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How to Convert Battery-Operated Props to AC Power.

How to Convert Battery-Operated Props to Use AC/DC Wall Adapters

Tired of swapping batteries? Make the switch from battery-power to AC power for your favorite Halloween animatronic props with this easy step-by-step guide!

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How do you know if your servo has enough torque?

Servo Torque 101: Is Your Servo Motor Powerful Enough?

Don’t get stuck with lifeless props! Master your understanding of servo torque ratings to choose the right servo that delivers enough strength and performance.

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An LED with a variety of resistor values to choose from. How do you choose the right resistor for an LED?

Calculating the Right Resistor Value for Your LED Circuit

Discover how to find the perfect resistor for your single, series or parallel LED circuit with our step-by-step guide, ensuring your circuit works flawlessly.

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3D Printing for Beginners - Get Started with 3D Printing

The Beginner’s Guide to FDM 3D Printing: Everything You Need to Know

Kickstart your 3D printing journey with our ultimate beginner’s guide. Master FDM basics from printer setup and filaments to slicers, troubleshooting and more!

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DIY Vacuum Forming Machine: How to Build a No-Weld Heat Box

Build an aluminum heat box for your homemade vacuum forming machine using inexpensive materials, simple tools and best of all, no welding!

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Breadboard with jumper wires making connections with LEDs and various components.

How to Use a Breadboard to Build Circuits Fast & Easy

Want to build circuits without the hassle of soldering? A breadboard is the perfect solution! This guide will teach you how to use a breadboard for your next project.

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Heating elements removed from a toaster oven for a DIY vacuum forming machine.

DIY Vacuum Forming Machine: How to Source Heating Elements

Build your own vacuum forming machine for less! Learn how to source heating elements from used appliances for your DIY vacuum former.

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Multimeter Tutorial - How to Measure Voltage, Current, Resistance and Check Continuity

How to Use a Multimeter to Troubleshoot Electronics Projects

Confused about how to use a multimeter? This guide breaks down everything you need to know, from selecting the right settings to interpreting your readings.

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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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