Reading Time: 31 minutesProject Name: OwlBot Project Description: Part 5 build of the OwlBot, where we provide mechanical movement to our OwlBot prototype. Project Difficulty: Easy Project Note: For this fifth part of the project, we’ll focus on the OwlBot’s mechanical movements. We’ll update the code for when motion is detected by the PIR sensor we added in […]
Reading Time: 13 minutesProject Name: OwlBot Project Description: Part 4 build of the OwlBot, where we upgrade the power supply to our OwlBot prototype by adding a secondary power source. Project Difficulty: Easy Project Note: For this fourth part of the project, we’ll focus on upgrading the OwlBot’s power supply. Introduction In this part of the project we’re […]
Reading Time: 24 minutesProject Name: The Ultimate DIY 3220-Point Breadboard Project Description: Building a 3220-point solderless breadboard with carrying case that will provide storage capability and contain a variety of power supply options, such as a 12V charge adapter to plug in any wall outlet for instant power supply. Project Difficulty: Moderate Project Note: This project uses a […]
Reading Time: 16 minutesProject Name: Cigar Tube Circuit Tester Project Description: Learn how to make a low voltage DC circuit tester. Project Difficulty: Easy Project Note: This project uses a soldering iron and heat gun. Please use caution when using hot items. Introduction In this project, we’re going to make a low voltage DC circuit tester — like […]
Reading Time: 9 minutesWhat Is an LED? The simple answer is that an LED is a type of light. It’s also a type of diode. The acronym LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. Just as a diode is a semiconductor, an LED uses semiconductor properties to allow it to illuminate – unlike an incandescent light which uses a […]
Reading Time: 8 minutesAn ideal voltage source is a source of constant voltage to a system, independent of any fluctuations of current. An ideal voltage source provides this constant voltage with 100 A practical voltage source is a device that supplies voltage to a system, yet unlike an ideal voltage source, has some internal resistance in series within […]
Reading Time: 11 minutesProject Name: The Chewing Gum Box LED Night Light Project Description: Learn to make a simple parallel LED circuit Project Difficulty: Easy Project Note: This project uses a soldering iron, but this is optional. See FAQs at bottom of page for alternatives. In this project, we’re going to make a battery powered LED night light […]
Reading Time: 6 minutesA multimeter is a testing device that measures electrical properties and provides readouts of values pertaining to the electrical property being measured. The multimeter is a tool used by hobbyists, by those in the electrical and electronics industry, and by people in other industries — where measurements of electrical properties such as voltage, current and […]
