How do identify an Arduino counterfeit?

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How can I identify the fault on an Arduino Uno board that's had the smoke let out?

I recently purchased an Arduino Uno. I've been having a ton of fun fiddling with it -- that is until I pushed +12V to the Vin without any kind of voltage step-down. The smoke was violently released from the Atmega chip and the chip socket itself even melted somewhat. I purchased a replacement ATMega328P-PU for the unit which was pre-loaded with the Arduino firmware, however when I energize the board from the USB port the status LED stays a solid orange rather than the fast-3-blinks that indicates...

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Don't even think about plugging in the new chip until you verify all the power supplies are correct...

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How does the Post Office identify counterfeit stamps?

So I was mailing off a letter, and I was thinking, "man, there are a billion different stamp designs out there. I could easily take any picture and print it out on a blank sticker and mail it off." Ok, obviously that would be Mail Fraud and...

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I think that they are printed with something invisible to human eyes but that the machines read. This...

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How to connect arduino uno to mysql using the Mysql Connector/Arduino?

i want to query a mysql database on my laptop by ethernet using the arduino ethernet shield stacked on my arduino uno (laptop and arduino connected directly by ethernet )... everytime ...show more

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//#include "parsehttp_ino.h"; #include "Scheduler.h"; boolean com=false; void setup...

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I was working on the HC-05 Bluetooth module and Arduino. How can I interface with Arduino if no proper connection is being established and the circuit is not responding to my command?

I have coded the Arduino sketch for reply back appropriately for some specific inputs. I am sending the inputs via BlueTerm application but there is no reply from the BT module. I even tried various Arduino Sketches from various tutorials online. But...

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Refer this tutorial http://embeddedtweaks.com/hc-05-...

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I don't know who I am or how to identify myself?Gender Identity and Sexuality.?

This question more so revolves around the sexuality sense I guess. For two years now I have been (in a way) in a mental war with myself, I don't know how to identify myself as a person and my sexuality.Sexuality being a huge factor but on equal terms...

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Who cares about rigidly defining who you are, really? You don't need to know who you are, only what...

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How can I set the right serial port of my Arduino UNO on linux?

I bought a new Arduino UNO, and I inserted in my Linux computer. I installed Arduino IDE and set the board to Arduino UNO just now. I opened an example, and up load it to my board. And I got a message like this: What should I do?

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Type ls /dev/ttyUSB* /dev/ttyACM* in terminal to see if your device is properly connected or not. It...

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Building a prototype of Internet of Things technology using Arduino. How to solve the following issues?

I am a second year student currently pursuing B.Tech in IT. I am an android,iOS and web developer.But I am very bad with electronics and related subjects. Its the last day of the semester that I study them and clear them. But one day and Idea struck...

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1. As far as Wi-Fi module is concerned, try Texas Instrument's CC3000 (you'll have to get the supporting...

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How comparable is the Arduino circuit board to actual circuit boards?

I just got an Arduino Starter Kit like a week ago. Does Arduino dramatically simplify the process, or not really? I guess my question is if am I actually learning about electronics, or am I learning the super dumbed-down version? In a similar vein, could...

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First, let me give you an idea as to what an Arduino actually is. Arduino is just another Atmega development...

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How to cut traces and wire jumpers on Arduino Shield PCB

I'm a total hardware engineering noob who's getting into Arduino development. I have an Electric Imp connected to the Arduino via a shield, which works great. However, I've added another shield that conflicts with the pins that are used by the Electric...

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If you don't know how to read a schematic, this is a great way to start learning! Here's the one for...

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How do I check if Arduino bootloader is installed in a AVR?

I am making a breadboard Arduino and require a pre-bootloaded Atmega328 as I don't have a AVR programmer. My local electronics dealer says his Atmega328 has the Arduino bootloader already installed. Is there any way to check it?

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The only way you can check something like this is with the chip physically in your hands. And if it...

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