http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:06:57 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Light-Switch/
Simple Light Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/X984/GPBDHPZK/F4NX984GPBDHPZK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/X984/GPBDHPZK/F4NX984GPBDHPZK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/X984/GPBDHPZK/F4NX984GPBDHPZK.SMALL.jpg randofo In building Simple Bots, we are going to use a series of photo-coupled devices called modules. But, before we can do this, we need a good photo-couple to use as a light-activated switch. To make one of these switches, we will be using a special OSRAM-brand photo transistor and any standard NPN trans...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:05:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Motion-Module/
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Basic Simple Bots Electronics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/24JO/H142Z3T0/F6924JOH142Z3T0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/24JO/H142Z3T0/F6924JOH142Z3T0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/24JO/H142Z3T0/F6924JOH142Z3T0.SMALL.jpg randofo Before we can build Simple Bots, it is important to have a rudimentary understanding of how electricity works (or does not). Electricity comes in two forms, AC (alternating current), which is like the power that comes from a wall socket, and DC (direct current), which is like the power that comes f...
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