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Build a Simple Power Supply

Today I’ll show you how to convert an old notebook computer power adapter into a useful variable power supply for your workbench. This is a great project for beginners and experts alike! Article with parts and wiring details: https://dbot.ws/easypower More articles & Tutorials: https://dronebotworkshop.com Chat about this on the Forum: https://forum.dronebotworkshop.com Join the Newsletter: https://dbot.ws/dbnews […]
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Peltier Effect Cooling – Experiments with a Peltier Cooler Device

Today we will be doing some “science experiments” with a popular thermoelectric cooling device, the TEC1-12706 Peltier Module. We will also learn about the Peltier and Seebeck Effects. Article with more details: https://dbot.ws/peltier More articles & Tutorials: https://dronebotworkshop.com Chat about this on the Forum: https://forum.dronebotworkshop.com Join the Newsletter: https://dbot.ws/dbnews Follow on GitHub: https://dbot.ws/github In 1834 […]
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Using EEPROM with Arduino – Internal & External

Today we will learn how to use EEPROM with an Arduino to add nonvolatile memory to our projects. Article with code: https://dbot.ws/eeprom More projects and tutorials: https://dronebotworkshop.com Chat about this on the Forum: https://forum.dronebotworkshop.com Join the Newsletter: https://dbot.ws/dbnews Follow on GitHub: https://dbot.ws/github Nonvolatile memory refers to memory that retains its data even after being powered […]
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Arduino Touchscreen Display – Using a Resistive Touchscreen

Today we’ll learn how touchscreen displays work, both Resistive and Capacitive. We will also create a simple touchscreen interface using an inexpensive Arduino shield. Detailed Article with code – https://dbot.ws/tscreen1 More articles and tutorials at https://dronebotworkshop.com Join the newsletter – https://dbot.ws/dbnews Connect on the DroneBot Workshop Forums! – https://forum.dronebotworkshop.com Today we are back in the […]
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Laser vs Ultrasonic – TOF10120 vs. HC-SR04

It’s the Battle of the Distance Sensors with the tiny TOF10120 Laser versus everyone’s favorite HC-SR04 Ultrasonic. I’ll compare the two sensors and test their accuracy on the DroneBot Workshop Distance Sensor Testbed! Accompanying article at https://dbot.ws/disttest More projects and tutorials at https://dronebotworkshop.com Join us on the Forum at https://forum.dronebotworkshop.com Keep in touch with the […]