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...
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 ...
Oscilloscope Tutorial (Learn the Basics)
Oscilloscopes are super handy tools to have around the workshop. With an oscilloscope you can test electronics and devices t...
What is a Capacitor? – Electronics Basics
In this tutorial, we're going to answer your burning question: "What is a capacitor?"! Capacitors are one of the most basic compon...
What is a Diode? – Electronics Basics
In this tutorial we're going to answer the fundamental question that you've all been asking recently, "What is a diode?" A diode ...
What is Resistance? Ohms? – Electricity Basics
You've probably seen resistors in most of the projects we do here at The Geek Pub, and wondered to yourself "What is resistance?"....
Voltage Regulator Tutorial
A voltage regulator is a super handy electronic component to have in your arsenal. A voltage regulator converts unregulated voltag...
How to Use a Multimeter (Tutorial)
Many of you may not be familiar with just how handy a multimeter can be! A multimeter is a handy electronics meter that test volta...
What is Voltage? – Electricity Basics
In our first tutorial about basic electricity, you learned that current is just the flow of electrons in a wire. You learned about...
What is Current and Amps? – Electricity Basics
This is new set of tutorials on the basics of electricity. I am often asked some of these questions, and I thought it would a grea...