by Xukyo | 4 Sep 2018 | Tutorials
Steppers are used when high precision is required with open-loop control. We’ll see how to program your Raspberry Pi to control a stepper motor. Prerequisite: Programming with Raspberry Pi Material ScreenHDMI cableKeyboardRaspberry PI 3 (with OS on micro...
by Xukyo | 1 Aug 2018 | Tutorials
When working on an electronics project, it’s a good idea to put your ideas on paper to make sure you do not forget anything before implementation. This allows you to verify the concept and to share a clear representation of your work with other interlocutors...
by Xukyo | 31 Jul 2018 | Tutorials
Arduino can communicate with other devices via Bluetooth using the module HC-05 (master/slave). It enables the Arduino to connect and exchange data with other devices such as Smartphone, computer or other microcontrollers.Bluetooth communication can be used to control...
by Xukyo | 17 Jul 2018 | Tutorials
When dealing with several servomotors and an extra number of outputs is needed to operate your robot (to control Hexana, for instance), a practical solution is to use a serial controller such as the Mini Maestro from Pololu. Prerequisite: Programming with Arduino,...
by Xukyo | 26 Jun 2018 | Tutorials
To control a large number of servomotors with Arduino, or other microcontroller, a servomotor driver need to be used in order to power and to send the PWM signals to the Servomotors. Several methods can be used such as using a breakout shield or a serial servo...
by Xukyo | 11 Apr 2018 | Tutorials
One of the main objective in robotics is to make things move. A way to do that is to use servomotors. In this tutorial, we’ll see how to program your Raspberry Pi to control such a device. Prerequisite: Programming with Raspberry Pi Material ScreenHDMI...
by Xukyo | 3 Apr 2018 | Tutorials
One of the easiest and quickest way to start learning programming and electronics with Arduino is to use LEDs. We’ll see here how to control LEDs and how to select different functionalities of the code using only one button. This summarize in a simple way what...
by Xukyo | 8 Mar 2018 | Tutorials
Learn how to create an application for Android very simply using App Inventor 2. In the fields of robotics and connected objects, one of the most interesting features to implement is the remote control of an electronic project. Whether to display measurements from his...
by Xukyo | 7 Mar 2018 | Tutorials
Arduino can communicate with other device via Bluetooth using the module HC-06 (slave). It enables the Arduino to be connected and exchange data with other devices such as Smartphone, computer or other microcontrollers. Bluetooth communication can be used to...
by Xukyo | 28 Feb 2018 | Tutorials
One of the main objectives in robotics is to make things move on their own. To give motion to a robot, electrical motors are used such as stepper motors especially when precision is required with an open-loop control. In this tutorial, we study the use of integrated...
