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: 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. In this project, we’re going to make a low voltage DC circuit tester — like the […]
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: 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 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 […]
