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10 Best and Free Android Racing Games

Android Games Market gets updated every week with a lot of fun and interesting and mind blasting gaming experiences, however, the android gaming market ownership stays with some of the top game developers on the android platform as they do it their way, best way.

Some Android developers have developed some of the best android racing games for us to be played anytime, anywhere on android devices (mostly preferred version is android 2.3 and above) and the best part is that they are free to be download from the Google Play Store. Some android racing games do contain Ads and in-built purchases. That's how these companies and developers gain profit to be put into their next android game project.

If you manipulate the controls in the android free racing games a bit and you're using a good smartphone with say, 1.0 GB RAM or above and gyro sensor, accelerometer sensor etc then these android free racing games would take you in a different era leaving you awestruck.

The best and free 10 Android Racing Games of 2015 are listed below in no particular order. You may download these free android games from the Google Play Store as they are available for free. We recommend the wifi connection for quick download.

 Play them all.

1. CSR Racing


Developer - NaturalMotionGames Ltd

Rating - 4.4

Downloads - 100 Million +




This free android racing game is a beautifully designed drag racing game where one competes with the opponent by timing the gear shift perfectly.

There are some in-app purchases that let you upgrade or but new cars and yeah, this game features about 95 different car models that are license from best car manufacturers around the world. Have a good time playing this android racing game.


2. Death Rally


Developer - Remedy Entertainment

Rating - 4.2

Downloads - 19 Million +



An android free racing game for combat lovers and heavy gunfire. You have to be alert throughout your lap and yeah, kick some baby!

3. Asphalt 8 : Airborne


Developer - Gameloft

Raing - 4.5

Downloads - 50 Million +



Well, no matter what new android racing games come in the android market, we can't stop talking about this thrilling real life racing experience on a mobile android device by Gameloft. An outstanding graphics, premium cars and engine sounds make us go fast and faster.

Though it's high end android game and takes up too much space in the phone memory (ROM).

4. Beach Buggy Blitz


Developer - Vector Unit

Rating - 4.2

Downloads - 10 Million +



This free android racing game is a fun racing game and takes up low space in the phone memory but it requires the android device to be running on 4.0.3 and higher. No, you won't find any premium luxury cars but some buggies to be taken for a ride on some beach.

5. GT Racing 2


Developer - Gameloft

Rating - 4.3

Downloads - 10 Million +



Select your favorite car from a wide range of cars and go earn some awards. Gameloft claims to provide the best handheld racing simulation in android gaming.

6. Motoheroz


Developer - Ubisoft Entertainment

Rating - 3.8

Downloads - 5 Million +



Though it is inappropriate to compare this fun android racing game with others in this list, it is here as it provides a fun android experience and requires 2.3.3 android version and takes about 42 MB in the phone memory. Cool. huh!

7. Real Racing 3


Developer- ELECTRONIC ARTS

Rating - 4.3

Downloads - 100 Million +



Over 100 Million downloads, 115 licensed premium cars. 12 fully licensed landmark tracks from around the world, this EA android free racing game is all set and made to take your breadth away.

You have to try it and share with us your android racing experiences.

8. Smash Cops Heat


Developer - Hutch Games

Rating - 4.2

Downloads - 5 Million +



Chase bad guys in your car or I should say police car, be the cop. This free android racing game provides wonderful graphics and easy driving controls.

9. Forever Drive


Developer - Red Robot Labs

Rating - 3.8

Downloads - 100 Thousand +



A 3-D android racing game that has been given some thought while designing as the unique feature of this free android game is that it lets it's users do the track editing and then these small edits are combined to create a user built track to race on. Who thought of this, really ?

10. Fast and Furious : Legacy


Developer - Kabam

Rating - 4.5

Downloads - 5 Million +



Featuring cars from the Fast and Furious Movie series, this high-end free android racing game provides a decent gaming android experience with good graphics and all Fast and furious fans got to try this out.


So, this was our list of top free android racing games available, and there is more coming every week so stay connected to us to stay updated on android market.

Although, you now understand that there is no such thing as free android games as all the developers who claim that their games are free android games put so much Ads in the interface or probably, in many cases, set up in-built app purchases so you cannot move to a next level or buy a new car that you like until you buy it.

Sucks, right ? Well, that is how they earn money from their talent and hard work and yes, many of these top developers put this small fortune into their next free android game project.

What are your choices in android gaming ? Leave a comment below.

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Arduino MULTIPLE LED Control from Computer

Hello, controlling a single LED at your command from the computer was good but now the challenge is to control multiple LEDs from the computer such that each LED is turned on and off at our wish.


Before this, you should read : Arduino Serial LED Control from Computer

We have to define a total of 12 variables, two operations for each LED.

Mostly, alphabet/numeric keys from the computer keyboard are used to give commands to the Arduino to control the output pins through the serial communication.

Let’s get started with the Arduino multiple LEDs serial communication project.

Things you will need:

1. Arduino Uno
2. Breadboard
3. Arduino Cable
4. LED 5V (red, yellow or green) *6
5. Jumper cables
6. Resistor – 220 ohm *6

Step 1: Making the Circuit



1. Fix the LEDs on the breadboard such that the two legs of the each LED do not short and the positive terminal (the longer leg) of each LED is not common with another LED.

2. Short or common the negative terminal (the shorter led) of each LED and connect it to the Arduino Gnd.

3. Connect the pin 2 of the Arduino to the positive terminal of the LED1 with jumper cable.

4. Connect the pin 3 of the Arduino to the positive terminal of the LED2 with jumper cable.

5. Connect the pin 4 of the Arduino to the positive terminal of the LED3 with jumper cable.

6. Connect the pin 5 of the Arduino to the positive terminal of the LED4 with jumper cable.

7. Connect the pin 6 of the Arduino to the positive terminal of the LED5 with jumper cable.

8. Connect the pin 7 of the Arduino to the positive terminal of the LED6 with jumper cable.

Connect the 220 ohm resistor between each output pin and the positive of the each LED so as to protect the LED from getting damaged.

Step 2: Uploading the Code


Enter the following code into the Arduino IDE or paste it. The code would be called by the Arduino to check whether the value entered by us matches. If it does, the corresponding operation would be performed. 

In this code, we use numeric commands in place of strings.


int incomingByte;

void setup(){
  Serial.begin(9600);
 
  pinMode(2, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(3, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(4, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(5, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(6, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(7, OUTPUT);
}

void loop(){
  if (Serial.available() > 0) {
     incomingByte = Serial.read();
     if (incomingByte == '1') {
      digitalWrite(2, HIGH);
    }
   
    if (incomingByte == '2') {
      digitalWrite(2, LOW);
   
    if (Serial.available() > 0) {
      incomingByte = Serial.read();
      if (incomingByte == '3') {
      digitalWrite(3, HIGH);
    }
  }
    
    if (incomingByte == '4') {
      digitalWrite(3, LOW);
     
      incomingByte = Serial.read();
      if (incomingByte =='5'){
        digitalWrite(4, HIGH);
       
      }
    }
   
    if (incomingByte == '6');
     digitalWrite(4, LOW);
    
      if (Serial.available() > 0) {
      incomingByte = Serial.read();
      if (incomingByte == '7') {
      digitalWrite(5, HIGH);
     
      }
      }
     
      if (incomingByte =='8');
       digitalWrite(5, LOW);
     
        if (Serial.available() > 0) {
      incomingByte = Serial.read();
      if (incomingByte == '9') {
      digitalWrite(6, HIGH);
     
      }
        }
    
      if (incomingByte =='10');
       digitalWrite(6, LOW);
      
        if (Serial.available() > 0) {
      incomingByte = Serial.read();
      if (incomingByte == '11') {
      digitalWrite(7, HIGH);
     
      }
        }
       if (incomingByte =='12');
       digitalWrite(7, LOW);    
    }
  }
}


 Now, connect the Arduino to the computer via the USB cable provided and choose the correct COM port.  Click on the upload button from the toolbar. And, wait till the software says “Done Uploading”.

Step 3: LED Control from Computer


Now that the code is uploaded, open the serial monitor (Ctrl+Shift+M) from the Arduino software, it may appear in a new window. The serial monitor would be initially blank and has an input box on the top.

Enter “1”. The Led 1 should be turned on.

Whoa! Did you see that? The LED just turned on immediately without delay.

Now, Enter “2”. The Led 1 should be turned off. Similarly, Enter “3”. The Led 2 should be turned on.

And so on...till the numbers hit 12.

All six LEDs may be turned on by hitting their respective commands i.e 1,3,5,7,9,11 each at a time. So you get the idea that you may control the multiple output pins from your computer and Arduino works as you wish.

Congratulations! You have just completed your Arduino Project – simple, fun and easy.

Add or subtract the number of LEDs that may be maximum 14 (I/O pins) by defining each pin as the output pin in the code. Example - pinMode(8, OUTPUT);

You may also read: Wireless Control of LED with Arduino andSmartphone

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Arduino Serial LED Control from Computer

Hello, 

 Arduino also works on manual commands by the user who controls it and may turn on/off or control the output digital pins and hence the device connected at that pin.



Mostly, alphabet/numeric keys from the computer keyboard are used to give commands to the Arduino to control the output pins through the serial communication.

Let’s get started with the Arduino serial communication project.

Things you will need:

1. Arduino Uno
2. Breadboard
3. Arduino Cable
4. LED 5V (red, yellow or green)
5. Jumper cables
6. Resistor – 220 ohm

Step 1: Making the Circuit


You may connect the LED or skip this step as the Arduino Uno R3 (a common development board) comes with inbuilt LED at pin 13. But, we shall make the circuit so as to understand the pins connections and get hands-on experience.


1. Fix the LED on the breadboard such that the two legs of the LED do not short.

2. Connect the pin 13 of the Arduino to the positive terminal (the longer leg) of the LED with jumper cable.

3. Connect the Gnd of the Arduino to the negative terminal (the shorter leg) of the LED with jumper cable.

4. Connect the 220 ohm resistor between pin 13 and the positive of the LED so as to protect the LED from getting damaged.

Step 2: Uploading the Code


Enter the following code into the Arduino IDE or paste it. The code would be called by the Arduino to check whether the value entered by us matches with the variable in the code. If it does, the corresponding operation would be performed.

int led = 13; // Pin 13
    
void setup()
{
    pinMode(led, OUTPUT); // Set pin 13 as digital out
    
    // Start up serial connection
    Serial.begin(9600); // baud rate
    Serial.flush();
}
    
void loop()
{
    String input = "";
    
    // Read any serial input
    while (Serial.available() > 0)
    {
        input += (char) Serial.read(); // Read in one char at a time
        delay(5); // Delay for 5 ms so the next char has time to be received
    }
    
    if (input == "on")
    {
        digitalWrite(led, HIGH); // on
    }
    else if (input == "off")
    {
        digitalWrite(led, LOW); // off
    }
}

Now, connect the Arduino to the computer via the USB cable provided and choose the correct COM port.  Click on the upload button from the toolbar. And, wait till the software says “Done Uploading”.

Step 3: LED Control from Computer


Once the code is uploaded, it is time to check the LED output as we desire it to be. If we command it to turn on, it should be turned on and if we command it to turn off, it should be turned off.

Open the serial monitor from the Arduino software (Tools>Serial Monitor), it may appear in a new window. You may also open it by using commands : Ctrl+Shift+M. The serial monitor would be initially blank and has an input box on the top.

Enter the term “on” and hit enter.
Whoa! Did you see that? The LED just turned on immediately without delay.

Now, enter the term “off” and hit enter.
Oh, now the LED just turned off. So you get the idea that you may control the output pins from your computer and Arduino works as you wish.

Congratulations! You have just completed your Arduino Project – simple, fun and easy.

Add another commands for example “yes”, “no” etc or even command multiple LED with just a little update in the code.


Stay Hungry! Stay Foolish!





Arduino LED Blinking Project to Get Started


Hello, 


 Arduino development board looks cool but the possibilities of it are even cooler and endless only if you know how to get started with Arduino and create fun and interesting toys and projects. Not only the circuits in many Arduino projects are easy to connect but are fun to play with.




Before this, you should read :


Let’s get started with the Arduino LED Blinking Project

Things you will need:

1. Arduino Uno
2. Breadboard
3. Arduino Cable
4. LED 5V (red, yellow or green)
5. Jumper cables
6. Resistor – 220 ohm

Step 1: Making the Circuit



You may or may not connect the circuit as the Arduino Uno R3 (a common development board) comes with inbuilt LED at pin 13. But, we shall make the circuit so as to understand the pins connections and get hands-on experience.

Arduino LED Blinking Circuit Connections


1. Fix the LED on the breadboard such that the two legs of the LED do not short.

2. Connect the pin 13 of the Arduino to the positive terminal (the longer leg) of the LED with jumper cable.

3. Connect the Gnd of the Arduino to the negative terminal (the shorter leg) of the LED with jumper cable.

 4. Connect the 220 ohm resistor between pin 13 and the positive of the LED so as to protect the LED from getting damaged.

Step 2: Uploading the Code



Although, you may find this code easily in the Arduino IDE (Arduino software) in File>Examples>Basics>Blink, you shall also copy the below code and paste it to the sketchbook.

int led = 13;

// the setup routine runs once when you press reset:
void setup() {      
         
  // initialize the digital pin as an output.
  pinMode(led, OUTPUT);    
}

// the loop routine runs over and over again forever:
void loop() {

  digitalWrite(led, HIGH);   // turn the LED on (HIGH is the voltage level)
  delay(1000);               // wait for a second

  digitalWrite(led, LOW);    // turn the LED off by making the voltage LOW
  delay(1000);               // wait for a second
}

Now, connect the Arduino to the computer via the USB cable provided and choose the correct COM port. Then, click on the upload button from the toolbar. And wait till the software says 'Done Uploading'.

Step 3: LED Blinking



You may now observe the behavior of the LED on the breadboard, the LED turns on and off after a fixed interval of time of one second.

The time interval may be varied by altering the delay();  value and consequently the behavior of the LED may be changed.

Congratulations! You have just completed your Arduino Project – simple, fun and easy.

Watch it blink all day, add different colors LED or connect multiple LEDs at once.





Stay Hungry! Stay Foolish!


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