Robot arms / robotics arms – what’s the catch?
The word “robot” brings to loose thoughts. Many of us think of a humanoid-shaped metallic egghead whereas robotic arms are something completely different.
Quick knowledge on audio & video streaming – DLNA, AirPlay, UPnP, Spotify Connect
Enjoy a casual overview on tools for good audio and video streaming, which many, not sure why, are holding ourselves back from actually trying out.
What’s New at Botland? #37
Stop #37, station Botland Store Street. Voltcraft, WisBlock series and something for your home, workshop or lab – take a look at What’s New at Botland new episode.
ESP32 – connection with DS18B20 temperature sensor
Small size, great communication capabilities, affordable price. In this tutorial we connect an ESP32 module to DS18B20 temperature sensor and read sensor data both on serial monitor and in a browser.
Motor drivers and how to pick and choose them
Motors can be controlled in many different ways. And when we wish to control motors with a controller, we need a proper motor controller. Let’s discover them together.
What’s New at Botland? #36
What’s New at Botland? Raspberry Pi Pico extensions & expansions and the newest Creality PrintMill 3D printer are boasting about their features in episode #36. One at a time, guys!
Brush motors vs brushless motors – let’s clean this topic up
In terms of efficiency of brush motors & brushless motors, after naming all their pros and cons, the price is still the key. Let’s take a closer look on those components.
What is Faraday cage and how it works?
Faraday’s solutions are still used today by the investigators and various law enforcement agencies worldwide. What is a Faraday cage and how to protect yourself against RFID pickpocketing?
What’s New at Botland? #35
Innovation is alive and well at Botland store. Check the best stuff of last two weeks for various tech categories, indoors and outdoors alike.
Meet Waveshare AlphaBot
Building a robot from scratch is not easy. There is always a part missing when assembling the mechanics. Ready-made machines a& kits, allow you to go straight to programming.
What is a diode, or a brief history of the little lamplight
Man made electric light to take us out of the dark, sang beloved bluesman James Brown. Meet the most electric girlfriend in the world, albeit not-so-young, Miss Diode. And her history, too.
What’s New at Botland? #34
Europe weather in March is starting to get warmer… except of winter coming back in few places. Hope you’d get a little more spring-alike with What’s New At Botland series.
LCD, LED, OLED… What is it, how does it work, how to get the hang of it
Made of millions of pixels, we are surrounded with them everywhere, not knowing what tech they really hold inside. Get ready for a condensed dose of LCD / LED screens knowledge.
Raspberry Pi – frequently asked questions
What is Raspberry Pi? How does Raspberry Pi work? What to do with it? Unnecessary questions do not exist. Let’s not be afraid of them and look at Raspberry Pi like a toddler with proper curiosity.
Arduino with SAMD21 – which board to use?
In today’s post, we look at the value of boards that can be used as microcontrollers. Wondering which Arduino board to choose? You’ve come to the right place.
The Fantastic Four – meet Robobloq educational robots
Robobloq robots rely on a strong foundation in STEM education. Leading trend and wide compatibility of solutions support educators and the development of children around the world. And all of this means a great fun, too!
Story of the Internet. From Web 1.0 to Web 4.0
The story of the Internet, like natural history and human history, had its phases and “eras”. Learning about them is the key to guess the direction that the World Wide Web will take in upcoming years.
Revolution Pi, industrial computers & PLC at the dawn of IIoT
The Raspberry Pi and Kunbus fusion for industry & business stands tall as extraordinary proposition for companies implementing Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions.
Arduino StarterKit – the official Arduino Uno starter kit – First steps
The range of Arduino products is growing day by day, and their creators literally outdo each other with new ideas. It’s time to join them with an Arduino UNO kit first step.
What’s New at Botland? #33
Oh, sure the time flies. We are back with another episode of our bi-weekly What’s New at Botland series. See what we have prepared for you this time.
The revolution in 3D printing is here! Combine filaments with Palette
You can combine two colors if your printer has two nozzles. Right? Now we have a more diversified solution – Palette by Mosaic!
Ranking of the best 3D printers – 2020
Take a look at the 3D printers that were most popular in 2020. Which models are on the list?
Amazing laser engraving with FLUX Beamo, Beambox & Beambox Pro
Artists and makers can truly hone their craftsmanship now. Meet FLUX sisters, which stand alone as professional engraving & cutting equipment.
Workshop for family and school. Completing first programmer’s lab
It’s common to talk about skills needed for coding and programming, but today we’d like to focus on necessary equipment for it. A little software
