Why Being Coachable Matters!
I've come to realize over the years that there are four phases people can be in during their career. These phases define your chan...
RetroPie PS4 Controller Guide for the Raspberry Pi
You can set up a RetroPie on the cheap with just about any USB controller, including super-cheap options like these ones. But just...
Debouncing a Switch in Hardware or Software
When you flip a switch or press a button two metal contacts come together. It might seem like they make immediate contact and comp...
Types of Switches – Electronics Basics
Switches are literally everywhere! They are in many of the devices we use on a daily basis and a most basic part of just about eve...
Adding Arcade Volume Control
Adding an arcade volume control is a pretty simple task, but there's a few things you'll need to do both mechanically and electric...
Types of Batteries – Electronics Basics
Batteries are everywhere in our lives. Not only in the products we buy, but in our electronics projects! It's not always clear whe...
How Rotary Encoders Work – Electronics Basics
In this tutorial, we're going to learn how rotary encoders work! Rotary encoders (also shaft encoders) are a fantastic way to dial...
How to Setup a Raspberry Pi Ad Blocker
Ads: who needs 'em? Well, this website needs them to keep the lights on. But you don't need them, right? That's why ad blockers, u...
How to Make a Tabletop Arcade Cabinet
One of the things I get told a lot is that people want a retro arcade cabinet in their home but that they simply don't have a lot ...
Bridge Rectifier Circuit – Electronics Basics
In this tutorial, it's going to be all about rectifiers! We're going to learn the basics of their operation, and then we're going ...