Clive Maxfield

About Me

Over the years, I've designed everything from silicon chips to circuit boards and from brainwave amplifiers to steampunk Prognostication Engines (don't ask). I've has also been at the forefront of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) for more than 35 years.
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Projects

PROJECT

Audio-Reactive Artifact with Arduino-Part 2 Making it Smarter

Turn a discarded valise and some audio tubes into a mesmerizing light show using Neopixel LEDs, a MEMS microphone, and a SparkFun audio tone processor.

PROJECT

Audio-Reactive Artifact with Arduino–Part 1: The Initial Hardware Setup

By Clive Maxfield

Turn a discarded valise and some on-sale audio tubes into a mesmerizing light show using Neopixel LEDs, a MEMS microphone, and a SparkFun audio tone processor.

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Adding Motion and Orientation Sensing to Hobby Projects

By Clive Maxfield

Use a Bosch BNO055 9DOF sensor on an Adafruit BOB to track motion and orientation in DIY hobby projects.

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How to Add Sophisticated Sound Effects to Your Hobby or DIY Projects

By Clive Maxfield

Adding interesting sound effects can dramatically enhance the impact of hobby projects and even commercial systems. One way to do this is by means of the WAV Trigger audio processor.

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Create a Cunning Chronograph with Arduino

By Clive Maxfield

Make a novel clock and have fun tracking time using an Arduino Uno, some NeoPixel rings from Adafruit and a 3D printer to make a stylishly cunning chronograph.