz | 20 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 32 | Micro USB |
| Seeeduino V4.2 | Atmega328 | 5V/3.3V | 16MHz | 14 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 32 | Micro USB |
| Seeeduino Stalker V3.1 | Atmega328P | 5V/3.3V | 8MHz | 14 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 32 | Mini USB |
| Seeeduino LoRaWAN | ATSAMD21G18 | 5V/3.3V | 48MHz | 20 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 256 | Micro USB |
| Seeeduino LoRaWAN W/GPS | ATSAMD21G18 | 3.3V | 48MHz | 20 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 256 | Micro USB |
| Seeeduino Lotus V1.1 | Atmega328P | 5V | 16MHz | 14 | 6 | 7 (0-5, ADC) | 2 | 12 | 32 | Micro USB |
| Seeeduino Lotus Cortex-M0+ | SAMD21 | 3.3V | 48MHz | 14 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 256 | Micro USB |
| Seeeduino Cortex-M0+ | SAMD21 | 5V | 48MHz | 14 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 256 | Type-C |
| Seeeduino Nano | Atmega328P | 5V | 16MHz | 14 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 32 | Type-C |
| Seeeduino Crypto | ATmega4809 | 5V | 16MHz | 14 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 48 | Type-C |
| Seeeduino XIAO | SAMD21G18 | 3.3V | 48MHz | 11 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 256 | Type-C |
| NodeMCU v2 | 32-bit RISC Tensilica Xtensa LX106 | 3.3V | 80MHz | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | Micro USB |
| TI MSP430 USB LaunchPad | MSP430F5529 | 3V | 25MHz | 8 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 128 | Micro USB |
| Particle Photon | STM32F205 | 5V | 120MHz | 18 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1MB | Micro USB |
| GeeekNET ESP32 Development Board | Xtensa® Single-/Dual-core 32-bit LX6 microprocessor | 3.3V | 160MHz | 39 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4MB | Mini USB |
| Wio Terminal | ATSAMD51P19 | 5V | 120MHz | via Grove | via Grove | via Grove | 1 | 2 | 4 | Type- C |
