A quick guide to basic mounting elements in robotics
Quick rundown on parts for robots. Fortunately a lot of them are quite universal. The beauty of mechanics can bare really amazing fruits.
What accessories do you need for a 3D printer?
Some of 3D printing accessories are complementary, some are obligatory, some are totally optional at all. But there is no house without the walls and a roof.
The real history behind the Arduino cross-platform
There are many clones of Arduino boards, but the original is only one. Let’s travel in time with Arduino timeline and discover the most popular models.
Let’s talk Venus. New colonization horizons & exploration ideas
Rovers are from Mars, probes are from Venus. Engineer and principal investigator of NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts project Jonathan Sauder talks exploration of our hot neighbor in a podcast for Robohub.com.
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.
