Paranormal Circuits

Welcome to Paranormal Circuits, the ultimate podcast where the world of hobby electronics collides with supernatural mysteries! Each episode immerses you in a spine-tingling story inspired by classic paranormal tales and detective adventures. But there’s a twist: YOU are part of the action! As an investigator with the Paranormal Circuits Bureau, you’ll face challenges that require your engineering and coding skills to solve. Follow along as we teach you how to wire up circuits, program microcontrollers like Arduino and Raspberry Pi, and troubleshoot your way to victory. Build devices to uncover ghostly secrets, disable monster traps, or save the day from otherworldly threats. Whether you’re a tech novice or a seasoned tinkerer, Paranormal Circuits will spark your curiosity and creativity. With step-by-step guides and real-world applications, each episode helps you hone your DIY electronics skills while exploring a thrilling narrative. Are you ready to decode the unknown? Grab your breadboard, soldering iron, and courage, and let’s dive into the electrifying world of Paranormal Circuits!

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Sunday Dec 15, 2024

Echoes of SOS: A Morse Code Mystery with Arduino | 001

Sunday Dec 15, 2024

Step into the foggy shores of New England in this thrilling episode of Paranormal Circuits! Join host Rachel De Barros as you unravel the mystery of an abandoned lighthouse, haunted by whispers of the past and flickering lights with no power source. Follow the story of Captain Arthur Darby, a WWII lighthouse keeper, and his unfinished mission—then grab your Arduino to decode a ghostly SOS and restore the beacon's light. Part supernatural mystery, part hands-on electronics tutorial, this episode will have you building your own Morse code signal as you uncover the secrets of Beacon Point.What you'll learn:
How to write and upload an Arduino sketch to blink the Arduino's onboard LED in a specific pattern.
Using the digitalWrite() function to turn the LED on and off.
Timing the LED blinks with the delay() function.
Incorporating for loops to simplify repetitive code in Arduino programming.
Practical tips for debugging and troubleshooting code for Arduino projects.
If your podcast app supports video, you can switch to video mode during the build and coding segment for a closer look at the hands-on details. But don’t worry—everything is explained clearly so you can easily follow along with just audio. And if you’d like extra resources, the video version is also available on my website, complete with step-by-step guide, wiring diagrams, build instructions, and code to help you solve the mysteries behind your own electronics projects.Get the code featured in this episode: https://racheldebarros.com/podcasts/echoes-of-sos-a-morse-code-mystery-with-arduino/

Where DIY Electronics Meet Supernatural Mysteries

Join the adventure as you solve ghostly puzzles and outsmart otherworldly threats with your engineering and coding skills. Build, program, and uncover the unknown—one circuit at a time!