In this article we will investigate the cost of the Arduino Starter Kit and whether or not it is worth the cost. We will also investigate whether or not it…
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How To Edit And Save A File In Linux and Mac Command Line
Today we are going to look at the quick and easy ways to view, edit and save files using the command line terminal. As MacOS is a flavour of UNIX…
Is Arduino A Microcontroller or Microprocessor? The Answer Might Surprise You!
Ahh that age old college question… is Arduino a Microcontroller or Microprocessor. Many students have drunkenly fought to the death arguing over such terminology. At a glance one might assume…
Are Arduino Projects Good For The Resume? YES! Here’s How…
Have you been pondering whether to include your Arduino, Raspberry Pi or other maker electronics project on your resume or curriculum vitae? The last few times that I was actively…
What Is The Best Soldering Iron For Arduino Projects?
Looking for a soldering iron for your super-cool project? Here is what someone with a decade and a half of Arduino experience has to say about choosing a soldering iron.…
How To Set Up Design Rules In KiCad 6 (DFM Tutorial)
You probably already know that is important to tell KiCad the capabilities and limitations of your chosen fabricator to ensure the factory can manufacture your board. But how do we…
How To Use The Wemos D1 Mini OLED 64×48 Shield
Let’s talk about one of the coolest shields for the D1 Mini, which won’t cost you a fortune either… the OLED 64×48 Shield! In the previous article we talked about…
Dummies Guide To The Wemos D1 Mini LED Matrix Shield
When learning Arduino or any other maker type platform it can really help to work to an example that produces striking results. Personally I find LED matrix projects incredibly rewarding…
ESP8266 Can’t Connect To WiFi? It’s Probably One Of These…
If your ESP8266 based board is not connecting to WiFi, there are some specific things you can troubleshoot in order to get it to work. In this article we cover…
Wemos D1 Mini Analog Input: Reading the ESP8266 A0 Pin
Did you even see that tiny little A0 pin hiding on your Wemos D1 Mini? Yes that is correct, your D1 Mini and all ESP8266 devices have a single analog…