Reading Time: 14 minutesHave you ever heard of the phrase “tools of the trade”? Every trade and hobby has tools specific to their craft and each have basic tools required to complete any job. The basic tools of a carpenter include a tape measure, framing hammer, and speed-square, for example. Just like the carpenter, the robotics hobbyist and […]
Reading Time: 15 minutesProject Name: Scrubberbot Project Description: Learn how to make a scouring pad cleaning robot called Scrubberbot. Project Difficulty: Easy-to-Moderate Project Note: This project uses a soldering iron. Please use caution when using hot items. In this project, we’re going to make a battery powered scrubbing robot out of a scouring pad designed from a griddle […]
Reading Time: 10 minutesWhat They Are A Funny-Looking Thing If you’re new to the world of electronics you might have seen a funny looking thing that is used extensively in the electronics community. It has no batteries, no doo-dads, buttons or cords. On its own it is totally isolated from any electrical energy, but can quickly be given […]
Reading Time: 9 minutesProject Name: Simple Switch Circuit Project Description: Learn how to make a simple switch circuit. Difficulty: Easy In this project, we’re going to make the basic and simple switch circuit. Having a switch in your circuit allows you full control of your circuit. A switch allows you to turn ON or turn OFF the entire […]
Reading Time: 10 minutesTake a moment to think about any electronic device or piece of equipment containing electronics. There’s the coffee pot you use every morning, a smartphone you carry around in your pocket, the computer you use for work, a child’s battery powered toy, an electric car zooming down the interstate, robotic armatures welding together car parts […]
Reading Time: 5 minutesTo get started in robotics, you’ll obviously need an interest in robotics, you’ll need the drive to do the work to get knowledgeable about the domain of robotics, and you’ll need a can-do attitude. There’s a lot involved in learning robotics. Having the ability to lower your ego, to embrace your ignorance on subject material, […]
Reading Time: 16 minutesIf you were to ask someone, “How can I learn robotics?”, most people would generally recommend a few things – like going to college, taking online courses, or reading a book. College is probably out of the question for most, since most people just want to learn robotics based on interest, not as a career. […]
Reading Time: 8 minutesRobots can have several traits, in fact dozens of them. To really pin down a few traits, especially 3 main ones is difficult, and most likely controversial depending on who you ask. This is an opinion based blog post, so it’s most likely some will disagree with what is chosen here. For the most part, […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHello world, and welcome to Motbots! We’re just getting started and are currently under construction, but you’re still welcome to come check out the progress over time. You can see projects we’ve done and are currently doing in electronics and robotics on our social media pages. Links above! Check out Our Latest Posts!
