A local Makerspace question reminded me of an article I had planned to write ‘any day now’ – how to … Continue reading
Category Archives: Electronics
Inexpensive Yet Safe – How To Buy Arduino Parts On eBay – Part 3
Starting from a basic eBay buyer’s guide, this article grown to three parts, starting with the buyer’s guide for eBay … Continue reading
How To Buy Electronics On eBay (Cheap and Safe) Part 2
In my last post I introduced you to shopping safely and cheaply on eBay (which basically meant reading everything carefully … Continue reading
How To Buy Electronics On eBay – Cheap AND Safe
I shop local when I can – but eBay frequently. Here in Victoria (BC, Canada) it’s hard to come by … Continue reading
A Raspberry Pi For Audrey, Perhaps?
The local Makerspace is discussing the new Raspberry Pi, a $35 PC with a credit card sized form factor. As … Continue reading
How To Wire A Stepper Motor To The Arduino Conveniently
While working on my Braille display, one problem I encountered early on was motor connecting – simply put, how to … Continue reading
Adding an Opto-Interruptor Part 3
As I’ve already discussed here and here, opto detectors are one way to sense position. Unlike a switch, there’s no … Continue reading
Unipolar, Bipolar, and Stepper Drivers: A Quick Guide To Stepper Motors
One of the biggest hurdles I had with stepper motors was the differences with them. On the one hand, some … Continue reading
How To Buy A Cheap (But Good) Multimeter On eBay
Doing a little circuit work today (sounds impressive, but just LEDs on a breadboard), I realized I didn’t like my … Continue reading