PLA Pro filaments – features and possible applications
PLA is the point where it all began when it comes to 3D printing. What properties make PLA Pro filaments so popular among the professionals?
Raspberry Pi – choose wisely, meet your best needs
Choosing the proper Raspberry Pi and taking a closer look at few chosen designs of this incredibly popular and useful platform.
How to learn electronics on your own?
Every journey begins with a first step. It’s no different when it comes to electronics. Fortunately there is an abundance of materials!
Laid-back and easy approach to robotics – chapter 1
Does it have to be that complicated? Let’s loosen up a bit and try a casual approach at robotics without all those terribly difficult whatevers and whatnots.
AI in a nutshell (a really short one)
Terms heard often, terms unknown. A short and beginner-friendly text concerning fundamentals of artificial intelligence. Bonus: electronics.
Phenomenon of SBC – rise of single board computers
Minicomputers known under the SBC acronym (Single Board Computer) have many built-in components known from PC motherboards, but in much smaller package.
Robotics for kids
Cheer up, youngsters and parents, the possibilities are endless and growing. Get carried away with Botland educational and fun robots.
What’s New at Botland? #38
New Botland stock – not only in the glare of May sunshine, but also in the bask of Creality 3D. Had not such a big delivery for a long time. Praise the sun, praise the tech!
Modern education across Europe. BBC micro:bit for schools
Teachers and educators – don’t fear the programming! BBC Micro:bit is here with modern education solutions.
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.
