We’ll discuss some important layout and manufacturing concepts as we look at the PCB for the Robot Control Board.
We’ll discuss some important layout and manufacturing concepts as we look at the PCB for the Robot Control Board.
With the help of some solenoids, the Dancing Ghostbusters Toaster really topped off my Halloween costume this year!
With the help of some solenoids, the Dancing Ghostbusters Toaster really topped off my Halloween costume this year!
In the final installment, we build our light-blade and assemble the electronics into the hilt.
In the final installment, we build our light-blade and assemble the electronics into the hilt.
In part 3, we compile the firmware and build the controller at the heart of the Saber, then do initial testing and diagnostics.
In part 3, we compile the firmware and build the controller at the heart of the Saber, then do initial testing and diagnostics.
In part 2 of the LED saber project, we'll assemble the power and audio systems.
In part 2 of the LED saber project, we'll assemble the power and audio systems.
The brightest blade in the world. Fluid sound effects generated in real time. Any colour, changeable on the fly. If you…
The brightest blade in the world. Fluid sound effects generated in real time. Any colour, changeable on the fly. If you want to know what it feels like to hold a Lightsaber, this project is the closest you can get today.
We’ll continue our discussion of the C-BISCUIT demo bot by looking at portions of the RCB schematic that weren’t…
We’ll continue our discussion of the C-BISCUIT demo bot by looking at portions of the RCB schematic that weren’t covered in the previous article.
The Crop Duster Buster is sure to keep your pet's toot smell away!
The Crop Duster Buster is sure to keep your pet's toot smell away!
Having a logic probe handy is always a must for an electronics workshop. But instead of buying one, why not build your…
Having a logic probe handy is always a must for an electronics workshop. But instead of buying one, why not build your own for a fraction of the cost and have it working in an hour?
In this article we’ll take a close look at two sections of the custom-designed control board for the C-BISCUIT demo bot.
In this article we’ll take a close look at two sections of the custom-designed control board for the C-BISCUIT demo bot.
The C-BISCUIT saga continues as we combine the various system components into a demo bot.
The C-BISCUIT saga continues as we combine the various system components into a demo bot.
Build a 1V octave voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) module and create your own analogue synth sounds.
Build a 1V octave voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) module and create your own analogue synth sounds.
In this article, we are going to learn some basics about RFID technology and use an Arduino MEGA to a play around with a…
In this article, we are going to learn some basics about RFID technology and use an Arduino MEGA to a play around with a popular RFID module, the ID12LA.
The Sabertooth 2x32 motor controller can be used to create a robust drive platform for your next robotic endeavour. This…
The Sabertooth 2x32 motor controller can be used to create a robust drive platform for your next robotic endeavour. This article uses an Arduino Uno to communicate with the Sabertooth 2x32 controller.
This two-part project will begin by showing you how to create a robot base from a used electric wheelchair. Part 1…
This two-part project will begin by showing you how to create a robot base from a used electric wheelchair. Part 1 creates a simple robot platform for use with remote control. Part 2 will develop a platform for use with and Arduino.
In this project, you'll learn how to build a 4-bit binary counter using a 5x7 LED matrix for data count value…
In this project, you'll learn how to build a 4-bit binary counter using a 5x7 LED matrix for data count value visualization. The project will use a combination of standard electronic and surface mount components.
Learn how to build a system that can turn DC loads on and off using a mobile application. You'll also learn how to…
Learn how to build a system that can turn DC loads on and off using a mobile application. You'll also learn how to perform this task via immediate actions or via timers set in advance.
Now that we've got the Wandboard up and running, it's time to set up some tools to help us check in on our growing robot's status.
Now that we've got the Wandboard up and running, it's time to set up some tools to help us check in on our growing robot's status.
This project details the process by which AC-powered speaker sets can typically be converted to battery power. I'll…
This project details the process by which AC-powered speaker sets can typically be converted to battery power. I'll detail my own projects and provide advice for converting almost any set of speakers.
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