Arduino datalogger with microSD card

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A simple-to-use and easy-to-assemble data logger with Arduino micro and a microSD card

Clovis Fritzen

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Step 1

Buy the components:
- Arduino Micro: http://www.icstation.com/product_info.php?aid=40&products_id=8402
- MicroSD breakout: http://www.icstation.com/product_info.php?aid=40&products_id=3643
- LED's: http://www.icstation.com/product_info.php?aid=40&products_id=350
- Push-button: http://www.icstation.com/product_info.php?aid=40&products_id=10933
- Connectors: http://www.icstation.com/product_info.php?aid=40&products_id=3772
- Double-side green protoboard: http://www.icstation.com/product_info.php?aid=40&products_id=2659
- Diodes (1N4000...1N4007): http://www.icstation.com/product_info.php?aid=40&products_id=8513
- Resistor (10k 1/4W): http://www.icstation.com/product_info.php?aid=40&products_id=2244
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Step 2

Assemble (solder) everything together, based on the schematic diagram provided:
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Step 3

Upload (or download) the Arduino code to the Arduino micro board:
1- Open the Arduino IDE
2- Load this code into it
3- Connect the USB cable between your PC and the Arduino micro board
4- Hit "upload" in the Arduino IDE

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