MPPT charge controller on Arduino
Charging a battery consists in connecting it to a DC voltage source with the appropriate current capacity. It turns out that the charging process itself can be properly optimised for overall efficiency – just use Arduino!
Which smoke detector to choose?
A smoke detector is an essential part of the security system in homes, offices and public institutions. Which detector to choose for which application?
Building a NAS server – Raspberry Pi 4
The security of important files can be ensured with little cost and effort – just configure your Raspberry Pi properly as a… NAS server.
Which thermoconducting paste to choose?
Thermal conductive paste is an all too often underestimated component of a cooling system, on which the reliability of the device and its performance may depend.
How to print details with the highest precision? The ingenious DLP printing technology
How do you produce highly detailed models in your own workshop at home? Learn about DLP printing technology and how to apply it.
Watching Netflix on Raspberry Pi 3
Many of us can’t imagine an afternoon or evening without access to streaming media. But is it possible to harness a Raspberry Pi to work with Netflix?
Toilet occupancy indicator built using ESP32
It would be hard to live without a toilet, and hard to live without electronics. We combine these two issues in our next project at Botland! A toilet occupancy system built with ESP32 and Raspberry Pi.
Membrane keyboard – how does it work and how is it different from a mechanical keyboard?
Personalised membrane keyboards and universal keyboards available on a regular basis are ideal for a wide range of applications.
Epoxy resin – how to get started?
Epoxy resin has now become one of the most popular materials in amateur and professional projects for furniture, decoration or jewellery. See what you need to bear in mind when using it.
Building Android TV on Raspberry Pi
Want to enjoy a home entertainment centre without investing a lot of money in buying a ready-made network player? Run Android TV on your Raspberry Pi!
What’s New at Botland? #46
We are constantly receiving new products, and this time we are presenting them for the 46th time. Welcome to another review of new products in our shop!
Twilight sensor installation – step by step
Twilight sensors and automations are basic equipment of street, building and garden lighting systems.
How to charge a car battery?
Maintaining the recommended level of charge of a car battery is advisable both for its longevity and for utility reasons – how best to charge the battery?
Programming your weather station
Making your own weather station has been a long-standing project for almost every electronics enthusiast – a handful of practical tips and tricks will come in handy.
An intelligent old car? Is it possible?
The dream of an intelligent vehicle does not have to remain in the realm of desire. Today, every owner of four wheels can put a pinch of modernity into their car.
Smart home as Raspberry Pi Domoticz
A smart home is the dream of many fans of new technologies, but the cost of installation is a significant obstacle. What if you built it yourself?
Which Raspberry Pi emulator to choose?
Enthusiasts of vintage computers and iconic consoles don’t need to invest in expensive vintage machines – a Raspberry Pi with a suitable emulator will suffice.
Earning with a 3D printer
The 3D printer is nowadays an integral part of many makers’ home workshops. Is it possible to successfully monetise an already owned, private machine?
Choosing a bluetooth adapter
Under the term Bluetooth adapter there are several types of devices – it is worth knowing the similarities and differences in order to correctly choose a model for a given application.
What’s New at Botland? #45
The forty-fifth edition of news in Botland! Welcome to the pre-Christmas review of the most interesting new products of recent weeks.
Premiere! The great return of Raspberry Pi Zero in W 2 version
The beloved Raspberry Pi Zero is back! By the way many thinks of it as of their favorite Pi. Here comes the new version of
What’s New at Botland? #44
Phew, what a week! Here is another installment of News in Botland. And the title will be forty and four.
Arduino UNO vs Arduino Leonardo – which is better and what to choose for?
In order to understand the differences, between the two things one must first characterize them a bit. Arduino Uno first… Arduino UNO is mostly considered
Featuring Creality CR-5 Pro H 3D printer
With CR-5 Pro, Creality has once again solidified its position in the professional 3D printer market. The Crealtiy CR-5 Pro H High Temp Version will
