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# The Project Lounge

The Project Lounge

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Blog](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/blog/)
- [Arduino - Choosing your first Arduino](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/arduino-choosing-your-first-arduino/) - Choosing your first Arduino can be a daunting task. Here we talk through what to consider and compare two very popular boards.
- [Arduino - How To Install, Set Up and Upload Code](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/arduino-how-to-install-set-up-and-upload-code/) - Learn how to install Arduino IDE, connect your Arduino board, identify the correct port and upload your first code sketch.
- [Arduino - How to code your Arduino](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/arduino-how-to-code-your-arduino/) - Let's look at the Arduino Blink example code and explore what each line does, why it does it and learn how to write it ourselves.
- [Arduino - How to communicate with serial](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/arduino-how-to-communicate-with-serial/) - Learn how to use serial communications in your projects to undrstand what's happening behind the scenes and to communicate with other devices.
- [Arduino - What variables are and how to use them](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/arduino-what-variables-are-and-how-to-use-them/) - This post will introduce you to using variables in Arduino and also discuss some of the considerations you should make when deciding upon data types to use.
- [New project: Project Allotment - Coming soon!](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/new-project-project-allotment-coming-soon/) - Project Allotment is a new series of posts for The Project Lounge. We'll be sharing our learnings, tips, successes and failures. Check back soon for updates!
- [Arduino - How to use operators](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/arduino-how-to-use-operators/) - Learn about operators, a critical component to all programs. I cover all operator types needed to get started in this easy to follow guide with clear examples.
- [Arduino - How to use if, else if, else](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/arduino-how-to-use-if-else-if-else/) - In this post, through simple explanation and real examples, you'll learn how to use if, else if and else to create projects that respond to variable values.
- [Arduino - How to use switch, case and default](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/arduino-how-to-use-switch-case-and-default/) - In this post, through simple explanation and real examples, you'll learn how to use switch, case and default to create projects that respond to variable values.
- [Our new Facebook page goes live!](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/our-new-facebook-page-goes-live/) - We're on Facebook!
- [10 Essential Allotment Tasks To Complete In January](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/10-essential-allotment-tasks-to-complete-in-january/) - January might be one of the quieter months of the year on the allotment, but there's still plenty you can be doing to promote a successful season...
- [Free For You! UK Planting Planner](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/free-for-you-uk-planting-planner/) - What's a planting planner? A planting planner is a tool to help growers know when to sow (indoors and outdoors), plant out and harvest their plants. They can include further information, but the key to a successful planner is striking the right balance between being informative and easy to use, just like the free one
- [Coming soon: The PlayStation 3 and game save sharing](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/coming-soon-the-playstation-3-and-game-save-sharing/) - What's coming soon on TheProjectLounge.co.uk
- [How to Share and Mod PlayStation 3 Game Saves](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/how-to-share-and-mod-playstation-3-game-saves/) - Learn how to download awesome saved game data, modify it to add cheats and unlocks and play it on your PlayStation 3 without modding it!
- [It's alive!!! - How to use a servo motor to bring projects to life](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/its-alive-how-to-bring-projects-to-life-with-servos/) - Why make things move? Electronics projects can serve many purposes but I'm sure most of us will agree that the coolest projects make things move! When we make things move we can truly automate, navigate and control the world around us. Using a servo motor is one way we can make things move and control
- [Hello and welcome to the project lounge](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/hello-and-welcome-to-the-project-lounge/) - Welcome to The Project Lounge. A growing site with interesting projects of many different types. There will be something for everyone to follow along with
- [I love spreadsheets - Here's why you should too...](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/i-love-spreadsheets-heres-why-you-should-too/) - Why do people love spreadsheets? What even do they do? Find out why I love spreadsheets and how they can change your life for the better. - The Project Lounge

## Pages

- [Home](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/) - Welcome to the Project Lounge, an online community for makers and tinkerers. Check out the three core components of the site: The forums This is the heart of the community. Here, you can share your projects, help / seek help or simply get to know other members and see what they're working on. The blog
- [Forums](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/forums/)
- [Forum - Registration](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/forum-registration/) - The Project Lounge Forums - Registration Welcome to back to the Project Lounge forums. You've almost joined the community! Simply enter your details below to get started.
- [Forum - Password Reset](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/forum-password-reset/) - The Project Lounge Forums - Password Reset Forgotten your password? No worries! Complete the details below and you'll be back with us in no time.
- [Forum - Login](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/forum-login/) - The Project Lounge Forums - Login Welcome to back to the Project Lounge forums. Please login below.
- [Privacy Policy](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy
- [Contact](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/contact/) - Contact You can fcontact us via the following channels: EMAIL info@theprojectlounge.co.uk Instagram Or complete the below form: The Project Lounge on Instagram

## Forums

- [Community](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/forums/forum/community/) - Welcome to the Project Lounge community. This is the place to introduce yourself and get to know other members. Off topic chat is welcome.
- [Arduino](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/forums/forum/arduino/) - Welcome to the Arduino forum. Arduino is at the heart of so many projects and has the potential to do so much. This is the forum to share your projects and ideas, to help others and to ask for help when needed.

## Affiliate Links

- [Arduino RFID starter kit](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/recommends/arduino-rfid-starter-kit/)
- [Relay module 1 to 8 channel - 5V to 24V control voltage - 250VAC 10A / 125VAC 15A / 30VDC 10A output voltage](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/recommends/relay-module-1-to-8-channel-5v-to-24v-control-voltage-250vac-10a-125vac-15a-30vdc-10a-output-voltage/)
- [RFID sensor modules fobs and cards](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/recommends/rfid-sensor-modules-fobs-and-cards/)
- [MCP23017-E/SP - Input / output expansion IC](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/recommends/mcp23017-e-sp-input-output-expansion-ic/)
- [Breadboard](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/recommends/breadboard/)
- [Jumper wires](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/recommends/jumper-wires/)
- [Arduino Nano clone](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/recommends/arduino-nano-clone/)
- [Raspberry Pi Pico](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/recommends/raspberry-pi-pico/)
- [Arduino Uno clone](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/recommends/arduino-uno-clone/)
- [PCA9685PW 16 channel servo motor controller](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/recommends/pca9685pw-16-channel-servo-motor-controller/)
- [2.1 x 5.5mm PSU socket](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/recommends/2-1-x-5-5mm-psu-socket/)
- [5 Amp PSU](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/recommends/5-amp-psu/)
- [SG90 Servo Motor](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/recommends/sg90-servo-motor/)

## Categories

- [Blog](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/category/blog/) - Your blog category
- [Electronics](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/category/electronics/) - Amongst my favourite projects are those that use electronics and code. These blog posts will feature Arduino, Raspberry Pi Pico and lots of peripherals.
- [Allotment](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/category/allotment/) - Owning an allotment and having ideas is one thing, contending with the challenges of the allotment is something else. Check here for updates, growing tips, failures and successes.
- [News and Updates](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/category/news-and-updates/) - The latest from behind the scenes at The Project Lounge
- [Console Modding](https://theprojectlounge.co.uk/category/console-modding/)

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