Arcade Hard Drives
If you have an original arcade machine, it may have a mechanical (sometimes called spinning) hard drive inside it. If it hasn't h...
The Best Multimeters (Updated for 2022)
In this article we're going to cover multimeters! We'll talk about how to use them to measure voltage, current, resistance, and co...
Using a 555 Timer in Monostable Mode
In this tutorial we're going to learn about using a 555 timer in monostable mode, but first a little history is in order! Without ...
Using a 555 Timer in Astable Mode
In this tutorial we're going to learn about using a 555 timer in astable mode. We've talked about the longevity of the vener...
WLED: How to setup and configure WLED
WLED is an awesome open source application created to control addressable LEDs (WS2811, WS2812b, WS2813, etc) from your iOS or And...
Types of Grounds: Earth Ground, Chassis Ground, Signal Ground
There are several types of grounds used in electronics projects. And sometimes these types of grounds and the words used to descri...
How Stepper Motors Work
Stepper motors are used in so many things you buy today and most people don't even know it! They truly are amazing little pieces o...
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...
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...