Category: Compendium

The snail – what is it?

According to some it sounds funny, according to others it sounds awful. The facts are that many machines will not work without gears, and many gears without worm gears. Today we are unraveling this mystery.

Sonometer – what is it and what is it used for?

Key in the context of safety and health, environmental protection and scientific research, sound measurements are carried out for us by clever sonometers. Let’s take a look at how they work

SkriWare – what is it?

Today SkriWare – a Polish educational project. Robots, tailored accessories and proprietary programs are the support that those who enjoy the fruits of the Future Laboratories program deserve. You are welcome!

Monostable button – what is it and how does it work?

Electric buttons are certainly not something to be afraid of, as they do not generate energy and are passive. For the electronics novice, however, all of this can be difficult at first. Fortunately, there is Botland Blog.

Clementoni robot – what is it and what is it used for?

While experimenting, children encounter problems that they must solve in order to make something work as they expect. It turns out that they often handle it better than parents do with concerns around educational robotics. Fortunately, there is Clementoni.

Electric actuators – what is it and what is it used for?

They say that to get stronger, you have to wrestle a bigger opponent. We, on the other hand, offer an article on electric actuators – completely without forcing. We invite those who do not want to be surprised to read.

Transceiver – what is it and what is it used for?

Perhaps the most interesting part of the history of transceivers are the anecdotes that show how they have had a significant impact on our lives – from science, to humanitarian aid… to space exploration. But first, let’s see how they work in general.

Regulated power supply – what is it and what is it used for?

A power supply is a power supply, it’s supposed to be and that’s it. Or actually? Well, it’s not necessarily that simple. Today about the essence of voltage regulation and the potential problems when we choose unwisely to weigh this topic lightly.

Raspberry Pi 4b – what is it and what is it used for?

Don’t be afraid of electronics! The Raspberry Pi 4 has a user-friendly interface similar to the computer you use every day. Here is a small board that works like a full-fledged computer, but is simple enough for any beginner to handle.

Z-Wave – What is it?

A home automation system is worth building gradually, learning from mistakes and benefiting from the experience of other users. Communication protocols such as Z-Wave come to the rescue.