Robin Glauser


My Blog about Development, Design and my random thoughts.

The ultimate guide to debug problems like “avrdude errors” when uploading software to the arduino

Arduino boards are popular platforms for prototyping and developing embedded systems. You can build things like a “Luxafor Clone in under an hour”, a “Joke machine with an ESP8266” or a “Toastmaster Timer”. But when it comes to uploading software, a few common problems can arise. This is a comprehensive guide to help you troubleshoot and resolve them. These troubleshooting tips apply … Read More


Building a Luxafor Clone in under an hour

After having the pleasure of using a Luxafor focus light for a few weeks, tragedy struck. My coworker, who is also my former roommate and the person who introduced the idea to our department, told me I had to pass it on to someone else to try out. What is Luxafor? It’s a small LED device that attaches to your … Read More


Creating a Toastmaster Timer with Arduino Part 1: Schematics

Sometime ago I was asked to be a time judge at a local toastmaster contest and measure the time for the speeches. This gave me a great idea for a project with my Arduino which I got laying around. I could create a timer which automatically raises the flags with a servo to indicate the time left for the speaker. I started … Read More