In what follows, we will refer to these collections as “Breadboards,” “Tools,” and “Components” for short. For example, when working with semiconductors such as transistors, diodes (including ...

As usual, we’ll start by listing the links to earlier installments to make all our lives easier (see Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, and Part 11). Also ...

A robotic arm design is a mechanical device which is designed to replicate the movements and functions of the human arm. It ...

The Raspberry Pi mini computer pairs hobbyists with practical projects that add magic and utility to your life. Check out these great projects for beginners.

WHAT is twice as fun as a motor? Two motors. Last week, we learned how to meet their power-hungry needs. Now, we can double up – and because the micro:bit can control them, we can make a robot that ...

Learn how to make a simple electric doorbell at home in this step-by-step tutorial. Using everyday materials like cardboard, a DC motor, battery, metal bowls, a clothespeg switch, and basic wiring, ...

IN OUR previous 10-week “How to be a maker” series, we went on a tour of the basics, culminating in building an autonomous biscuit-fetching robot. If you missed it, you can catch up online at the ...