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: 19 minutesProject Name: OwlBot Project Description: Part 3 build of the OwlBot, where we add the OwlBot’s flashing red LED eyes to our prototype. Project Difficulty: Easy Project Note: For this third part of the project, we’ll focus on the OwlBot’s flashing red LED eyes. We’ll update the code for when motion is detected by the […]
Reading Time: 28 minutesProject Name: OwlBot Project Description: Part 2 build of the OwlBot, where we add an MP3 player to the OwlBot prototype to give it the ability to make sound when motion is detected by the PIR sensor that was installed in Part 1 of the build. Project Difficulty: Easy Project Note: For this second part […]
Reading Time: 25 minutesProject Name: OwlBot Project Description: Part 1 build of the OwlBot, where we start by getting the prototype of the OwlBot to sense infrared motion. Project Difficulty: Easy Project Note: For this first part of the project, we’ll focus on the OwlBot’s infrared sensing capabilities using a PIR sensor module. Introduction In this project we’re […]
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: 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: 9 minutesIntroduction Project 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 […]
