October, 2022 Rachel De Barros: Electronics, Robotics & Animatronics Engineering Artist

Posted in Electronics

Learn Arduino: A Step-by-Step Arduino Tutorial for Beginners

Want to learn Arduino? Never coded before? This FREE Arduino tutorial will get you started with circuits and coding your first Arduino sketches from scratch!

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Posted in Electronics, Motors

Servo motor connected to an Arduino Uno using the Arduino's 5V, GND and pin 9 to control the servo.

How to Control Servo Motors with Arduino & Code

Want to learn how to control a servo motor with Arduino? This beginner’s guide provides step-by-step instructions and code examples to get you started.

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Posted in Motors

What is a Servo Motor and How Does it Work?

Ever wondered how robots move so precisely? It’s all thanks to servo motors! Learn how they work and how to use them in this beginner’s tutorial.

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Posted in Electronics

Ohm's Law formula, how it works and how to use it in your electronic circuits.

Ohm’s Law Explained: How Voltage, Current & Resistance Work

Master the fundamentals of circuit design with Ohm’s Law! Learn how voltage, current, and resistance relate to make your electronics projects a success.

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Posted in Electronics

Wire the 555 timer in monostable, astable and bistable modes to control timed animations and events for robots, motorized props and animatronics.

How to Build & Use 555 Timer Circuits: The Complete Guide

Unleash the power of the 555 timer to control robotics and animatronics. Learn to use it in various modes for precise, timed animations and events.

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Posted in Electronics

Animatronic with LEDs wired in series and parallel circuits.

How to Wire LEDs in Series & Parallel the Right Way

Discover how to wire LEDs in series, parallel, or series-parallel configurations. Learn the pros, cons, and best fit for your electronics project.

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Posted in Fabrication

Choose the best clay for your monster sculptures.

Ultimate Guide to the Best Types of Clay for Sculpting

Explore the most popular types of clay used in creature design and FX for sculpting masks and maquettes to clays for molding and casting.

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Posted in Electronics

What's the best Arduino Uno Starter Kit to buy?

Best Arduino Uno Starter Kits for Beginners in 2023

Discover top Arduino Uno starter kits for beginners, compare features and components for the best value to ignite your passion for electronics and coding.

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Posted in Fabrication

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How to Paint Wood Panels to Look Like Rusty Metal

Make plywood panels look like real metal with easy paint techniques, thumbtacks for rivets and rust texture using household items.

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Posted in Fabrication

Best tools for robot and animatronics builders.

Essential Tools for the Animatronics & Robotics Builder

Build your tool collection with the tools most used for creative electronics projects to achieve the mechanical movements your robot or animatronic needs.

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