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...
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...
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 ...
Arduino Celsius to Fahrenheit Conversion
In this tutorial we learn how to do do an Arduino Celsius to Fahrenheit conversion (and Fahrenheit to Celsius too!). It's a prett...
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?"....