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Using Rotary Encoders with Arduino

Rotary encoders are versatile devices that can be used both as controls and as instruments to measure the rotation of a DC motor. Today I will show you how to do both of those things using rotary encoders and an Arduino. Complete article with code – https://dbot.ws/rotenc More articles and tutorials at https://dronebotworkshop.com Subscribe to […]
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Control Large Gearmotors with PWM & Arduino

Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) is the ideal method of controlling large DC gearmotors, but driving these motors can often be challenging and expensive. Today I will show you an inexpensive and efficient H-Bridge motor controller – the Cytron MD10C. I’ll also show you how raising the PWM frequency can make your motor controller design far […]
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Build a Real Robot – Episode 1 – Project Introduction

Today I will introduce you to the “DB1”, a “Real Robot” project that is built with components that you can easily obtain. You can build the exact same robot or use these videos and articles to create one of your own design. Article at https://dbot.ws/rbt001 More articles and projects at https://dronebotworkshop.com Keep informed! Sign up […]
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Build a REAL Robot Episode 3 – Selecting Motors

In this third installment of the Build a REAL Robot series I will show you how to select DC gearmotors for your robot. I’ll also show you the motors I selected for my DB1 robot, and how they are mounted to the chassis. Article with part numbers – https://dbot.ws/rbt003 More article asd projects at https://dronebotworkshop.com […]
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Arduino Real Time Clock – Using the Tiny RTC

Today we will add a Real Time Clock to an Arduino. I’ll show you how the Tiny RTC is hooked up and how to use two ways, including with interrupts. We will also construct a temperature and humidity clock. Full article at https://dbws/tinyrtc More projects and tutorials at https://dronebotworkshop.com Join the newsletter and tell me […]
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Build a REAL Robot – Episode 2 – Base Design

In this second installment of the Build a REAL Robot series I will show you how I constructed the chassis for the DB1 robot. I’ll also discuss some of the many materials that you can use to design and build your own robot chassis. Article with part numbers – https://dbot.ws/rbt002 More article and projects at […]