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Fallentine

For this project, you'll need a chasis, there are many fine choices. I'm using the arduino rover frame from Robotshop. Though i don't use an Arduino, This frame is designed in a way the pre-drilled holes will line up with an Arduino or BasicAtom: Mad Hatter Expand Frame You'll notice my …

Universal Bluetooth Robot Controller

Introducing the Universal Bluetooth Robot Controller. This is not a tutorial or project guide. It's simply a, "What I made, and how I made it." Specs: Two, Dual Axis Thumbsticks with center buttons. One, 4way+center, button stick. 4×4 keypad with values of 1 through 16. 16×2 White on black serial LCD. A …

Roving Networks Bluetooth Adapters.

Let's talk about the Roving Networks RN-24 and RN-41. I am unbiased, and I tell it how I see it. And I can honestly say I’m very satisfied with the quality of these two products. And though one of them has a few small issues, It’s definitely not a deal breaker. On …

Fallentine’s Craft Stick 2DOF hexapod. Part 1

This isn't a tutorial, or a guide, it's just a project post. You will see a lot of these. This uses my Botboard mini Pro 28. Please feel free to read the project guide on that. This is a working project, so i still have quite a bit to do. Such as make a way …

Multimeters and Continuity Test

When making any DIY projects, before powering ANYTHING up, check all your connectors with a multimeter's Continuity test. What the test does, is it checks for a complete circuit and will beep when a complete circuit is made. These can also be used to test surface mount LEDs but thats our little secret. Never plug your …

Quick tips: Salvage everything!

If you're like myself, you may not be able to afford all the resistors or transistors, or even capacitors you would likely need for future projects. This is why you should salvage as much as you can. Computer motherboards, and especially power supplies are a treasure trove of goodies. Electronics dating from the 80s to …

The Botboard Mini Pro 28

I'm Fallentine, writer and one of the project creators for Basic Micro. This is my first real project post, it's very skimpy, wordy, and light on details. Don't worry, future projects will be overflowing with details and information, possibly even schematics. As for this particular project, I will eventually be showing how to make your …

Quick Tips: Extend the life of Soldering iron tips.

You can double, triple, and sometimes even quadruple the life of soldering iron tips, by sanding off the oxidation. Expand Body Over time oxidation builds up on tips, and using your brass coil or wet sponge can only clean the tip so well. So when you feel it's time to replace the tip, STOP! Hammer …

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Universal Bluetooth Robot Controller

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Fallentine’s Craft Stick 2DOF hexapod. Part 1

Multimeters and Continuity Test

Quick tips: Salvage everything!

The Botboard Mini Pro 28

Quick Tips: Extend the life of Soldering iron tips.

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