Once the growing sprawl of electronic parts starts showing up in your dreams, you know you’ve got some tidying up to do. It can be a challenge to spend quality hacking time on humdrum sorting & parts organization, but of course, in the long run it’s a no-brainer. I’ve yet to discover a magical motivator* […]
Voltage, Current, and Resistance — three of the most important electrical properties, are elegantly intertwined by way of a the simple equation V = IR, better known as Ohm’s Law. Get acquainted with this fundamental tool of electronics engineering.
The deceptively simple wire coil that proves incredibly useful in the world of electronics – the inductor’s ability to store energy in an electromagnetic field is the key to making transformers, electromagnets, and many more components. It truly is an awesome device!
For questions, suggestions, and more info –
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/11/make_presents_the_inductor.html
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Today, I am going to show you how easy it is to connect, and use, a Memsic 2125 Accelerometer from the Maker Shed. This sensor is able to detect tilt, acceleration, rotation, and vibration with a range of ±2 g. It can be used for making balancing robots, game controllers, musical instruments and more. I’ll get you started…what you do next is up to you!
How to use a Ping ultrasonic sensor with an Arduino. You can purchase a PING ))) ultrasonic sensor at makershed.com
A brief introduction to the tech that makes it possible for today’s electronics to do so much in very little space — the Integrated Circuit
It’s the simplest semiconductor device made. It ushered in the age of radio, the electronic valve that rectifies and regulates – the diode!
